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D. Laney
Chairman at
ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES CORP.
Net worth: 184 328 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
D.
Randy Laney was the founder of Mercari Technologies, Inc. (1999) serving as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
Current job includes Chairman at Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
(2017 - present).
Former jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Rally's Hamburgers, Inc., Non-Executive Chairman at The Empire District Electric Co. (2009 - 2017), Vice Chairman at The InvestLinc Group LLC (2003 - 2008), Director at TrestleTree LLC, Director at Acumen Brands, Inc., Director at IHS Global, Inc. (Pennsylvania), Secretary, Treasurer, VP-Finance & Counsel at Walmart, Inc. (1990 - 1993), Chief Administrative Officer at Flagstar Enterprises, Inc., President at Bentonville Software Associates LLC, Chief Accounting Officer & Executive VP at Flagstar Cos., Inc., and Partner at Bentonville Associates Ventures LLC (1995 - 2003).
Education includes an undergraduate degree from The University of Arkansas (1976) and a graduate degree from The University of Arkansas (1989).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | 31,295 ( 0% ) | 184 328 $ | 2026-05-30 |
D. Laney active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES CORP. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of D. Laney
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO | Chairman | 2016-12-31 |
The InvestLinc Group LLC
 The InvestLinc Group LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides private capital and life services for a unique community of wealthy families, businesses, and institutions | Director/Board Member | 2007-12-31 |
Mercari Technologies, Inc.
 Mercari Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops merchandising and supply chain management solutions | Founder | 2002-12-31 |
Bentonville Associates Ventures LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2002-12-31 |
| WALMART INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 1992-12-31 |
Training of D. Laney
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
71
1st degree connections
14
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
The Empire District Electric Co.
 The Empire District Electric Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides electric utility and natural gas distribution services | Utilities |
Walmart, Inc.
 Walmart, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates retail and wholesale stores & e-Commerce websites that sells grocery, general merchandise, health and wellness products | Retail Trade |
Rally's Hamburgers, Inc.
 Rally's Hamburgers, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates hamburger restaurants | Consumer Services |
Flagstar Enterprises, Inc.
 Flagstar Enterprises, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates 557 Hardees restaurants | Consumer Services |
The InvestLinc Group LLC
The InvestLinc Group LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides private capital and life services for a unique community of wealthy families, businesses, and institutions | Finance |
TrestleTree LLC
 TrestleTree LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care services | Health Services |
Bentonville Software Associates LLC | |
Acumen Brands, Inc.
 Acumen Brands, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as an online retail company | Retail Trade |
Flagstar Cos., Inc.
 Flagstar Cos., Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates and franchises restaurants | Consumer Services |
The University of Arkansas
 The University of Arkansas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Mercari Technologies, Inc.
Mercari Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops merchandising and supply chain management solutions | Technology Services |
Bentonville Associates Ventures LLC | |
IHS Global, Inc. (Pennsylvania)
 IHS Global, Inc. (Pennsylvania) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides training services to Christian healthcare workers | Commercial Services |
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
 Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates as an investment holding company with interests in energy generation and water distribution facilities | Utilities |
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