Network origin in Marshall J. Whaling first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Electronics/Appliance Stores | 72 | |
Circuit City Stores, Inc.
 Circuit City Stores, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Circuit City Stores, Inc. is a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home office products, entertainment software and related services. The company has two reportable segments: its domestic segment and its international segment. Circuit City was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1949. The company is located in Richmond, VA.
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| Extinct | Electronics/Appliance Stores | 60 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Marshall J. Whaling via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS, INC. | Chemicals: Specialty | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | Home Improvement Chains | General Counsel Chief Administrative Officer | |
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.
 Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. retails premium pet food, supplies, services and companion animals. The firm specializes in pet services, dog food, dog supplies, dog products, dog beds, cat food, cat supplies, cat products, cat beds, fish tanks, fish supplies, small animal and reptile supplies. The company was founded by Walter Evans in 1965 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer | |
| THE BRINK'S COMPANY | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SUPERVALU INC. | Food Distributors | Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Toys "R" Us, Inc.
 Toys "R" Us, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Toys "R" Us, Inc. engages in the distribution and retail of toys and baby products. The firm's products include Hello Kitty City Cruiser, Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Strollers, Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets and Hug and Tugs, Puppy and Monkey. It offers a selection of private label merchandise under names such as Babies "R" Us, Journey Girls, Imaginarium, Fast Lane, You and Me, Just Like Home, True Heroes, Totally Me!, Dream Dazzlers, and Fao Schwarz. The company was founded by Charles P. Lazarus in February 1948 and is headquartered in Wayne, NJ. | Specialty Stores | President Corporate Officer/Principal Human Resources Officer Chief Administrative Officer | |
| BBQ HOLDINGS, INC. | Restaurants | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
| SONY GROUP CORPORATION | Computer Processing Hardware | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Ernst & Young LLP
 Ernst & Young LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SEARS HOLDINGS CORPORATION | Specialty Stores | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Best Buy Capital
 Best Buy Capital Investment ManagersFinance Best Buy Capital (Best Buy Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Best Buy Co. Inc founded in 2008 by Richard M. Schulze. The firm is headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota. | Investment Managers | President Chief Administrative Officer President Sales & Marketing | |
The Pillsbury Co. LLC
 The Pillsbury Co. LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries The Pillsbury Co. manufactures and distributes food products. Its products include baked goods, biscuits, breads, cookies, crescents, pie crusts, pizza crusts and snacks. The company was founded in 1869 is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree 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 | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
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 Chief Executive Officer Sales & Marketing | |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Retail Council of Canada
 Retail Council of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Retail Council of Canada is a not-for-profit, industry-funded association that represents small, medium, and large retail businesses in every community across Canada. Additionally, Retail Council of Canada provides exclusive HR committees, events, and special reports that help retail HR professionals collaborate with peers to stay informed on emerging issues, recruiting, retention, training best practices, and upcoming legislated changes to employment laws. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company represents more than 45,000 storefronts in all retail formats, including department, grocery, specialty, discount, independent retailers, and online merchants. Retail Council of Canada advocates for retail in Canada and works with all levels of government and other stakeholders to support growth. The company offers the latest retail industry research, best practices, consumer trends, and sales statistics. The CEO of the company is Diane J. Brisebois. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| V.F. CORPORATION | Apparel/Footwear | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Best Buy Foundation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | ||
Retail Industry Leaders Association
 Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Retail Industry Leaders Association operates a membership organization for retailers. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman | |
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 | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| College of Saint Benedict | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member | |
Arise Virtual Solutions, Inc.
 Arise Virtual Solutions, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arise Virtual Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of crowdsourcing and business process outsourcing services. It offers contact center outsourcing platform, omnichannel contact center support, business continuity, and consulting services. The company was founded by Gail Nichols and Richard Stephen Cherry in 1994 and is headquartered in Miramar, FL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of British Columbia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin | |
| CAPELLA EDUCATION COMPANY | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing | |
| BLOOMIN' BRANDS, INC. | Restaurants | Chairman Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Harvard Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| TILE SHOP HOLDINGS, INC. | Home Improvement Chains | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Marquette University | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society
 The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a not-for-profit organization that provides advocacy, fund raising, clinical services, client programs and up-to-date information to individuals with multiple sclerosis, their families and healthcare providers. The company was founded in 1946 by Sylvia Lawry and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SUPPORT.COM | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| GUE LIQUIDATION COMPANIES, INC. | Internet Retail | Chief Executive Officer Sales & Marketing | |
| University of Tennessee | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
THL/Cannae Investors LLC
 THL/Cannae Investors LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services THL/Cannae Investors LLC provides technology enabled human resources and payroll processing services. The firm’s products include Human Capital Management, Dayforce HCM, Dayforce global Solutions, small business payroll & HR and Ceridian services. It specializes in tax services, employee benefits administration, corporate wellness and employee assistance, employee retention and recruitment services. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Data Processing Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
| HHGREGG, INC. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Art Van Furniture LLC
 Art Van Furniture LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Art Van Furniture LLC manufactures and sells home furniture. Its brands include Sealy, La-Z-Boy, Broyhill, and Perks. The firm offers shipping and delivery services. The company was founded by Art Van Elslander in 1959 and is headquartered in Warren, MI. | Home Furnishings | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| London Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Geek Squad, Inc.
 Geek Squad, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Geek Squad, Inc. provides computer maintenance and repairing services. Its services include hardware, software diagnostic evaluation, system repair, optimization, spyware removal, and wireless networking. The company was founded in 1994 by Robert Stephens and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Information Technology Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Best Buy Distributions Ltd.
 Best Buy Distributions Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of Best Buy Co., Inc., Best Buy Distributions Ltd. is a British company that retails electronic goods. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2008. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Best Buy Food Service, Inc. | General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal |
Statistics
International
| United States | 43 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
| Canada | 4 |
| Japan | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 19 |
| Retail Trade | 12 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Technology Services | 4 |
| Process Industries | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 253 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 195 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 63 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 62 |
| President | 55 |
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| Michael Linton | 24 |
| Hatim Tyabji | 23 |
| Mary Tolan | 22 |
| Carolyn Hogan Byrd | 22 |
| Donald Kornstein | 21 |
| Reginald Hedgebeth | 20 |
| John Walden | 18 |
| Ronald D. Boire | 17 |
| Ursula O. Fairbairn | 15 |
| Matthew Paull | 15 |
| Douglas Moore | 14 |
| James Marcum | 14 |
| Ronald James | 13 |
| Elliott Wahle | 13 |
| Bruce Besanko | 13 |
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