Chris Markgraf
Director/Board Member at SWAT Franchise Development LLC
Network origin in Chris Markgraf first degree
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Harvard Business School
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 435 |
Providence College
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 57 |
Summit Partners LP
 Summit Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Summit Partners LP (Summit Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Gregory Avis, Roe Stamps and Stephen Woodsum. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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| Holding Company | Investment Managers | 36 |
Stark & Roth LLC
 Stark & Roth LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1992 by Brian Stark and Michael Roth, Stark & Roth LLC is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is a subsidiary of Stark & Roth Holding, Inc.. Stark & Roth also does business as Stark Investments.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 29 |
Mason Wells Inc(Private Equity)
 Mason Wells Inc(Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Mason Wells Inc (Private Equity)(Mason Wells) is a private equity subsidiary of Marshall & Ilsley Corporation founded in 1998 by John Thomas Byrnes. The firm is headquartered in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 18 |
SWAT Franchise Development LLC
 SWAT Franchise Development LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SWAT Franchise Development LLC engages in the installation of radon mitigation systems. It offers standard, interior, exterior, passive, and crawlspace radon systems. The company was founded by Christopher Coffey in 1988 and is headquartered in Lansing, MI.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 4 |
RJW Logistics Group, Inc.
 RJW Logistics Group, Inc. TruckingTransportation RJW Logistics Group, Inc. provides trucking, logistics, warehousing services. It specializes on LTL consolidation services designed for consumer packaged goods suppliers to large, national retailers. The company was founded by Ron Williamson in 1981 and is headquartered in Woodridge, IL.
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| Holding Company | Trucking | 2 |
Quantix SCS, Inc. (TX)
 Quantix SCS, Inc. (TX) Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Quantix Scs, Inc. engages in provision of bulk transportation, packaging, and logistic services. It offers full service transportation, warehousing, packaging, and third-party logistics services for the plastic, chemical, agricultural, and food industries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in The Woodlands,TX.
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| Holding Company | Air Freight/Couriers | 2 |
Whitehall Specialties, Inc.
 Whitehall Specialties, Inc. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Whitehall Specialties, Inc. produces and markets cheese products. Its products include cheese blocks and loaves, imitation cheese natural blends, shredded and diced imitation, dried and grated and specialty cream cheese. The company was founded by Steve Fawcett in 1994 and is headquartered in Whitehall, WI.
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| Holding Company | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Chris Markgraf via their personal network
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The Oilgear Co.
 The Oilgear Co. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing The Oilgear Co. designs, manufactures and supplies hydraulic equipment and fluid power systems. Its products include pumps, valves, electronics, cylinders and accumulators. The firm offers field commissioning and trouble shooting, system simulation, CFD and FEA, root cause analysis, testing and product training services. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Traverse City, MI. | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Brown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree 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 Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Bain & Co., Inc.
 Bain & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Consultant / Advisor Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
William Blair & Co. LLC
 William Blair & Co. LLC Regional BanksFinance William Blair & Co. LLC (William Blair) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by William McCormick Blair in 1935 and is a subsidiary of WBC Holdings LP. Until 1941, they were known as Blair, Bonner & Co. William Blair provides broking services to individual, institutional and issuing clients. | Regional Banks | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
MGS Mfg. Group, Inc.
 MGS Mfg. Group, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing MGS Mfg. Group, Inc. manufactures and suppliers plastic injection and tooling equipment. It offers design, mold making, sampling, development and injection molding, multishot technologies, scalable automation, assemblies and complete turnkey manufacturing systems. The company was founded by Mark G. Sellers and Linda Brehmer in 1982 and is headquartered in Germantown, WI. | Metal Fabrication | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Bain Capital Private Equity LP
 Bain Capital Private Equity LP Investment ManagersFinance Bain Capital Private Equity LP (Bain Capital Private Equity) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Bain Capital LP founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Pacon Corp.
 Pacon Corp. Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Pacon Corp. engages in converting and printing of art and education papers. It offers construction paper, drawing and sketch paper, poster board, presentation board (corrugate/foam), ruled handwriting paper, dual surface and fade-resistant paper products. The firm’s brands include Array, Art Street, Bordette, Creative Cut-ups, Decorol, Ecology, GoWrite, Tru-Ray, Riverside, and Peacock. It offers goods in sheeted packages, wire bound books, tape bound pads, and rolls. The company was founded by Jerry Van Hoof in 1951 and is headquartered in Appleton, WI. | Pulp & Paper | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Babson College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Indiana University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| Marquette University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| US Military Academy | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| United States Naval Academy | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| New York University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Sturm Foods, Inc.
 Sturm Foods, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Sturm Foods is the leading global dry grocery manufacturer for both the retail and foodservice industries since 1905. It specializes in the following dry product categories: Hot Cereals Organic and Natural Products Sugar Free Drink Mix Sticks Sugar Free 12 Quart Drink Mixes Hot Cocoa and Cappuccino Sturm Foods is committed to innovating and rapidly introducing new products that are great tasting, convenient and fit the changing needs of today's health-conscious consumer. The company is headquartered in Manawa, WI. | Food: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Paragon Development Systems, Inc.
 Paragon Development Systems, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Paragon Development Systems, Inc. provides information technology solutions, services and technologies. The firm serves to healthcare, government, education, manufacturing, and corporate organizations with digital workspace, security, and enterprise technology solutions. The company was founded by Craig S. Schiefelbein in 1986 and is headquartered in Brookfield, WI. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Buffalo Games LLC
 Buffalo Games LLC Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Buffalo Games LLC manufactures board games, jigsaw puzzles, and card games. It offers portfolio of board, table and party games including titles such as watch ya mouth, brain games, the voting game, skee-ball, silly street, and plingpong. The firm also offers party and educational games for children. The company was founded by Paul A. Dedrick and Eden Scott Dedrick in 1986 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Recreational Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Advanced Web Technologies, Inc.
 Advanced Web Technologies, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advanced Web Technologies, Inc. specializes in label and packaging solutions. Its products include digital and flexo labels & packaging, onsert and shrink sleeves. The firm serves the food and beverage, medical, OEM/industrial, household, personal care and specialty markets. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Sciences Po | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
King Juice Co., Inc.
 King Juice Co., Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables King Juice Co., Inc. is a packager and private label packager of beverage or non-carbonated products. Its product Calypso, the originator of the Flavored Lemonade category, has evolved from four Lemonade blends into twenty unique Lemonade, Limeade and Teamonade combinations. The firm also produces own line of Calypso Branded juices and fruit drinks. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Coating Excellence International LLC
 Coating Excellence International LLC Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Coating Excellence International LLC manufactures packaging products. It offers flexible packaging, woven poly bags, technical products, and packaging formats and features. The company was founded by Michael Nowak and William R. Arndt in 1996 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Containers/Packaging | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Dedicated Computing LLC
 Dedicated Computing LLC Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Dedicated Computing LLC manufactures embedded, single-purpose computers and assemblies. It offers hosting and managed services, network and infrastructure, assessments and training, collaboration, and software development solutions. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Waukesha, WI. | Computer Peripherals | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.
 Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. operates as a wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management firm. It offers equity research, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, public financing and fixed income services. The firm serves individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients. The company was founded by Robert Wilson Baird in 1919 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Analyst | |
| Harvard College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Eddy Packing Co., Inc.
 Eddy Packing Co., Inc. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Eddy Packing Co., Inc. engages in the production, retail, and distribution of beef, pork, and poultry products. It offers marinated, fully cooked, and naturally smoked meat, and fresh and frozen varieties. The company was founded by Eddy R. Mayrant in 1953 and is headquartered in Yoakum, TX. | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Tau Ventures LLC
 Tau Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tau Ventures LLC (Tau Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Amit Garg and Sanjay K. Rao. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Consultant / Advisor Consultant / Advisor | |
| Technicom Services, Inc. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
EastPoint Sports Ltd. LLC
 EastPoint Sports Ltd. LLC Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables EastPoint Sports Ltd. LLC designs and distributes home recreational products. It offers game rrom, outdoor and sport games, and sport equipment. The company was founded by Micahel J. Nally in 2009 and is headquartered in Succasunna, NJ. | Recreational Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Accord Carton Co.
 Accord Carton Co. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Accord Carton Co. is an American family-owned company that has been in operation since 1940. The private company's focus is on producing high-quality packaging. | Containers/Packaging | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Nelipak Corp.
 Nelipak Corp. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Nelipak Corp. engages in the design, development and manufacturing of custom designed thermoformed packaging for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Its products include medical trays and blisters, medical procedure trays, pharmaceutical packaging, handling trays, sealing machines and performance packaging. The company was founded in 1953 by Loek Nelissen and is headquartered in Cranston, RI. | Containers/Packaging | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Structural Concepts Corp.
 Structural Concepts Corp. Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Structural Concepts Corp. design & manufacture of food & floral display cases for the supermarkets. The company was founded by James A Doss in 1972 and is headquartered in Muskegon, MI. | Office Equipment/Supplies | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Charter NEX Films, Inc.
 Charter NEX Films, Inc. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Charter NEX Films, Inc. produces specialty films used in flexible packaging and other critical performance applications. It offers barrier blown, coextruded blown, monolayer blown film, and custom innovation. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Milton, WI. | Containers/Packaging | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Mullinix Packages, Inc.
 Mullinix Packages, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Mullinix Packages, Inc. manufactured and supplied thermoformed packaging for the food industry. The company was founded by George Lueken in 1970 and was headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Paris Presents, Inc.
 Paris Presents, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Paris Presents, Inc. develops and distributes beauty products and personal care accessories. Its brands include EcoTools, Real Techniques, Body Benefits, Studio Basics, and Razz. The company was founded by Robert J. Zall in 1947 and is headquartered in Gurnee, IL. | Household/Personal Care | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Prime Distribution Services, Inc.
 Prime Distribution Services, Inc. Other TransportationTransportation Prime Distribution Services, Inc. provides warehouse facilities. It offers total resource, retail programs, warehousing, retail consolidation, retail case picking, value added services, technology, transportation, and collaborative solutions. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Plainfield, IN. | Other Transportation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 44 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| France | 2 |
| Ireland | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 19 |
| Process Industries | 7 |
| Producer Manufacturing | 6 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 476 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 147 |
| Private Equity Investor | 103 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 98 |
| Masters Business Admin | 74 |
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| Mohamad Hassan Makhzoumi | 33 |
| Christopher Dean | 32 |
| Thierry Bernard | 27 |
| Jørgen Kildahl | 26 |
| Jeffrey Liaw | 26 |
| Diego du Monceau de Bergendal | 26 |
| Krishna Yeshwant | 25 |
| Rehito Hatoyama | 25 |
| Kevin Kenealey | 22 |
| Saurabh Agarwal | 20 |
| Thomas Smith | 20 |
| Greg Goldfarb | 19 |
| Patricia Glynn | 18 |
| Sean Cantwell | 18 |
| Chris Steiner | 18 |
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