George Whitesides
Chief Executive Officer at Galactic Enterprises LLC
Network origin in George Whitesides first degree
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|---|---|---|---|
Aerospace Industries Association
 Aerospace Industries Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Aerospace Industries Association has been advocating for the aerospace industry for over 100 years. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. Eric K. Fanning has been the CEO of the company since 2018. With over 300 member companies, the organization is led by CEO-level officers who work to strengthen the industry's ability to support America's national security and economy. The association advocates for effective federal investments, innovative technologies, policies that enhance competitiveness, and a diverse workforce. AIA also helps its nearly 340 members improve the safety of air transportation, make it more secure, and drive exploration and innovation.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 124 |
| Public Company | Aerospace & Defense | 17 | |
Galactic Enterprises LLC
 Galactic Enterprises LLC Other TransportationTransportation Galactic Enterprises LLC engages in the business of owning and operating privately built spaceships. It designs spaceships which can fly anyone to space safely without the need for special expertise or exhaustive time consuming training. The company develops passenger carrying manned spacecrafts. The company was founded by Richard C. N. Branson in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Subsidiary | Other Transportation | 9 |
Convective Capital Management LLC
 Convective Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Convective Capital Management LLC (Convective Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2022 by William Dominic Clerico. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 4 |
Vehicle Holdings, Inc.
 Vehicle Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc., Vehicle Holdings, Inc. functions as an investment holding company. The company is based in Mojave, CA. George T. Whitesides has been the CEO of the company since 2010.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 1 |
Virgin Galactic Vehicle Holdings, Inc.
 Virgin Galactic Vehicle Holdings, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Part of Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc., Virgin Galactic Vehicle Holdings, Inc. is a company that manufactures air and space vehicles. The company is based in Delaware, CA. George T. Whitesides has been the CEO of the company since 2010.
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| Subsidiary | Aerospace & Defense | 1 |
National Space Society
 National Space Society Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services The National Space Society publishes magazine containing important developments in space. The firm also publishes Ad Astra, a quarterly member magazine featuring news on international space programs and achievements. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Publishing: Books/Magazines | 1 |
National Aeronautics & Space Administration
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| Government | General Government | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to George Whitesides via their personal network
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National Defense Industrial Association
 National Defense Industrial Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Defense Industrial Association engages in the defense and national security education. It offers courses such as configuration and data management certification program, defense systems acquisitions management, mastering business development, and certified modeling and simulation professional certification program. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Arlington, VI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Association of the United States Army | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | ||
Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum
 Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum operates museums. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | Aerospace & Defense | Director of Finance/CFO Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
MAPI, Inc.
 MAPI, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services MAPI, Inc. is a non porift organization that connects manufacturing leaders. It offers education programs and manufacturing-specific business research. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
AFCEA International
 AFCEA International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AFCEA International is engaged in the provision of information technology, communications, and electronics services to military and government industry. The firm offers leadership, engagement, and networking opportunities. It focuses on cyber, command, control, communications, computers and intelligence to address national and international security challenges. The company was founded in May 1946 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| BOEING | Aerospace & Defense | Chief Administrative Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Navy League of the United States
 Navy League of the United States Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Navy League of the United States is a non-profit organization that supports America’s sea services: the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and US - flag Merchant Marine. It provides local and national programs to educate the public and congress on the importance of sea services. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Pittsburgh | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| GE AEROSPACE | Industrial Machinery | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| TRIUMPH GROUP, INC. | Aerospace & Defense | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | Aerospace & Defense | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC. | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| Purdue University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate 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 | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION | Aerospace & Defense | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| RAYTHEON | Aerospace & Defense | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chairman Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| ROCKWELL COLLINS | Aerospace & Defense | Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member | |
Exostar LLC
 Exostar LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Exostar LLC provides cloud-based solutions that enable secure, seamless, scalable collaboration, information sharing, and supply chain management for communities of partners, suppliers, and customers. Its secure, cloud-based, single-sign-on identity and access management platform and multi-enterprise collaboration solutions allow users to connect once and access all critical applications and information across the spectrum of partners and vendors they work with. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA. | Packaged Software | President Director/Board Member President | |
Harris Corp.
 Harris Corp. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Harris Corp. engages in the provision of technology-based solutions for tactical communications, geospatial systems and services, air traffic management, avionics and electronic warfare, and space and intelligence. It operates through the following business segments: Communication Systems, Electronic Systems, Space and Intelligence Systems, and Corporate. The Communication Systems segment services markets in tactical communications and defense products, including tactical ground and airborne radio communications solutions and night vision technology, in public safety networks. The Electronic Networks Systems segment provides electronic warfare, avionics, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance solutions for the defense industry and air traffic management solutions for the civil aviation industry. The Space and Intelligence systems provides intelligence, space protection, geospatial, complete earth observation, universe exploration, positioning, navigation and timing, environmental solutions for national security, defenses, civil and commercial customers, using advanced sensors, antennas and payloads, as well as ground processing and information analytics. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Melbourne, FL. | Telecommunications Equipment | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Operating Officer | |
| George Washington University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| HEXCEL CORPORATION | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| U.S. Space Foundation | Other Consumer Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| NORSK TITANIUM | Other Metals/Minerals | Chairman Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
 Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. engages in designing and manufacturing aerostructures for both commercial and defense aircraft. Its products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components. It also provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS. | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
The Wings Club
 The Wings Club AirlinesTransportation The Wings Club operates aviation club. The company was founded on May 15, 1942 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Airlines | Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member | |
| California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo) | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Allied Fund Administrators LLC
 Allied Fund Administrators LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of United Benefits & Pension Services, Inc., Allied Fund Administrators LLC provides employee benefit plan administration services. The company is based in San Rafael, CA. Allied Fund Administrators was acquired by Associated Third Party Administrators, Inc. on November 10, 2014. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Medal of Honor Foundation, Inc. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
 American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics provides services in the field of aeronautical engineering & publishes technical journals. The company provides services such as publications & papers, courses & training and conferences & events. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| The College of William & Mary | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | Chief Operating Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Intelligence & National Security Alliance
 Intelligence & National Security Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Intelligence & National Security Alliance provides security services. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Northern Virginia Technology Council
 Northern Virginia Technology Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Northern Virginia Technology Council operates as a membership and trade association for the technology community in Northern Virginia. It serves businesses from all sectors of the technology industry, service providers, universities, foreign embassies, non-profit organizations and government agencies. The company is headquartered in Herndon, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION | Aerospace & Defense | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Wescam USA, Inc.
 Wescam USA, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Wescam USA, Inc. manufactures secure communications systems and products. The company was founded on October 7, 2005 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Aerospace & Defense | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
Armtec Countermeasures TNO Co.
 Armtec Countermeasures TNO Co. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Armtec Countermeasures TNO Co. manufactures weapons and ammunition. The company is headquartered in East Camden, AR. | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Aerospace & Defense | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
 American Society of Mechanical Engineers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Society of Mechanical Engineers operates non-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development for engineering community. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Business-Higher Education Forum
 Business-Higher Education Forum Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Business-Higher Education Forum is a non-profit membership organization that connects higher education institutions to business talent demand. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company helps corporate CEOs and university presidents to anticipate skills needs and improve pathways between higher education and workforce. The company identifies high-value emerging skills through yearly signature reports, ad hoc research, and timely quick takes. BHEF has a repeatable approach to accelerate pathway development between business and higher education, resulting in over 100 credentials. | Internet Software/Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Lawrence Technological University | College/University | Graduate Degree Director/Board Member | |
| Aerospace Group | President President |
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International
| United States | 50 |
| Norway | 2 |
Sectoral
| Electronic Technology | 17 |
| Consumer Services | 15 |
| Commercial Services | 10 |
| Finance | 4 |
| Producer Manufacturing | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 460 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 248 |
| President | 164 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 130 |
| Chairman | 79 |
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| Chris Kubasik | 35 |
| Eric DeMarco | 30 |
| William Swanson | 30 |
| Cary Wood | 28 |
| Neal Keating | 24 |
| Dennis Muilenburg | 23 |
| James Mathew Guyette | 23 |
| Robert K. Henry | 22 |
| Stephen Oswald | 22 |
| Cathy McCarthy | 21 |
| Sean M. Henneberry | 21 |
| Raanan Horowitz | 21 |
| Dawne Hickton | 21 |
| Wayne West | 20 |
| Craig Kreeger | 19 |
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