Christopher James Pappas
Chief Executive Officer at Pappas Restaurants, Inc.
Network origin in Christopher James Pappas first degree
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Greater Houston Partnership Inc
 Greater Houston Partnership Inc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Greater Houston Partnership operates as a place for community-minded business leaders who want to be involved in Houston''s positive growth and influence the direction. The company was founded in 1840 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 154 |
National Restaurant Association
 National Restaurant Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Restaurant Association operates as a foodservice trade association. It advocate for pro-restaurant regulation and operational freedom. The firm provide advocacy and representation, educational networking, tools and solutions, and research and insights. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 90 |
Luby's Management, Inc.
 Luby's Management, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of Luby's, Inc., Luby's Management, Inc. is a restaurant company that operates under the brands Luby's, Fuddruckers, and Cheeseburger in Paradise. Luby's cafeterias are located throughout Texas and other states, while Fuddruckers restaurants include company-operated locations and franchises across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The private company is based in Houston, TX. The company also provides food service management through its Luby's Culinary Services division. Luby's Culinary Services provides food service management to 18 sites consisting of healthcare, higher education, and corporate dining locations. Christopher James Pappas has been the CEO of the company since 2001.
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| Subsidiary | Restaurants | 21 |
Pappas Restaurants, Inc.
 Pappas Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Pappas Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It operates Steakhouse, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchens, C&H steak co., Pappas Bars, Pappasitos Cantina as its restaurants. The company's branches are located at Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Beaumont, Atlanta, Chicago, Denver and Phoenix. Pappas Restaurants was founded by H.D. Pappas in 1897 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.
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| Private Company | Restaurants | 4 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Christopher James Pappas via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
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| HP INC. | Computer Processing Hardware | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| LUBY'S, INC. | Restaurants | Chief Operating Officer Chief Administrative Officer General Counsel | |
| DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. | Restaurants | General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| NRG ENERGY, INC | Electric Utilities | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| CALPINE CORPORATION | Electric Utilities | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. | Electric Utilities | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| CONOCOPHILLIPS | Oil & Gas Production | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| WHITESTONE REIT | Real Estate Investment Trusts | General Counsel Chairman | |
| CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC. | Restaurants | Chief Operating Officer Public Communications Contact | |
| Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas | General Government | Director/Board Member 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 | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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 | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| HARBOUR ENERGY PLC | Oil & Gas Production | Director/Board Member | |
Central Houston, Inc.
 Central Houston, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Central Houston, Inc. engages in the collaboration and implementation of solutions for the challenges of the city. It focuses on the redevelopment and revitalization by enhancing collaboration among public officials, developers, and businesses. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
United Way of Greater Houston
 United Way of Greater Houston Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services United Way of Greater Houston provides child and family social services. It offers programs in the following four areas, developing children and youth to their full potential with an emphasis on programs involving abuse and neglect, adoption, character development, child care and after school services, delinquency intervention, foster care, special education, and teen pregnancy. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Services to the Health Industry | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Director/Board Member | |
Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston
 Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston Investment ManagersFinance Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston operates as a non-profit organization created to accelerate the growth of Houston’s innovation ecosystem. It aligns ecosystem support around strategic initiatives that are connecting, attracting, and promoting startups, investors, corporations, government, and universities. The company was founded in October 2017 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Center for Houston's Future, Inc.
 Center for Houston's Future, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Center for Houston's Future, Inc. engages in the development of a culture and practice of long-range regional planning, opportunity and issue identification, broad diverse community input and consensus building. The company was founded by James D. Calaway and Eugene Vaughan in 1992 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Texas A&M University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
BioHouston, Inc.
 BioHouston, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services BioHouston, Inc. engages in life science and biotechnology commercialization. The firm's mission is to create an environment that will stimulate technology transfer and research commercialization, thereby generating economic wealth for the Houston region and making it a global competitor in life science commercialization. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
The Texas Medical Center
 The Texas Medical Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services The Texas Medical Center provides healthcare services. The company was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Huston, TX. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | ||
Memorial Hermann Health System
 Memorial Hermann Health System Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Memorial Hermann Health System operates as a non-profit organization that provides healthcare services. It specializes in back pain and spine care, cancer, children's health, digestive health, emergency services, heart and vascular care, neurosurgery, neurology, stroke, orthopedics, sports medicine, rehabilitation and physical therapy, sleep medicine, transplant center, weight loss, and women?s health and maternity. Its services include alcohol and drug rehabilitation, diabetes education, home care, hospice, and medical equipment. The organization was founded 1907 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
University of Houston
 University of Houston Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Petroleum Institute, Inc.
 American Petroleum Institute, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services American Petroleum Institute (API) is the only national trade association that represents all aspects of America's oil and natural gas industry. Its more than 400 corporate members, from the largest major oil company to the smallest of independents, come from all segments of the industry. They are producers, refiners, suppliers, pipeline operators and marine transporters, as well as service and supply companies that support all segments of the industry. | Wholesale Distributors | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Texas Heart Institute
 Texas Heart Institute Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Texas Heart Institute provides an avenue for exchange of ideas relating to the clinical and research activities. It provide an avenue for exchange of ideas relating to the clinical and research activities among the present and former Cardiology fellows, trainees, and teaching staff of the Texas Heart Institute. The company was founded by Denton A. Cooley in 1989 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 | |
| Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, Inc. | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund
 The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Kennedy Center Corporate Fund operates as a nationwide partnership of distinguished business leaders who help to mobilize corporate partners and secure critical funding. The company was founded by Harold Burson in 1977 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Spindletop Charities, Inc.
 Spindletop Charities, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Spindletop Charities, Inc. promotes goodwill and fellowship within the oil and gas industry while benefiting children in need. It offers programs targeting child abuse prevention, pediatric medical research, drug and alcohol abuse prevention and rehabilitation, education and scholarships, school safety, therapeutic services and after-school programs, and family health. The company was founded by Loy D. Griffin in 1966 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Rice University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
The National Petroleum Council
 The National Petroleum Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Petroleum Council operates as a council for national petroleum. The private company is based in Washington. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Georgia Restaurant Association
 Georgia Restaurant Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Georgia Restaurant Association provides unified voice for food service and drinking places in the state of Georgia. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
American Bar Association
 American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Houston Ballet Foundation
 Houston Ballet Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Houston Ballet Foundation operates as a ballet company. It provides training services to its dancers throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Canada. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Xavier University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
 Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Palm Management Corp.
 Palm Management Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Palm Management Corp. operates restaurants. The company was founded by Pio Bozzi and John Ganzi in 1926 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer President | |
Louisiana Restaurant Association
 Louisiana Restaurant Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Louisiana Restaurant Association operates bars and restaurants for members. The firm engages in foodservice and hospitality industry. The firm offers ServSafe foodservice manager, ServSafe alcohol, ServSafe food handler and ServSafe allergens. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Metairie, LA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Houston Convention Center Hotel LLC
 Houston Convention Center Hotel LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Houston Convention Center Hotel LLC owns and operates hotels. The non-profit company is based in Houston, TX. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Port of Houston Authority (Texas)
 Port of Houston Authority (Texas) General GovernmentGovernment The Port of Houston is a 25-mile-long complex of diversified public and private facilities located just a few hours' sailing time from the Gulf of Mexico. The port is ranked first in the United States in foreign waterborne tonnage and second in the U.S. in total tonnage. | General Government | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman | |
Harbour Direct Holdings Ltd.
 Harbour Direct Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Harbour Direct Holdings Ltd. is an investment holding British company founded in 2018. The private company is based in London, UK. The company functions as an investment holding company. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
Taco Bell Corp.
 Taco Bell Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Taco Bell Corp. operates a chain of restaurants. Its products include texas-mexican cuisine foods such as tacos, burritos, gorditas, quesadillas, nachos, chalupas, salads and food items. The company was founded by Glen William Bell, Jr. in 1962 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Pizza Hut LLC
 Pizza Hut LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Pizza Hut LLC operates a chain of restaurants. It offers pizzas, pastas, wings, sides and desserts, drinks, and catering services. The company was founded by Frank Carney and Daniel M. Carney on May 31, 1958 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Rotelli Pizza & Pasta, Inc.
 Rotelli Pizza & Pasta, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Rotelli Pizza & Pasta, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It offers restaurants with black awnings, wood floors, quilted steel walls, gourmet pizzas, pastas & salads to chicken, seafood, and veal entrees. The company was established in 1999 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Restaurants | Chief Operating Officer |
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International
| United States | 48 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Mauritius | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 16 |
| Commercial Services | 13 |
| Health Services | 6 |
| Utilities | 4 |
| Energy Minerals | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 440 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 127 |
| Chairman | 89 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 82 |
| President | 82 |
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| Tilman Fertitta | 40 |
| Earl Hesterberg | 32 |
| Gregory Hill | 26 |
| Daniel Wolterman | 25 |
| David McClanahan | 24 |
| Steven Kean | 21 |
| Ryan Lance | 20 |
| Gregory Ebel | 18 |
| Greg Garland | 18 |
| Elizabeth Killinger | 17 |
| Gina Luna | 16 |
| Vicki Hollub | 15 |
| Dawn Sweeney | 15 |
| Janiece M. Longoria | 15 |
| Ric Campo | 15 |
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