Network origin in Rod Ford first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
The University of Arkansas
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 58 |
Merkle, Inc.
 Merkle, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Merkle, Inc. operates as a customer relationship marketing agency services. It offers consulting, marketing technology, data and analytics and digital agency services. The firm serves the financial, travel, retail, media, health, and insurance industries. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 23 |
nGageLabs, Inc.
 nGageLabs, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services nGageLabs, Inc. designs and builds mobile phone marketing campaigning solutions. The firm also provides in-store shopper engagement solutions that enable retailers to recognize personalize and engage shoppers directly via the customer's mobile device and interactive smart displays. Its solutions include shopper engagement, loyalty and interactive kiosks. The company was founded in 2010 by Robert Alpert and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.
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| Extinct | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 7 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Rod Ford via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Ace Hardware Corp.
 Ace Hardware Corp. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Ace Hardware Corp. distributes and sells lumber, hardware, and related products. It offers lawn and garden products, paint, home goods, tools, hardware, plumbing equipment, heating and cooling solutions, electrical, and auto products. The company was founded by Richard Hesse, E. Gunnard Lindquist, Frank Burke, Oscar Fisher, and William Stauber in 1924 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL. | Home Improvement Chains | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| MURPHY OIL CORPORATION | Oil & Gas Production | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 | |
| WALMART INC. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| YELLOW (EX-YRC WORLDWIDE) | Trucking | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Webtrends, Inc.
 Webtrends, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Webtrends, Inc. offers web analytics and online marketing solutions. The firm is a customer intelligence company that turns online and offline data into understanding, which help organizations, realize a competitive advantage by providing insight-driven optimization of their digital channels. Its products and solutions enable web-smart organizations to optimize their digital marketing programs from visitor acquisition to customer retention. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Internet Software/Services | Sales & Marketing Sales & Marketing | |
| W&T OFFSHORE, INC. | Oil & Gas Production | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Southern Methodist University
 Southern Methodist University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC
 Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC provides legal services. The company offers its services to environmental, tax, insurance regulatory, regulated business, health care, real estate, petroleum marketing, securities, medical defense, and litigation clients. It was founded by H. Maurice Mitchell in 1954 and is headquartered in Little Rock, AR. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| Baylor University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Ouachita Baptist University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Santa Clara University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Diamond State Ventures, LLC
 Diamond State Ventures, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Diamond State Ventures LLC (DSV) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Joe T. Hays. The firm is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. | Investment Managers | Founder Private Equity Investor | |
Arkansas Bar Association
 Arkansas Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Arkansas Bar Association operates a bar association. The private company is based in Little Rock, AR. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Secretary | |
| International Association of Defense Counsel | Director/Board Member | ||
| American Association of Petroleum Geologists | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| Defense Research Institute, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| Chinese Culture University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| American Board of Trial Advocates | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| Pulaski County Bar Association | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Signature Bank of Arkansas (Fayetteville)
 Signature Bank of Arkansas (Fayetteville) Regional BanksFinance Signature Bank of Arkansas operates as a state chartered commercial bank. The firm offers wide range of loan and deposit products and services to their clients. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Fayetteville, AR. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Triad Builders of Ruston, Inc.
 Triad Builders of Ruston, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Triad Builders of Ruston, Inc. provides construction services. Its services include commercial, industrial and residential general contracting services. The company was founded by William A. Jones, Richard Jones and Bill Waldron on April 30, 1958 and is headquartered in Ruston, LA. | Engineering & Construction | President | |
| Tiong AIK Construction Pte Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
Rock Financial Partners LLC
 Rock Financial Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rock Financial Partners LLC (Rock Financial Partners) is a private equity founded in 2009 by Walter Quinn, Scott Davis, Richard O'Brien and Hunter East. The firm is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer | |
| TA CORPORATION LTD | Engineering & Construction | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Dalian Shicheng Property Development (Singapore) Pte Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
| Grovehill Pte Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
Meadows Bright Development Pte Ltd.
 Meadows Bright Development Pte Ltd. Meadows Bright Development Pte Ltd. engages in the provision of real estate development services. The company is headquartered in Singapore. | Director/Board Member | ||
| Meadows Link Development Pte Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
| Meadows Property (S'pore) Pte. Ltd | Director/Board Member | ||
| Meadows Investment Pte Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
| Credence Engineering Pte Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
| Tiong Aik Development Pte Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
| Cornerstone Builders Pte Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
| Quest Homes Pte Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
Aston Air Control Pte Ltd.
 Aston Air Control Pte Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Part of Anderco Investment Pte Ltd., Aston Air Control Pte Ltd. is a Singaporean company that provides air conditioning contracting, installation, and maintenance services. The company is based in Singapore, Singapore. Aston Air Control was acquired by Anderco Investment Pte Ltd. from TA Corp. Ltd. on January 22, 2024 for $0.30 million. | Engineering & Construction | Director/Board Member | |
Sino Holdings (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
 Sino Holdings (Singapore) Pte Ltd. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Sino Holdings (Singapore) Pte Ltd. operates as an investment holding company with interests in construction and property development. The company is headquartered in Singapore. | Homebuilding | Director/Board Member | |
| Sino Tac Holding Pte Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| WHITE RIVER BANCSHARES CO | Regional Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Rip Curl, Inc.
 Rip Curl, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Rip Curl, Inc. manufactures surfboards, wetsuits and accessories. The company was founded by Doug Warbrick and Brian Singer in 1969 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA. | Apparel/Footwear | Chief Executive Officer |
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International
| United States | 35 |
| Singapore | 16 |
| Taiwan | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 9 |
| Consumer Services | 7 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Energy Minerals | 5 |
| Industrial Services | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 169 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 132 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 65 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 37 |
| Chairman | 30 |
Most connected contacts
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| Rodney Slater | 42 |
| Tiam Boon Neo | 38 |
| Scott Ford | 21 |
| Jim Warner | 19 |
| Dorvin Lively | 19 |
| George Makris | 17 |
| Rawleigh H. Ralls | 16 |
| Jeffrey Tirman | 14 |
| Mohammad Nordin bin Mohammad Zain | 13 |
| Barry Williamson | 13 |
| Stephen Bruffett | 12 |
| Steven D. Aulds | 10 |
| Dan R. Bowers | 10 |
| Carolyn Pittman | 10 |
| Scott Sandlin | 9 |
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