John N. Christakos
Chief Executive Officer at Blu Dot Design & Manufacturing, Inc.
Network origin in John N. Christakos first degree
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|---|---|---|---|
The Walker Art Center
 The Walker Art Center Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Walker Art Center operates as an art museum in the country. It presents contemporary art by fostering the cross-pollination of the visual, performing, and media arts. The company was founded in 1879 by Thomas Barlow Walker and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Other Consumer Services | 65 |
Blu Dot Design & Manufacturing, Inc.
 Blu Dot Design & Manufacturing, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Blu Dot Design & Manufacturing, Inc. designs and manufactures modern furniture and furnishings. It offers console tables, rugs, storage, accessories, desks, beds and shelves. The company was founded in 1997 by Maurice Blanks, John Christakos and Charles Lazor and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.
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| Holding Company | Home Furnishings | 4 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to John N. Christakos via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST BUY CO., INC. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Human Resources Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| CYBEROPTICS CORPORATION | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | Director/Board Member | |
Department 56, Inc.
 Department 56, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Department 56, Inc. imports and sells collectible gifts. The firm engages in the design, distribution, wholesale and retail of accessories and other giftware products. Its products include collectibles, handcrafted lighted ceramic & porcelain houses and buildings. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member | |
| GENERAL MILLS, INC. | Food: Major Diversified | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| KOHL'S CORPORATION | Department Stores | 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 | Human Resources Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| OLD COPPER COMPANY | Apparel/Footwear Retail | President | |
Printronix, Inc.
 Printronix, Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Printronix, Inc. manufactures multi-technology printers. The firm’s solutions include compliance labeling, inventory management, track and trace, shipping and receiving, reverse logistics, and documents and records printing. The company was founded by Robert A. Kleist in 1974 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Computer Peripherals | Director/Board Member | |
| UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC. | Managed Health Care | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| US BANCORP | Major Banks | Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member | |
| TARGET CORPORATION | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Chairman Sales & Marketing | |
PODS Enterprises LLC
 PODS Enterprises LLC Other TransportationTransportation PODS Enterprises LLC engages in the provision of moving and storage products and services. Its services include local and long-distance moving, storage on-site, contents protection, packing and loading assistance, and vehicle transport. The company was founded by Pete Warhust in 1998 and is headquartered in Clearwater, FL. | Other Transportation | Director/Board Member | |
| DREAMWORKS ANIMATION LLC | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
EWC Ventures LLC
 EWC Ventures LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of European Wax Center, Inc., EWC Ventures LLC is an investment holding company. The company is based in Hallandale Beach, FL. David P. Berg has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Executive Officer | |
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 | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Carlson, Inc.
 Carlson, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Carlson, Inc. operates hotels and restaurants. It offers hospitality and travel management services to organizations operating in oil and gas, diversified resources and mining, offshore, marine services, and alternative energies sectors; and government institutions and non-governmental organizations. The firm's Its brands include Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel, among others. The company was founded by Curtis L. Carlson in 1938 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer | |
Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison, Inc.
 Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison Inc. (Goldner Hawn Johnson) is a private equity firm is founded by Van Zandt Hawn, Timothy Daniel Johnson, John Lewis Morrison, and Michael Goldner in 1989. The firm is headquarter in Minneapolis, Minnesota. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor | |
Smithsonian Institution
 Smithsonian Institution Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Smithsonian Institution operates museums and art galleries. It organizes exhibitions on art, music, television and film, science, and history. The firm also preserves and maintains cultural centers, national zoo, and research facilities. The company was founded on August 10, 1846 by James K. Polk and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member | |
Minnesota Public Radio
 Minnesota Public Radio BroadcastingConsumer Services Minnesota Public Radio operates radio stations produces programs for radio, Internet, and face-to-face audiences. It operates 37-stations radio network serving to the people in Minnesota and in parts of Wisconsin, the Dakotas, Michigan, Iowa, and Idaho. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN. | Broadcasting | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Northwest Bank (Warren, Pennsylvania)
 Northwest Bank (Warren, Pennsylvania) Savings BanksFinance Northwest Bank operates as a federal savings institution. It specializes in personal banking, business banking, commercial lending, retail lending, investment and trust services, insurance services. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Warren, PA. | Savings Banks | Director/Board Member | |
Radisson Hospitality, Inc.
 Radisson Hospitality, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Radisson Hospitality, Inc. provides hotel management services. The firm offers hospitality, including local tastes, living design, locations and social scenes. The company was founded on March 3, 1998 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chief Executive Officer | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
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 | Graduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
| Williams College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The Advertising Council, Inc.
 The Advertising Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Advertising Council, Inc. promotes public service campaigns. It carries out pro bono ad campaigns on behalf of both government and private organizations. The company campaigns on children's issues, health, community, environment and family matters. The council relies on volunteer efforts from advertising firms. The Advertising Council was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| READY CREDIT CORPORATION | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 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 | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 | Private Equity Investor | |
Minneapolis Downtown Council
 Minneapolis Downtown Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Minneapolis Downtown Council operates as member-supported business organization, which focuses on making minneapolis a better place to live, work, and play. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
 San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services San Francisco Museum of Modern Art provides exhibitions, education, publications, collections, and related public programs. The company was founded by Grace McCann on January 18, 1935 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
 Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum is located in the historic Carnegie Mansion on New York City's Museum Mile. As an integral part of the Smithsonian Institution, the museum is the steward of one of the world's most diverse and comprehensive design collections, with over 210,000 objects ranging from an ancient Egyptian faience cup to contemporary 3D-printed objects and digital code. The museum welcomes everyone to discover the importance of design and its power to change the world. Cooper-Hewitt knits digital into experiences to enhance ideas, extend reach beyond museum walls, and enable greater access, personalization, experimentation, and connection. The museum is fully accessible and offers dynamic exhibitions, education programs, a master's program, publications, and online resources to inspire, educate, and empower people through design. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member | |
United States Artists
 United States Artists Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United States Artists operates as a non-profit organization for the support of artists and performers. The company was founded by Susan V. Berresford, Diane Kaplan, Gabriella Morris, and Judith Rodin in 2006 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| Target Foundation | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
Carphone Warehouse Europe Ltd.
 Carphone Warehouse Europe Ltd. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Carphone Warehouse Europe Ltd. retails consumer electronics, entertainment software, and appliances. It offers mobile phones, tablets, upgrades, accessories, and insurances. The company was founded on March 13, 2008 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Chief Operating Officer | |
DJNG, Inc.
 DJNG, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services DJNG, Inc. engages in the provision of waxing services for men and women. The company was founded on February 12, 2002 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Other Consumer Services | Chief Executive Officer | |
InGensa, Inc.
 InGensa, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services InGensa, Inc. provides information and technology enabled health services. It serves the health care marketplace including care providers, employers, life sciences, health plans, government and individuals and families. The firm's resources include data and analytics, financial services, health care delivery, health information technology, health plan operations, pharmacy benefit management, population health management and revenue cycle management. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Administrative Officer | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| David F. Miller Retailing Education & Research Center | College/University | Director/Board Member | |
Kwikbit, Inc.
 Kwikbit, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Kwikbit, Inc. is a gigabit wireless technology company, which builds intelligent, cloud-driven radios to enable rapidly deployed, lower cost, high performance and flexible distribution networks. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Telecommunications Equipment | Director/Board Member | |
| GoGothi LLC | Chief Executive Officer | ||
| EUROPEAN WAX CENTER, INC. | Other Consumer Services | Chairman | |
The Business Roundtable
 The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Roundtable advocates public policies that ensure economic growth. It considers public policy issues which contains groups like the construction users anti-inflation roundtable, a group devoted to containing construction costs; and the labor law study committee, made up of labor relations executives of major companies. The Business Roundtable was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Best Buy Food Service, Inc. | Chief Operating Officer |
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International
| United States | 50 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 19 |
| Finance | 9 |
| Retail Trade | 7 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Electronic Technology | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 215 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 51 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 36 |
| Chairman | 35 |
| President | 30 |
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| Philip G. Heasley | 33 |
| David Berg | 24 |
| Michael Sweeney | 21 |
| Michael Francis | 20 |
| Arthur Collins | 18 |
| Lawrence Perlman | 17 |
| Stephen E. Watson | 17 |
| Dawn M. Owens | 17 |
| Paul J. Liska | 16 |
| Carol Surface | 15 |
| William L. Stocks | 12 |
| Terry Rasmussen | 12 |
| Andrew Scott Duff | 11 |
| Erwin A. Kelen | 11 |
| Gregg W. Steinhafel | 10 |
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