John Parker
Director/Board Member at Direct Selling Association
Network origin in John Parker first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Direct Selling Association
 Direct Selling Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Direct Selling Association operates a trade association that manufactures and distributes goods and services sold directly to consumers. The company provides services to companies including Discovery Toys, Herbalife, Quixtar, and Vector Marketing. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 50 |
Amway Corp.
 Amway Corp. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Amway Corp. provides health, beauty and home care markets products. It also offers weight management and sports nutrition products, energy drinks and medicine cabinets; skin care products, including cleansers, toners, moisturizers, eye and lip care products, serums, masques/exfoliators, intensive treatments and men products. In addition, the firm provides cleaning, kitchen, bed and bath, laundry and apparel care, baby care, and pets products; air and water purifiers, batteries and light bulbs, and candles and air fresheners; makeup products for eyes, cheeks, face, and lips; makeup removers; professional car wash concentrates, full-synthetic motor oils, diesel fuel system cleaners, professional auto polish and glaze products, and gasoline fuel system cleaners; and bars, meals, snacks, beverages, breakfast, condiments, rice and pasta, soups and side dishes, and sprays oils and sauces. The company was founded by Jay Van Andel and Richard DeVos in 1959 and is headquartered in Ada, MI.
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| Subsidiary | Medical Distributors | 28 |
Alticor, Inc.
 Alticor, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Alticor Corp. connects entrepreneurs with unparalleled opportunity and consumers with premier products. It offers business opportunities, manufacturing, and logistics services. The company was founded by Richard M. Devos Sr. in 1959 and is headquartered in Ada, MI.
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| Subsidiary | Household/Personal Care | 5 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to John Parker via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Chief Operating Officer | |
| THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) | Movies/Entertainment | General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Chairman Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| LIFEVANTAGE CORPORATION | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| BLYTH INC | Industrial Conglomerates | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
| NU SKIN ENTERPRISES, INC. | Household/Personal Care | Founder Sales & Marketing | |
| MANNATECH, INCORPORATED | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Founder Chief Executive Officer | |
Golden Gate National Senior Care LLC
 Golden Gate National Senior Care LLC Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Golden Gate National Senior Care LLC provides healthcare services. Its services include nursing home care, rehabilitation therapy, hospice care, and assisted living. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Chief Operating Officer | |
Solstice Holdings, Inc.
 Solstice Holdings, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Solstice Holdings, Inc. manufactures, markets and distributes consumer products. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Chemicals: Major Diversified | President Chairman Director of Finance/CFO General Counsel Human Resources Officer | |
Alticor Global Holdings, Inc.
 Alticor Global Holdings, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Alticor Global Holdings, Inc. provides chemical and allied products. Its products and services include medicines and botanicals, cosmetics and toiletries, and other related products. The company was founded on September 30, 2004 and is headquartered in Ada, MI. | Air Freight/Couriers | President Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Secretary President | |
1-800 WineShop.com, Inc.
 1-800 WineShop.com, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade 1-800 WineShop.com, Inc. provides wine and wine related gifts such as gourmet foods, accessories, wine club and corporate gifts. The company was founded by John Francis Lynch and Melissa Ann Lynch in 1995 and is headquartered in Napa, CA. | Specialty Stores | Founder Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Appleseed LLC
 Appleseed LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Appleseed LLC provides real estate services. The private company is based in Overland Park, KS. | Real Estate Development | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Michigan State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| AMWAY (MALAYSIA) HOLDINGS | Specialty Stores | President Director/Board Member | |
| EMP SOLUTIONS INC. | Electronic Production Equipment | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Aquinas College (Michigan) | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Brigham Young University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Purdue University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of South Carolina | College/University | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Access Business Group LLC
 Access Business Group LLC Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing Access Business Group LLC operates as a manufacturer and supply chain partner for branded products. The firm offers provides sourcing, manufacturing, printing, packaging, quality assurance and global distribution, with expertise in nutrition, personal care, home care and beauty. It also provides nutritional supplements, shampoos and conditioners, body lotions, body washes, laundry detergents and surface cleaners. The company is headquartered in Ada, MI. | Industrial Conglomerates | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America
 Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America provides information on how businesses can adapt their workforce development and management strategies to deal with the changing labor market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America is the world's largest business organization, advocating, connecting, informing, and fighting for business growth and success. The American company was founded by Michael Scown, and Suzanne P. Clark has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman | |
Orlando Magic Ltd.
 Orlando Magic Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Orlando Magic Ltd. operates a professional basketball team. Its basketball team is part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association. The firm markets sports merchandise, match tickets and collectable game items. The company was founded by William duPont III, James Hewitt, Robert Hewitt & Pat Williams in 1989 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
RDV Corp.
 RDV Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance RDV Corp. operates as a private investment and financial management company. Its services include investment management, tax, personal services, estate planning, and foundation administration services. The company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Apollo Capital Management, Inc.
 Apollo Capital Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Apollo Global Management, Inc., Apollo Capital Management, Inc. is a company that provides asset management services. The company is based in New York, NY. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| IMMUNOTEC INC. | Other Consumer Services | President Sales & Marketing | |
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation
 Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation operates as a non-profit organization which supports the exhibitions and programs of library and museum which includes noted speakers, educational activities, and community events. The company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Direct Selling Education Foundation | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Van Andel Institute
 Van Andel Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Van Andel Institute provides biomedical research and education services. Its services include antibody production, spectral karyotyping, immunostaining and mouse modeling, animal imaging, computational biology, flow cytometry, germline modification and cytogenetics, mass spectrometry and proteomics, microarray technology, sequencing, vivarium, xenotransplantation and michigan animal consortium, as well as analytical, cellular and molecular microscopy services. The company was founded by Jay van Andel and Betty Van Andel in 1996 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Council for Responsible Nutrition | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| U.S.-Korea Business Council | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Personal Care Products Council
 Personal Care Products Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Personal Care Products Council operates as a national trade association for cosmetics and personal care products. The company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Texas University of Health Center at San Antonio | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Windquest Group, Inc.
 Windquest Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Windquest Group, Inc. (Windquest Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1988 by Richard Marvin Devos and Elisabeth Dee Devos. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. | Investment Managers | President Chairman | |
Continuum Ventures LLC
 Continuum Ventures LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Continuum Ventures LLC provides investment services. It offers branding, business development, financing and other strategic services. The firm provides investment services to start up companies. The company was founded by Doug DeVos and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Financial Conglomerates | Founder Chief Executive Officer | |
Amway Canada Corp.
 Amway Canada Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Amway Canada Corp. manufactures and distributes health, beauty, and home care products. It offers serum, moisturizers, makeups, toners, exfoliators, intensive treatments, shampoo, deodorant, body lotion, and accessories. The company was founded by Richard M. DeVos Sr. and Jay Van Ande in 1959 and is headquartered in London, Canada. | Household/Personal Care | President Chairman Director/Board Member Founder | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Beaumont Health
 Beaumont Health Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Corewell Health engages in the provision of healthcare services. It offers spine surgery, weight loss, wound treatment, home health services, integrative medicine, and senior services. The company was founded on September 2, 2014 and is headquartered in Royal Oak, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Global Blockchain Ventures LLC
 Global Blockchain Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Global Blockchain Ventures LLC (Global Blockchain Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Dieter Kondek. The firm is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. | Investment Managers | Chairman | |
Global Blockchain Ventures Fund LP
 Global Blockchain Ventures Fund LP Investment ManagersFinance Global Blockchain Ventures Fund LP invests in companies located in the United States. The fund targets companies operating in the field of technology primarily in internet of things, medtech, media entertainment education, enterprise transformation & strategic blockchain enablers, and blockchain enabled verticals. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Easyfill America LLC | Director/Board Member | ||
| EZFILL HOLDINGS INC. | Packaged Software | Chairman | |
| GLOBAL BLOCKCHAIN ACQUISITION CORP. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 47 |
| Canada | 3 |
| Malaysia | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 14 |
| Finance | 10 |
| Commercial Services | 9 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 4 |
| Health Technology | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 241 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 121 |
| Chairman | 58 |
| President | 52 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 50 |
Most connected contacts
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| Allen Weiss | 31 |
| Kam Fun Cheng Li | 29 |
| Candace Matthews | 23 |
| Harriet Edelman | 22 |
| Douglas DeVos | 20 |
| Steve A. van Andel | 19 |
| Michael Ducker | 19 |
| Jeff Bell | 19 |
| Lynn J. Lyall | 16 |
| Steven Lund | 15 |
| Richard DeVos | 14 |
| Michael C. MacDonald | 13 |
| William Payne | 13 |
| Harjit Gill | 12 |
| Brett R. Chapman | 12 |
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