W. Douglas Ford

Director/Board Member at University of Notre Dame

80 year

Energy Minerals

Consumer Services

Non-Energy Minerals

Network origin in W. Douglas Ford first degree

Entity	Entity type	Industry
University of Notre Dame 72	College/University	Other Consumer Services	72
BP PLC 53	Public Company	Integrated Oil	53
USG CORPORATION 48	Subsidiary	Construction Materials	48
Amoco Corp. 39	Extinct	Oil Refining/Marketing	39
Suncor Energy, Inc. /Old/ Suncor Energy, Inc. /Old/ Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Suncor Energy, Inc. explores crude oil and natural gas. It operates in oil sands, natural gas, energy marketing & refining, and refining & marketing segments. The company manufactures petroleum, biofuel and petrochemical products. It was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. 23	Extinct	Oil & Gas Production	23
BP Amoco Plc 10	Extinct	Wholesale Distributors	10
Suncor Energy (U.S.A.), Inc. Suncor Energy (U.S.A.), Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Suncor Energy (U.S.A.), Inc. explores, extracts, and markets crude oil and natural gas. It focuses on refine crude oil for manufacturing petroleum products. The company is headquartered in Denver, CO. 1	Subsidiary	Oil & Gas Production	1

Chart of Companies connected to the second degree

Multi-company connection

Companies connected to W. Douglas Ford via their personal network

Company	Sector	Related people	Main position
Biotechnology Innovation Organization Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	John Crowley Marc Beer	Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member
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	Enrique Hernandez Lawrence M. Crutcher Tom Schreier Marty Rodgers	Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin
L&W Supply Corp. L&W Supply Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services L&W Supply Corp. distributes gypsum wallboard and building materials. Its products include drywall and wallboard, steel framing, ceiling, acoustical, joint treatment, insulation, exteriors, fasteners, tools and accessories. The firm also offers delivery services, credit, submittals, and ordering services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Wholesale Distributors	Jennifer Scanlon William Foote	President Chief Executive Officer
University of Utah	College/University	Srinivas Veeramasuneni Michael D. Gallivan	Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal
DePaul University	College/University	Brian J. Cook Edward M. Bosowski	Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin
The University of Chicago	College/University	Jennifer Scanlon Arthur R. Velasquez Roxanne Martino	Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin
Miami University	College/University	Marc Beer Paul Ryan	Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
New York University	College/University	Marvin E. Lesser Timothy F. Sutherland	Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin
Purdue University	College/University	Thomas Andrew Burke Robert Bernhard	Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal
University of Michigan	College/University	Matthew Hilzinger Todd W. Herrick Brian Kenney Robert Agdern Samuel Valenti	Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Consultant / Advisor
University of Cape Town	College/University	John Affleck-Graves David Duncan Struan Robertson	Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin
Georgetown University	College/University	John Crowley Richard Lavin	Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago	General Government	Jennifer Scanlon William Foote	Director/Board Member Chairman
Financial Executives International Financial Executives International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Financial Executives International enhances member professional development through peer networking, career planning services, conferences, publications and special reports, and research. Its members include Chief Financial Officers, Vice Presidents of Finance, Treasurers, and Controllers. The company was founded in December 1931 and is headquartered in Morristown, NJ.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	William Hernandez Gretchen Haggerty	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
World Business Chicago World Business Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Joseph Christopher Reyes Jennifer Scanlon Byron Spruell	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Ronald McDonald House Charities Central West Ronald McDonald House Charities Central West Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. creates supports and finds programs to improve the health and well being of children. Its core programs include Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Room and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Enrique Hernandez Joseph Christopher Reyes Jose Armario	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
USG International USG International Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Part of Gebr. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Knauf KG, USG International is a company that provides tile backer screws, tape, and paper for builders working on floors. The company also offers plasters that are ideal for prototype casting.	Building Products	Edward M. Bosowski Christopher Griffin	President President
The University of Western Australia	College/University	Michael Delaney Perrott Michael Francis Quinlan Peter Friedland	Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
The Commercial Club of Chicago The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Commercial Club of Chicago works to shape the future of the region to make it a better place for everyone to live, work, and do business. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's civic committee has announced violence reduction goals and commitments to help address public safety.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Jennifer Scanlon William Goodyear Byron Spruell	Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
The Executives Club of Chicago The Executives Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Executives Club of Chicago operates as a premier membership organization and business forum. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Jennifer Scanlon William Goodyear Byron Spruell	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
The Federal City Council The Federal City Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Federal City Council operates a membership-based organization that aims to advance civic life. The non-profit company is based in Washington. Anthony A. Williams has been the CEO of the American company since 2012.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	John Veihmeyer Marty Rodgers	Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member
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	Christopher Griffin Kenneth Ricci	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
National Association of Manufacturers National Association of Manufacturers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Manufacturers is an organization that works for the success of over 12.9 million people who are involved in manufacturing. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company's work is based on four core values that drive the industry. The company commissioned a study in August 2015, which found that the EPA's proposed ozone rule could reduce GDP by $140 billion. The CEO of the company is Jay Timmons.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Steven Leer Thomas Andrew Burke Jennifer Scanlon William Foote Christopher Griffin	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
The Chicago Network The Chicago Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Network provides a forum to support and counsel for member careers and to raise awareness of professional, political and social issues faced by women. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Jennifer Scanlon Roxanne Martino	Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member
Financial Accounting Foundation Financial Accounting Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Financial Accounting Foundation is a non-profit organization that administers, finances, and appoints financial and governmental accounting standards boards. The non-profit company is based in Norwalk, CT.	Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds	John Veihmeyer John Brennan	Director/Board Member Chairman
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Richard Lavin Jose Armario Jennifer Scanlon	Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Greater Washington Board of Trade Greater Washington Board of Trade Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Greater Washington Board of Trade operates a business association. The non-profit company is based in Washington.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	John Veihmeyer Marty Rodgers	Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member
The Big Shoulders Fund The Big Shoulders Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Big Shoulders Fund provides financial services. The company was founded by James J. O'Connor, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin and Fred O'Connor in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Joseph Christopher Reyes Arthur R. Velasquez William Goodyear Byron Spruell	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Amoco Production Co.		Barbara Baumann Robert Sheppard Phil A. Christian	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Genzyme Therapeutics Ltd. Genzyme Therapeutics Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Genzyme Therapeutics Ltd. develops transformative therapies for patients affected by rare and debilitating diseases. Its treatment areas include thyroid cancer, sclerosis, Fabry disease and Pompe. The company was founded on November 5, 2001 and is headquartered in Oxford, the United Kingdom.	Pharmaceuticals: Major	John Crowley Marc Beer	Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing
American Red Cross of Greater Chicago American Red Cross of Greater Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is an organization that partners with other organizations to provide long-term help with food, shelter, clothing, and furniture. The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is based in Chicago, IL. The non-profit company serve more than 12.4 million people in 88 counties from 6 local chapters. The organization encourages blood donation as a way to help those in need and reports that donors often feel a sense of satisfaction after making their donation.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Brian J. Cook Matthew Hilzinger	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Points of Light Foundation, Inc. Points of Light Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Points of Light Foundation, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization that provides social services. It helps schools, children and families and also volunteers in their communities and serves community needs. The company was founded by George Herbert Walker Bush in 1990 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Raymond Chambers Marty Rodgers	Founder Director/Board Member
Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth	College/University	Richard Fleming William Goodyear	Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin
The University of Notre Dame Australia	College/University	Michael Delaney Perrott Michael L'Estrange	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
The USG Foundation		Brian J. Cook Richard Fleming	President Director/Board Member
University of California	College/University	James F. Flaherty DeAnne Shirley Julius	Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree
SPRINT CORPORATION	Wireless Telecommunications	Matthew Carter Sara Tucker	Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania	College/University	William Hernandez Barbara Baumann	Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin
Harvard Business School	College/University	John Crowley William Hernandez William Foote Samuel Valenti Matthew Carter John Brennan	Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Consultant / Advisor Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin
Mendoza College of Business	College/University	John Veihmeyer Richard Murphy Caroline Casson	Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree
The Economic Club of Chicago The Economic Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of Chicago provides platform to discuss economic, business and social issues. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Jennifer Scanlon Roxanne Martino	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
The Museum of Science & Industry The Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Other Consumer Services	Joseph Christopher Reyes Arthur R. Velasquez William Foote William Goodyear Byron Spruell	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
USG Boral Building Products Pty Ltd. USG Boral Building Products Pty Ltd. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals USG Boral Building Products Pty Ltd. manufactures and distributes plasterboards. It offers plaster potter casting as well as dental plasters. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquarters Port Melbourne, Australia.	Construction Materials	Brian J. Cook Matthew Hilzinger	Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO
Middleburg Capital Development Ltd. Middleburg Capital Development Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Middleburg Capital Development Ltd (Middleburg Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Timothy F. Sutherland and David Sutherland. The firm is headquartered in Middleburg, Virginia.	Investment Managers	Timothy F. Sutherland Jeffrey A. Bernel	Chief Executive Officer Consultant / Advisor

Statistics

International

United States	44
Australia	4
Canada	2
South Africa	2
United Kingdom	2

Sectoral

Consumer Services	19
Commercial Services	18
Finance	4
Non-Energy Minerals	3
Miscellaneous	3

Operational

Director/Board Member	855
Corporate Officer/Principal	258
Independent Dir/Board Member	234
Chairman	193
President	94

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Tom Schreier	93
Shu Tong Hsu	61
William R. Hutchinson	51
Laurence Mulliez	41
Barbara Baumann	36
Kenneth Ricci	34
Robert Agdern	34
Roderick West	32
Judith Sprieser	32
James E. Rohr	28
Jay W. Jordan	25
Marc Beer	25
Enrique Hernandez	24
Celeste Ford	24
Jennifer Scanlon	23

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