Network origin in Karrie D. Forbes first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mattress Firm, Inc.
 Mattress Firm, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Mattress Firm, Inc. offers mattresses and related products. It offers a broad selection of both traditional and specialty mattresses, bedding accessories and related products. The firm markets its products under the brand name of Sealy, Serta, Stearns and Foster, Tempur-Pedic, and Simmons. The company was founded by Paul Stork, Harry Roberts, and Stephen G. Fendrich in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.
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| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 30 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
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Companies connected to Karrie D. Forbes via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Brookstone, Inc.
 Brookstone, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Brookstone, Inc. develops and markets innovative gadgets and specialty items. It is an innovative product development and specialty lifestyle retail company that operates Brookstone branded stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company operates in three segments based on its distinct distribution channels and customer bases: Retail, eCommerce and Alternative Distribution. The Retail segment is comprised of all full-year stores in addition to all temporary stores and kiosks. The firm's retail product distribution is conducted primarily through the store locations. The eCommerce segment is comprised of the Brookstone catalog and products promoted via its internet website. The firm's eCommerce product distribution is primarily conducted through the company's customer care center and distribution center located in Mexico, Missouri and by its vendors. The Alternative Distribution segment is comprised of sales of its products to select resellers and corporate partners. The company was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Beaumont and Mary de Beaumont and is headquartered in Merrimack, NH. | Specialty Stores | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
General Nutrition Cos., Inc.
 General Nutrition Cos., Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade General Nutrition Cos., Inc. produces and sells vitamins, minerals, and sports nutrition supplements. Its products include herbs, diet products, food products, personal care, and other health care products. The company was founded by David Shakarian in 1969 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Food Retail | Chief Executive Officer | |
| USA TRUCK, INC. | Other Transportation | Director/Board Member | |
Randall's Food Markets, Inc.
 Randall's Food Markets, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Part of Albertsons Cos., Inc., Randall's Food Markets, Inc. is a grocery delivery service. The company is based in Austin, TX. Customers can shop at Randall's online store and have their groceries delivered to their doorstep. Randall's also offers a rewards program called "Randalls for U" that includes coupons to help customers save money on their grocery purchases. | Food Retail | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| WASTE CONNECTIONS, INC. | Trucking | Chief Executive Officer | |
Ernst & Young LLP
 Ernst & Young LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MATTRESS FIRM HOLDING CORP | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Founder Human Resources Officer Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chief Operating Officer Sales & Marketing Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel | |
Simmons Bedding Company LLC
 Simmons Bedding Company LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Simmons Bedding Co. LLC manufactures and markets mattresses. The firm offers products under the brand names such as BackCare, Beautyrest, Deep Sleep, Natural Care, HealthSmart and Simmon. The company was founded by Zalmon G. Simmons in 1870 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA | Home Furnishings | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer President Sales & Marketing Sales & Marketing | |
Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP
 Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP (Prospect Hill Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by John Winston Childs and Adam L. Suttin. The firm is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Founder Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Mattress Holding Corp.
 Mattress Holding Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Mattress Holding Corp. owns and operates retail mattress stores. It sells conventional and specialty mattresses, bed frames, and other bedding accessories. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Sleep Train, Inc.
 The Sleep Train, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade The Sleep Train, Inc. owns and operates mattress stores. The firm's products include tempur-pedic, sealy, serta, simmons, stearns and foster, compare mattress collections, movable beds, storage, boxsprings, wood headboards, iron headboards, platform beds, salem daybed in mahogany, matrix convertible bed in java and premium bedding protection kit. The company was founded by Dale R. Carlsen in 1985 and is headquartered in Rocklin, CA. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Serta Simmons Bedding LLC
 Serta Simmons Bedding LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Serta Simmons Bedding LLC engages in the manufacture of bedding products. Its brands include Serta, Beautyrest, and Tomorrow Sleep. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Doraville, GA. | Home Furnishings | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Sales & Marketing | |
Simmons Co.
 Simmons Co. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Simmons Co. operates as a holding company with interests in providing bedding products. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Miscellaneous | Director/Board Member Chairman Sales & Marketing | |
Cycle Gear Holding LLC
 Cycle Gear Holding LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Cycle Gear Holding LLC operates as an holding company. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA | Motor Vehicles | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp.
 J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp. financing subsidiary/Special purpose entity. It is a blank check company. It is seeking to acquire control of a business in the consumer products or specialty retail sectors operating in North America. JWC Acquisition LLC is the sponsor of the company. The company was founded on February 7, 2008 and is located in Boston, MA. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
JA Apparel Corp.
 JA Apparel Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services JA Apparel Corp. designs and manufactures apparel products for men. It offers shirts, vests, slacks, sweaters, blazers and jackets, shoes, and accessories. The company was founded by Joseph Abboud in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Wholesale Distributors | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Shoe Sensation, Inc.
 Shoe Sensation, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Shoe Sensation, Inc. operates a chain of shoe stores. It offers shoes and accessories for men, women, children and athletic. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Jeffersonville, IN. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| TILE SHOP HOLDINGS, INC. | Home Improvement Chains | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
EmployBridge Holding Co.
 EmployBridge Holding Co. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services EmployBridge Holding Co. provides outsourced human resource and specialty-temporary staffing services. It operates under the ResourceMFG, ProLogistix and ProDrivers brands, offering skilled personnel to three specific industry verticals, specialty manufacturing, warehousing/logistics and transportation. The firm also provides statistical data to its customers. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Cycle Gear, Inc.
 Cycle Gear, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Cycle Gear, Inc. operates as a retailer of motorcycle parts and apparel. It offers helmets, tires, jackets, suits, gloves, luggage bags, electronics and hand tools. The firm provides batteries, filters, exhaust systems, chemicals and oils. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Benicia, CA. | Motor Vehicles | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
General Nutrition Centers, Inc.
 General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade General Nutrition Centers, Inc. engages in the retail of nutritional supplementary products. It provides vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Food Retail | President Chief Executive Officer | |
| Ticket To Dream Foundation | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | ||
Eblens Equity Holdings LLC
 Eblens Equity Holdings LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Eblens Equity Holdings LLC engages in the retailing business. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Walker Edison Furniture Co. LLC
 Walker Edison Furniture Co. LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Walker Edison Furniture Co. LLC engages in the development of platform for home furnishings retailers. Its product categories include living room, dining room, home office, bedroom, and outdoor. The company was founded by Brad Bonham and Matt Davis in 2006 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Esselte Ltd.
 Esselte Ltd. Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Part of ACCO Brands Corp., Esselte Ltd. is a Chinese company that manufactures and distributes office supplies and stationery products. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. | Office Equipment/Supplies | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 | |
| University of South Carolina | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
GNC Parent LLC
 GNC Parent LLC Food RetailRetail Trade GNC Parent Corp. operates as a holding company with interest in retailing nutritional supplementary products. It operates business through its subsidiaries General Nutrition Centers and Apollo Management. The company was founded on November 15, 2006 and is located in Pittsburgh, PA. | Food Retail | Chief Executive Officer | |
| GNC HOLDINGS, INC. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Fortunato & Associates, Inc. | President | ||
| Duquesne University of The Holy Spirit | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Sleep Country USA LLC
 Sleep Country USA LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sleep Country USA, Inc. distributes mattresses, metal and wood accent beds, futons, related products. Its brands include Simmons, Sealy, Spring Air, and Nature's Rest. The company was founded by Sunny Kobe Cook in 1991 and is headquartered in Kent, WA. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer | |
KUE Management, Inc.
 KUE Management, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KUE Management, Inc. provides early childhood education programs primary-through-secondary curriculam and supplemental educational services at physical locations and online schools and home schooling environments. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET, INC. | Food Retail | Chairman | |
Comoto Holdings, Inc.
 Comoto Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Comoto Holdings, Inc. develops a platform for retail of apparel, accessories, and parts. The firm operates a omni-channel platform in the power-sports aftermarket-products industry; dedicated to advancing the experience of moto enthusiasts across the globe. Its brands include RevZilla, Cycle Gear, and J&P Cycles. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Packaged Software | Chairman | |
RevZilla Motorsports LLC
 RevZilla Motorsports LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services RevZilla Motorsports LLC provides motorcycle apparel and accessories online. The firm specializes in specific riding styles such as V-twin, street, sport touring, motocross, and snowmobile gears. It offers brands including SIDI Boots, REV'IT!, Icon, Dainese, Leo Vince Exhaust, Alpinestars, Held Gloves, Klim, Shoei Helmets, Arai Helmets, Fox Racing, Shift Racing, Joe Rocket, Firstgear, Akuma Helmets, HJC Helmets, Nolan Helmets, Olympia Jackets, and Scorpion Helmets. The company was founded by Nick Auger, Anthony Bucci, and Matthew Kull in 2007 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Wholesale Distributors | Chairman | |
Honors Holdings LLC
 Honors Holdings LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Honors Holdings LLC operates as fitness franchisee. The company was founded in June 11, 2014 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member | |
EBL LLC
 EBL LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables EBL LLC retails footwear, apparel and accessories. Its offered brands include Adidas, Born Fly, Crep Protect, Fila, G-Shock, Levis, Puma, Nike, Timberland, and Ray-Ban, Reebok. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Torrington, CT. | Apparel/Footwear | Chairman | |
Art Van Furniture LLC
 Art Van Furniture LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Art Van Furniture LLC manufactures and sells home furniture. Its brands include Sealy, La-Z-Boy, Broyhill, and Perks. The firm offers shipping and delivery services. The company was founded by Art Van Elslander in 1959 and is headquartered in Warren, MI. | Home Furnishings | Chief Executive Officer | |
Morrison Royalty LLC
 Morrison Royalty LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Morrison Royalty LLC engages in the manufacture and distribution of sleeping products. Its products include mattresses, bed frames, pillows, and cotton sheets. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Home Furnishings | Chief Executive Officer | |
Great Midwest Insurance Co.
 Great Midwest Insurance Co. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Part of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., Great Midwest Insurance Co. is a company that provides property and casualty insurance services. The company is based in Houston, TX. The company was founded by Sheldon I. Oster. Great Midwest Insurance was acquired by Southwest Insurance Partners, Inc. on February 05, 2008. | Property/Casualty Insurance | Director/Board Member | |
| GEOMET INC | Oil & Gas Production | Director/Board Member | |
| SKYWARD SPECIALTY INSURANCE GROUP, INC. | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 48 |
| Norway | 2 |
| Hong Kong | 2 |
Sectoral
| Retail Trade | 16 |
| Consumer Durables | 8 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Finance | 5 |
| Distribution Services | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 99 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 52 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 29 |
| Chairman | 22 |
| President | 21 |
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| Adam L. Suttin | 24 |
| Ronald Mittelstaedt | 24 |
| Joseph Fortunato | 22 |
| William E. Watts | 20 |
| Charles Eitel | 18 |
| David A. Fiorentino | 15 |
| Robert Creager | 12 |
| Frederick C. Tinsey | 10 |
| Dale R. Carlsen | 9 |
| Christine Brinkley | 8 |
| Timothy Oakhill | 7 |
| Cathy Hauslein | 7 |
| Stephen G. Fendrich | 6 |
| James R. Black | 5 |
| Gary T. Fazio | 5 |
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