Craig M. Nikrant
Director/Board Member at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland
Network origin in Craig M. Nikrant first degree
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Gryphon Investors, LLC
 Gryphon Investors, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Gryphon Investors,LLC (Gryphon Investors) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by R.David Andrews. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 108 |
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
 Greater Cleveland Sports Commission Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is a non-profit organization governed by a group of trustees representing private, public and non-profit institutions. It offers an array of services and assistance including sponsorship, event management, marketing, graphic design, merchandising, media relations, facility and site selection, volunteer recruitment and management, and fundraising. The organization was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Movies/Entertainment | 79 |
Bowling Green State University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 61 |
| Public Company | Chemicals: Major Diversified | 56 | |
GE Plastics
 GE Plastics Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries GE Plastics provides engineering thermoplastic material solutions. It manufactures and distributes plastic resins that are used in automotive, healthcare, consumer electronics, transportation, performance packaging, building & construction, telecommunications and optical media applications. The company also manufactures and compounds polycarbonate, ABS, SAN, ASA, PPE, PC/ABS, PBT and PEI resins. GE Plastics is headquartered in Pittsfield, MA.
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| Extinct | Chemicals: Specialty | 24 |
Peak Rock Capital LLC
 Peak Rock Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Peak Rock Capital LLC (Peak Rock Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 9 |
Techmer PM LLC
 Techmer PM LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Techmer PM, LLC engages in the design and production of engineered compounds and color and additive concentrates for the plastics and fiber industries. Its process specific solutions includes bulked continuous filament (BCF) and Staple fiber solutions, blow molding, cast and blown film, extrusion coating, foam processing, injection molding, nonwovens, profile extrusion, sheet extrusion, and slit tape. It caters the following industries: agriculture, appliances, automotive, construction and pipes, consumer electronics, electronic packaging, floor coverings, food packaging, household, material handling, medical, military, oil and gas, personal care, and safety and personal protection. The company was founded by John Manuck in November 1981 and is headquartered in Clinton, TN.
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| Holding Company | Chemicals: Specialty | 7 |
Pacur LLC
 Pacur LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Pacur LLC specializes in the extrusion of light and heavy gauge polyester and polypropylene resins. It also offers copolyesters. The company is headquartered in Oshkosh, WI.
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| Holding Company | Chemicals: Specialty | 5 |
Kano Laboratories LLC /TN/
 Kano Laboratories LLC /TN/ Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Kano Laboratories, Inc. manufactures industrial specialty chemicals and lubricants. It also manufactures penetrating oils, rust removers, rust preventatives, moisture displacers, internal and external engine cleaners, high temperature lubricants, lock lubricant, silicone and graphite lubricants and penetrants, gear and cable lubricants, wire rope lubricants, belt dressings, release agents and cleaning compounds. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.
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| Holding Company | Industrial Specialties | 4 |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland
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| Non-Profit Organization | 4 | |
Vivify, Inc.
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| Private Company | 1 | |
Aakash Chemicals & Dyestuffs, Inc.
 Aakash Chemicals & Dyestuffs, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Aakash Chemicals & Dyestuffs, Inc. provides colorants, additives, and ingredients for the food and beverage, personal care, and cosmetics industries. The company is based in Glendale Heights, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 1978 by Satish R. Shah. Brian Leen has been the CEO of the company since 2023.
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| Holding Company | Chemicals: Specialty | 1 |
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Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Craig M. Nikrant via their personal network
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| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| John Carroll University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Cleveland Leadership Center
 Cleveland Leadership Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cleveland Leadership Center engages in the provision of leadership training, civic education, and connections to leaders of all ages. Its programs include Leadership Cleveland, LC2 Fellows, Cleveland Bridge Builders, OnBoard Cleveland, (i)Cleveland, Look Up to Cleveland, and Civic Leadership Institute. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Update Legal, Inc.
 Update Legal, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Update Legal, Inc. provides legal recruiting and placement services. It also provides attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff for temporary and permanent assignments in the United States. The firm offers its services to law firms and corporate legal departments. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Personnel Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Gryphon NC Acquisition Co. LLC
 Gryphon NC Acquisition Co. LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Gryphon NC Acquisition Co. LLC provides investment services. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Greater Cleveland Partnership
 Greater Cleveland Partnership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Greater Cleveland Partnership is a business membership association. The firm offers resources include project management, asset to capital, real estate site searches, incentive workforce program assistance and workforce grants assistance. The company was founded in March 2004 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Staffing Now, Inc.
 Staffing Now, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Staffing Now, Inc. provides staffing solutions in different industries on a full-time and temporary basis. It offers administrative, clerical & legal staffing, temporary-to-full-time and direct-hire services. The company was founded in 1998 by Ron Smith and Mark Schaul and is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA. | Personnel Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Snacks Parent Corp.
 Snacks Parent Corp. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Snacks Parent Corp. supplies and distributes dried fruits, trail mixes, and other spices. The company was founded on November 1, 2010 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
CFP Fire Protection, Inc.
 CFP Fire Protection, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Consolidated Fire Protection, Inc. designs, installs, repairs, services, and inspects fire suppression and life safety systems in commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-family residential properties. Its Suppression Systems include wet fire sprinkler systems, dry pipe systems, pre-action systems, underground supplies, standpipe systems, fire pumps, chemical, gaseous and foam special hazard suppression systems, restaurant kitchen hood systems and fire extinguisher. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
DLC, Inc. (California)
 DLC, Inc. (California) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services DLC, Inc. engages in the provision of business management consulting services. It specializes in financial planning and analysis, accounting, systems implementation, process redesign, project management, due diligence support, and post merger financial integration. The company was founded by David C. Lewis in June 2001 and is headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Delta Career Education Corp.
 Delta Career Education Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Delta Career Education Corp. provides profit post secondary education services. It offers skills-based vocational education to students and provides certificate, diploma and associate degree programs at campus locations. The firm also provides career oriented services to the students. The company was founded in February 1998 by Joseph A. Kennedy III and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
OneSmile Holdco LLC
 OneSmile Holdco LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance OneSmile Holdco LLC operates in the healthcare industry. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Smile Brands, Inc.
 Smile Brands, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Smile Brands, Inc. provides dental services. It also provides administrative, financial, marketing and information services. The company was founded in May 1998 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
United Way of Greater Cleveland
 United Way of Greater Cleveland Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services United Way of Greater Cleveland provides individual and family services. Its programs include fund raising, volunteer and engagement center, community conversations, young leadership training, and women's leadership council. The company was founded on August 27, 1957 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Medfinders, Inc.
 Medfinders, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Medfinders, Inc. provides medical staffing and specialty home care services. The company is based in San Diego, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. Medfinders was founded in 1974. It was acquired by AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. on September 01, 2010 for $84 million. | Personnel Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Oak Hill Partners LLC
 Oak Hill Partners LLC Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Oak Hill Partners LLC provides executive search services. The company serves private equity, startups, and smaller companies. Its clients include Ford, Nike, Freddie Mac, Raytheon, Bayer, Marshalls, Footstar, Bausch & Lomb and Sony. Oak Hill Partners was founded by George E. Rippey and David J. Arnold in 2002 and is located in New York, NY. | Personnel Services | Private Equity Investor Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Cleveland-Marshall College of Law | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Medical Mutual of Ohio
 Medical Mutual of Ohio Life/Health InsuranceFinance Medical Mutual of Ohio engages in the provision of health insurance services. The firm offers individual and family health plans, medicare supplement insurance and a range of employer-provided group health insurance plans for employers and employees. It also provides dental, workers compensation plans, life insurance, and third-party administration services. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Life/Health Insurance | Public Communications Contact Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Shermco Industries, Inc.
 Shermco Industries, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Shermco Industries, Inc. provides electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services. It offers electrical systems testing, motor and generator repair, predictive maintenance, protection and control, engineering, safety and training, international services, disaster recovery, oil diagnostics, drive systems, motor and generator field, wind power and circuit breaker. The firm serves the agricultural, data center, industrial, mining, offshore, petrochemical, pulp and paper, renewable energy, steel and utilities industries. The company was founded by Peter A. Sherman in 1974 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Cora North Carolina LLC
 Cora North Carolina LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Cora North Carolina LLC provides health care services. The company is headquartered in Lima, OH. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Intelligrated, Inc.
 Intelligrated, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Intelligrated, Inc. designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs complete material handling automation solutions. It offers conveyor systems, sortation systems, palletizers, robotics, automated storage, and retrieval systems and order picking technologies all managed by advanced machine controls and software. The firm helps retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers build smarter distribution and fulfillment operations, using the right mix of automation, software, and labor. The company was founded by Christopher C. Cole and James R. McCarthy in 2001 and is headquartered in Mason, OH. | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
HEPACO LLC
 HEPACO LLC Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services HEPACO LLC engages in the provision of emergency response, and environmental remediation. Its services include emergency response, industrial, marine, waste, and remediation. The company was founded by Ronald L. Horton, Sr. in 1984 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Med/Aid LLC
 Med/Aid LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Med/Aid LLC provides health care services. The company is headquartered in Lima, OH. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | Household/Personal Care | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
JumpStart, Inc.
 JumpStart, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services JumpStart, Inc. is a non profit organization that supports entrepreneurial service organizations. The firm advises, invests in, assists and accelerates Northeast Ohio's early-stage ideas and companies. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
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 | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Shermco Aggregator LP
 Shermco Aggregator LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Shermco Aggregator LP operates as investment holding company. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member | |
Shermco Topco LP
 Shermco Topco LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Shermco Topco LP provides investment holding services. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Cora Health Services, Inc.
 Cora Health Services, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Cora Health Services, Inc. engages in the provision of outpatient rehabilitation services. It offers physical and occupational therapies including AlterG, aquatic therapy, Astym, dry needling, fall prevention, general fitness, hand therapy, and neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation. The company was founded by Pier C. Borra, Dennis R. Smith, and Brad C. Roush in 1998 and is headquartered in Lima, OH. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
M.A. Hanna Plastic Group, Inc.
 M.A. Hanna Plastic Group, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing M.A. Hanna Plastic Group, Inc. manufactures and distributes engineered plastic sheet, rod, and tube. The company is headquartered in Bingham Farms, MI. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Presidents Council
 The Presidents Council General GovernmentGovernment The Presidents Council provides cleaning, fabric protection & drapery cleaning to its customers. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | General Government | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
JBO Holding Co.
 JBO Holding Co. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance JBO Holding Co. operates as an insurance brokerage firm. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Accelerated Health Systems LLC
 Accelerated Health Systems LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Accelerated Health Systems LLC provides physical rehabilitation services. It offers complimentary injury screen, physical therapy, hand therapy, workers' compensation, athletic training outreach, head injury and concussion management, specialized services, specialty techniques, fitness, health therapy staffing, and golf performance center. The company was founded on February 24, 1999 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL. | Medical/Nursing Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Santa Clara University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Inc.
 Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Inc. supplies food used in local hot meal sites, shelters, and food pantries. It works closely with other Northeast Ohio hunger relief organizations, providing food and nonfood products to hunger centers administered by the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland, the Catholic Hunger and Shelter Network, and the Salvation Army, among others. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc.
 Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. manufactures and distributes over-the-counter cold remedy and allergy products. It offers homeopathic and allopathic OTC products, including cold remedy nasal spray and swab, allergy relief spray and swab, kids cold remedy relief, nasal congestion/sinus relief, cold shortening, dietary supplement line, and total immune products. The firm's products include Rapidmelts, Crystals, Lozenges, Oral Mist, Chewables, Intense Sinus Relief and Allergy Relief. The company was founded on February 4, 1991 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY | Chemicals: Specialty | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Musical Arts Association
 The Musical Arts Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Musical Arts Association operates as a symphony orchestras. It offers services to the concert performances, community presentations, touring residencies, broadcasts, and recordings. The company was founded by Adella Prentiss Hughes on December 11, 1918 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Cleveland Museum of Art
 The Cleveland Museum of Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Cleveland Museum of Art exhibits art gallery as an art museum and as one of northeastern Ohio's principal civic and cultural institutions. The museum seeks to bring the meaning of art to the possible audience. The firm's museum also preserves and exhibits collections of art for the public and presents exhibitions and programs. The company was founded in 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| UNIVAR SOLUTIONS INC. | Wholesale Distributors | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Rohm & Haas Co.
 Rohm & Haas Co. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Rohm & Haas Co. develops and manufactures specialty chemicals, paints, adhesives, and materials. The company was founded by Otto Röhm and Otto Haas on September 1, 1909 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Chemicals: Major Diversified | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Kent State University (Ohio) | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC
 Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC provides support services for veterinary practices and animal hospitals. It engages in recruiting and human resources, payables management, accounting and finance services. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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| United States | 50 |
| Canada | 2 |
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| Consumer Services | 14 |
| Commercial Services | 14 |
| Health Services | 9 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Process Industries | 4 |
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| Director/Board Member | 400 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 139 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 64 |
| Chairman | 61 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 60 |
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| Leigh Abramson | 27 |
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| Richard Stovsky | 17 |
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