Bruce J. Nicholson
Director/Board Member at Minnesota Orchestral Association
Network origin in Bruce J. Nicholson first degree
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Minnesota Orchestral Association
 Minnesota Orchestral Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Minnesota Orchestra provides support for the orchestra and promotes music education. Its association reaches 10,000 children and adults each year through its music education programs. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Movies/Entertainment | 82 |
Thrivent Investment Management, Inc.
 Thrivent Investment Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Thrivent Investment Management, Inc. (Thrivent) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and fund manager headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Thrivent Financial Holdings, Inc., itself a subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a faith-based, not-for-profit membership organization and financial services firm. Thrivent provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations, corporations and other business entities.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 74 |
St. Olaf College
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 7 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Bruce J. Nicholson via their personal network
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| DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. | Auto Parts: OEM | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Medtronic, Inc.
 Medtronic, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Medtronic, Inc. operates as a medical technology company. It offers implantable cardiac pacemakers, eternal defibrillators, inferior turbinate surgery products, and continuous glucose monitoring device. The company was founded by Earl E. Bakken and Palmer J. Hermundslie on April 29, 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member General Counsel | |
| SPEED COMMERCE, INC. | Packaged Software | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Northern States Power Co. (Wisconsin)
 Northern States Power Co. (Wisconsin) Electric UtilitiesUtilities Northern States Power Co. engages in the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity. It supplies electricity to the portions of northwestern Wisconsin and the western portion of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The company purchases, transports, distributes and sells natural gas to retail customers and transports customer-owned natural gas. Its large commercial and industrial electric retail customers include food products, paper, allied products and sand mining for oil and gas extraction industries. Northern States Power was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Eau Claire, WI. | Electric Utilities | Chief Executive Officer Chairman | |
| PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO | Electric Utilities | Chief Executive Officer Chairman | |
Southwestern Public Service Co.
 Southwestern Public Service Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Southwestern Public Service Co. engages in the provision of electricity services. The firm generates, purchases, transmission, distributes, and sales electricity in portions of Texas and New Mexico. It offers oil and gas extraction, petroleum, and coal products. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Amarillo, TX. | Electric Utilities | Chief Executive Officer Chairman | |
| THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES | Property/Casualty Insurance | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC. | Managed Health Care | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| US BANCORP | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Financial ConglomeratesFinance Thrivent Financial for Lutherans operates as a not-for-profit membership organization of Christians, which engages in the provision of investment advisory services. It offers life insurance, annuities and mutual funds, student and educational resources, charitable planning, and trust services. The company was founded in June 2001 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Financial Conglomerates | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
RBC Global Asset Management (US), Inc.
 RBC Global Asset Management (US), Inc. Investment ManagersFinance RBC Global Asset Management (US), Inc. (RBC GAM-US), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1983 and formerly known as Voyageur Asset Management Inc. They are a subsidiary of RBC USA Holdco Corp. and their ultimate parent is Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE, TSE: RY). RBC GAM-US provides portfolio management services to registered mutual funds, private investment funds, trust programs, foreign funds such as UCITS funds, individuals (including high net worth individuals), wrap sponsors and other US and international institutions. | Investment Managers | Head-Fixed Income Invts Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income | |
| XCEL ENERGY INC. | Electric Utilities | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Northern States Power Co.
 Northern States Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Northern States Power Co. engages in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity. It operates through the following segments: Regulated Electric, Regulated Natural Gas, and Other. The Regulated Electric segment generates electricity which is transmitted and distributed in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The Regulated Natural Gas segment includes transports, stores, and distributes natural gas in portions of Minnesota and North Dakota. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Electric Utilities | Chief Executive Officer Chairman | |
Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker)
 Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
US Bancorp Asset Management, Inc.
 US Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance US Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. (USBAM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in March 2001 and formerly known as FAF Advisors, Inc. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of US Bank National Association, which is owned by US Bancorp (NYSE: USB), a diversified financial holding company. USBAM provides investment advisory services through managed accounts to institutional clients, money market mutual funds, and privately offered investment fund. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd.
 World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd. is an organization that serves as the authority on the economic and social contribution of travel and tourism. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company promotes sustainable growth for the sector by working with governments and international institutions to create jobs, drive exports, and generate prosperity. According to their research, the travel and tourism industry made a 5.5% contribution to GDP and was responsible for 272 million jobs in 2020. The organization represents the travel and tourism sector and has over 200 members, including CEOs, chairpersons, and presidents of leading travel and tourism companies worldwide. The company works to raise awareness of the industry as one of the world's largest economic sectors, supporting one in 10 jobs worldwide and generating 10.4% of GDP. The company was founded in 1990 by Tommaso Zanzotto, Robert Henry Burns. Julia Elizabeth Simpson has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| RADISSON HOSPITALITY AB (PUBL) | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Carlson, Inc.
 Carlson, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Carlson, Inc. operates hotels and restaurants. It offers hospitality and travel management services to organizations operating in oil and gas, diversified resources and mining, offshore, marine services, and alternative energies sectors; and government institutions and non-governmental organizations. The firm's Its brands include Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel, among others. The company was founded by Curtis L. Carlson in 1938 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | President Chief Executive Officer | |
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
 Dorsey & Whitney LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Dorsey & Whitney LLP is a business law that provides legal solutions catering to the needs of business as they enter new markets, establish joint ventures overseas, and navigate international law. The company was founded in in 1912 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Broker)
 Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Broker) (Baird-Broker) is the broker-dealer division of Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., an investment bank and financial services company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded in 1919 and is ultimately owned by Baird Financial Group, Inc. Baird-Broker offers a full suite of comprehensive trading services for institutional clients. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
| Carleton College | College/University | Chairman Undergraduate Degree | |
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 | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
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 | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Purdue University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
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 | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Thrivent Asset Management LLC
 Thrivent Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Thrivent Asset Management LLC (TAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 2005, the firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial Holdings, Inc., which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a faith-based, not-for-profit membership organization and financial services firm. TAM provides investment advisory services to the Thrivent Mutual Funds, a registered investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 that is comprised of various mutual fund series. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income Director of Research - Equity Portfolio Manager-Equities Head-Fixed Income Invts Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Walker Art Center
 The Walker Art Center Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Walker Art Center operates as an art museum in the country. It presents contemporary art by fostering the cross-pollination of the visual, performing, and media arts. The company was founded in 1879 by Thomas Barlow Walker and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Guthrie Theater Foundation
 Guthrie Theater Foundation Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Guthrie Theater Foundation is an American center for theater performance, production, education and professional training. The company was founded in May 7, 1963 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Movies/Entertainment | President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
University of St. Thomas
 University of St. Thomas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Greater Twin Cities United Way
 Greater Twin Cities United Way Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Greater Twin Cities United Way provides services related to basic needs, education and health to the people in some counties in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc.
 Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc. engages in helping the Minnesota residents maintain a high quality of life ensuring that the state's economy remains strong and globally competitive. The firms works with elected officials, state agency staff, and others on a range of public policy issues relevant to all Minnesotans such as education, jobs, economy, and health. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Edison Electric Institute, Inc.
 Edison Electric Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Edison Electric Institute provides reference materials and information resources on the electricity industry to its members. It offers public policy leadership, strategic business intelligence, and essential conferences and forums. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Chairman | |
Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
 Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. provides energy and environmental research services. It conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. The firm also provides technology, policy and economic analyses to drive long-range research and development planning and supports research in emerging technologies. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Nuclear Energy Institute
 Nuclear Energy Institute Electric UtilitiesUtilities Nuclear Energy Institute provides policy-making process for the nuclear energy and technology industries. It participates in both the national and global policy-making process. Nuclear Energy Institute was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partners | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Catholic Charities of The Archdiocese of St Paul & Minneapolis
 Catholic Charities of The Archdiocese of St Paul & Minneapolis Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis strengthens families and works to end poverty and homelessness in the Twin Cities. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts
 The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts houses art collections and conducts art exhibitions in the United States. Their collections encompass artworks, painting and sculpture, print and drawing collections, decorative arts, modernist design, photographs and textiles. It also collects, preserves, and makes work of art. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Minneapolis Club
 Minneapolis Club Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Minneapolis Club operates a club that serves as a meeting place for business, civic, and community leaders. The non-profit company is based in Minneapolis, MN. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Curtis L. Carlson School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Mayo Clinic
 Mayo Clinic Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Mayo Clinic provides health care services. Its products and services include healthy living program, sports medicine, Mayo clinic health letter, medical products, population health and wellness programs, medical laboratory services and mayo clinic voice apps. The firm offers medical services in the areas of dermatology, allergy, hypertension, neurology, oncology, psychiatry, radiation oncology, and rheumatology. The company was founded by William J. Mayo and Charles H. Mayo in 1986 and is headquartered in Rochester, MN. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Chief Executives For Corporate Purpose, Inc.
 Chief Executives For Corporate Purpose, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy operates as an only international forum of business leaders. It specializes in social strategies, stakeholders involvements, business strategies, and disaster relief services. The company was founded by Paul L. Newman and Peter L. Malkin in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal |
Statistics
International
| United States | 48 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Sweden | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 19 |
| Finance | 10 |
| Utilities | 8 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Health Services | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 294 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 83 |
| Chairman | 72 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 50 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 45 |
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| Douglas Steenland | 32 |
| Benjamin Fowke | 28 |
| Richard Kelly | 28 |
| Hubert Joly | 24 |
| Christopher Policinski | 21 |
| Marilyn Nelson | 20 |
| Jack W. Eugster | 18 |
| Karen L. Himle | 18 |
| Terrance L. Carlson | 17 |
| Douglas Baker | 14 |
| Terry Rasmussen | 12 |
| David Wichmann | 12 |
| David L. Boehnen | 12 |
| Joseph T. Green | 11 |
| Evan Carruthers | 11 |
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