Charles Esserman
Director/Board Member at THE DUCKHORN PORTFOLIO, INC.
Network origin in Charles Esserman first degree
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Vanderbilt University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 172 |
TSG Consumer Partners LLC
 TSG Consumer Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance TSG Consumer Partners LLC (TSG Consumer Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1986 by Charles Howard Esserman. The firm is headquartered in Larkspur, California.
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| Holding Company | Investment Managers | 69 |
| Public Company | Other Consumer Services | 26 | |
| Public Company | Food Distributors | 14 | |
Dutch Mafia LLC
 Dutch Mafia LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of Dutch Bros, Inc., Dutch Mafia LLC is a holding company that operates through its subsidiaries to franchise coffee shops and wholesale and distribute coffee and coffee-related products and accessories. The company is based in Sioux Falls, SD. The CEO of the company is Christine Barone.
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| Subsidiary | Restaurants | 12 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Charles Esserman via their personal network
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CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
 CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. engages in the business of owning, operating, and franchising quick-service hamburger restaurants. Its brand portfolios include Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee?s Restaurants LLC. The company was founded by Carl L. Karcher in 1966 and is headquartered in Franklin, TN. | Restaurants | Director of Finance/CFO | |
JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc.
 JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM) is a global, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 as the result of Chase Manhattan's purchase of Robert Fleming Holdings and the subsequent merger of Chase and JPMorgan. In January 2010, JPMorgan Investment Advisors merged into JP Morgan Investment Management. JPMIM is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). The firm primarily provides investment advisory services to both US and non-US institutional and retail clients. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity | |
| WALMART INC. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
PetSafe Brands
 PetSafe Brands Specialty StoresRetail Trade Radio Systems Corp. engages in the manufacture of electronic pet training products. Its brands include Petsafe, Invisible Fence, and SportDog. The company was founded by Randy Boyd in 1991 and is headquartered in Knoxville, TN. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| EXPEDIA GROUP, INC. | Other Consumer Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Backcountry.com LLC
 Backcountry.com LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Backcountry.com LLC provides online retail services. It provides products for activities such as skiing, backpacking, camping, snowboarding, rock climbing, kayaking and mountaineering through its website. The firm also retails outdoors and winter sports gear, selling through sites that include Backcountry.com, Backcountryoutlet.com, Tramdock.com, and Dogfunk.com. The company was founded by James Holland & John Bresee in October 1996 and is headquartered in Park City, UT. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Jefferies LLC
 Jefferies LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
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 | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Bain & Co., Inc.
 Bain & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | General Counsel Consultant / Advisor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Starbucks Coffee International, Inc.
 Starbucks Coffee International, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Starbucks Coffee International, Inc. manufactures and sells coffee related products. It purchases, roasts, and sells whole bean coffees, brewed coffees, Italian-style espresso beverages, and cold blended beverages. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director of Finance/CFO | |
SCI Ventures SL
 SCI Ventures SL Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Starbucks Corp., SCI Ventures SL is an investment holding Spanish company. The company is based in Madrid, Spain. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
| Emory University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Assumption College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Consultant / Advisor | |
| Syracuse University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of London | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Olivet Nazarene University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| DUTCH BROS INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing Founder Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Administrative Officer Director/Board Member | |
Dutch Bros. LLC
 Dutch Bros. LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Dutch Bros. LLC owns and operates coffee shops. Its products include mocha, latte, breve, Americano, cold brew, freeze, frost, rebel, chai and tea. The company was founded by Dane Boersma and Travis Boersma in 1992 and is headquartered in Grants Pass, OR. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Human Resources Officer Founder Chief Operating Officer Chief Administrative Officer | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
VMG Equity Partners LLC
 VMG Equity Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance VMG Equity Partners LLC (VMG Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by David Baram, Kara Cissell-Roell and Michael Mauze. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Investment Managers | Founder Founder Founder | |
Stumptown Coffee Corp.
 Stumptown Coffee Corp. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Stumptown Coffee Corp. operates as a boutique coffee roaster. It offers coffee blends; organic and decaf coffees; and Latin American, African, and Indonesian coffees. The company was founded by Duane Sorenson in 1999 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Food: Specialty/Candy | President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Georgetown University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| REVOLVE GROUP, INC. | Internet Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Boston Consulting Group | Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Analyst | ||
| Dutch Bros Foundation | Chairman Director/Board Member | ||
Promontory Financial Group LLC
 Promontory Financial Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Promontory Financial Group LLC provides strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance consulting services. It specializes in asset-liability management and liquidity planning, capital planning and analysis, consumer protection, credit services, due diligence, examination and enforcement, financial benchmarks, governance and controls, and securities and derivatives. The company was founded by Eugene A. Ludwig in 2001 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
DJNG, Inc.
 DJNG, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services DJNG, Inc. engages in the provision of waxing services for men and women. The company was founded on February 12, 2002 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Planet Fitness Franchising LLC
 Planet Fitness Franchising LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Planet Fitness Franchising LLC owns and operates fitness centres. The firm provides fitness training programs to its members through personal trainers. The company was founded by Chris Rondeau in 1992 and is headquartered in Hampton, NH. | Other Consumer Services | President Founder | |
Duckhorn Wine Co.
 Duckhorn Wine Co. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Duckhorn Wine Co. produces and markets wines. It offers merlot, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, red blend, and petit verdot wines. The company was founded by Daniel J. Duckhorn and Margaret L. Duckhorn in 1976 and is headquartered in St. Helena, CA. | Beverages: Alcoholic | Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer | |
Snack Factory LLC
 Snack Factory LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Snack Factory LLC manufactures and distributes snack products. Its products include bagel chips, pita chips, funnel cakes and pretzel crisps. The firm sells its products under the brand name Pretzel Crisps. Its products are distributed nationally in grocery, mass merchandisers, club stores, and other channels. The company was founded in 2004 by Warren J. Wilson and Sara H. Wilson and is headquartered in Skillman, NJ. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
PFIP LLC
 PFIP LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services PFIP LLC operates gym and fitness centers. It also provides members with online access to platforms for membership, balance payment, billing, profile, membership transfer, and fitness instruction applications. The firm markets and distributes men's and women's shirts, apparel, hats, towels, water bottles, accessories, kitchen and bar items, umbrellas, bags, and recreational products. The company was founded by Michael Grondahl and Marc Grondahl in 1992 and is headquartered in Newington, NH. | Other Consumer Services | Director of Finance/CFO Founder | |
| EUROPEAN WAX CENTER, INC. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| FOUR CORNERS PROPERTY TRUST, INC. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member | |
| University of Louisville | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| SBI Nevada, Inc. | Director of Finance/CFO | ||
| University of California San Diego | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Yum International | Corporate Officer/Principal |
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International
| United States | 44 |
| Spain | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Mexico | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 25 |
| Finance | 8 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 6 |
| Retail Trade | 5 |
| Technology Services | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 200 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 120 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 87 |
| Private Equity Investor | 54 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 48 |
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| Frances Gregg Rathke | 34 |
| David Berg | 24 |
| Michael Mauzé | 23 |
| Dorvin Lively | 19 |
| Melanie Cox | 19 |
| Cambria Dunaway | 18 |
| Joth Ricci | 18 |
| Adriel Lares | 16 |
| Charles Jemley | 15 |
| Blythe Jack | 15 |
| Russell Chambers | 14 |
| Michelle Gloeckler | 13 |
| Deirdre Mahlan | 13 |
| Craig Benson | 12 |
| Keith Thomajan | 11 |
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