Network origin in Matthew A. Sparks first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | 27 | |
| Public Company | Real Estate Investment Trusts | 15 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Matthew A. Sparks via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATERPILLAR INC. | Trucks/Construction/Farm Machinery | Director/Board Member | |
| CHEVRON CORPORATION | Integrated Oil | Director/Board Member | |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY | Motor Vehicles | Director/Board Member | |
| OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION | Integrated Oil | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| OLD COPPER COMPANY | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Vanguard Car Rental Group, Inc.
 Vanguard Car Rental Group, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Vanguard Car Rental Group, Inc. provides car rental services. The company operates under the National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands. It offers car rental services to family and leisure travelers in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, the Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Australia. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director of Finance/CFO Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| RLJ LODGING TRUST | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel | |
| Michigan State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Bath | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Yale University | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| The University of Virginia Foundation | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Focus Brands LLC
 Focus Brands LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services FOCUS Brands LLC operates and franchises ice cream shoppes, bakeries, restaurants, and cafes. Its brands include Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, and McAlister's Deli. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc.
 American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. is the largest hotel association in the United States, representing all segments of the industry nationwide. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company provides financial assistance to hoteliers through two main programs listed below. The company is focused on enhanced hotel cleaning practices, social interactions, and workplace protocols to meet the new health and safety challenges and expectations presented by COVID-19. Chip Rogers has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Pacific Council on International Policy
 Pacific Council on International Policy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Pacific Council on International Policy operates as a foreign affairs firm. The firm specializes International Affairs, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, Public Policy, National Security, International Economics, Government, Professional Networking, Events, Non Profit, International Policy and International Business, Analysis. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal President | |
| McIntire School of Commerce | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Blackstone Real Estate Advisors LP
 Blackstone Real Estate Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance Blackstone Real Estate Advisors LP (Blackstone Real Estate) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Blackstone Holdings Partnerships founded in 1991 by John G. Schreiber. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Investor | |
| HILTON GRAND VACATIONS INC. | Real Estate Development | Human Resources Officer Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
Vanguard Car Rental USA, Inc.
 Vanguard Car Rental USA, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Vanguard Car Rental USA, Inc. provides car rental services. It sells auto liability insurance and rents infant car seats, cell phones, and ski racks. The firm also provides vehicles and service to leisure, business and local customers. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director of Finance/CFO Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc.
 National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. is an American company that provides an array of industry data prepared by NAREIT staff and other outside sources. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company specializes in REITs, or real estate investment trusts, which are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors. Steven A. Wechsler has been the CEO of the company since 1997. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| CHEWY, INC. | Internet Retail | Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Mileage Plus, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| National Committee on United States-China Relations, Inc. | Director/Board Member | ||
| U.S. Naval Academy Foundation | Director/Board Member | ||
| Arlington Free Clinic | Director/Board Member | ||
Huntsman Cancer Foundation
 Huntsman Cancer Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Huntsman Cancer Foundation provides cancer treatment services. It offes treatment and support and screening and prevention. The company was founded by Jon M. Huntsman Sr. and Karen Huntsman in 1995 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman | |
| HUNTSMAN CORPORATION | Chemicals: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member | |
| Hilton HHonors Worldwide LLC | President | ||
| Frequent Travel Marketing Association | President | ||
Promus Hotels LLC
 Promus Hotels LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Promus Hotels LLC runs a chain of hotels. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
Doubletree Systems, Inc.
 Doubletree Systems, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Doubletree Systems, Inc. develops online substation equipment condition monitoring systems, substation automation, and engineering services for electric utilities. The company is based in San Jose, CA. The company is ultimately controlled by the Government of China. | Electrical Products | Director/Board Member | |
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
 Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is an organization that works to accelerate acceptance of the LGBTQ community through entertainment, news, and digital media. GLAAD offers media training for organizations, a list of LGBTQ resources, and a platform for reporting unfair or defamatory media coverage. The organization's Voices Initiative aims to build LGBTQ acceptance globally by sharing stories of LGBTQ people and their families and supporting local LGBTQ organizations. GLAAD's Media Reference Guide provides education and guidance on telling LGBTQ people's stories in ways that bring out the best in journalism. Sarah Kate Ellis has been the CEO of the American company since 2013. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Hotel JV Services LLC
 Hotel JV Services LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Hotel JV Services LLC provides online reservation services for hotels. The joint venture company is based in Dallas, TX. John F. Davis has been the CEO of the company since 2011. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman | |
United Airlines, Inc.
 United Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation United Airlines, Inc. engages in the provision of passenger airline transportation services. It offers business products, United Airlines credit cards, premier access travel services, gift certificates, gift registry, travel products, and trip insurance. The company was founded by Walter T. Varney in 1934 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Airlines | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| State of Utah | Province/State | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Atlantic Council of the United States
 The Atlantic Council of the United States Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Atlantic Council of the United States engages in the promotion of constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman | |
Nuclear Threat Initiative, Inc.
 Nuclear Threat Initiative, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Nuclear Threat Initiative, Inc. provides nuclear awareness. It designs threat reduction projects that show governments the way and build momentum and support for action. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Washington, WA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| United States Studies Centre | College/University | Chief Executive Officer |
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International
| United States | 46 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Australia | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 17 |
| Finance | 9 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Producer Manufacturing | 3 |
| Energy Minerals | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 219 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 97 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 54 |
| Chairman | 36 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 35 |
Most connected contacts
| Insiders | |
|---|---|
| Paul Brown | 37 |
| Michael Chae | 31 |
| Stephen Sadove | 29 |
| Judith McHale | 28 |
| Jon Huntsman | 26 |
| Gordon M. Bethune | 25 |
| Elizabeth Smith | 25 |
| Thomas Eckert | 22 |
| Patricia Bedient | 21 |
| Thomas C. Kennedy | 19 |
| Geoffrey Garrett | 14 |
| Thomas Natelli | 14 |
| Tyler S. Henritze | 11 |
| Katie Fallon | 11 |
| Timothy Naughton | 11 |
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