Network origin in William W. Graves first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Specialty Stores | 78 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to William W. Graves via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
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 | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Borders Group, Inc.
 Borders Group, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Borders Group, Inc. owns and operates bookstores and music stores. It operates through its subsidiaries, Borders, Inc. and Walden Book Company, Inc., which operates stores selling books, music and movie superstores and mall-based bookstores. The company operates a proprietary e-commerce Web site www.borders.com. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President | |
ALLDATA LLC
 ALLDATA LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services ALLDATA LLC provides diagnostic, repair and estimating information services. It offers mechanical and collision shop products. The company was founded by Rod Georgiu in 1986 and is headquartered in Elk Grove, CA. | Internet Software/Services | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| AUTONATION, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
ESL Investments, Inc.
 ESL Investments, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance ESL Investments, Inc. is a privately-owned hedge fund sponsor and registered investment adviser founded in 1988. Headquartered in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, ESL manages assets on a discretionary basis in one master fund, ESL Partners LP. They also offer investments in ESL Partners through ESL Limited, a Bermuda-based “feeder fund”. Investors in the funds are generally comprised of ultra high-net worth individuals and family offices, but also include private and public pension plans, financial institutions, and other institutional investors. | Investment Managers | President General Counsel Chief Executive Officer | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| MONRO, INC. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Human Resources Officer | |
| ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC. | Specialty Stores | Sales & Marketing Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| GNC HOLDINGS, INC. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Human Resources Officer | |
| KIRKLAND'S, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
National Association of Corporate Directors
 National Association of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Kmart Holding Corp.
 Kmart Holding Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Kmart Holding Corp. provides mass merchandising services. It serves through its Kmart and Kmart Supercenter retail outlets in Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands & Guam and through its online shopping website. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Specialty Stores | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| University of Memphis | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. | Airlines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
KPMG LLP
 KPMG LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| SEARS HOLDINGS CORPORATION | Specialty Stores | Chief Administrative Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Quaker Oats Co.
 The Quaker Oats Co. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables The Quaker Oats Co. manufactures beverages and other food products. It also manufactures bottled and canned soft drinks, granola bars and clusters, flour and flour mixes from purchased flour, rice cakes, cereals and uncooked rice products. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Private Equity Investor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Azaa Investments, Inc.
 Azaa Investments, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Azaa Investments, Inc. is a private company that was founded in 2012. The company is based in Memphis, TN. The company engages in the advertising and selling of automotive parts. | Advertising/Marketing Services | President Director/Board Member | |
Regions Bank
 Regions Bank Regional BanksFinance Regions Bank provides consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, mortgage, and insurance products and services. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, AL. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY | Motor Vehicles | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Terminix Co. LLC
 The Terminix Co. LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Terminix Co. LLC engages in the business of manufacturing and selling lawn care, and termite and pest control products. The company was founded by Marion E. Wade in 1929 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | Home Improvement Chains | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
The Ohio State University
 The Ohio State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Retail Industry Leaders Association
 Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Retail Industry Leaders Association operates a membership organization for retailers. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| TRUCK HERO INC | Auto Parts: OEM | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Human Resources Officer | |
Memphis Basketball LLC
 Memphis Basketball LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Memphis Basketball LLC operates a professional basketball team. It markets sports merchandise, match tickets, and collectable game items. The company was founded on October 24, 2012 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Movies/Entertainment | Private Equity Investor Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Office Depot LLC
 Office Depot LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Office Depot LLC engages in the provision of office products, services, supplies, and technology solutions. It operates through the following segments: Retail, Business Solutions, and CompuCom. The Retail segment involves in selling merchandise through chain of office supply stores and offers products and services in the categories of supplies, technology, and furniture and other. The Business Solutions segment trades branded and private branded products and services and provides copy and print services. The CompuCom segment comprises procurement, installation, and managing the life cycle of hardware and software businesses; and offers information technology (IT) support services including remote help desk, data centers, and on-site IT professionals. The company was founded by F. Patrick Sher, Stephen Dougherty, and Jack Kopkin in March 1986 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Human Resources Officer | |
Mid-South Food Bank, Inc.
 Mid-South Food Bank, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Mid-South Food Bank, Inc. operates as a food banks and food rescue organizations that are members of Feeding America. It provides activities that include feeding programs. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| FLEMING COMPANIES INC | Food Distributors | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES | Electrical Products | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Executive Leadership Council, Inc.
 Executive Leadership Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman | |
Youth Villages, Inc.
 Youth Villages, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Youth Villages, Inc. provides services to emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and families. Its services include intensive in-home treatment, residential treatment, foster care, adoption, LifeSet, specialized crisis services, MYPAC provider, and mentoring. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Services to the Health Industry | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Sears Protection Company (Florida) LLC
 Sears Protection Company (Florida) LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Sears Protection Company (Florida) LLC engages in retailing industry. The company is headquartered in Engages in providing personal services, IL. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member | |
Florida Builder Appliances, Inc.
 Florida Builder Appliances, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Florida Builder Appliances, Inc. engages in the supply of residential construction products. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Director/Board Member | |
| BED BATH & BEYOND INC. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer | |
| IAA, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member | |
| CONN'S, INC. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Director/Board Member | |
| TAILORED BRANDS, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member | |
Sears Brands Management Corp.
 Sears Brands Management Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Sears Brands Management Corp. specializes in the wholesale export of Sears brand name products. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member | |
Logitech, Inc.
 Logitech, Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Logitech, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets cordless products for personal computers, gaming consoles, portable music players, and mobile phones. Its products include audio and video products, webcams, mice, trackballs, keyboards, speakers, headsets, interactive gaming devices, digital pens, and universal remote controls. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Newark, CA. | Electronics Distributors | Director/Board Member | |
Kmart of Washington LLC
 Kmart of Washington LLC Discount StoresRetail Trade Kmart of Washington LLC engages in the retail sale of merchandise. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Discount Stores | Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 50 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Retail Trade | 18 |
| Consumer Services | 11 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Distribution Services | 5 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 224 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 105 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 72 |
| President | 57 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 43 |
Most connected contacts
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| James J. Postl | 26 |
| Edward Lampert | 25 |
| George Mrkonic | 21 |
| Sue Gove | 19 |
| Linda Goodspeed | 18 |
| Luis Nieto | 17 |
| Robert Grusky | 16 |
| William Giles | 16 |
| William Rhodes | 15 |
| William Charles Crowley | 15 |
| John P. O'Connell | 15 |
| Michael G. Archbold | 15 |
| Gale King | 13 |
| Enderson Guimaraes | 13 |
| D. Jordan | 13 |
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