Network origin in Robert C. Wheeler first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
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.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous | 30 |
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 | 25 |
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
 Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. provides pet food products and pet care services. It offers products to the breeders, veterinarians, and pet supply retailers. The company was founded by Mark L. Morris in 1939 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS.
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| Subsidiary | Food: Specialty/Candy | 4 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Robert C. Wheeler via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETSMART, INC. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Operating 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 Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
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 Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 | |
| NIKE, INC. | Apparel/Footwear | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman | |
| State University of New York at Binghamton | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| EXPRESS, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
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 | |
| THE GAP, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
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 | |
Cedar Fair Management, Inc.
 Cedar Fair Management, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Cedar Fair Management, Inc. operates amusement and water parks. The private company is based in Sandusky, OH. Richard A. Zimmerman has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| CEDAR FAIR, L.P. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY | Household/Personal Care | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Colgate-Palmolive Co., Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a company based in New York, NY. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DOLLAR TREE, INC. | Discount Stores | Human Resources Officer Investor Relations Contact | |
| VIAD CORP | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 | |
| WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. | Apparel/Footwear | Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer | |
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 | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| RTW RETAILWINDS, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Sales & Marketing | |
| DELUXE CORPORATION | Commercial Printing/Forms | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| CROCS, INC. | Apparel/Footwear | Director/Board Member | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| PREVU, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| SEARS CANADA INC. | Department Stores | Chief Administrative Officer | |
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 | |
| Unation, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | ||
Dell, Inc.
 Dell, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Dell, Inc. engages in the manufacture of electronic devices. Its products include laptops, desktops, tablets, thin clients, printers, monitors, software, workstations and accessories. The company was founded by Michael Saul Dell on February 1, 1984 and is headquartered in Round Rock, TX. | Computer Processing Hardware | Sales & Marketing | |
| Villanova University | College/University | Director/Board Member | |
HD Supply, Inc.
 HD Supply, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services HD Supply, Inc. operates as an industrial distributor. It operates through the following units: HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, HD Supply Construction and Industrial. The firm's line of business include infrastructure, waterworks, power solutions, facilities maintenance, repair and remodel, crown bolt, specialty construction, white cap, creative touch interiors, repair, and improvement business. The company was founded on February 8, 2006 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Wholesale Distributors | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| HD SUPPLY HOLDINGS, INC. | Wholesale Distributors | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| HANESBRANDS INC. | Apparel/Footwear | Director/Board Member | |
| GNC HOLDINGS, INC. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer | |
Animal Hospital, Inc.
 Animal Hospital, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Animal Hospital, Inc. provides animal health care services. The private company is based in Willoughby Hills, OH. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Director/Board Member | |
World Vision, Inc.
 World Vision, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services World Vision Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the operation of global Christian relief and development organization. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Federal Way, WA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| QVC GROUP (LIBERTY INTERACTIVE CORPORATION) | Broadcasting | Chief Executive Officer | |
Galerias Preciados SA
 Galerias Preciados SA Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of El Corte Inglés SA, Galerias Preciados SA operates departmental stores. Galerias Preciados was acquired by El Corte Inglés SA on May 01, 1995 for $273.26 million. | Specialty Stores | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Kimmel Center, Inc.
 Kimmel Center, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. operates as a theatre. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Media Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
 Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation is a national fundraising movement that emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of 4-year-old Alexandra "Alex" Scott, who was fighting cancer and wanted to raise money to find cures for all children with cancer. The non-profit company is based in Wynnewood, PA and has subsidiaries in the United States. Today, the foundation is one of the leading funders of pediatric cancer research in the United States, having raised over $250 million so far, funding nearly 1,000 research projects and providing programs to families affected by childhood cancer. Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation works to change the lives of children with cancer through funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families, and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member | |
National Constitution Center
 National Constitution Center Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services National Constitution Center operates a platform for constitutional education and debate. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA. Jeffrey Rosen has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Internet Software/Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 | |
| QVC INC | Broadcasting | Chief Executive Officer | |
| BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION | Apparel/Footwear | Director/Board Member | |
National Retail Federation, Inc.
 National Retail Federation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Retail Federation operates membership organizations. Its channels of distribution include department, specialty, discount, catalog, Internet and independent stores. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 48 |
| Canada | 3 |
| Spain | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 15 |
| Retail Trade | 12 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 8 |
| Commercial Services | 7 |
| Process Industries | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 156 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 78 |
| President | 54 |
| Chairman | 53 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 44 |
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| Matthew Rubel | 38 |
| David Olivet | 25 |
| Mylle Mangum | 25 |
| John F. McGovern | 23 |
| Kenneth Hicks | 21 |
| Richard Markee | 19 |
| Michael George | 16 |
| Robert Moran | 16 |
| Matthew Ouimet | 15 |
| Daniel Boggan | 15 |
| Michael A. Weiss | 14 |
| Steve G. Marton | 14 |
| Walter George | 11 |
| Michael J. Massey | 10 |
| Suzan Harrison | 10 |
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