Charles F. Benton
Director/Board Member at VISION ENERGY CORPORATION
Net worth: 384 $ as of 30/04/2024
Network origin in Charles F. Benton first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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Charming Shoppes, Inc.
 Charming Shoppes, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Charming Shoppes, Inc. operates women's specialty apparel stores. It markets women's plus-size specialty apparel. The firm operates through two segments: Retail Stores segment and Direct-to-Consumer segment. The company was founded on September 13, 1940 and is headquartered in Bensalem, PA.
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| Subsidiary | Apparel/Footwear Retail | 44 |
WPCS International, Inc.
 WPCS International, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services WPCS International, Inc. engaged in design-build engineering business that focused on the implementation requirements of communications infrastructure. The company was operates through three segments: Wireless Communication, Specialty Construction and Electrical Power. The Wireless Communication segment designs wireless networks and provides the technology integration necessary to meet goals for enhanced communication, increased productivity and reduced costs. It has the engineering expertise to utilize all facets of wireless technology or combination of various technologies to develop a cost effective network for a customer's wireless communication requirements. This includes Wi-Fi networks, point-to-point systems, mesh networks, microwave systems, cellular networks, inbuilding systems and two-way communication systems. The Specialty Construction segment provides construction and maintenance of pipelines for natural gas and petroleum transmission. This includes experience in transmission infrastructure, horizontal directional drilling and rock trenching. The Electrical Power segment provides electrical contracting services to help commercial and industrial facilities of all types and sizes to upgrade their power systems. Its services include power transmission, switchgear, underground utilities, outside plant, instrumentation and controls. WPCS International was founded by Andrew Hidalgo in 1999 and was headquartered in Suisun City, CA.
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| Extinct | Other Consumer Services | 20 |
St. Joseph's University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 20 |
| Public Company | Engineering & Construction | 9 | |
| Public Company | Trucking | 8 | |
| Extinct | Other Consumer Services | 4 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Charles F. Benton via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIRGAS, INC. | Home Improvement Chains | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
| CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORPORATION | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust
 Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust Investment ManagersFinance Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust (MIMBT) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Delaware Management Business Trust. They are a subsidiary of Delaware Investment Management Co. LLC, ultimately held by Macquarie Group Ltd. (ASX: MQG) in Australia. MIMBT advises a variety of institutional clients. The firm also provides investment services to certain affiliates and acts as a sub-advisor to unaffiliated sponsors and investment products. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income | |
| MACY'S, INC. | Department Stores | Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO | |
| DESTINATION MATERNITY CORPORATION | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chairman Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| PVH CORP. | Apparel/Footwear | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
 The Vanguard Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance The Vanguard Group, Inc. (VGI) is an independent registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1975 by John Bogle. In 1976, they introduced the first indexed mutual fund, the First Index Investment Trust (now known as the Vanguard 500 Index Fund), to individual investors. VGI provides investment advisory services to Vanguard family of funds and Vanguard's non-US clients, which are comprised of the following: (1) funds established as trusts under the laws of the Province of Ontario in Canada and (2) separate account clients of Vanguard's international subsidiaries. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Trading-Equity | |
Ernst & Young LLP
 Ernst & Young LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| Villanova University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| The Leonard N Stern School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Rutgers State University of New Jersey | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Crosstown Traders, Inc.
 Crosstown Traders, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Crosstown Traders, Inc. markets and sells women's apparel, footwear, accessories, and specialty gifts. It offers women's apparel through its catalog titles such as Old Pueblo Traders, Intimate Appeal, Regalia, Coward Shoe, Bedford Fair Lifestyles, Bedford Fair Shoestyles, Willow Ridge, Lew Magram, Brownstone Studio, and Monterey Bay Clothing Co. It has operating facilities in Phoenix, AZ, Greenwich, CT, Carlsbad, CA, Wilmington, NC and central Wisconsin. The company was founded by Lightman Steven in 2002 and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | President President | |
| NEUROTROPE, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| COMCAST CORPORATION | Cable/Satellite TV | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Fordham University School of Law | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Orchard Brands Corp.
 Orchard Brands Corp. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Orchard Brands Corp. operates as a multichannel retailer of apparel and home products. Its brands includes Blair, Haband, Norm Thompson, Solutions, Sahalie, Gold Violin, Appleseed’s, Tog Shop, LinenSource, Draper’s & Damon’s, Old Pueblo Traders, Bedford Fair and WinterSilks. The company is headquartered in Beverly, MA. | Catalog/Specialty Distribution | Chief Executive Officer President | |
KPMG LLP
 KPMG LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| AYRO, INC. | Auto Parts: OEM | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin 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 Masters Business Admin | |
| Syracuse University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Baruch College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| SYNAPTOGENIX, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| PHARMACYTE BIOTECH, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
The Committee of 200
 The Committee of 200 Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Committee of 200 operates as a membership organization for women entrepreneurs and corporate innovators. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
National Association of Corporate Directors (Virginia)
 National Association of Corporate Directors (Virginia) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Association of Corporate Directors provides online and print information services to directors of public companies. It offers in-boardroom education, evaluation, governance reviews, board composition and succession planning, board recruitment, ongoing advisory, insights, and analytics services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman | |
VoltH2 Holdings AG
 VoltH2 Holdings AG Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Part of Vision Energy Corp., VoltH2 Holdings AG is a Swiss company that develops hydrogen production facilities and infrastructure. The company is based in Baar, Switzerland. The company was founded by Andrew Hromyk, André Jurres. VoltH2 Holdings was acquired by Vision Energy Corp. on November 09, 2021 for $36.83 million. | Chemicals: Specialty | Founder Founder | |
Renewable Energy Holdings LLC
 Renewable Energy Holdings LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Renewable Energy Holdings LLC provides engineering services. The private company is based in Flemington. The American company was founded by Mike Strizki. | Engineering & Construction | Founder Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Drexel University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Seton Hall University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Arthur Andersen LLP
 Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
Lane Bryant, Inc.
 Lane Bryant, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Lane Bryant, Inc. operates women's apparel retail stores. The firm provides casual clothing, accessories, hosiery, and intimate apparel targeted to women. It offers online shopping for women's at lanebryant.com. The company was founded by Lena Bryant in 1904 and is headquartered in Mahwah, NJ. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Corporate Officer/Principal President | |
Fullbeauty Brands Operations LLC
 Fullbeauty Brands Operations LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Fullbeauty Brands Operations LLC engages in the provision of online shopping services. It offers comprehensive resource for plus-size women and men seeking fashion inspiration, style advice, and clothing tailored to their individual needs. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| Widener University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Queens College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| MIRA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC. | Life/Health Insurance | Human Resources Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MARIMED INC. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Director/Board Member Chairman |
Statistics
International
| United States | 44 |
| France | 2 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 16 |
| Retail Trade | 10 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Finance | 5 |
| Health Technology | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 243 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 146 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 80 |
| Director of Finance/CFO | 78 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 69 |
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| Paula Price | 29 |
| Michael Goldstein | 27 |
| Joshua Silverman | 26 |
| Michael Blitzer | 23 |
| Arnaud Ajdler | 22 |
| Michael C. Appel | 22 |
| M. Strandjord | 21 |
| David J. Horin | 18 |
| Edward Gildea | 15 |
| Joseph A. Heater | 14 |
| James Fogarty | 14 |
| Richard Wilson Bennet | 14 |
| David Brian Newman | 14 |
| Pamela Davies | 14 |
| LuAnn Via | 13 |
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