Howard R. Fricke
Director/Board Member at First Security Benefit Life Insurance & Annuity Co. of NY
Network origin in Howard R. Fricke first degree
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Payless ShoeSource, Inc.
 Payless ShoeSource, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Payless ShoeSource, Inc. (Delaware) owns and operates footwear specialty retailer stores in the Western Hemisphere with 4,605 retail stores. The stores offer fashionable, private and branded label footwear and accessories for women, men and children in a self-selection shopping format. Their stores sell a broad assortment of footwear, including athletic, casual and dress shoes, sandals, work and fashion boots, slippers and accessories, such as handbags and hosiery. The company's retail stores in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Central America, South America and Japan sold over 182 million pairs of footwear. The company is headquartered in Topeka, KS
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| Extinct | Apparel/Footwear Retail | 30 |
Security Benefit Corp.
 Security Benefit Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Security Benefit Corp. develops customized retirement solutions for employers and individual investors. It serves to the retirement savings market. The firm products for individuals include fixed annuities, mutual fund custodial and variable annuities. It offers 401(k) and 403(b) plan solutions, plan comparison and various administrative services for the insurance and financial services industry. The company also provides business processing and broker/dealer solutions tailored to the financial services marketplace. Security Benefit was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS.
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| Private Company | Packaged Software | 18 |
First Security Benefit Life Insurance & Annuity Co. of NY
 First Security Benefit Life Insurance & Annuity Co. of NY Multi-Line InsuranceFinance First Security Benefit Life Insurance & Annuity Co. of New York is engaged in the provision of life and health insurance products and services. It offers life insurance, annuities, and accident and health insurance. The firm also provides reinsurance services. The company was founded on November 8, 1994 and is headquartered in White Plains, NY.
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| Subsidiary | Multi-Line Insurance | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Howard R. Fricke via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIAD CORP | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| THE GAP, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
| GATX CORPORATION | Railroads | Director/Board Member | |
| NIKE, INC. | Apparel/Footwear | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman | |
| PETSMART, INC. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Department StoresRetail Trade Sears, Roebuck & Co. engages in provision of merchandise and related services. It offers range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services. It also provides a variety of merchandise and services through online and catalogs. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Department Stores | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SUPERVALU INC. | Food Distributors | Director/Board Member | |
| WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| VARSITY BRANDS, INC. | Recreational Products | Chief Executive Officer | |
| DOLLAR TREE, INC. | Discount Stores | Human Resources Officer Investor Relations Contact | |
Saucony UK, Inc.
 Saucony UK, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Saucony UK, Inc. (formerly Saucony, Inc.) designs and manufactures athletic footwear for men and women. It also manufactures walking, racing and trail shoes for men and women of all ages. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquaretred in Peabody, MA. | Apparel/Footwear | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
| Rydex Dynamic Funds | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Secretary | |
| TAPESTRY, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer | |
| INVESCO PLC (CAN) | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Security Benefit Life Insurance Co.
 Security Benefit Life Insurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Security Benefit Life Insurance Co. engages retirement savings and income products. It provides merit-based distribution strategy that helps advisors meet their client’s retirement needs. The company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS. | Multi-Line Insurance | Chairman General Counsel Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
J.H. Whitney Capital Partners, LLC
 J.H. Whitney Capital Partners, LLC Investment ManagersFinance J. H. Whitney & Co. LLC operates as an alternative investment manager. The firm provides private equity capital to small and middle market companies. The company was founded by John Hay Whitney in 1946 and is headquartered in New Canaan, CT. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member | |
Guggenheim Strategy Funds Trust
 Guggenheim Strategy Funds Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Guggenheim Strategy Funds Trust is an open-end management investment company. The trust comprises of 3 funds: Guggenheim Strategy Fund I, Guggenheim Strategy Fund II and Guggenheim Strategy Fund III, which invests in a diversified portfolio of debt securities and financial instruments. Guggenheim Strategy Funds Trust was founded on November 8, 2013 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Secretary | |
Guggenheim Credit Income Fund
 Guggenheim Credit Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Guggenheim Credit Income Fund operates as a finance investment company. It provides shareholders with current income, capital preservation and long-term capital appreciation. The company was founded on September 5, 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | General Counsel | |
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 Masters Business Admin | |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Fox BSB Holdco, Inc.
 Fox BSB Holdco, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Fox BSB Holdco, Inc. operates a professional baseball franchise. The firm is a member of the National League West Division of the Major League Baseball (MLB). It also markets sports merchandise, tickets, and collectable baseball game items. The company was founded in 1957and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman | |
Bowdoin College
 Bowdoin College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Bowdoin College is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational residential, undergraduate liberal arts institution founded in 1794. It is located in Brunswick, ME. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree 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 | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Syracuse University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Miami
 University of Miami Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL. | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Medical Management International, Inc.
 Medical Management International, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Medical Management International, Inc. provides veterinary hospital care for cat, dog and other pet. It offers dental care, parasite control, behavior, vaccinations, health concerns and nutrition. The company was founded by Warren J. Weger in 1955 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Retail Industry Leaders Association
 Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Retail Industry Leaders Association operates a membership organization for retailers. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Security Benefit Group of Cos.
 The Security Benefit Group of Cos. Investment ManagersFinance The Security Benefit Group of Cos. provides financial and investment advisory services. It also provides a range of variable & fixed annuities, security funds and retirement products. The company is headquartered in Topeka, KS. | Investment Managers | Chairman Director/Board Member Public Communications Contact | |
Guggenheim Partners LLC
 Guggenheim Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Guggenheim Partners LLC provides financial services. It offers investments, securities, and insurance services. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc.
 International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
PetSmart Charities, Inc.
 PetSmart Charities, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries PetSmart Charities, Inc. creates and supports welfare programs for pets. It provides funding to local animal welfare organizations and shelters, helping them to provide spay and neuter services for dogs and cats, assist pets in disaster situations and find new homes for dogs, cats and small animals every year through PetSmart Charities' adoption centers. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Payless Holdings LLC
 Payless Holdings LLC MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Payless Holdings LLC engages in the operation of retail shoe stores. It provides lifestyle, fashion and performance brands for footwear and related accessories. The firm's portfolio brands include Airwalk, Dexter, Champion and American Eagle. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS. | Miscellaneous | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Operating Officer Human Resources Officer Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Chairman Director/Board Member Human Resources Officer Chief Executive Officer President Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Guggenheim Partners Investment Management LLC
 Guggenheim Partners Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Guggenheim Partners Investment Management LLC (GPIM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The firm was founded by Mark Walter in 2005 and is a direct subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners Investment Management Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by Guggenheim Capital LLC. GPIM provides investment advisory and supervisory services to a variety of institutional clients through separately managed accounts (SMAs) and registered and unregistered pooled investment vehicles. | Investment Managers | President Chief Executive Officer | |
| EXPRESS, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
Collective Brands, Inc. /Private Group/
 Collective Brands, Inc. /Private Group/ Financial ConglomeratesFinance Collective Brands, Inc. is a private group led by Wolverine Worldwide, Blum Capital, and Golden Gate Capital. The private company is based in Kansas City. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| THE JOINT CORP. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Miami School of Business | College/University | Director/Board Member | |
Guggenheim Energy & Income Fund
 Guggenheim Energy & Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Guggenheim Energy & Income Fund is a closed-end investment fund. It is a non-diversified, non-traded management investment company. Its objectives are to provide high income and seek capital appreciation. The company was founded on April 28, 2015 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
Eldridge Industries LLC
 Eldridge Industries LLC Investment ManagersFinance Eldridge Industries LLC (Eldridge Industries) is a venture capital/private equity firm founded in 2015 by Duncan Bagshaw, Todd L. Boehly and Tony Minella. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Founder | |
SE2 LLC
 SE2 LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services SE2 LLC provides insurance as a service platform. It offers direct-to-consumer life products, life policy sales and service, cost structure, and operating costs of open blocks. The firm provides life and annuity carriers everything from insurance business process as a service (BPaaS) to complete third-party administrator services. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| GUGGENHEIM ACTIVE ALLOCATION FUND | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
KidKraft, Inc.
 KidKraft, Inc. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing KidKraft, Inc. manufactures and distributes children’s furniture and toys. The firm specializes in toys that are interactive and educational such as play kitchens, dollhouses, doll furniture, train sets, chairs, tables, train tables, vanities and beds. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Industrial Conglomerates | Chairman |
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International
| United States | 50 |
| Canada | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 13 |
| Consumer Services | 11 |
| Retail Trade | 9 |
| Miscellaneous | 7 |
| Commercial Services | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 196 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 103 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 56 |
| President | 56 |
| Chairman | 55 |
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| Matthew Rubel | 38 |
| Todd Boehly | 33 |
| Mylle Mangum | 25 |
| David Olivet | 25 |
| Amy Lee | 25 |
| John F. McGovern | 23 |
| Kenneth Hicks | 21 |
| Robert Moran | 16 |
| Michael George | 16 |
| Dan Kittredge | 15 |
| Daniel Boggan | 15 |
| Michael E. Murphy | 15 |
| Michel Cole | 14 |
| Michael A. Weiss | 14 |
| Kris Robbins | 12 |
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