Brian D. Wenger

Director/Board Member at The University of St. Thomas School of Law

Consumer Services

Commercial Services

Consumer Non-Durables

Network origin in Brian D. Wenger first degree

Entity	Entity type	Industry
University of Minnesota Foundation 31	Foundation/Endowment	Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds	31
NELSON Worldwide LLC NELSON Worldwide LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Nelson Worldwide LLC provides architecture, design, and consulting services. It offers branding, engineering, architecture, interior design, workplace and consulting services. The company was founded by John Nelson, Sr. in 1977 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. 8	Private Company	Engineering & Construction	8
The University of St. Thomas School of Law 3	College/University	Other Consumer Services	3

Chart of Companies connected to the second degree

Multi-company connection

Companies connected to Brian D. Wenger via their personal network

Company	Sector	Related people	Main position
BEST BUY CO., INC.	Electronics/Appliance Stores	Shari Ballard Elliot S. Kaplan	Human Resources Officer Director/Board Member
DELUXE CORPORATION	Commercial Printing/Forms	William Hawkins Charles M. Osborne	Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION	Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy	Susan Marvin Christopher Policinski	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Medtronic, Inc. Medtronic, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Medtronic, Inc. operates as a medical technology company. It offers implantable cardiac pacemakers, eternal defibrillators, inferior turbinate surgery products, and continuous glucose monitoring device. The company was founded by Earl E. Bakken and Palmer J. Hermundslie on April 29, 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.	Medical Specialties	William Hawkins	Chief Executive Officer
NATIONAL RESEARCH CORPORATION	Services to the Health Industry	Penny Wheeler	Director/Board Member
XCEL ENERGY INC.	Electric Utilities	Richard Davis Douglas W. Leatherdale Christopher Policinski Lynn Casey	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED	Integrated Oil	Rich Kruger	Chief Executive Officer
TITAN MACHINERY INC.	Wholesale Distributors	David Meyer	Founder
ALLSPRING UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND	Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds	Nancy Wiser	Treasurer
EATON VANCE ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND	Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds	Nancy Wiser	Director/Board Member
University of Notre Dame	College/University	Brian Short Christopher Policinski Thomas Abood	Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
EATON VANCE TAX-MANAGED DIVERSIFIED EQUITY INCOME FUND	Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds	Nancy Wiser	Director/Board Member
EATON VANCE MUNICIPAL INCOME 2028 TERM TRUST	Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds	Nancy Wiser	Director/Board Member
Colfax Communications Colfax Communications Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Colfax Communications provides legal services. The private company is based in Minneapolis, MN.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	L. Steve Goldstein	Corporate Officer/Principal
University of Southern California University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.	College/University	Roger Sit Michael Roman	Graduate Degree Graduate Degree
Carmichael Lynch, Inc. Carmichael Lynch, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Carmichael Lynch, Inc. provides integrated advertising services. It offers creative development and campaign management services for national and regional marketing efforts. The firm also provides public relations and corporate communications services through its Carmichael Lynch Spong consultancy. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.	Advertising/Marketing Services	L. Steve Goldstein	Corporate Officer/Principal
Providence College	College/University	Nancy Wiser	Undergraduate 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	Rich Kruger	Masters Business Admin
University of Minnesota University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.	College/University	Susan Marvin Charles M. Osborne Elliot S. Kaplan Duane R. Kullberg Richard Lindstrom Christopher Policinski Lynn Casey L. Steve Goldstein David Meyer Rich Kruger Nancy M. Lindahl Penny Wheeler Michael Roman Judi H. Dutcher Ka Wo Wong	Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Padilla Speer Beardsley, Inc. Padilla Speer Beardsley, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Padilla Speer Beardsley, Inc. provides public relations services. It offers media relations, corporate and investor interactions, public affairs and employee communications services. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Lynn Casey Janet L. Stacey	Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal
The Walman Optical Co. The Walman Optical Co. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services The Walman Optical Co. provides ophthalmic components. It sells lenses and frames to ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians. The company was founded by J.A.L. Walman in 1915 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.	Medical Distributors	Lynn Casey	Director/Board Member
University of St. Thomas University of St. Thomas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.	College/University	Philip Soran Lynn Casey John Geelan	Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree
Greater Houston Partnership Inc Greater Houston Partnership Inc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Greater Houston Partnership operates as a place for community-minded business leaders who want to be involved in Houston''s positive growth and influence the direction. The company was founded in 1840 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.	Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds	Rich Kruger	Director/Board Member
Minnesota Orchestral Association Minnesota Orchestral Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Minnesota Orchestra provides support for the orchestra and promotes music education. Its association reaches 10,000 children and adults each year through its music education programs. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.	Movies/Entertainment	Deborah L. Hopp Richard Davis Douglas W. Leatherdale Christopher Policinski Nancy M. Lindahl	Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Secretary
The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts houses art collections and conducts art exhibitions in the United States. Their collections encompass artworks, painting and sculpture, print and drawing collections, decorative arts, modernist design, photographs and textiles. It also collects, preserves, and makes work of art. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.	Other Consumer Services	Susan Marvin Shari Ballard Richard Davis Elliot S. Kaplan Roger Sit Lynn Casey	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
AB CarVal Investors LP AB CarVal Investors LP Investment ManagersFinance AB CarVal Investors LP (AB CarVal) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and alternative investment fund manager headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 2006 as a continuation of Cargill Value Investment (CVI), which was an internal business unit of Cargill, Inc. (Cargill). In 2022, they were acquired by AllianceBernstein LP, which is ultimately owned by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). The firm immediately changed its legal name from CarVal Investors LP to AB CarVal Investors LP. AB CarVal offers investment advisory services to private funds, single-investor vehicles, CLO vehicles, separately managed accounts, and non-discretionary accounts.	Investment Managers	Nancy Wiser	Corporate Officer/Principal
Square One Ventures LLC Square One Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Square One Ventures LLC (Square One Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Smaby Group Inc founded in 1995 by Gary P. Smaby. The firm is headquartered in Marcell, Minnesota.	Investment Managers	L. Steve Goldstein	Private Equity Investor
Minneapolis Club Minneapolis Club Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Minneapolis Club operates a club that serves as a meeting place for business, civic, and community leaders. The non-profit company is based in Minneapolis, MN.	Movies/Entertainment	Lynn Casey	Director/Board Member
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Minnesota Chamber of Commerce operates as a Chamber of Commerce. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Susan Marvin Lynn Casey	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
The Itasca Project The Itasca Project Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Itasca Project is an employer-led alliance based in Minneapolis, MN. Its 70-plus participants are primarily private-sector CEOs, public-sector leaders, and the leaders of major foundations based in the region. The Itasca Project is drawn together by an interest in new and better ways to address regional issues that impact our future economic competitiveness and quality of life in the St. Paul region. The Itasca Project was founded by Timothy A. Welsh.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Richard Davis Lynn Casey	Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal
ExxonMobil Production Co. ExxonMobil Production Co. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Part of Exxon Mobil Corp., ExxonMobil Production Co. engages in exploration and production of oil and gas. The company is based in Houston, TX.	Oil & Gas Production	Rich Kruger	President
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation provides healthcare and community development services. Their services encompass charitable programs and scholarship grants. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Susan Marvin Nancy M. Lindahl	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Allina Health System, Inc. Allina Health System, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Allina Health System, Inc. operates hospitals and clinics. The company was founded by Kaye J. Ehlen in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.	Hospital/Nursing Management	Shari Ballard Brian Short Penny Wheeler	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer
Greater Twin Cities United Way Greater Twin Cities United Way Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Greater Twin Cities United Way provides services related to basic needs, education and health to the people in some counties in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.	Services to the Health Industry	Richard Davis Christopher Policinski Lynn Casey Nancy M. Lindahl Penny Wheeler	Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Guthrie Theater Foundation Guthrie Theater Foundation Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Guthrie Theater Foundation is an American center for theater performance, production, education and professional training. The company was founded in May 7, 1963 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.	Movies/Entertainment	William Hawkins Richard Davis	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Evans Scholars Foundation		David Meyer	Director/Board Member
Western Golf Association Western Golf Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Western Golf Association promotes golf in the western region. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Golf, IL.	Movies/Entertainment	David Meyer	Director/Board Member
Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis operates elementary and secondary schools. The company was headquartered in St. Paul, MN.	Other Consumer Services	Brian Short Thomas Abood	Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal
University of Minnesota Alumni Association		Lynn Casey	Director/Board Member
EATON VANCE NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND	Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds	Nancy Wiser	Director/Board Member
WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE FUNDS - ALLSPRING GLOBAL DIVIDEND OPPORTUNITY FUND	Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds	Nancy Wiser	Treasurer
PadillaCRT PadillaCRT Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services PadillaCRT provides public relations, advertising and marketing services. It offers brand building, identity, strategy and design, corporate communications, crisis and critical issue, investor and media relations. The firm develops creative ideas, communications and experiences that build brands, protect reputations, and inspire audiences to action. It offers services for following industries including agribusiness, beverage, consumer packaged goods, financial services, food and nutrition, health, home products, manufacturing, and technology. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Lynn Casey	Chief Executive Officer
Walker Sands, Inc. Walker Sands, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Walker Sands, Inc. offers marketing and public relations services. It specializes on strategic counsel, positioning programs, product launches, personal relations, crisis management, investor and analyst relations, media training, and corporate communications. The company was founded by Kenneth Gaebler and Ellen Hanson in 2001 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Advertising/Marketing Services	Lynn Casey	Director/Board Member
North Dakota Implement Dealers Association		David Meyer	Chairman
North Dakota Community Foundation North Dakota Community Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The North Dakota Community Foundation manages over $115 million in assets through 750 charitable funds to improve the lives of citizens and their communities. The non-profit company is based in Bismarck, ND. The foundation serves as a meeting place for donors and nonprofits to build better futures. With over 600 separate charitable funds, the foundation meets the various needs of donors and nonprofit organizations across the state.	Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds	David Meyer	Director/Board Member
PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES	Investment Banks/Brokers	Philip Soran John Geelan	Director/Board Member General Counsel

Statistics

International

United States	50
Canada	2

Sectoral

Consumer Services	13
Commercial Services	11
Miscellaneous	9
Finance	7
Health Services	4

Operational

Director/Board Member	336
Corporate Officer/Principal	65
Chairman	59
Independent Dir/Board Member	49
President	41

Most connected contacts

Insiders
Richard Lindstrom	50
William Hawkins	49
Ka Wo Wong	42
Richard Davis	37
Ronald A. Matricaria	35
Nancy Wiser	29
Lynn Casey	24
Thomas Abood	22
Christopher Policinski	21
Philip Soran	19
Rich Kruger	15
Duane R. Kullberg	15
Roger Sit	14
Brian Short	12
Jacqueline Williams-Roll	11

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