James A. Howell
Director of Finance/CFO at CEC ENTERTAINMENT INC
Network origin in James A. Howell first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Department Stores | 40 | |
Blockbuster, Inc.
 Blockbuster, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Blockbuster Inc. provides rental & retail movie and game entertainment services. The company provides services through multiple distribution channels such as stores, by-mail, vending and kiosks, online and at home. Blockbuster operates its retail stores through brand names such as Blockbuster, Xtra-Vision and Game Rush. The company was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.
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| Extinct | Electronics/Appliance Stores | 29 |
| Public Company | Restaurants | 22 | |
| Subsidiary | Recreational Products | 6 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to James A. Howell via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
 Alaska Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides scheduled air transportation services. The firm's services include planning and booking, deals, travel information, gifts and products, and mileage plans. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Airlines | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
AMC Entertainment, Inc.
 AMC Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services AMC Entertainment, Inc. operates as a theatrical exhibition company. It owns, operates, theaters located in the United States. It also involves in the on-screen advertising and rental of theater auditoriums, as well as sale of gift cards and packaged tickets and arcade games located in theater lobbies. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Leawood, KS. | Movies/Entertainment | Chief Executive Officer Sales & Marketing | |
| WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
ImClone LLC
 ImClone LLC BiotechnologyHealth Technology ImClone LLC develops targeted biologic treatments designed for the medical needs of patients with tumors. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ. | Biotechnology | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | Household/Personal Care | Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
| WALMART INC. | Specialty Stores | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing | |
| INTUIT INC. | Packaged Software | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| YUM! BRANDS, INC. | Restaurants | President Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| FEDEX CORPORATION | Air Freight/Couriers | Human Resources Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
7-Eleven, Inc.
 7-Eleven, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade 7-Eleven, Inc. engages in the operation and owning of convenience stores. Its products include sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings, and mini beef tacos. The company also offers beverages such as coffee and tea, cold pressed juices, beer and wine, energy shots and drinks, big gulp, and Slurpee. The company was founded by Joe C. Thompson Jr. in 1927 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Food Retail | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| UPBOUND GROUP, INC. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member General Counsel | |
| WCI COMMUNITIES INC | Homebuilding | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
American Multi-Cinema, Inc.
 American Multi-Cinema, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services American Multi-Cinema, Inc. owns and operates a chain of theaters including multiplex theaters in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Movies/Entertainment | Chairman Sales & Marketing | |
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 Graduate Degree | |
University of Washington
 University of Washington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
Bain & Co., Inc.
 Bain & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
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 | Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree | |
Thompson & Knight LLP
 Thompson & Knight LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Holland & Knight LLP, Thompson & Knight LLP is a full-service law firm that provides legal solutions to clients and communities around the world. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. Established in 1887, Thompson & Knight has approximately 300 attorneys and has been recognized in the Best Lawyers in ® for 10 consecutive years. Thompson & Knight was acquired by Holland & Knight LLP on August 01, 2021. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Qdoba Restaurant Corp.
 Qdoba Restaurant Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Qdoba Restaurant Corp. operates and franchises fast-casual Mexican restaurants. Its products include signature flavors, burritos, craft 2, grilled quesadillas, 3-cheese nachos, taco salads, kids meal and chips and dip. The company was founded by Anthony Miller and Robert Hauser in 1995 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Restaurants | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| New York University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| University of Central Florida | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of San Diego | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Villanova University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Washington State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Peter Piper, Inc.
 Peter Piper, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Peter Piper, Inc. owns and operates pizza and entertainment restaurant chains. It offers small, large and extra large pizzas, appetizers and desserts and salads. The firm also provides milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts and fish products. The company was founded by Tony Cavolo in 1973 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Restaurants | President General Counsel | |
| Georgetown University | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Catalyst, Inc.
 Catalyst, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catalyst, Inc. provides research and advisory services. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco | General Government | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Horizon Air Industries, Inc.
 Horizon Air Industries, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Horizon Air Industries, Inc. operates a fleet of aircraft including turboprops and regional jets. The company integrates many of its flights with those of sister company Alaska Airlines. It flies from hubs in Boise, Idaho; Portland, Oregon; and Seattle. The company was founded by Milton Kuolt in September, 1981 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Airlines | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Paramount Pictures Corp.
 Paramount Pictures Corp. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Paramount Pictures Corp. is a producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. Its labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Hollywood, CA. | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PARAMOUNT GLOBAL | Broadcasting | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Centerbridge Partners LP
 Centerbridge Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Centerbridge Partners LP(Centerbridge Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Jeffrey Harold Aronson and Timothy Gallogly. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
 Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Australian Institute of Co. Directors is a non-profit organization that provides leadership on director issues. It offers governance education, director development, and advocacy. The organization was founded in January 1, 1990 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
CEC Entertainment LLC
 CEC Entertainment LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of CEC Entertainment Holdings II LLC, CEC Entertainment LLC is a national leader in family entertainment and dining, with its Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Pasqually's Pizza & Wings brands. The private company is based in Irving, TX, and the CEO of the company is David McKillips. The company's goal is to create positive, lifelong memories for families through fun, food, and play, and it is committed to providing a fun, safe environment for children. Chuck E. Cheese has donated over $19 million to schools through its fundraising programs and offers industry-leading programs such as Kid Check®. Peter Piper Pizza offers dining, entertainment, and carryout with a neighborhood pizzeria feel, and its restaurants appeal to parents and kids alike. The company operates nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese fun centers and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues in 47 states and 19 foreign countries and territories. Created in 2020, Pasqually's Pizza & Wings offers a distinct, customized eating experience outside of a restaurant environment and operates out of 400 ghost locations nationwide. | Restaurants | Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
TGI Friday's, Inc.
 TGI Friday's, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services TGI Friday's, Inc. engages in the operation of restaurants. It offers desserts, pasta and chicken, beverages, appetizers, and salads. The company was founded by Alan Stillman in 1965 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
| SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Washington Roundtable
 Washington Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Washington Roundtable works to affect positive change on public policy issues that are most important to supporting state economic vitality and fostering opportunity. Its work includes sharing news and analysing policy developments. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Apollo Management LP
 Apollo Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Apollo Global Management, Inc /Private Equity/ (Apollo Global Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 1990. The firm is headquartered in New York City. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Enactus Global
 Enactus Global Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Enactus Global provides free educational services. It organizes and motivates teams of university students. Its program includes market economics, entrepreneurship, personal and financial success skills and business ethics. The organization was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Springfield, MO. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 49 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Australia | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 28 |
| Commercial Services | 7 |
| Finance | 5 |
| Transportation | 4 |
| Retail Trade | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 466 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 189 |
| Chairman | 128 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 122 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 94 |
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| Carl Icahn | 57 |
| Strauss Zelnick | 47 |
| Patrick Bartels | 38 |
| Linda Griego | 35 |
| Allen Weiss | 30 |
| Jules Haimovitz | 27 |
| Felicia Thornton | 26 |
| Peter Brown | 25 |
| Enrique Hernandez | 24 |
| Phyllis Campbell | 24 |
| Nigel Travis | 23 |
| Chris Terrill Terrill | 23 |
| James Keyes | 23 |
| Andy Jhawar | 22 |
| Shellye Archambeau | 22 |
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