Patrick Gaston
Director/Board Member at LAIRD SUPERFOOD, INC.
Net worth: 42 753 $ as of 2024-05-30
Network origin in Patrick Gaston first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Association for the Advancement of Colored People provides civil rights protection services. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors. The company was founded by Ida Wells-Barnett, W.E.B. DuBois, Henry Moscowitz, Mary White Ovington, Oswald Garrison Villiard and William English Walling in February 12, 1909 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 103 |
| Private Company | Specialty Stores | 49 | |
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a business organization that creates solutions for the betterment of communities and the world. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is based in Washington, and the CEO of the non-profit company is Suzanne P. Clark. The American company focuses on anticipating, developing, and deploying solutions to current and future challenges. The foundation is dedicated to strengthening long-term competitiveness and educating the public on the conditions necessary for businesses and communities to thrive. The company recently published a report on how businesses develop and evaluate their LGBTQ+ inclusive practices.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 33 |
| Public Company | Food: Specialty/Candy | 16 | |
Naacp Foundation
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| Private Company | 2 | |
Verizon Foundation
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| Foundation/Endowment | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 1 |
Eden Reforestation Projects
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| Private Company | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Patrick Gaston via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVON PRODUCTS, INC. | Household/Personal Care | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
| DMC GLOBAL INC. | Oilfield Services/Equipment | Director/Board Member | |
Massachusetts Financial Services Co.
 Massachusetts Financial Services Co. Investment ManagersFinance Massachusetts Financial Services Co., do-business-as MFS Investment Management (MFS), is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1924 and is a subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (US) Financial Services Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Sun Life Financial, Inc. (TSE, NYSE: SLF) in Canada. The firm provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to a range of institutional clients and pooled investment vehicles. MFS is a responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI). | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PFIZER, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| COST PLUS, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| CVS HEALTH CORPORATION | Drugstore Chains | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION | Major Banks | Director/Board Member | |
| ACUITY BRANDS, INC. | Electrical Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sol Boards, Inc.
 Sol Boards, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Sol Boards, Inc. manufactures motorized electric surfboards. The company was founded by Starling Faraon, John Wildman, Paul Hodge, Laird Hamilton and Don Wildman in 2012 and is headquartered in Bend, OR. | Motor Vehicles | Founder Founder | |
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan
 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan Life/Health InsuranceFinance Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan, Inc. provides health insurance services. It offers and administers health care coverage, dental, vision and medicare supplement coverage, as well as workers' compensation insurance, health assessment and health care management services. The firm also delivers health care-related products and services. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Life/Health Insurance | President Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| Michigan State University | College/University | Chairman Masters Business Admin | |
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 | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Wayne State University (Michigan) | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DIAMOND WELLNESS HOLDINGS, INC. | Commercial Printing/Forms | Director/Board Member | |
American Management Association
 American Management Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Management Association provides education seminars and sells educational materials. The firm is a global membership-based association that provides a full range of management development and educational services to individuals, companies and government agencies worldwide. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| George Washington University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Sard Verbinnen & Co., LLC
 Sard Verbinnen & Co., LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sard Verbinnen & Co. provides strategic communications advice and services. Its areas of practice include corporate positioning, transition communications, litigation support, proxy and governance consulting, special situations and crisis communications. The company was founded by George Sard and Paul Verbinnen in 1992 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Bucknell University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| St. Catherine University (Minnesota) | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Howard University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Yale University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Accident Fund Insurance Co. of America
 Accident Fund Insurance Co. of America Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Accident Fund Insurance Co. of America provides workers compensation insurance services. It also provides third-party administration and loss prevention services. The firm sells its products through a network of independent agents. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Lansing, MI. | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc.
 Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc. operates as an insurance company. The firm offers a variety of dental benefit programs and services including HMO, PPO and fee for service dental plans. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Okemos, MI. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member | |
Michigan Economic Development Corp.
 Michigan Economic Development Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Michigan Economic Development Corp. provides economic development efforts and policy development and technology development. Its services include business retention and attraction, financial assistance, employee recruitment and training, assistance for providing permits, and site development services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Lansing, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Public Communications Contact | |
| WHITEWAVE FOODS CO | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
Northwell Health, Inc.
 Northwell Health, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Northwell Health, Inc. engages in the provision of medical and healthcare services. It offers several long-term care facilities, rehabilitation services, outpatient surgery centers, home care, hospice, diagnostic laboratory facilities, and emergency medical services. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in New Hyde Park, NY. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member | |
UnidosUS
 UnidosUS Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services UnidosUS conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy, providing a Latino perspective in five key areas: assets and investments, civil rights and immigration, education, employment and economic status, and health. In addition, it provides capacity-building assistance to its affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance opportunities for individuals and families. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Williams & Jensen Pllc
 Williams & Jensen Pllc Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Williams & Jensen Pllc engages in law and lobbying activities. The company was founded by J. D. Williams & Robert Jensen in 1970 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
National Association of Corporate Directors
 National Association of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
New Detroit, Inc.
 New Detroit, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New Detroit, Inc. is a coalition of leaders working to achieve racial understanding and racial equity. It is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to addressing the issue of race relations. The company was founded by Jerome Cavanagh, Joseph L. Hudson and George Romney in 1967 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| BLACKSTONE INC. | Investment Managers | Public Communications Contact | |
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
 Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Atlanta Chamber of Commerce operates as a chamber of commerce. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Atlanta, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.
 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. operates educational foundation for black community. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| National Black Caucus of State Legislators | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
National Management Association
 National Management Association Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services National Management Association is a private company based in Keene, NH. | Information Technology Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Women's Business Enterprise National Council
 Women's Business Enterprise National Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is a third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women. The non-profit company is based in Washington. WBENC is a leader in supporting consumer-oriented female entrepreneurs and those who do business with them by raising awareness for why, where, and how to buy women-owned. Founded in 1997, WBENC has over 18,000 certified women's business enterprises, 14 national regional partner organizations, and more than 500 corporate members, most of which are Fortune 500 companies. Pamela Prince-Eason has been the CEO of the American company since 2011. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Washington State Convention & Trade Center
 Washington State Convention & Trade Center Real Estate DevelopmentFinance The Washington State Convention & Trade Center operates a convention center and is ultimately controlled by the Washington Convention Center Publ Faclts District (Washington). The CEO of the American company is Jeff Blosser. | Real Estate Development | Sales & Marketing | |
First Independence Corp. (Michigan)
 First Independence Corp. (Michigan) Financial ConglomeratesFinance First Independence Corp. (Michigan) is a well-managed financial institution founded in 1970 and based in Detroit, MI with subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to be a beacon for capital accumulation for individuals and business entities by delivering financial services with an affinity for under-served and minority communities. First Independence Bank, a state-chartered commercial bank, complies with all applicable regulations. The company offers a range of financial services, including ATM/debit cards, business credit cards, mobile banking, online banking, cashier's checks, loan payment, and notary services. Additionally, FIB has partnered with the Michigan Chronicle to provide important information to improve financial literacy. The CEO is Kenneth Kelly. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
| Child Support Enforcement Unit | Director/Board Member | ||
| Pine Bluff Downtown Development | Director/Board Member | ||
| Poetry Society of America | Director/Board Member | ||
| Yale Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution
 Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution provides credit and financial services to underserved markets and populations. The company was founded by Douglas J. Bystry in 1996 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, CA. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member | |
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE, INC. | Medical Distributors | Human Resources Officer Corporate Officer/Principal |
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International
| United States | 50 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Commercial Services | 13 |
| Consumer Services | 12 |
| Finance | 11 |
| Retail Trade | 4 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 349 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 146 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 74 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 42 |
| President | 40 |
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| Virgis Colbert | 32 |
| Ray Robinson | 28 |
| Marian L. Heard | 27 |
| Mary Winston | 23 |
| Geoffrey Barker | 22 |
| Harriet Edelman | 22 |
| Sue Gove | 19 |
| Kathleen Wilson-Thompson | 19 |
| Suzanne Clark | 18 |
| Lori Billingsley | 18 |
| Spencer Neumann | 17 |
| Fred Banks | 16 |
| Vanessa Whiting | 16 |
| Gregory Graves | 16 |
| Eugene Hunt | 16 |
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