Ronald D. Boire
Founder at Ferguson Noonan Foundation
Network origin in Ronald D. Boire first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsidiary | Department Stores | 50 | |
| Public Company | Electronics/Appliance Stores | 43 | |
Toys "R" Us, Inc.
 Toys "R" Us, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Toys "R" Us, Inc. engages in the distribution and retail of toys and baby products. The firm's products include Hello Kitty City Cruiser, Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Strollers, Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets and Hug and Tugs, Puppy and Monkey. It offers a selection of private label merchandise under names such as Babies "R" Us, Journey Girls, Imaginarium, Fast Lane, You and Me, Just Like Home, True Heroes, Totally Me!, Dream Dazzlers, and Fao Schwarz. The company was founded by Charles P. Lazarus in February 1948 and is headquartered in Wayne, NJ.
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| Private Company | Specialty Stores | 11 |
Retail Council of Canada
 Retail Council of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Retail Council of Canada is a not-for-profit, industry-funded association that represents small, medium, and large retail businesses in every community across Canada. Additionally, Retail Council of Canada provides exclusive HR committees, events, and special reports that help retail HR professionals collaborate with peers to stay informed on emerging issues, recruiting, retention, training best practices, and upcoming legislated changes to employment laws. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company represents more than 45,000 storefronts in all retail formats, including department, grocery, specialty, discount, independent retailers, and online merchants. Retail Council of Canada advocates for retail in Canada and works with all levels of government and other stakeholders to support growth. The company offers the latest retail industry research, best practices, consumer trends, and sales statistics. The CEO of the company is Diane J. Brisebois.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 10 |
| Public Company | Department Stores | 7 | |
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.
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| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 6 |
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.
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| Private Company | Home Furnishings | 5 |
| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Ronald D. Boire via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| BED BATH & BEYOND INC. | Specialty Stores | General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SITE CENTERS CORP. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer | |
| DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION | Discount Stores | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | Home Improvement Chains | Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
US Foods, Inc.
 US Foods, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services US Foods, Inc. engages in the market and distribution of fresh, frozen, dry food and non-food products. The firm offers meats and seafood; dry grocery products; refrigerated and frozen grocery products; equipment, disposable, and supplies; dairy; beverage products; and produce. Its brand portfolio includes Chef’s Line, Rykoff Sexton, Stock Yards, Metro Deli, Monarch, Monogram, Molly’s Kitchen, Glenview Farms, Valu+Plus, and Harvest Value. The company was founded on August 1, 1989 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL. | Restaurants | Compliance Officer Director/Board Member | |
| MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | Restaurants | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Operating Officer | |
Michaels Stores, Inc.
 Michaels Stores, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Michaels Stores, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty retail stores. It provides arts, crafts, framing, floral, home décor and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The firm's crafting classes, in-store events, project sheets and displays, mobile applications and on-line videos; they offer a shopping experience that can inspire creativity and confidence in their customers' artistic abilities. The company was founded by Michael J. Dupey in 1983 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Specialty Stores | President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Office Depot LLC
 Office Depot LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Office Depot LLC engages in the provision of office products, services, supplies, and technology solutions. It operates through the following segments: Retail, Business Solutions, and CompuCom. The Retail segment involves in selling merchandise through chain of office supply stores and offers products and services in the categories of supplies, technology, and furniture and other. The Business Solutions segment trades branded and private branded products and services and provides copy and print services. The CompuCom segment comprises procurement, installation, and managing the life cycle of hardware and software businesses; and offers information technology (IT) support services including remote help desk, data centers, and on-site IT professionals. The company was founded by F. Patrick Sher, Stephen Dougherty, and Jack Kopkin in March 1986 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Specialty Stores | Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer | |
| PETSMART, INC. | Specialty Stores | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Department StoresRetail Trade Sears, Roebuck & Co. engages in provision of merchandise and related services. It offers range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services. It also provides a variety of merchandise and services through online and catalogs. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Department Stores | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SONY GROUP CORPORATION | Computer Processing Hardware | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| AMAZON.COM, INC. | Internet Retail | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
ESL Investments, Inc.
 ESL Investments, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance ESL Investments, Inc. is a privately-owned hedge fund sponsor and registered investment adviser founded in 1988. Headquartered in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, ESL manages assets on a discretionary basis in one master fund, ESL Partners LP. They also offer investments in ESL Partners through ESL Limited, a Bermuda-based “feeder fund”. Investors in the funds are generally comprised of ultra high-net worth individuals and family offices, but also include private and public pension plans, financial institutions, and other institutional investors. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| LOBLAW COMPANIES LIMITED | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Human Resources Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Kmart Holding Corp.
 Kmart Holding Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Kmart Holding Corp. provides mass merchandising services. It serves through its Kmart and Kmart Supercenter retail outlets in Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands & Guam and through its online shopping website. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| SEARS HOMETOWN AND OUTLET STORES, INC. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Chief Executive Officer Chairman | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| McGill University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Queen's University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Catholic University of America | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
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 Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Indiana University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Graduate 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 | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Wal-Mart Canada Corp.
 Wal-Mart Canada Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Wal-Mart Canada Corp. operates retail stores. Its merchandise includes apparel, home fashions, household goods, toys, hardware, paint, wallpaper, automotive accessories, electronics, sporting goods, furniture, horticulture, cosmetics, jewellery and convenient food items. The company was founded in March 1994 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Human Resources Officer | |
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides healthcare services to children. It offers pediatric services like acute and specialty care. It also operates a pediatric home health care agency and Children's Memorial Institute for education and research. The company was founded in 1882 by Julia Foster Porter and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member 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 Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Arise Virtual Solutions, Inc.
 Arise Virtual Solutions, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arise Virtual Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of crowdsourcing and business process outsourcing services. It offers contact center outsourcing platform, omnichannel contact center support, business continuity, and consulting services. The company was founded by Gail Nichols and Richard Stephen Cherry in 1994 and is headquartered in Miramar, FL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
New York State Bar Association
 New York State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
March of Dimes Foundation
 March of Dimes Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services March of Dimes Foundation is a non-profit organization for pregnancy and baby health. The organization works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. March of Dimes Foundation was founded on January 3, 1938 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Guthrie Theater Foundation
 Guthrie Theater Foundation Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Guthrie Theater Foundation is an American center for theater performance, production, education and professional training. The company was founded in May 7, 1963 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Best Buy Distributions Ltd.
 Best Buy Distributions Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of Best Buy Co., Inc., Best Buy Distributions Ltd. is a British company that retails electronic goods. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2008. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Best Buy Capital
 Best Buy Capital Investment ManagersFinance Best Buy Capital (Best Buy Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Best Buy Co. Inc founded in 2008 by Richard M. Schulze. The firm is headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota. | Investment Managers | Chief Administrative Officer President | |
| GLYECO, INC. | Chemicals: Specialty | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Richard Ivey School of Business | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| RETL VALU | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer | |
XSELL Technologies, Inc.
 XSELL Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services XSELL Technologies, Inc. operates as cloud-based machine learning platform. It provides artificial intelligence-enhanced customer engagement that drives results across the retail, healthcare, telecommunications, and financial industries. The company was founded by Matthew Coughlin and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Best Buy Foundation | Director/Board Member Chairman |
Statistics
International
| United States | 44 |
| Canada | 5 |
| Japan | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Hong Kong | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 19 |
| Retail Trade | 16 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
| Electronic Technology | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 279 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 209 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 81 |
| President | 80 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 66 |
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| Edward S. Kennedy | 28 |
| Graham W. Savage | 26 |
| Shelley Broader | 25 |
| Dean Nelson | 25 |
| Mary Tolan | 22 |
| Jeffrey Balagna | 20 |
| Eran Avigdor Lendner | 18 |
| Cesar Alvarez | 16 |
| Vijay Talwar | 16 |
| Matthew Paull | 15 |
| Stephen Bebis | 15 |
| Louis J. D'Ambrosio | 15 |
| Anne Martin-Vachon | 15 |
| David Kastin | 15 |
| William Richard Harker | 14 |
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