Network origin in Eric S. Blessing first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Purdue University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 211 |
Fordham University
 Fordham University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Fordham University provides college and university. It offers undergraduate colleges and graduate & professional schools. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Bronx, NY.
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 97 |
The Chase Manhattan Bank NA
 The Chase Manhattan Bank NA Major BanksFinance The Chase Manhattan Bank NA operates a commercial banking. It provides financial products, services, and advice, planning and treasury management services. The company is located in New York, NY.
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| Extinct | Major Banks | 90 |
Citibank NA (New York)
 Citibank NA (New York) Major BanksFinance Citibank NA engages in the provision of banking services. It offers retail and commercial banking; credit cards; banking, capital markets, and advisory; markets and securities services; private banking; and treasury and trade solutions. The company was founded on June 16, 1812 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Subsidiary | Major Banks | 58 |
First Union Securities
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| Extinct | Major Banks | 46 |
Direct Access Partners LLC
 Direct Access Partners LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 2002 by Ben Chinea, James Craig and Ben Pfeffer, Direct Access Partners LLC a broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a member of NYSE Euronext, FINRA and the SIPC. Direct Access Partners provides complete anonymity and non-conflicting multi-asset class agency execution sales and trading, a state of the art electronic trading platform, NYSE direct access, soft dollar services, compliance services, prime brokerage, global prime services, independent research and introductions to their alliances with capital raising services. Their clients include U.S. and international hedge funds, mutual funds, insurance companies and government agencies. The firm does not engage in proprietary trading, market making activities or investment banking.
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| Extinct | Investment Banks/Brokers | 41 |
Channel Capital Group, Inc.
 Channel Capital Group, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Channel Capital Group, Inc. owns and operates a web-site for providing hedge fund information and performance data. It provides hedge fund news and data for hedge fund managers and institutional investors. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.
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| Subsidiary | Internet Software/Services | 3 |
Court Square Capital Partners
 Court Square Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Court Square Capital Partners LP (Court Square Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1968. The firm is headquartered in New York.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Eric S. Blessing via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Rydex Series Funds | Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Guggenheim Funds Trust | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | President | |
| Security Mid Cap Growth Fund | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | President | |
| SM ENERGY COMPANY | Oil & Gas Production | Director/Board Member | |
| Rydex Dynamic Funds | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chief Executive Officer | |
| NATWEST GROUP PLC | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer | |
JPMorgan Securities LLC
 JPMorgan Securities LLC Investment ManagersFinance JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Fixed Income Trading-Equity | |
Channel Capital Group LLC
 Channel Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of Nasdaq, Inc., Channel Capital Group LLC is an alternative investment manager. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Thomas Blum. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer | |
| JETPAY CORP | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Washington
 University of Washington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Neuberger Berman BD LLC
 Neuberger Berman BD LLC Investment ManagersFinance Neuberger Berman BD LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. It is directly owned by Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC, which is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Neuberger Berman Group LLC, which is owned by NBSH Acquisition LLC. The firm traces their origin back to the 1939 founding of Neuberger & Berman, its predecessor firm. In 1950, Neuberger Berman became one of the first firms to offer a no-load mutual fund to individual investors. Neuberger Berman BD manages a range of equity, fixed income, private equity and hedge fund strategies on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors worldwide. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| George Washington University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
 Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP provides legal services. Its practice areas include antitrust, bankruptcy and restructuring, corporate governance and investigations, crisis advisory and management, employee benefits, insurance, intellectual property, litigation, media, real estate, tax, and trusts. The company was founded by Joseph P. Cotton, George S. Franklin, William G. McAdoo and Francis McAdoo in 1919 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Boston College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Rutgers State University of New Jersey | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Indiana University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree | |
New York State Bar Association
 New York State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| New York University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Columbia Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc
 The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc Major BanksFinance Part of NatWest Group Plc, The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc is a personal banking company based in Edinburgh, UK. The British company offers a range of personal banking products including bank accounts, mortgages, credit cards, loans, and more. The company also provides digital banking services such as payments, transfers, and card reader security. Additionally, the company offers resources for financial education, including tips and activities for teaching children about money management and articles to help individuals understand more about investing. The company was founded in 1983. The CEO is Alison Marie Rose-Slade. | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
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 Undergraduate Degree | |
New Jersey State Bar Association
 New Jersey State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New Jersey State Bar Association operates as a not-for-profit organization. It educates the public to enhance awareness of the legal system. The company was founded in June 1899 and is headquartered in New Brunswick, NJ. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Pace University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY | Motor Vehicles | General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
American Bar Association
 American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Rider University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| GeoScale, Inc. | Director/Board Member | ||
Guggenheim Energy & Income Fund
 Guggenheim Energy & Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Guggenheim Energy & Income Fund is a closed-end investment fund. It is a non-diversified, non-traded management investment company. Its objectives are to provide high income and seek capital appreciation. The company was founded on April 28, 2015 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chief Executive Officer | |
Welltec A/S
 Welltec A/S Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Welltec A/S develops and provides well technologies and solutions for the oil and gas industry. It offers conveyance, mechanical, clean-out, milling, completion, RLWI and diagnostics services. The firm also provides solutions for fix-well and interventions. The company was founded by Jørgen Hallundbæk in 1994 and is headquartered in Allerod, Denmark. | Information Technology Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
University of Minnesota
 University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Australian American Chamber of Commerce of Houston
 Australian American Chamber of Commerce of Houston Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Australian American Chamber of Commerce Houston is a non-profit organisation. It is an organization of business and professional persons committed to fostering business relations between Australia and the United States, promoting cross-cultural understanding, and enhancing the life of Australian expatriates who live and work in the U.S. AACC-Houston. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 44 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| France | 2 |
| Denmark | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 19 |
| Finance | 11 |
| Miscellaneous | 7 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Energy Minerals | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 273 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 187 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 89 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 69 |
| President | 66 |
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| Donald Christopher Cacciapaglia | 40 |
| Richard Stephens Braddock | 31 |
| Ellen Alemany | 30 |
| Ghassan Nuqul | 29 |
| Luis Machuca | 24 |
| Joseph Silvestri | 23 |
| Stormy Byorum | 22 |
| Arthur Ryan | 22 |
| Dod Fraser | 20 |
| Charles Sigal | 20 |
| William P. Harrington | 18 |
| Richard Baum | 17 |
| Michael Esposito | 16 |
| John Butler | 16 |
| Maria Florina M. Chan | 15 |
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