Ralph T. Parks
President at RT Parks, Inc.
Network origin in Ralph T. Parks first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Specialty Stores | 34 | |
Heelys, Inc.
 Heelys, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Heelys, Inc. designs, markets and distributes action sports-inspired products primarily under the HEELYS brand targeted to the youth market. Its primary product, HEELYS-wheeled footwear, is patented, dual-purpose footwear that incorporates stealth, removable wheel in the heel. HEELYS-wheeled footwear product, includes single-wheel, two-wheel and grind-and-roll. Heelys was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Carrollton, TX.
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| Subsidiary | Recreational Products | 20 |
| Public Company | Specialty Stores | 14 | |
Footaction USA
 Footaction USA Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Foot Locker, Inc., Footaction USA is a leading retailer in the sneaker and youth culture industry. The company is based in Milwaukee, WI. The company is dedicated to inspiring and empowering youth around the world through a portfolio of brands, including Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Eastbay, Footaction, Runners Point, and Sidestep. With over 3,100 retail stores in 27 countries, as well as websites and mobile apps, Footaction USA creates unrivaled experiences at the heart of the sneaker community.
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| Subsidiary | Wholesale Distributors | 3 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Ralph T. Parks via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOOKS-A-MILLION, INC. | Specialty Stores | Chairman Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORPORATION | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chief Executive Officer | |
| CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION | Investment Managers | General Counsel Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Investment Officer | |
Catherines Stores Corp.
 Catherines Stores Corp. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Catherines Stores Corp. owns and operates women apparel stores. It offers tops, bottoms, dresses, coats, intimates, active wear, and accessories. The firm sells its products through online. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Bensalem, PA. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | President | |
| PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Human Resources Officer | |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | Household/Personal Care | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| AUTOZONE, INC. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
| DOLLAR TREE, INC. | Discount Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY | Specialty Stores | Director of Finance/CFO Public Communications Contact Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
Apax Partners, Inc.
 Apax Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1976, Apax Partners, Inc. is a venture capital/private equity firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of London-based Apax Partners LLP | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Private Equity Investor | |
| FOOT LOCKER, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
Jo-Ann Stores LLC
 Jo-Ann Stores LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Jo-Ann Stores LLC operates as a fabric and craft specialty retailer. It offers products for apparel, craft and home decor sewing and quilting, as well as a range of components, tools and kits for crafters of all ages. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Hudson, OH. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal 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 Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
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 Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Auburn University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Vanderbilt University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
City Gear LLC
 City Gear LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade City Gear LLC operates men's apparel and footwear retail stores. It offers jeans, outerwear, shoes, hats and accessories. The firm's brand names include Deadline, Nike, Adidas, New Era, LRG, Zephyr Hats, Ice Cream, Restaclat, Reebok, Trukfit, Parish, RL Polo, Kompass, Akoo and Rocksmith. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer | |
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 | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
PalletOne, Inc.
 PalletOne, Inc. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals PalletOne, Inc. manufactures and supplies pallets. Its services include unit load consulting, warehouse solutions, pallet repair programs, and industrial recycling. The firm’s products include new and recycled pallets, custom boxes, crates and bins, mulch and other by-products, and replacement parts and cut stock. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Bartow, FL. | Forest Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Balco, Inc.
 Balco, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Balco, Inc. manufactures architectural metal products. It also produces pre-engineered and custom architectural building components offering worldwide service and distribution for the commercial construction industry. The firm’s product line provides a single source for superior architectural components to help maintain the long-term structural integrity, efficiency, weather resistance, safety and appearance of all types of construction projects. The company was founded by Claude Balzer in 1957 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS. | Metal Fabrication | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Champs Sports
 Champs Sports Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Foot Locker, Inc., Champs Sports is a company that inspires and empowers youth around the world by fueling a shared passion for self-expression and creating unrivaled experiences at the heart of the sneaker community. The company is based in Wausau, WI. Champs Sports, along with other brands such as Eastbay, Foot Locker, and Lady Foot Locker, leads the celebration of sneaker and youth culture globally. The company was founded by Rick A. Wilber. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
 Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Jokari US, Inc.
 Jokari US, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Jokari US, Inc. is a private company that has been introducing innovative products for almost 50 years. The company is based in Carrollton, TX. The company offers a wide range of products for different categories such as entertainment, household, health and wellness, and sports. The company's products are distributed internationally and they have a blog where they showcase their new inventions. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Fuqua School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| SEARS HOLDINGS CORPORATION | Department Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Capital Southwest Management Co.
 Capital Southwest Management Co. Investment ManagersFinance Capital Southwest Management Co (Capital Southwest Management) is a private equity/venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Capital Southwest Corp founded in 1961. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| New York University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Hibbett Retail, Inc.
 Hibbett Retail, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. owns and operates sports goods store. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, AL. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member President | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Beall's Department Stores, Inc.
 Beall's Department Stores, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Beall's Department Stores, Inc. operates departmental stores. It sells apparel and accessories for women, men, kids, and juniors. It also provides shoes, home furnishings, gifts and toys. The company is located in Bradenton, FL. | Department Stores | President | |
| TARGET CORPORATION | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ULTA BEAUTY, INC. | Specialty Stores | Chairman | |
Montgomery Ward, Inc.
 Montgomery Ward, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Part of Colony Brands, Inc., Montgomery Ward, Inc. operates as an online retail store. The company is based in Madison, WI. | Catalog/Specialty Distribution | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Sewanee-The University of the South | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Kids "R" Us
 Kids "R" Us Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Part of Toys "R" Us, Inc., Kids "R" Us operates as a theater company. The company is based in Redwood City, CA. | Media Conglomerates | Sales & Marketing | |
Lane Bryant, Inc.
 Lane Bryant, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Lane Bryant, Inc. operates women's apparel retail stores. The firm provides casual clothing, accessories, hosiery, and intimate apparel targeted to women. It offers online shopping for women's at lanebryant.com. The company was founded by Lena Bryant in 1904 and is headquartered in Mahwah, NJ. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | President | |
| Texas Tech University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree |
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International
| United States | 47 |
| Spain | 2 |
| Germany | 2 |
Sectoral
| Retail Trade | 23 |
| Consumer Services | 14 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Commercial Services | 4 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 152 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 102 |
| President | 49 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 48 |
| Director of Finance/CFO | 44 |
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| John F. Megrue | 24 |
| Frank Fletcher | 23 |
| Jamere Jackson | 21 |
| Thomas A. Saunders | 19 |
| Jeff G. Peterson | 19 |
| Glenn M. Neblett | 14 |
| John P. Oswald | 14 |
| Richard F. Strup | 13 |
| R. Shawn Neville | 13 |
| Lorna Nagler | 11 |
| Scott Humphrey | 10 |
| James Hilt | 9 |
| Gabriel E. Gomez | 9 |
| Dorlisa Flur | 9 |
| Karen Etzkorn | 9 |
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