Chaz Thomas
Director/Board Member at Fuerst Day Lawson (U.S.A.) Ltd.
Network origin in Chaz Thomas first degree
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Highlander Partners LP
 Highlander Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Highlander Partners LP (Highlander Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Michael Robert Nicolais and Laurence E. Hirsch. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Taxas.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 26 |
Leucadia Asset Management LLC
 Leucadia Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Leucadia Asset Management LLC (LAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2002 as Jefferies Private Client Advisers LLC. They changed their name to Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC in 2006 and to Leucadia Asset Management LLC in 2021. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). LAM provides advisory services to high net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 19 |
AlpInvest US Holdings LLC
 AlpInvest US Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance AlpInvest Partners, Inc. (AlpInvest) is the New York City private equity subsidiary of Netherlands-based AlpInvest Partners BV, ultimately held by The Carlyle Group LP (NASDAQ: CG). Established in 1999 as NIB Capital Private Equity, the firm became AlpInvest Partners in 2004. They were the first exclusive private equity manager for a public pension fund and invest worldwide across primary funds, secondaries, and direct investment (co-investment) channels, covering the entire private equity spectrum. In addition to the New York office, AlpInvest has offices in Amsterdam, Hong Kong and London. They are a socially responsible investor which works to promote sustainability and governance as an important factor in investment choices. They are a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investments and exclude direct investments in companies that are directly involved in the manufacturing or distribution of products that clearly violate Dutch and relevant international conventions. They also explore sustainability-themed investments.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 10 |
Fuerst Day Lawson (U.S.A.) Ltd.
 Fuerst Day Lawson (U.S.A.) Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., Fuerst Day Lawson (U.S.A.) Ltd. is a British company that wholesales food, beverage, and specialty chemical ingredients. The company is based in London, UK.
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| Subsidiary | Wholesale Distributors | 6 |
Fuerst Day Lawson Ltd.
 Fuerst Day Lawson Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Fuerst Day Lawson Ltd. manufactures and supplies ingredients and flavorings to the food industry. It provides raw materials such as seeds, bakery blends and sweeteners to the food industry, natural flavors to the beverage industry, specialty chemicals to the chemical and personal care industry and essential oils, aroma chemicals and natural extracts to the flavor and fragrance industry. The company is headquartered in London, , the United Kingdom.
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| Subsidiary | Food: Specialty/Candy | 4 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Chaz Thomas via their personal network
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| EAGLE MATERIALS INC. | Construction Materials | Chairman Chairman | |
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
 Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member | |
Stephens, Inc.
 Stephens, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Stephens, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm was founded in 1933 and is a subsidiary of Susi Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Stephens Financial Services LLC. Stephens provides comprehensive securities sales and trading services, including customized solutions for clients in North America and abroad. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
PNC Bank, NA (Investment Management)
 PNC Bank, NA (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance PNC Bank, NA (Investment Management) (PNC-IM) is the asset management division of PNC Bank, NA, a banking company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is ultimately held by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC-IM manages assets for institutions and high-net worth individuals and provides tailored investments, wealth planning, trust and estate administration and private banking to high-net-worth families and individuals. | Investment Managers | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| JEFFERIES GROUP LLC | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
SignalPath LLC
 SignalPath LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SignalPath LLC develops cloud-based software for the clinical research. Its solutions for research sites include financial management, site CTMS, enterprise performance, study startup. The company was founded by Bradford R. Hirsch and Kevin P. Monroe in 2014 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Founder | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate 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 | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Atrium Windows & Doors, Inc.
 Atrium Windows & Doors, Inc. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Founded in 1948, Atrium Windows & Doors, Inc. is a manufacturer of aluminum and vinyl windows and patio doors. Part of Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., the company is based in Dallas, TX. | Building Products | President Private Equity Investor | |
Deloitte & Touche LLP
 Deloitte & Touche LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
Fuerst Day Lawson Holdings Ltd.
 Fuerst Day Lawson Holdings Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Fuerst Day Lawson Holdings Ltd. manufactures and supplies specialist ingredients to the food, beverage, fragrance, and chemical industries. It offers amino acids, aroma chemicals, beverage syrups, energy & fortification solutions, flavorings, colors, honey, juices & juice blends and sweetener systems. The company was founded on October 24, 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
FDL Holdings Ltd.
 FDL Holdings Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Highlander Partners LP, FDL Holdings Ltd. is a holding British company that operates through its subsidiaries to supply ingredients to the food, beverages, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2016. | Food Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
FDL Acquisition No. 2 Ltd.
 FDL Acquisition No. 2 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Highlander Partners LP, FDL Acquisition No. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2016. 2 Ltd. is an investment holding British company. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| New York University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Balanced Nutritionals LLC
 Balanced Nutritionals LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Balanced Nutritionals LLC is a holding company founded in 2004 that owns and operates health and wellness brands. The company is based in New York, NY. The company's portfolio of brands includes Hilo, a pioneer in gummy supplements, and GoOrganic, a certified-organic gummy vitamin brand. The company's product portfolio includes energy support, immune support, apple cider vinegar, ashwagandha, and more. | Specialty Stores | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Texas A&M University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Arthur Andersen LLP
 Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
ProService Finteco Sp zoo
 ProService Finteco Sp zoo Regional BanksFinance Proservice Finteco Sp zoo provides professional and complex services for financial institutions. It acts as an agent among the clients, distributors and various financial institutions, such as investment funds, pension funds and insurance companies, in particular in the field of insurance equity funds. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Warsaw, Poland. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Twitchell Technical Products LLC
 Twitchell Technical Products LLC TextilesProcess Industries Twitchell Technical Products LLC designs and manufactures polymer products and coatings. It produces custom specialty technical fibers, fabrics and engineered films to meet exacting performance and design requirements that are inputs in a diverse set of end products including interior window shades, awnings, screens, wall and floor coverings, environmental protection and containment products, surgical gowns, absorbents, automotive components and industrial packaging. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Dothan, AL. | Textiles | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Bettera Brands LLC
 Bettera Brands LLC Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Bettera Brands LLC manufactures and markets jelly beans, gummy vitamins, sugar free and organic candy. The company is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Director/Board Member Private Equity Investor | |
Benestar Brands LLC
 Benestar Brands LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Benestar Brands LLC operates as a holding company with interests in snack products, including pork rinds, and corn tortilla chips. Its brands include Mac's, Cazo de Oro, Turkey Creek, PÖRQ, and Chicas Chips. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
University of Miami
 University of Miami Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Boston College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Columbia Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Kujawskie Zaklady Poligraficzne DRUCK-PAK SA
 Kujawskie Zaklady Poligraficzne DRUCK-PAK SA Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Kujawskie Zaklady Poligraficzne DRUCK-PAK SA engages in the manufacture of solid board packaging. Its products include cardboard packaging made of solid board, information leaflets for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other products and labels. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Aleksandrów Kujawski, Poland. | Metal Fabrication | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Yale University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Barclays Capital, Inc.
 Barclays Capital, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Barclays Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Barclays Group US, Inc., ultimately owned by Barclays plc (LON: BARC) in Great Britain. Barclays Capital provides large corporate, government and institutional clients a full spectrum of prime brokerage services which includes equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics from their Strategic Consulting team. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Glade Brook Capital Partners LLC
 Glade Brook Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Glade Brook Capital Partners LLC (Glade Brook) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 2011 by Paul Hudson. Glade Brook provides investment advisory services to pooled investment vehicles operating as private investment funds. Investors in the funds include financially sophisticated and high net-worth individuals and entities. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity |
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International
| United States | 34 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
| Poland | 3 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 16 |
| Finance | 12 |
| Producer Manufacturing | 3 |
| Commercial Services | 3 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 162 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 95 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 55 |
| Private Equity Investor | 47 |
| Chairman | 28 |
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| Brian Friedman | 34 |
| Robert Joyal | 25 |
| Michael Nicolais | 24 |
| Stewart Baseley | 22 |
| Jeff Hull | 21 |
| Alex Guiva | 19 |
| Mark Leavitt | 17 |
| David Olsen | 16 |
| Laurence Hirsch | 15 |
| Bobby Sussman | 14 |
| Ben Slater | 12 |
| Sam Pearlstein | 12 |
| Brian White | 11 |
| Mac Mardi | 11 |
| Tara Kriss | 10 |
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