Brian Walker
Corporate Officer/Principal at W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
Network origin in Brian Walker first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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| Public Company | Wholesale Distributors | 69 | |
Illinois Institute of Technology
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 43 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Brian Walker via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
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| The University of Chicago | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
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 | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| MONOTARO CO., LTD. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Junior Achievement of Chicago
 Junior Achievement of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Junior Achievement of Chicago engages in the provision of educational services. Its programs are funded by businesses and individuals and are designed to be taught in the classroom by business, parent, and community volunteers. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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 | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Acklands - Grainger, Inc.
 Acklands - Grainger, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Acklands-Grainger, Inc. distributes industrial, safety, and fastener products. It offers tools, metalworking, electrical, facility maintenance, material handling, safety, equipment, and fleet. The firm provides technical and product support services, as well as inventory management services. The company was founded by Dudley Ackland in 1889 and is headquartered in Thornhill, Canada. | Wholesale Distributors | President Director/Board Member President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
 W.W. Grainger, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a private company that supplies industrial products. The company is based in Lake Forest, IL. The company was founded in 1927. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal President | |
Grainger International, Inc.
 Grainger International, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of W.W. Grainger, Inc., Grainger International, Inc. is a company that wholesales electrical equipment. The company is based in Lake Forest, IL. | Wholesale Distributors | President Corporate Officer/Principal President Chief Operating Officer | |
| IBM | Packaged Software | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal 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 | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Purdue University | College/University | President Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
The Field Museum of Natural History
 The Field Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Field Museum of Natural History houses biological and anthropological collections of specimens. It supports both informal and more structured public learning through exhibits and educational programs. Its curatorial and scientific staff conducts research on the fields of Anthropology, Biology, Geology, and Zoology. The Field Museum was founded in 1893 and is located in Chicago, Illinois. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | Computer Processing Hardware | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Founder General Counsel | |
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association
 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association operates music bands and orchestras. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Missouri | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
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 Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Stuart School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman | |
| Loyola University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Ravinia Festival Association
 Ravinia Festival Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Ravinia Festival Association provides professional music shows. Its programs include reach programs, teach programs, instrument game, and program for jazz. The company was founded in 1904 and is located in Highland Park, IL. | Movies/Entertainment | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| TELLABS, INC. | Telecommunications Equipment | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America
 Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America provides information on how businesses can adapt their workforce development and management strategies to deal with the changing labor market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America is the world's largest business organization, advocating, connecting, informing, and fighting for business growth and success. The American company was founded by Michael Scown, and Suzanne P. Clark has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
IEEE Computer Society
 IEEE Computer Society Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services IEEE Computer Society operates a society of institute electrical and electronics engineers. It services include digital library, publication, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Information Technology Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. | Auto Parts: OEM | Chairman Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
KPMG LLP
 KPMG LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DePaul University | College/University | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
US-China Business Council
 US-China Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The US-China Business Council is an organization that provides information, advisory, advocacy, and program services to its members. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company focuses on shaping the relationship between the United States and China. USCBC offers research and analyses on Chinese government personnel, member newsletters, and advisory services to answer sector-specific and general investment questions. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Lyric Opera of Chicago
 Lyric Opera of Chicago Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Lyric Opera of Chicago provides live theatrical presentations. The company was founded by Carol Fox, Nicola Rescigno and Lawrence V. Kelly in 1954 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| United States Marine Corps | Sovereign | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Rohm & Haas Co.
 Rohm & Haas Co. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Rohm & Haas Co. develops and manufactures specialty chemicals, paints, adhesives, and materials. The company was founded by Otto Röhm and Otto Haas on September 1, 1909 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Chemicals: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Maryland | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides healthcare services to children. It offers pediatric services like acute and specialty care. It also operates a pediatric home health care agency and Children's Memorial Institute for education and research. The company was founded in 1882 by Julia Foster Porter and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Hospital/Nursing Management | 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 | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Executive Leadership Council, Inc.
 Executive Leadership Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Roberson & Associates LLC
 Roberson & Associates LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Roberson and Associates LLC, provides technology and management consulting services. It serves government and commercial customers in the areas of Radio Frequency spectrum management, radio frequency measurements and analysis, and technology management. The company was founded in 2008 by Dennis A. Roberson and is headquartered in Wheaton, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Cleversafe, Inc.
 Cleversafe, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cleversafe, Inc. provides object storage system solutions. It offers dispersed storage network or dsNet, a system that provides comprehensive operation and maintenance functions. The firm also offers accesser appliance services data requests from applications and performs the IDA calculations as needed, storing and retrieving the slices for each data item to and from the slicestor storage nodes. The company was founded by Chris Gladwin in November 2004 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Founder | |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Chicago Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer Investor Relations Contact | |
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 | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Kelley School of Business | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| Queen's University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin |
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| United States | 47 |
| Canada | 3 |
| Japan | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 23 |
| Commercial Services | 12 |
| Distribution Services | 5 |
| Technology Services | 4 |
| Electronic Technology | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 476 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 256 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 96 |
| Chairman | 84 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 74 |
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