Louis A. Finkel

Commercial Services

Network origin in Louis A. Finkel first degree

Entity	Entity type	Industry
Grocery Manufacturers Association Grocery Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018. 3	Non-Profit Organization	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	3

Chart of Companies connected to the second degree

Multi-company connection

Companies connected to Louis A. Finkel via their personal network

Company	Sector	Related people	Main position
STAPLES, INC.	Specialty Stores	Brenda C. Barnes	Director/Board Member
The Executives Club of Chicago The Executives Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Executives Club of Chicago operates as a premier membership organization and business forum. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Brenda C. Barnes	Corporate Officer/Principal
The Food Industry Association WA, Inc.		Mark Schreiber	Corporate Officer/Principal
Pepperidge Farm, Inc. Pepperidge Farm, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Pepperidge Farm, Inc. provides bakery foods. It offers cookies, desserts, crackers, side dishes, and sandwiches. The firm has distribution centers in San Diego, Palm Springs, and Visalia. The company was founded by Margaret Rudkin in 1937 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.	Food: Specialty/Candy	Mark Schreiber	Corporate Officer/Principal
The Pennsylvania State University	College/University	Mark Schreiber	Undergraduate Degree
MBOLD LLC MBOLD LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services MBOLD LLC is a coalition of food and agriculture business leaders and innovators based in St. Paul, MN. The private company is part of the Greater MSP Partnership, which is a coalition of more than 4,500 individuals from over 300 leading businesses, universities, cities, counties, and philanthropic organizations. MBOLD is focused on accelerating solutions to the most pressing challenges facing the food and agriculture sectors, particularly related to climate change, natural resource challenges, and the growing demand for food. The company is working to address these challenges through collaboration and innovation.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Jeff Harmening Harmening	Chairman
Consumer Brands Association		Jeff Harmening Harmening	Director/Board Member
THE TORO COMPANY	Trucks/Construction/Farm Machinery	Jeff Harmening Harmening	Director/Board Member
The Consumer Goods Forum The Consumer Goods Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Consumer Goods Forum operates as a business association. The company was founded in and is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Jeff Harmening Harmening	Director/Board Member
GENERAL MILLS, INC.	Food: Major Diversified	Jeff Harmening Harmening	Chief Executive Officer
Cereal Partners Worldwide Cereal Partners Worldwide Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Cereal Partners Worldwide produces breakfast cereals. The CEO of the American company is David P. Homer.	Food: Specialty/Candy	Jeff Harmening Harmening	Chief Executive Officer
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	Jeff Harmening Harmening	Masters Business Admin
DePauw University	College/University	Jeff Harmening Harmening	Director/Board Member
HILLSHIRE BRANDS CO	Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy	Brenda C. Barnes	Chief Executive Officer
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Brenda C. Barnes	Corporate Officer/Principal
The Chicago Network The Chicago Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Network provides a forum to support and counsel for member careers and to raise awareness of professional, political and social issues faced by women. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Brenda C. Barnes	Corporate Officer/Principal
The Commercial Club of Chicago The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Commercial Club of Chicago works to shape the future of the region to make it a better place for everyone to live, work, and do business. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's civic committee has announced violence reduction goals and commitments to help address public safety.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Brenda C. Barnes	Corporate Officer/Principal
Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Lucasfilm Ltd. produces film, television, and other entertainment programs. It provides visual effects, sound, video games, licensing, and online activities. The company was founded by George Lucas in 1971 and is headquartered in Nicasio, CA.	Movies/Entertainment	Brenda C. Barnes	Director/Board Member
STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC	Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines	Brenda C. Barnes	President
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. Wilson Sporting Goods Co. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Wilson Sporting Goods Co. manufactures sports equipment. It designs, manufactures and distributes equipments for Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Bats, Volleyball, Soccer, Golf, and Racquet Sports. The firm offers its products in the United States, Europe, Australia, and Japan. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Recreational Products	Brenda C. Barnes	Corporate Officer/Principal
Frito-Lay North America, Inc. Frito-Lay North America, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Frito-Lay North America, Inc. produces and markets snack foods. Its products are sold under the brand names of Cheetos, Doritos, Fritos, Lays, Baked, Stax and FritoLay. The company was founded in September, 1961 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.	Food: Specialty/Candy	Brenda C. Barnes	Sales & Marketing
North Central College	College/University	Brenda C. Barnes	Corporate Officer/Principal
Pepsi-Cola North America Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Pepsi-Cola North America manufactures and markets beverage products. It offers soft drinks, bottled waters, iced teas, juices, and sports drinks. The company is headquartered in Purchase, NY	Beverages: Non-Alcoholic	Brenda C. Barnes	President
Catalyst, Inc. Catalyst, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catalyst, Inc. provides research and advisory services. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Brenda C. Barnes	Director/Board Member
Loyola University of Chicago	College/University	Brenda C. Barnes	Masters Business Admin
Augustana College (Illinois)	College/University	Brenda C. Barnes	Undergraduate Degree
THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY	Publishing: Newspapers	Brenda C. Barnes	Director/Board Member
AVON PRODUCTS, INC.	Household/Personal Care	Brenda C. Barnes	Director/Board Member
UTZ BRANDS, INC.	Food: Specialty/Candy	Mark Schreiber	Sales & Marketing