David M. Staples
Director/Board Member at Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Network origin in David M. Staples first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Grand Rapids Symphony
 Grand Rapids Symphony Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Grand Rapids Symphony operates as a music association. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 54 |
| Public Company | Food Distributors | 44 | |
Michigan Chamber of Commerce
 Michigan Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Michigan Chamber of Commerce is an organization that aims to protect the environment and energy supply. The non-profit company is based in Lansing, MI, and the CEO of the company is Rich Studley. The company opposes the revocation of Enbridge's Line 5 easement agreement, which they believe would cause an unnecessary energy crisis during the pandemic. The company collaborates with F.A.R. Management, Inc. to provide assistance with unemployment insurance through advisory assistance, procedural consulting, and benefits administration. The Michigan Chamber of Commerce recently filed a joint amicus curiae brief questioning the Michigan Department of Environment's air quality permitting case. The company also hosted a webinar on big federal changes to retirement savings accounts.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 37 |
Kmart Corp.
 Kmart Corp. Discount StoresRetail Trade Kmart Corp. engages in retailing of general merchandise. It also offers pharmacy services. The company was founded by Sebastian S. Kresge in 1899 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL.
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| Extinct | Discount Stores | 10 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to David M. Staples via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
DTE Electric Co.
 DTE Electric Co. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities DTE Electric Co. engages in the generation, purchase, distribution and sale of electricity. The firm generates electricity from various fossil-fuel plants, a hydroelectric pumped storage plant, a nuclear plant, and wind and other renewable plants, as well as purchases electricity from generators, suppliers and wholesalers. It purchases and sells electricity from and to governmental entities and numerous companies operating in the steel, automotive, energy, retail and other industries. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Alternative Power Generation | Chief Executive Officer President President | |
| KELLANOVA | Food: Specialty/Candy | Chief Administrative Officer Director/Board Member | |
| HILLSHIRE BRANDS CO | Food Distributors | General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Nash-Finch Co.
 Nash-Finch Co. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Nash-Finch Co. operates as a wholesale food distributor. It operates through three segments: Military Food Distribution, Food Distribution and Retail. The Military Food Distribution segment engages in selling and distributing grocery products to U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Food Distribution segment sells and distributes variety of nationally branded and private label grocery products and perishable food products from various distribution centers to many independent retail locations located across the U.S. The Retail segment is made up of various corporate-owned grocery stores which are operating under the Sun Mart, Econofoods, Avanza, the Family Thrift Center, Pick 'n Save, Family Fresh Market, Prairie Market, Saver's Choice, Wally's Supermarkets and Wholesale Food Outlet banners. The company was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Food Distributors | Director/Board Member Corporate Secretary Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Chairman General Counsel Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| TRI-CONTINENTAL CORPORATION | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP
 Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Warner Norcross & Judd LLP is a law firm that prioritizes building strong relationships with their clients and achieving results for them. Warner Norcross & Judd is based in Grand Rapids, MI. The private company has a diverse team of 30 attorneys and staff members who contribute over 2,000 collective hours annually to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The firm has a culture of maintaining a balanced personal and professional lifestyle, which allows them to maintain a 94% attorney retention rate. The company engages in community initiatives and contribute to over 150 nonprofits. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. | Apparel/Footwear | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
| DTE ENERGY COMPANY | Electric Utilities | Chief Executive Officer President President | |
| STEELCASE INC. | Office Equipment/Supplies | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| SUNOPTA INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ITC HOLDINGS CORP. | Electric Utilities | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Michigan State University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| Wayne State University (Michigan) | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Huntington National Bank (Investment Management)
 Huntington National Bank (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance Huntington National Bank (Investment Management) (HNB-IM) is an investment management division of Huntington National Bank, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Huntington Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: HBAN). The firm was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. HNB-IM provides investment management and trust services to individuals and families who seek guidance in the management of their investment assets. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 | |
| Bowling Green State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Central Michigan University | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Grand Valley State University (Michigan) | College/University | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Hope College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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 | |
Michigan Economic Development Corp.
 Michigan Economic Development Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Michigan Economic Development Corp. provides economic development efforts and policy development and technology development. Its services include business retention and attraction, financial assistance, employee recruitment and training, assistance for providing permits, and site development services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Lansing, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Treasurer Director/Board Member | |
Financial Executives International
 Financial Executives International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Financial Executives International enhances member professional development through peer networking, career planning services, conferences, publications and special reports, and research. Its members include Chief Financial Officers, Vice Presidents of Finance, Treasurers, and Controllers. The company was founded in December 1931 and is headquartered in Morristown, NJ. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Gas Association
 American Gas Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Gas Association represents over 200 energy companies that provide natural gas service to 180 million Americans. The private company is based in Washington. The American company's natural gas utilities are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through new and modernized infrastructure and advanced technologies that maintain reliable, resilient, and affordable energy service choices for consumers. The company advocates on behalf of its member natural gas distribution utilities before Federal agencies in the area of energy market regulation. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Detroit Regional Chamber
 Detroit Regional Chamber Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Detroit Regional Chamber operates as a chamber of commerce. Its activities and initiatives are centered on four strategic pillars: economic development, regional collaboration, education reform and member value. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Food Marketplace, Inc.
 Food Marketplace, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Food Marketing Institute, Inc. develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| The Steelcase Foundation | Chairman Director/Board Member | ||
Business Leaders For Michigan
 Business Leaders For Michigan Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business Leaders For Michigan operates as a non-profit organization that publishes research and benchmarking reports. It specializes in public policy research, public policy strategy, event organization, economic development, and public policy advocacy. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Detroit Economic Club
 Detroit Economic Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Detroit Economic Club is a non profit organization committed to the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues. It provides a platform for distinguished international dignitaries and business leaders, who represent the changing global environment. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
State Bar of Michigan
 State Bar of Michigan Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services State Bar of Michigan is a professional organization that provides a wide range of services to its members, including career center, employment, ethics helpline, and resources. State Bar of Michigan is based in Lansing, MI. The organization also offers legal assistance to the public, including lawyer referral service, legal aid programs, and probate information. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Michigan Nonprofit Association
 Michigan Nonprofit Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Michigan Nonprofit Association provides community enhancement services. It offers compensation and benefits; fundraising and finance support; free and discounted education; and technology services. The company is headquartered in Lansing, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
 Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce operates as chamber of Commerce. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Heart of West Michigan United Way
 The Heart of West Michigan United Way Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Heart of West Michigan United Way operates as a human service organization. It focuses impact in the areas of early childhood development and literacy in West Michigan. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman Director/Board Member | |
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
 YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids provides youth programs to keep kids active, engaged and safe in the summer. It also offers physical and cardiovascular care, free seminars, blood pressure screenings, residential and day camping programs. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Services to the Health Industry | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
American Logistics Association
 American Logistics Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Logistics Association operates as an association of manufactures, brokers, distributors and publishers that sell or provide products and services to the military resale systems. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Cranbrook Educational Community
 Cranbrook Educational Community Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cranbrook Educational Community is a leading center of education, science, and art that was founded in 1904 by philanthropists George and Ellen Scripps Booth. The non-profit company is based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. It is comprised of Cranbrook Academy of Art, Cranbrook Art Museum, Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research, Cranbrook House & Gardens, Cranbrook Institute of Science, Cranbrook Schools, and Horizons-Upward Bound. Cranbrook Academy of Art is a top-ranking art school that specializes in graduate education on the subjects of art, architecture, craft, and design. Aimeclaire Roche has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Engineering Society of Detroit
 The Engineering Society of Detroit Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Engineering Society of Detroit operates as a regional engineering association. The non-profit company is based in Southfield, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Treasurer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| COLUMBIA SELIGMAN PREMIUM TECHNOLOGY GROWTH FUND | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Cranbrook Institute of Science
 Cranbrook Institute of Science Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cranbrook Institute of Science engages in the operation of a science museum. It offers interactive exhibits, collections of objects and artifacts, special events, a planetarium and observatory, lecture and educational programs, and changing exhibitions. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, MI. | Other Consumer Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
The Right Place, Inc.
 The Right Place, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Right Place, Inc. is a business assistance service provider located in Grand Rapids, MI. The non-profit company is located in Greater Grand Rapids, which is known for its fast-growing tech industry and strong talent pipeline of STEM graduates. The region offers affordable and easy access to major markets and has a robust infrastructure, making it an attractive location for companies of all sizes. The company has been helping West Michigan companies since 1985 to invest over $5.10 billion and create 47,000 new jobs in the region. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Spartan Stores, Inc.
 Spartan Stores, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Spartan Stores, Inc. operates grocery stores. The private company is based in Michigan. | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Spartannash Foundation | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
ISME Holdings Ltd.
 ISME Holdings Ltd. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries ISME Holdings Ltd. is a learned body with individual and corporate membership founded in 1946. The private company is based in Birmingham, UK. The British company offers exclusive discounts on selected IT and other benefits to members, including up to 20% discount off laptops, desktops, monitors, and accessories, plus additional discounts during promotional periods. The company also provides access to their highly trained SMA. The Oracle by ISME is a trade publication in the sheet metal sector that offers technical articles and knowledge base from leading industry companies. | Chemicals: Agricultural | Director/Board Member | |
The Business Roundtable
 The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Roundtable advocates public policies that ensure economic growth. It considers public policy issues which contains groups like the construction users anti-inflation roundtable, a group devoted to containing construction costs; and the labor law study committee, made up of labor relations executives of major companies. The Business Roundtable was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal |
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International
| United States | 50 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Commercial Services | 19 |
| Consumer Services | 12 |
| Utilities | 4 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 4 |
| Distribution Services | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 306 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 102 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 49 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 42 |
| President | 40 |
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| Janet Carrig | 26 |
| Jerry Norcia | 24 |
| Wendy Beck | 24 |
| Margaret Atkins | 22 |
| Mickey P. Foret | 19 |
| Kathleen Mahoney | 19 |
| Trevor Lauer | 18 |
| Rejji Hayes | 18 |
| Douglas Hacker | 17 |
| Kate Wolters | 17 |
| Steven Kurmas | 17 |
| Sara Armbruster | 16 |
| James E. Dunlap | 14 |
| Dorothy A. Johnson | 14 |
| Matthew Mannelly | 14 |
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