Network origin in William E. Gentner first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsidiary | Apparel/Footwear Retail | 45 | |
| Extinct | Department Stores | 18 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to William E. Gentner via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPLE INC. | Telecommunications Equipment | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| TARGET CORPORATION | Specialty Stores | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
| RITE AID CORPORATION | Drugstore Chains | Director of Finance/CFO Human Resources Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
R.H. Macy & Co., Inc.
 R.H. Macy & Co., Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Part of Macy's, Inc., R.H. Macy & Co., Inc. operates retail department stores. The company is based in New York, NY. | Department Stores | Chief Executive Officer Sales & Marketing | |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Human Resources Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| THE MICHAELS COMPANIES, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Human Resources Officer | |
| STARBUCKS CORPORATION | Restaurants | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| LVMH | Apparel/Footwear | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Partnership for New York City, Inc.
 The Partnership for New York City, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Partnership for New York City operates as a charitable organization. It is a network of business leaders and corporations working for the economic and cultural betterment of all five boroughs of the city. The firm provides networking opportunities, conducts research, participates in policy making and lobbies government. The company was founded by David Rockefeller in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Marshall Field's
 Marshall Field's Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Marshall Field's operates retail clothing department stores. The firm sells designer-label apparel, shoes, cosmetics & home furnishings to middle and upper-middle income buyers. The company is headquartered in Westland, MI. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Academy Ltd.
 Academy Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Academy Ltd. owns and operates sporting goods stores. Its products include hunting, fishing and camping equipment, gear along with sports and leisure products, and footwear and apparels for various sports and outdoors activities. The company was founded in 1938 by Max Gochman and is headquartered in Katy, TX. | Specialty Stores | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
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 | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
Retail Industry Leaders Association
 Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Retail Industry Leaders Association operates a membership organization for retailers. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| FOOT LOCKER, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| WALMART INC. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| FRANCESCA'S HLDG. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chief Executive Officer Sales & Marketing | |
International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc.
 International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Frito-Lay, Inc.
 Frito-Lay, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Part of PepsiCo, Inc., Frito-Lay, Inc. is a company that manufactures and sells corn and potato chips. The company is based in Wilmington, DE. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Eckerd Corp.
 Eckerd Corp. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Part of Rite Aid Corp., Eckerd Corp. is a company that owns and operates drugstores. The company is based in Largo, FL. | Drugstore Chains | Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO | |
| MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA, INC. | Advertising/Marketing Services | 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 | Chairman Chairman | |
| ZALE CORPORATION | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Sales & Marketing | |
Kellwood Co. LLC
 Kellwood Co. LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Kellwood Co. LLC designs, manufactures and markets clothing apparel and accessories. It operates through the following brands: Jolt, Rewind, My Michelle, My Michelle Girls, and Democracy. Its products include casual wear, jeans, jackets, dresses, swimwear, and sportswear. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in City of Industry, CA. | Apparel/Footwear | Chief Executive Officer President | |
| ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| DEAN FOODS COMPANY | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | Chief Executive Officer Human Resources Officer | |
North Texas Food Bank
 North Texas Food Bank Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services North Texas Food Bank is a nonprofit hunger relief organization that distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of feeding programs. It supports the nutritional needs of children, families and seniors through education, advocacy and strategic partnerships. The company was founded by Jo Curtis, Kathryn Hall, Lorraine and Griffin Kircher, Liz Minyard in 1982 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Services to the Health Industry | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| Target Foundation | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.
 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. offers health care and social assistance services for children. It is internationally recognized for its pioneering research and treatment for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. The firm's treatment programs include brain tumors, leukemia, lymphoma, infectious diseases, immunodeficiency diseases, blood disorders, sickle cell disease, and solid tumors. The company was founded by Danny Thomas on February 4, 1962 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member | |
| TANDY LEATHER FACTORY, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member | |
Department 56, Inc.
 Department 56, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Department 56, Inc. imports and sells collectible gifts. The firm engages in the design, distribution, wholesale and retail of accessories and other giftware products. Its products include collectibles, handcrafted lighted ceramic & porcelain houses and buildings. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member | |
The Advertising Council, Inc.
 The Advertising Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Advertising Council, Inc. promotes public service campaigns. It carries out pro bono ad campaigns on behalf of both government and private organizations. The company campaigns on children's issues, health, community, environment and family matters. The council relies on volunteer efforts from advertising firms. The Advertising Council was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts
 The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts houses art collections and conducts art exhibitions in the United States. Their collections encompass artworks, painting and sculpture, print and drawing collections, decorative arts, modernist design, photographs and textiles. It also collects, preserves, and makes work of art. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member | |
The Walker Art Center
 The Walker Art Center Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Walker Art Center operates as an art museum in the country. It presents contemporary art by fostering the cross-pollination of the visual, performing, and media arts. The company was founded in 1879 by Thomas Barlow Walker and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member | |
| DREAMWORKS ANIMATION LLC | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Smithsonian Institution
 Smithsonian Institution Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Smithsonian Institution operates museums and art galleries. It organizes exhibitions on art, music, television and film, science, and history. The firm also preserves and maintains cultural centers, national zoo, and research facilities. The company was founded on August 10, 1846 by James K. Polk and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member | |
United States Artists
 United States Artists Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United States Artists operates as a non-profit organization for the support of artists and performers. The company was founded by Susan V. Berresford, Diane Kaplan, Gabriella Morris, and Judith Rodin in 2006 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
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 | Director/Board Member | |
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
 Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum is located in the historic Carnegie Mansion on New York City's Museum Mile. As an integral part of the Smithsonian Institution, the museum is the steward of one of the world's most diverse and comprehensive design collections, with over 210,000 objects ranging from an ancient Egyptian faience cup to contemporary 3D-printed objects and digital code. The museum welcomes everyone to discover the importance of design and its power to change the world. Cooper-Hewitt knits digital into experiences to enhance ideas, extend reach beyond museum walls, and enable greater access, personalization, experimentation, and connection. The museum is fully accessible and offers dynamic exhibitions, education programs, a master's program, publications, and online resources to inspire, educate, and empower people through design. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member | |
| AUTOZONE, INC. | Specialty Stores | Sales & Marketing |
Statistics
International
| United States | 49 |
| France | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
Sectoral
| Retail Trade | 23 |
| Consumer Services | 10 |
| Commercial Services | 7 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 6 |
| Finance | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 250 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 108 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 56 |
| Chairman | 55 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 44 |
Most connected contacts
| Insiders | |
|---|---|
| Gabrielle Greene-Sulzberger | 45 |
| Maxine Clark | 35 |
| William Ackman | 26 |
| Geraldine B. Laybourne | 24 |
| Myron Ullman | 23 |
| Steven Roth | 22 |
| Vernon E. Jordan | 21 |
| Beryl Raff | 21 |
| Kenneth Hicks | 21 |
| Michael Francis | 20 |
| Javier Garcia-Teruel Avila | 18 |
| M. Anthony Burns | 15 |
| Ronald Johnson | 14 |
| Ken Hannah | 12 |
| Anne Fuchs | 12 |
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