Brenda J. Gaines
Director/Board Member at SOUTHERN COMPANY GAS
Network origin in Brenda J. Gaines first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
National Association of Corporate Directors (Virginia)
 National Association of Corporate Directors (Virginia) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Association of Corporate Directors provides online and print information services to directors of public companies. It offers in-boardroom education, evaluation, governance reviews, board composition and succession planning, board recruitment, ongoing advisory, insights, and analytics services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 323 |
| Public Company | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 89 | |
Office Depot LLC
 Office Depot LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Office Depot LLC engages in the provision of office products, services, supplies, and technology solutions. It operates through the following segments: Retail, Business Solutions, and CompuCom. The Retail segment involves in selling merchandise through chain of office supply stores and offers products and services in the categories of supplies, technology, and furniture and other. The Business Solutions segment trades branded and private branded products and services and provides copy and print services. The CompuCom segment comprises procurement, installation, and managing the life cycle of hardware and software businesses; and offers information technology (IT) support services including remote help desk, data centers, and on-site IT professionals. The company was founded by F. Patrick Sher, Stephen Dougherty, and Jack Kopkin in March 1986 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.
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| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 82 |
| Public Company | Hospital/Nursing Management | 78 | |
The Committee of 200
 The Committee of 200 Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Committee of 200 operates as a membership organization for women entrepreneurs and corporate innovators.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 76 |
| Subsidiary | Gas Distributors | 44 | |
Southern Company Gas LLC
 Southern Company Gas LLC Gas DistributorsUtilities Southern Company Gas LLC engages in the marketing and sale of natural gas. The firm operates through the following business segments: Distribution Operations, Retail Operations, Wholesale Services, Midstream Operations, and LNG and Propane. The company was founded in 1858 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
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| Subsidiary | Gas Distributors | 10 |
| Extinct | Gas Distributors | 8 | |
| Public Company | Multi-Line Insurance | 8 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Brenda J. Gaines via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| GOLDCORP INC. | Precious Metals | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chairman | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
KPMG LLP
 KPMG LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
 Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization, which engages in improving the quality of place and advancing economic growth. It focuses on growing the region's innovation economy by promoting and strengthening connections. The company was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SOUTHERN COMPANY | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Chief Operating Officer Compliance Officer | |
American Bar Association
 American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Women Corporate Directors
 Women Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Women Corporate Directors is a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Italy. The company was founded by Mary Beth Vitale, Véronique Morali, Linda Eskind Rebrovick, Deborah A. Peacock, and Darcy A. Howe. The CEO is Susan C. Keating. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
National Association of Corporate Directors
 National Association of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Institute of Corporate Directors
 Institute of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Georgia Natural Gas Co.
 Georgia Natural Gas Co. Gas DistributorsUtilities Georgia Natural Gas Co. provides natural gas to homes and businesses. The company was founded on June 10, 1996 and is headquartered Atlanta, GA. | Gas Distributors | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
University of Houston
 University of Houston Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Northern Illinois Gas Co.
 Northern Illinois Gas Co. Gas DistributorsUtilities Northern Illinois Gas Co. distributes natural gas properties. It also provides natural gas storage and transmission-related services to marketers and other gas distribution companies. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Gas Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP. | Precious Metals | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| Loyola University of Chicago | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Principal Life Insurance Co.
 Principal Life Insurance Co. Investment ManagersFinance Principal Life Insurance Co. provides insurance brokerage services. It offers term life, major medical, annuities, disability, long term care, health, and consultancy services to trades unions, individuals, and business marketplace. The company was founded on June 24, 1879 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION | Railroads | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Office Depot Network Technology Co., Ltd.
 Office Depot Network Technology Co., Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Office Depot Network Technology Co., Ltd. engages in the operation of online stationery and office supplies store. Its products include office supplies, tableware''s, financial supplies, file storages, news poster stickers, envelops. computer supplies, cleaning supplies, and display supplies. The company was founded on January 26, 2000 and is headquartered in Beijing, China. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| MORGAN STANLEY | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
GTI Energy
 GTI Energy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services GTI Energy provides research, development and training services for the natural gas industries. It offers research and development, program management, technical services, analytical services, consulting, commercialization, training and information services. The company was founded in April 2000 and is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Emory University | College/University | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| GEORGIA POWER COMPANY | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Principal Financial Services, Inc.
 Principal Financial Services, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Principal Financial Services, Inc. provides brokerage, insurance and mortgage services. It offers retirement, group insurance benefits, business planning and protection solutions, and employees benefits, estate planning and personal trusts, life insurance and income protection. The company is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Institute of Directors (United Kingdom)
 The Institute of Directors (United Kingdom) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Directors (United Kingdom) is a community of passionate UK business leaders. The non-profit company is based in Birmingham, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company provides professional training opportunities and access to essential help and resources for its members. The CEO of the company is Stephen Martin. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Georgia Research Alliance, Inc.
 Georgia Research Alliance, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Georgia Research Alliance, Inc. provides university-based research services. The firm offers talent, foster collaboration, infrastructure and technology. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
The Institute of Internal Auditors
 The Institute of Internal Auditors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Internal Auditors is an international professional association that serves over 235,000 members and has awarded more than 190,000 certified internal auditor (CIA) certifications worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Lake Mary, USA and has subsidiaries in more than 170 countries and territories. Established in 1941, the IIA is recognized throughout the world as the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance. Anthony J. Pugliese has been the CEO of the American company since 2021. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Seattle University | College/University | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Deloitte & Touche LLP
 Deloitte & Touche LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Concord Coalition
 The Concord Coalition Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Concord Coalition provides education services specializing in deficit and debt. It offers solutions for sustainable budgets. The company was founded by Paul E. Tsongas, Warren B. Rudman, and Peter G. Peterson in 1992 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Gas Association
 American Gas Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Gas Association represents over 200 energy companies that provide natural gas service to 180 million Americans. The private company is based in Washington. The American company's natural gas utilities are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through new and modernized infrastructure and advanced technologies that maintain reliable, resilient, and affordable energy service choices for consumers. The company advocates on behalf of its member natural gas distribution utilities before Federal agencies in the area of energy market regulation. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Southern Power Co.
 Southern Power Co. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Southern Power Co. engages in the development, construction, acquisition, ownership, and management of power generation assets including renewable energy projects. It also sells electricity at market-based rates in the wholesale market. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Alternative Power Generation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED CAPITAL TRUST I | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel | |
| Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta | General Government | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
 Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. provides energy and environmental research services. It conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. The firm also provides technology, policy and economic analyses to drive long-range research and development planning and supports research in emerging technologies. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
BlueStar Ventures
 BlueStar Ventures Investment ManagersFinance BlueStar Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Pat J. Pollard. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal |
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International
| United States | 44 |
| Canada | 5 |
| China | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Mexico | 2 |
Sectoral
| Commercial Services | 17 |
| Consumer Services | 11 |
| Finance | 10 |
| Utilities | 6 |
| Non-Energy Minerals | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 838 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 385 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 252 |
| Chairman | 182 |
| President | 139 |
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| Hin Sun Wong | 68 |
| Norman R. Bobins | 56 |
| Colleen Brown | 41 |
| John Somerhalder | 39 |
| Rose McKinney-James | 36 |
| Ellen Kullman | 34 |
| Edward Kangas | 34 |
| Ronald Rittenmeyer | 33 |
| Peter Dey | 32 |
| Ian Telfer | 31 |
| Richard M. Jones | 30 |
| Bob Hower | 29 |
| Karen N. Horn | 28 |
| Joseph Mills | 28 |
| Meghan Fitzgerald | 28 |
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