Samuel B. Ligon
Director/Board Member at Smith Abrasives, Inc.
Network origin in Samuel B. Ligon first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Heelys, Inc.
 Heelys, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Heelys, Inc. designs, markets and distributes action sports-inspired products primarily under the HEELYS brand targeted to the youth market. Its primary product, HEELYS-wheeled footwear, is patented, dual-purpose footwear that incorporates stealth, removable wheel in the heel. HEELYS-wheeled footwear product, includes single-wheel, two-wheel and grind-and-roll. Heelys was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Carrollton, TX.
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| Subsidiary | Recreational Products | 26 |
| Private Eq Fd/Alt Invt | Investment Managers | 21 | |
Carolina Meadows, Inc.
 Carolina Meadows, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Carolina Meadows, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization that provides housing, health and wellness services, and social opportunities for adults in a financially secure community. It offers a fee-for-service contract that includes independent housing, a residential amenities, and access to a continuum of long-term care services. The company was founded by Dale Kline in 1983 and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Medical/Nursing Services | 13 |
Jokari US, Inc.
 Jokari US, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Jokari US, Inc. is a private company that has been introducing innovative products for almost 50 years. The company is based in Carrollton, TX. The company offers a wide range of products for different categories such as entertainment, household, health and wellness, and sports. The company's products are distributed internationally and they have a blog where they showcase their new inventions.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Samuel B. Ligon via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Knology, Inc.
 Knology, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Knology, Inc. provides interactive communications and entertainment services. It provides video, voice, data and advanced communications services to residential and business customers. The firm offers analog and digital cable television, local and long-distance telephone, high-speed internet access and broadband carrier services. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in West Point, GA. | Cable/Satellite TV | Director/Board Member | |
BOXX Technologies, Inc.
 BOXX Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services BOXX Technologies, Inc. manufactures workstations and rendering systems for visual effects, animation, film and television, game development, architecture, engineering, product design, simulation, higher education, government and defense, science and medical, and general business industries. It specializes in configuring custom workstations that remove bottlenecks and accelerate workflows. The company was founded by Timothy Lawrence, Michelle Bryant and Todd Bryant in 1996 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
KBI Biopharma, Inc.
 KBI Biopharma, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KBI Biopharma, Inc. provides drug development and contract manufacturing services. It helps client partners accelerate and optimize drug development and manufacturing programs by offering an extensive suite of expert development and manufacturing services. The firm offers services to global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and academic and non-profit organizations. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Southern Methodist University
 Southern Methodist University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Graduate 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 Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
PalletOne, Inc.
 PalletOne, Inc. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals PalletOne, Inc. manufactures and supplies pallets. Its services include unit load consulting, warehouse solutions, pallet repair programs, and industrial recycling. The firm’s products include new and recycled pallets, custom boxes, crates and bins, mulch and other by-products, and replacement parts and cut stock. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Bartow, FL. | Forest Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Weil, Gotshal & Manges provides its clients with legal services. The firm offers services to areas including consumer, financial, government and non-profit, health care, industrial, and technology. The company was founded by Claude Serra in 1931 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Blue Magic, Inc.
 Blue Magic, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Blue Magic, Inc. manufactures and distributes automotive repair chemicals, adhesives, and sealants. Its products include metal polishes, leather and vinyl cleaners, leather conditioners, wheel brighteners, upholstery cleaners, rubber undercoats, seal-ups, and air fresheners. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Conroe, TX | Chemicals: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Arizona State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Baylor University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Texas Tech University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Computer Software Innovations, Inc.
 Computer Software Innovations, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Computer Software Innovations, Inc. develops software applications and hardware based technology solutions. It operates through the following segments: financial management application, cloud services, and technology solutions. The company was founded on February 11, 2005 and is headquartered in Easley, SC. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member | |
| University of Kansas | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Nevada
 University of Nevada Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Nevada functions as a college and university. It provides education, research, scholarship, creative activities, and clinical services. The company was founded on September 10, 1957 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Oklahoma | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Rectorseal LLC
 Rectorseal LLC Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Rectorseal LLC engages in manufacture of chemical sealants and other related products. It distributes its products to plumbing, industrial, HVAC-Refrigeration, construction, electrical, and hardware markets. Its products include thread sealants, firestopping sealants, plastic pipe cements, anti-seize compounds, fluxes, lubricants, chemical cleaners, duct sealants, leak locators, and other specialized products. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Industrial Specialties | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
TM Advertising LP
 TM Advertising LP Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services TM Advertising LP provides advertisement services. It services include advertisements, creative development, traditional print and broadcast advertising. The firm provides services for direct response and interactive marketing efforts for media planning and brand promotion. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX | Advertising/Marketing Services | President | |
Balco, Inc.
 Balco, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Balco, Inc. manufactures architectural metal products. It also produces pre-engineered and custom architectural building components offering worldwide service and distribution for the commercial construction industry. The firm’s product line provides a single source for superior architectural components to help maintain the long-term structural integrity, efficiency, weather resistance, safety and appearance of all types of construction projects. The company was founded by Claude Balzer in 1957 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS. | Metal Fabrication | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
DataSpan
 DataSpan Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services DataSpan specializes in providing comprehensive data storage solutions. The firm sells products like NAS, DAS SAN, data tape, power and cooling and racks. It also provides an extensive array of Datacenter services, including Datacenter cleaning, tape library audits, data eradication and tape disposal. The firm’s products include backup and recovery software, disc publishing systems, disk storage, tape storage hardware, removable disk, disk-based backup and archiving systems, media storage and transport and virtual tape libraries. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Farmers Branch, TX. | Data Processing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Lifemark Group, Inc.
 The Lifemark Group, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance The Lifemark Group, Inc. owns and operates cemeteries, mausoleums and mortuaries. It offers baskets, casket flowers, plants, vase arrangements and crosses. The company was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Hayward, CA. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ocular LCD, Inc.
 Ocular LCD, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Ocular LCD, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets liquid crystal displays, modules, and systems. The firm supplies industrial touch panels and display products to the embedded technology industry. Its technology enables equipment manufacturers to bring to market product solutions with touch-enabled display capabilities. The company was founded by Larry Mozdzyn and Ben Kwong in 1986 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Electronic Production Equipment | Director/Board Member | |
Hicks Holdings LLC
 Hicks Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance Hicks Holdings LLC (Hicks Holdings) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Thomas O. Hicks. The firm Headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Investment Managers | Chief Operating Officer | |
DirecPath LLC
 DirecPath LLC Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services DirecPath LLC engages in the provision of broadband services. It offers television and DirecTV, Internet, voice, and wireless internet services. The company was founded by Henry Peraza in May 2006 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. | Cable/Satellite TV | Director/Board Member | |
Jet-Lube LLC
 Jet-Lube LLC Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Part of CSW Industrials, Inc., Jet-Lube LLC is an industrial lubricants, sealants, and compounds manufacturer based in Houston, TX. The company produces high-quality anti-seizes and thread lubricants, cleaners and degreasers, drilling compounds, extreme pressure greases, extruded gasket compounds, food grade products, OCTG products, open gear lubricants, sealing compounds, thread sealants, valve injectable packings, valve lubricants, water rehabilitation products, and wire rope lubricants and oils. Jet-Lube is a recognized brand of lubricants and compounds for oilfield, industrial, and water well markets. Its high-performance products withstand moderate to extreme environmental conditions and fit many application needs within the industry. The company's family of products and services are sold worldwide through a distribution and MRO network committed to technical support and total customer satisfaction. | Industrial Specialties | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Small Business Investor Alliance
 Small Business Investor Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Small Business Investor Alliance is an association of senior investment professionals focused on the lower middle market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded by Jonathan F. Wilson. The American company's public policy goals are focused on maintaining access to growth capital for small businesses to support economic growth and job creation. The company recommends policies to unleash more capital for job creation and economic growth, including encouraging investment in rural business investment companies and venture and growth capital. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
River City Landscape Supply, Inc.
 River City Landscape Supply, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services River City Landscape Supply, Inc. manufactures and distributes bagged landscape materials. The company was founded on November 2, 1992 and is headquartered in Sauget, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Humac Co.
 Humac Co. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Humac Co. provides financial services. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Hicks Trans American Partners LLC
 Hicks Trans American Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Hicks Trans American Partners LLC (Hicks Trans American Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Thomas O. Hicks. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Investment Managers | Chief Operating Officer | |
Discovery Alliance LLC
 Discovery Alliance LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Discovery Alliance LLC engages in buying and licensing intellectual property. It invests in variety of different technologies and end use markets which include plumbing innovations, HVAC innovations, fire and smoke protection, automotive after-market, environmental indicators, lubricants, commercial construction, architectural innovations, photo-luminescent materials, consumer products, wheeled sporting goods, and commercial mowing and maintenance equipment. The company was founded by John Lynn in 2008 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Heeling Sports Emea | Director/Board Member | ||
CapStar Holdings Corp.
 CapStar Holdings Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance CapStar Holdings Corp. acquires, holds and manages real estate for potential development and sale. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President | |
The Whitmore Manufacturing Co.
 The Whitmore Manufacturing Co. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries The Whitmore Manufacturing Co. manufactures specialized lubricants, rail equipment, coatings, sealants, and contamination control solutions. It offers different product types which include absorbent, aerosols, anti-seize components, biodegradable lubricants, cement, chain lubricants, cleaners and degreasers, penetrating oil, rail lubricants, synthetic lubricants, and tire sealant. The company was founded by Samuel Whitmore in 1893 and is headquartered in Rockwall, TX. | Industrial Specialties | President Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
RSP Permian LLC
 RSP Permian LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals RSP Permian LLC engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources. The company was founded by Steven D. Gray, Michael K. Grimm and William Huck on October 18, 2010 and is headquartered in Midland, TX. | Oil & Gas Production | Director/Board Member | |
Capital Southwest Management Co.
 Capital Southwest Management Co. Investment ManagersFinance Capital Southwest Management Co (Capital Southwest Management) is a private equity/venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Capital Southwest Corp founded in 1961. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Investment Managers | Chairman Treasurer Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Heeling Sports Japan KK | Director/Board Member | ||
| JBA Investment Partners | Chief Executive Officer | ||
| CSW INDUSTRIALS, INC. | Industrial Specialties | President Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer |
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International
| United States | 48 |
| Belgium | 2 |
| Japan | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 13 |
| Finance | 9 |
| Commercial Services | 7 |
| Process Industries | 7 |
| Technology Services | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 146 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 63 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 45 |
| President | 40 |
| Chairman | 22 |
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| Furst Jack D | 31 |
| Joseph Armes | 21 |
| Jeff G. Peterson | 19 |
| Gary L. Martin | 15 |
| Don Burton | 15 |
| Glenn M. Neblett | 14 |
| Marquez D. Bela | 14 |
| Patrick F. Hamner | 14 |
| Diehl Bowen | 13 |
| Morgan T.Duane | 13 |
| Richard F. Strup | 13 |
| Morris Tracy | 13 |
| David Brooks | 11 |
| Ray D. Schwertner | 8 |
| Lisa K. Peterson | 8 |
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