Mark Kessler
Director/Board Member at Truckload Carriers Association
Network origin in Mark Kessler first degree
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| Public Company | Packaged Software | 51 | |
Truckload Carriers Association
 Truckload Carriers Association Personnel ServicesCommercial Services The Truckload Carriers Association is a trade association that focuses on the truckload segment of the motor carrier industry. The association is based in Alexandria, VA. The association's administrative, advocacy, operating, outreach, and policy efforts are guided by its committees.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Personnel Services | 22 |
PeopleNet Communications Corp.
 PeopleNet Communications Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services PeopleNet Communications Corp. provides internet-based computing and mobile communications systems. The firm offers vehicle intelligence, safety, compliance and communications products. It provides professional, customer support, tailored solutions and managed mobility services. The company was founded by David Ladner in 1994 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.
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| Subsidiary | Internet Software/Services | 14 |
Palmares Capital Partners LLC
 Palmares Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Palmares Capital Partners LLC (Palmares Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by Andy Mason, Stephen Griner and Patrick Ungashick. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 3 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Mark Kessler via their personal network
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|---|---|---|---|
3com Corp. (Massachusetts)
 3com Corp. (Massachusetts) Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services 3com Megahertz Corp. provides voice and data networking products and services. The company was founded by Robert M. Metcalfe, Howard S. Charney and John P. Marshall in 1979 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA. | Information Technology Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| APPLE INC. | Telecommunications Equipment | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DIGI INTERNATIONAL INC. | Telecommunications Equipment | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
Frozen Food Express Industries, Inc.
 Frozen Food Express Industries, Inc. TruckingTransportation Frozen Food Express Industries, Inc. provides temperature-controlled truckload services. The firm provides brokerage and logistic services including ocean, air and both domestic and international expedited services. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Lancaster, TX. | Trucking | Chairman Chairman | |
| HP INC. | Computer Processing Hardware | Sales & Marketing Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| QUANTUM CORPORATION | Computer Peripherals | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Carnegie Mellon University
 Carnegie Mellon University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Carnegie Mellon University is an American school that operates as a college or university. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Nebraska | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
EMS Technologies, Inc. (Georgia)
 EMS Technologies, Inc. (Georgia) Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology EMS Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures wireless communications equipment. It provides wireless connectivity solutions addressing the enterprise mobility, communications-on-the-move, tracking and in-flight connectivity markets for both commercial and government users. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA. | Telecommunications Equipment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Medical Specialties | President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Palm, Inc.
 Palm, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Palm, Inc. manufactures handheld computing device products. It provides mobile products that help people to stay connected with their family, friends and colleagues, access and share information. The firm sells their products through Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels and at Palm online stores. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Computer Processing Hardware | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Jasper Technologies LLC
 Jasper Technologies LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Jasper Technologies LLC provides internet of thing services for connected devices, ranging from management and analytics to remote diagnostics and monitoring. The company was founded by Daniel Collins, Amit Gupta, and Jahangir Mohammed in 2004 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Specialty Telecommunications | Director of Finance/CFO Investor Relations Contact | |
Peloton Technology, Inc.
 Peloton Technology, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Peloton Technology, Inc. operates as an automated vehicle technology company that provides vehicle-to-vehicle communications and radar-based active braking systems. It develops active safety systems and uses radar and DSRC vehicle-to-vehicle communications to link between pairs of trucks, reducing collision-related expenses and fuel costs. The company was founded by Steve Boyd, Chris Gerdes, Dave Lyons and Joshua P. Switkes in 2010 is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Aerospace & Defense | Chairman | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal 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 | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate 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 | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| VMWARE, INC. | Packaged Software | Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Auburn University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| Texas A&M University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Santa Clara University | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Georgia | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Graduate 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 | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Minnesota
 University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Georgetown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Norwest Equity Partners
 Norwest Equity Partners Investment ManagersFinance Norwest Equity Partners is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Norwest Partners founded in 1961 by John E. Lindahl. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. | Investment Managers | Founder Private Equity Investor | |
American Trucking Associations, Inc.
 American Trucking Associations, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Trucking Associations, Inc. provides safety and security services to the trucking industries. The firm also provides educational programs and industry research. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Trimble Consulting Group, Inc.
 Trimble Consulting Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Trimble Consulting Group, Inc. provides technology services to owners, developers, architects, engineers, general contractors, fabricators, and other building industry professionals. It offers parametric design, design to fabrication, value engineering modeling, supply chain integration, and production and project services. The company was founded in 2002 by Frank Gehry, James Glymph and Dennis R. Shelden and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
University of St. Thomas
 University of St. Thomas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland. | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | Sovereign | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
VRA Partners LLC
 VRA Partners LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance VRA Partners LLC provides investment-banking services. It focuses on providing mergers and acquisition services to middle-market companies and private equity firms. The company was founded by Andy Mason and Doug McCartney in 2006 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Founder | |
| Texas Motor Transportation Association | Chairman Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Pegasus Transtech LLC
 Pegasus Transtech LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Pegasus TransTech LLC provides document management and integrated document delivery solutions. Its products include TRANSFLO a document management and workflow solution to process, store, and retrieve business documents, such as proof of delivery, bills of lading, packing lists, receipts, employment applications, and accident reports. The company was founded by Leslie Berlin in 1998 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Packaged Software | President Sales & Marketing | |
| TIP North American | President | ||
Truck Renting & Leasing Association
 Truck Renting & Leasing Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Truck Renting & Leasing Association is an organization that provides support and resources to companies in the truck renting and leasing industry. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA. Jake Jacoby has been the CEO of the company since 2015. Transportation Tax Consulting LLC recently joined as an associate member. The association also advocates for legislation that benefits the industry, such as the "optional equip" legislation passed by the House and Senate. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Viewpoint, Inc. (Virginia)
 Viewpoint, Inc. (Virginia) Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Viewpoint, Inc. (Virginia) provides sales & marketing services and supplies related equipment. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Zonar Systems, Inc.
 Zonar Systems, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Zonar Systems, Inc. provides fleet management technology services for electronic verified inspection, GPS tracking and ELD-ready solution for all fleet sizes. It offers telematics platform, mobile platform, and ridership. The company was founded by Mike Mcquade, William Brinton, Jr. and Brett Brinton in 2001 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Electronic Production Equipment | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Persium Group
 Persium Group Investment ManagersFinance Persium Group provides investment advice. The private company is based in Atlanta, GA. | Investment Managers | President Chief Executive Officer | |
| UCLA Anderson School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
Trimble Navigation Ltd.
 Trimble Navigation Ltd. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Trimble Navigation Ltd. manufactures surveying instruments. The private company is based in California. The American company was founded by Charles Robert Trimble. | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Trimble Ventures
 Trimble Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Trimble Ventures (Trimble Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021. The firm is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor General Counsel Consultant / Advisor Private Equity Investor | |
| Coaxis, Inc. (United States) | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 48 |
| Mauritius | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 18 |
| Electronic Technology | 10 |
| Technology Services | 6 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 193 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 165 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 60 |
| President | 54 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 41 |
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| James Anthony Kirkland | 31 |
| Merit Janow | 27 |
| Nickolas W. Vande Steeg | 19 |
| Rajat Bahri | 17 |
| Ronald Konezny | 16 |
| Andy Mason | 15 |
| Johan Wibergh | 15 |
| Ken Gabriel | 14 |
| John B. Goodrich | 13 |
| Norbert Orth | 13 |
| Alan M. Park | 12 |
| Mitch Hixon | 11 |
| Ralph Eschenbach | 11 |
| Richard Beyer | 11 |
| Douglas R. Brent | 11 |
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