Valerie Oswalt
President at SNYDERS-LANCE
Network origin in Valerie Oswalt first degree
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Food Marketplace, Inc.
 Food Marketplace, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Food Marketing Institute, Inc. develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 112 |
National Confectioners Association of The United States, Inc.
 National Confectioners Association of The United States, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Confectioners Association of The United States, Inc. is a non-profit organization that advances, protects and promotes chocolate, candy, gum and mints, and the companies that make these special treats. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 42 |
Network of Executive Women
 Network of Executive Women Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Network of Executive Women organizes events and learning programs for its members. The non-profit company is based in Houston, TX. Lisa P. Baird has been the CEO of the company since 2023.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 34 |
| Public Company | Food: Specialty/Candy | 16 | |
| Subsidiary | Food: Specialty/Candy | 6 | |
Kodiak Cakes LLC
 Kodiak Cakes LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Kodiak Cakes LLC engages in the sale of whole-grain, protein infused mixes for baking cakes, waffles, and pancakes. It distributes wholegrain flapjacks ingredients. The firm's products include flapjack and waffle mixes, flapjack on the go, minute muffins, granola unleashed, oatmeal unleashed, baking mixes, and gourmet syrups. It offers breakfast and brunch, drinks, lunch and dinner, pre and post workout, desserts and snacks. The company was founded by Joel Clark, Jon Clark and Cameron Smith in 1982 and is headquartered in Park City, UT.
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| Holding Company | Food Distributors | 4 |
Food Industry Association
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| Private Company | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Valerie Oswalt via their personal network
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National Grocers Association
 National Grocers Association Food DistributorsDistribution Services National Grocers Association operates as a national trade association representing the retail and wholesale grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry. It represents affiliated associations, manufacturers, and service suppliers, as well as other entrepreneurial companies. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Food Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Food Marketing Institute Foundation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | ||
Topco Associates LLC
 Topco Associates LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Topco Associates LLC provides procurement, quality assurance, packaging, and other services for its food industry member-owners and customers. It engages in procuring perishables, such as fresh and processed meats, and produce/floral programs; dairy/bakery, frozen, grocery, health and beauty care, and non-grocery and commodity items; and foodservice products that comprise frozen vegetables, breaded frozen vegetable appetizers, fresh and frozen protein offerings, custom dairy products, shortening and oil supplies, bulk mayonnaise and salad dressings, potato appetizers, frozen potatoes, condiments, dressings and sauces, fountain soda and equipment, and sushi. The company was founded in December 1950 and is headquartered in Skokie, IL. | Food Retail | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
UNFI Grocers Distribution, Inc.
 UNFI Grocers Distribution, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services UNFI Grocers Distribution, Inc. engages in the wholesale of grocery products. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN. | Food Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Grocery Manufacturers Association
 Grocery Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer | |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
GS1 US, Inc.
 GS1 US, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services GS1 US, Inc. operates a non-profit charity for global commerce. The company is headquartered in Ewing, NJ. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman | |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION | Household/Personal Care | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Consumer Brands Association | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Wakefern Food Corp.
 Wakefern Food Corp. Food RetailRetail Trade Wakefern Food Corp. engages in the operation of grocery stores. It supplies both national brand and private-label products such as ShopRite, Chef's Express, and Readington Farms to its member stores. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Keasbey, NJ. | Food Retail | President President | |
Unilever United States, Inc.
 Unilever United States, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Unilever United States, Inc. engages in the manufacture of personal care and consumer products. It distributes laundry detergents, shampoos, ice cream, dinner products, soaps, and body wash under the brand names Axe, Ben & Jerry's, Bertolli, Breyers, Caress, Country Crock, Degree, and Dove. The company was founded 1877 and is headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. | Household/Personal Care | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| THE JM SMUCKER COMPANY | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
Nestlé USA, Inc.
 Nestlé USA, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Nestle USA, Inc. produces dairy and bakery products. Its products include chocolate and confectionaries, beverages, ice cream, juices, milk products, pet food, prepared foods, and sports nutrition. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
| WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC. | Food Retail | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
| WALMART INC. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Coca-Cola North America
 Coca-Cola North America Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Coca-Cola North America produces and markets soft drinks. The firm markets soft drink brands and other beverages, including diet and light soft drinks, waters, juices and juice drinks, teas, coffees, and sports and energy drinks. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco | General Government | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
American Beverage Association
 American Beverage Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Beverage Association operates as a trade association that represents America's non-alcoholic beverage industry. It represents beverage producers, distributors, franchise companies and support industries. The firm also serves as liaison between the industry, government and the public, and provides a unified voice in legislative and regulatory matters. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Inc.
 National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Inc. represents the chain community pharmacy industry. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to advance the interests and objectives of pharmacies, which are the face of neighborhood healthcare. The CEO of the company is Steven C. Anderson. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Western Association of Food Chains, Inc.
 Western Association of Food Chains, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Western Association of Food Chains, Inc. provides learning opportunities in the food industry through various education initiatives. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company has more than 100 donors who support its mission, and it offers scholarship opportunities to students. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
National Retail Federation, Inc.
 National Retail Federation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Retail Federation operates membership organizations. Its channels of distribution include department, specialty, discount, catalog, Internet and independent stores. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
 Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. owns and operates grocery stores. It offers fresh meat, specialty foods, health care, and general merchandise items. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Kansas City, KS. | Food Distributors | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Amber Enterprises, Inc.
 Amber Enterprises, Inc. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Amber Enterprises, Inc. is engaged in the provision of specialized medications and care services. Its focus is on the long-term treatment of chronically ill patients. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE. | Drugstore Chains | Director/Board Member | |
Hy-Vee, Inc.
 Hy-Vee, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Hy-Vee, Inc. owns and operates a chain of grocery and drug stores. It operates stores located in midwestern states that include Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The firm provides information on diet, nutrition and wellness topics. The company was founded in 1930 by Charles Hyde and David Vredenburg and is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA. | Food Retail | Chairman | |
| H. E. Butt Grocery Co. | President | ||
| Columbia Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| CANTALOUPE, INC. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member | |
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 | |
New York Public Radio
 New York Public Radio BroadcastingConsumer Services New York Public Radio operates radio stations. It consists of WNYC 93.9 FM, AM 820, and WQXR 105.9 which New York-based public radio stations, broadcasting programs from National Public Radio and Public Radio International, as well as a range of signature local programming. WNYC FM and AM extend New York City's cultural heritage to the whole country and air offerings from affiliate networks national public radio and public radio International. WNYC FM 93.9 broadcasts a range of daily news, talk, cultural and classical music programming, while WNYC AM 820 maintains a focus on breaking news and international/ global news reporting. The company was founded on June 8th, 1924 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Broadcasting | Sales & Marketing | |
Soundview Paper Co. LLC
 Soundview Paper Co. LLC Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Soundview Paper Co. LLC manufactures sanitary tissue and towel products. It provides towel and tissue products for the At-Home and Away-From-Home markets in North America. The firm operations include a manufacturing facility with fully integrated deinking, towel, tissue, napkin and facial production and converting capabilities, as well as separate storage facilities for housing finished goods and parent rolls. The company was founded by Nicholas R. Marcalus in 1932 and is headquartered in Elmwood Park, NJ. | Household/Personal Care | Director/Board Member | |
Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates, Inc.
 Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates, Inc. engages in retail grocers services. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Pinson, AL. | Food Retail | Director/Board Member | |
Elite Sportswear LP
 Elite Sportswear LP Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Elite Sportswear LP designs, manufactures and distributes gymnastics and cheerleading apparel. It products include leotards, competition and compression shirts, pants and shorts, scrunches and headbands, undergarments, tights and accessories for gymnastics and cheerleading. The firm sells its products under the brand name that include GK Gymnastics Apparel and GK Cheerleading Apparel. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Reading, PA. | Apparel/Footwear | Director/Board Member | |
| West Virginia University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Jacent Strategic Merchandising LLC
 Jacent Strategic Merchandising LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Jacent Strategic Merchandising LLC sells non-edible, impulse items to grocery stores and other retailers. Its products include baby essentials, barware, cleaning supplies, gadgets, and beverage. The firm’s services include surveys and planning, merchandising support, re-ordering and replenishing. The company was founded by Larry Dion and Michael Dion in 1986 and is headquartered in Huntingdon Valley, PA. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member | |
CTC LLC
 CTC LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1995, CTC LLC is a brokerage firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is also known as Chicago Trading Co. They are a proprietary market making firm and are recognized internationally as a leading provider of pricing and liquidity on all U.S. derivatives exchanges. The firm provides an array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member | |
Symphony RetailAI
 Symphony RetailAI Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Symphony Retailai provides information technology and services. It offer revenue growth management solutions and customer-centric insights for retailers and CPG manufacturers. The company is headquartered in Addison, TX. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
BI-LO LLC
 BI-LO LLC Food RetailRetail Trade BI-LO LLC operates grocery stores. Its groceries provide fruits, vegetables, meats, flowers and pastries. The company was founded by Frank Outlaw in 1961 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. | Food Retail | Chief Executive Officer | |
Southeastern Grocers, Inc.
 Southeastern Grocers, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Southeastern Grocers, Inc. engages in the operation of grocery stores. It operates under the supermarket banners include Winn-Dixie, Harveys, BI-LO, Super BI-LO, BI-LO at the Beach, and Fresco y Mas. The company manages liquor stores, in-store pharmacies, and centralized specialty pharmacy. Southeastern Grocers was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. | Food Retail | Chief Executive Officer | |
| The University of Manchester | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
ALDI, Inc.
 ALDI, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade ALDI Inc. provides grocery retailing services. It offers frequently purchased grocery, seasonal, wine and beer, baby. and household items. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Batavia, IL. | Food Retail | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Schnuck Markets, Inc.
 Schnuck Markets, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Schnuck Markets, Inc. engages in the operation of supermarket, pharmacy, and grocery stores. It offers bakery, deli, floral, meat, produce, seafood, specialty cheese, and wine and beer products. The company was founded by Anna Donovan Schnuck in 1939 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Food Retail | President | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Ahold USA, Inc.
 Ahold USA, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Ahold USA, Inc. operates retail grocery stores selling food, pharmacy, health, and beauty care items. It also operates an online internet grocer. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. | Food Retail | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Skogen's Foodliner, Inc.
 Skogen's Foodliner, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Skogen's Foodliner, Inc. operates conventional supermarkets. The firm runs two IGA stores and seven festival foods stores in Wisconsin. The company was founded by Paul Skogen and Jane Skogen in 1946 and is headquartered in Onalaska, WI. | Food Retail | Chief Executive Officer |
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International
| United States | 50 |
| Israel | 2 |
Sectoral
| Retail Trade | 16 |
| Consumer Services | 10 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 9 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Distribution Services | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 267 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 84 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 75 |
| President | 69 |
| Chairman | 46 |
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| J. Douglas | 20 |
| Brandt C. Louie | 19 |
| Tony Sarsam | 15 |
| Anthony Hucker | 14 |
| Larry L. Vorpahl | 13 |
| Steven Oakland | 13 |
| Robert S. Gluck | 13 |
| Shane Grant | 13 |
| Richard Riesbeck | 12 |
| Jack Sinclair | 12 |
| Christopher Coborn | 11 |
| Susan Morris | 11 |
| Brandon Barnholt | 11 |
| Dean Janeway | 11 |
| Chieh Huang | 11 |
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