Christopher J. Kipley
Director/Board Member at Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC
Network origin in Christopher J. Kipley first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Z Capital Group LLC (Private Equity)
 Z Capital Group LLC (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Z Capital Group LLC (Private Equity) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2006 by James J. Zenni. The firm is headquartered in New York.
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| Operating Division | Investment Managers | 23 |
Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC
 Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC manufactures yogurt, cookies and baked products. It operates through its brand Mrs. Fields and The country's Best Yogurt by providing baked and soft serve frozen yogurt smoothies, brownies, pretzels, muffins, and other baked goods. The company was founded in March 2004 and is headquartered in Broomfield, CO.
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| Subsidiary | Food Distributors | 20 |
Bank of America Capital Advisors LLC
 Bank of America Capital Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1998, Bank of America Capital Advisors LLC is a hedge fund manager and private equity fund-of-funds advisor located in Boston. They are a subsidiary of NB Holding Corp and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC).
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| Extinct | Investment Managers | 5 |
Black Diamond Capital Partners LLC
 Black Diamond Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Black Diamond Capital Partners LLC (Black Diamond Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of The Black Diamond Group LLC founded in 2005 by Jose Oscar Montemayor, Heidi Elisabeth Hutter and Jay Novik. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Christopher J. Kipley via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Nelson, Inc.
 Thomas Nelson, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Thomas Nelson, Inc. provides Christian-oriented books, audio and video materials. The firm's product range encompasses books, e-books, games, audio, curriculum, and digital products. It also produce and host religious conferences and inspirational live events. The company was founded by Thomas Nelson in 1798 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Publishing: Books/Magazines | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. | Contract Drilling | Director/Board Member | |
Mrs. Fields' Original Cookies, Inc.
 Mrs. Fields' Original Cookies, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Mrs. Fields Original Cookies, Inc. manufactures and sells cookies. It also operates and franchises retail bakery stores and cafes. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Broomfield, CO. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member General Counsel Director/Board Member | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker)
 Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
JPMorgan Securities LLC
 JPMorgan Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Black Diamond Capital Management LLC
 Black Diamond Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Black Diamond Capital Management LLC (Black Diamond Cap Mgmt) is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Black Diamond Capital Holdings LLC founded by Stephen H. Deckoff and James E. Walker in 1995. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with additional offices in Virgin Islands, London & India. | Investment Managers | President Private Equity Analyst Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Inc.
 Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Inc. operates sandwich shops. It serves sandwiches made with roasted turkey, meats, cheeses and fresh rolls. It also offers vegetarian, soups and salads. The company was founded by Lois Margolet and Alan Margolet in 1976 and is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer | |
| Vanderbilt University | College/University | 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 | |
VENUplus, Inc.
 VENUplus, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services VENUplus, Inc. engages in the provision of managing turn-key entertainment solutions to entertainment and leisure venues, tourist destinations, and high traffic retail locations. It offers penny and coin pressers, game rooms, candy kiosks, simulators, carousels, crane and prize machines, Mini Melts, and entertainment kiosks. The company was founded on January 18, 2002 and is headquartered in Salem, NH. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member | |
Ares Secondaries Group
 Ares Secondaries Group Investment ManagersFinance Ares Secondaries Group (Ares Secondaries) is a private equity subsidiary of Ares Holdings LP founded in 1989 by Brent R.Nicklas. The firm is headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst | |
Z Capital Group LLC
 Z Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Z Capital Group LLC (ZCG) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and alternative investment manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by James Zenni in 2006. ZCG serves as an investment manager and provides discretionary advisory services to pooled investment vehicles and private investment partnerships. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Corporate Officer/Principal Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities Chief Executive Officer Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities Analyst-Equity | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Twin-Star International, Inc.
 Twin-Star International, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Twin-Star International, Inc. manufactures home furniture products. The firm offers home furnishings, electric fire places, stoves, heaters and consumer electronics. The company was founded by Mark Asofsky and Michael D. Horvitz in 1996 and is headquartered in Delray Beach, FL. | Home Furnishings | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Southwest Texas State University | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
MSD Performance, Inc.
 MSD Performance, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing MSD Performance, Inc. Manufactures performance based ignition systems. It offers vehicle integration system for street and racing use. The firm specializes in automotive ignition, electronic fuel injections, vehicle management, and vehicle integration systems. Its product include ignitions, sport compact/import, coils, towing/marine, distributors, DynaForce, spark plug wires, tools, rpm/timing controls, accessories, crank triggers, and atomic EFI. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in El Paso, TX. | Auto Parts: OEM | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Prosperity Life Insurance Group LLC
 Prosperity Life Insurance Group LLC Life/Health InsuranceFinance Prosperity Life Insurance Group LLC engages in the provision of insurance services. It offers protection, asset accumulation, and supplemental insurance services. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Premier Thermal Solutions LLC
 Premier Thermal Solutions LLC Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Premier Thermal Solutions LLC provides commercial metal processing services. It offers sawing, trucking, and ferritic nitrocarburizing. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Lansing, MI. | Metal Fabrication | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Purdue University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Modere, Inc.
 Modere, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Maple Mountain Group, Inc. manufactures and distributes consumer products. It offers health, personal care, household and cosmetic products. The company was founded by Thomas E. Mower and Leslie D. Mower in 1987 and is headquartered in Springville, UT. | Household/Personal Care | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Real Mex Restaurants, Inc.
 Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates a chain of restaurants. It manufactures and distributes Mexican food products to service restaurants, casual dining, retail, and foodservice channels. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Cypress, CA. | Restaurants | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Column Health LLC
 Column Health LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Column Health LLC provides health care services. The company was founded by Colin Beatty and is headquartered in Arlington, MA. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member | |
European International Contractors EV
 European International Contractors EV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services European International Contractors EV operates as a contractors association. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | President | |
Brightstar Group Holdings, Inc.
 Brightstar Group Holdings, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Brightstar Group Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries engages in providing health care services including senior home care and child care services. The company was founded by Shelly Sun and is headquartered in Gurnee, IL. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member | |
Dogtopia Enterprises LLC
 Dogtopia Enterprises LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Dogtopia Enterprises LLC engages in the provision of daycare services for dogs. It offers boarding and spa services. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Director/Board Member | |
Swiss Re America
 Swiss Re America Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of Swiss Re AG, Swiss Re America is an American company. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DPC DASH LTD | Restaurants | Director/Board Member | |
Garnett Station Partners, LLC
 Garnett Station Partners, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Garnett Station Partners LLC (GSP) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Matthew Perelman and Alex Sloane. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor | |
Shore Capital Partners LLC
 Shore Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Shore Capital Partners LLC (Shore Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Justin Ishbia. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
Empower Aesthetics TX PA
 Empower Aesthetics TX PA Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Empower Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics platform that offers skin care services. The private company is based in Austin, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. Jeff Helfgott has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member | |
Georgia Oak Partners LLC
 Georgia Oak Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Georgia Oak Partners LLC (Georgia Oak Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2011 by Michael A. Lonergan. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
Case Western Reserve University
 Case Western Reserve University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Case Western Reserve University provides educational services. It offers a variety of undergraduate degree courses and graduate and professional options such as arts and sciences, dentistry, engineering, law, management, medicine, nursing, social work, and more. The firm also offers dual-degree programs. The company was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | College/University | Graduate 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 | Masters Business Admin | |
| National Institute of Technology | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Franworth LLC
 Franworth LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Franworth LLC is a professional services company that specializes in mentoring emerging franchisors and helping them scale their businesses efficiently to achieve profitability. The company is based in Ann Arbor, MI, and was founded by John Rotche, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The company's suite of services includes talent, technology, and a proprietary supply chain system. Franworth's current portfolio of franchise brands includes Title Boxing Club, The Lash Lounge, CityRow, Skoah, Madison Reed Color Bar, and The Barre Code. Franworth helps brands build a strong foundation, navigate their acceleration, and create economic value for both franchisors and their franchisees. With over 450 years of combined franchise experience, Franworth was designed to multiply resources, engineered to steer strategy, and powered to accelerate growth. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman |
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International
| United States | 42 |
| Germany | 2 |
| China | 2 |
| India | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 17 |
| Consumer Services | 17 |
| Commercial Services | 4 |
| Consumer Durables | 3 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 101 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 86 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 37 |
| Chairman | 31 |
| Private Equity Investor | 29 |
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| James Joseph Zenni | 31 |
| David Barr | 27 |
| Jose Montemayor | 24 |
| Raymond S. Troubh | 17 |
| Robert Morrison | 16 |
| John M. Dupuy | 16 |
| Rahul Sawhney | 14 |
| Timothy C. Clayton | 14 |
| Michael Ward | 12 |
| William McBeath | 11 |
| Joyce Hrinya | 10 |
| John D. Collins | 10 |
| Craig Payne | 10 |
| Abouarab Bechara | 9 |
| Homi B. Patel | 9 |
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