J. Ronald Castell
Director/Board Member at Benihana, Inc.
Network origin in J. Ronald Castell first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Benihana, Inc.
 Benihana, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Benihana, Inc. operates teppanyaki-style Japanese restaurants in the United States. The company was founded by Hiroaki Aoki in 1964 and is headquartered in Aventura, FL.
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| Holding Company | Restaurants | 33 |
Blockbuster Entertainment Corp.
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| Extinct | Electronics/Appliance Stores | 16 |
Huizenga Holdings, Inc.
 Huizenga Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Huizenga Holdings, Inc. provides investment advisory services. The company owns the Miami Dolphins football team and the team's home, Dolphins Stadium. It also develops and manages residential and commercial properties in Florida. The company was founded by H. Wayne Huizenga and is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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| Private Company | Financial Conglomerates | 3 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to J. Ronald Castell via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTONATION, INC. | Specialty Stores | General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel | |
Firebirds International LLC
 Firebirds International LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Firebirds International LLC owns and operates a chain of restaurants. It offers herb roasted prime rib, fresh seafood, hearty pasta, starters, sandwiches, awesome burgers and oversized salads. The company was founded by Dennis L. Thompson and Douglas S. Glendenning in December 2000 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| BLUEGREEN VACATIONS CORPORATION | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| BLUEGREEN VACATIONS HOLDING A | Miscellaneous | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| BBX CAPITAL, INC. | Real Estate Development | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| JAMBA, INC. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
University of Miami
 University of Miami Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree | |
Woodbridge Holdings Corp.
 Woodbridge Holdings Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Woodbridge Holdings Corp. engages in the investment activities in the real estate industry. The company invests primarily through its various subsidiary investment management and operating entities. Its management and senior investment portfolio managers have experience in investing, financing and operating numerous businesses in various industries, business segments and economic cycles. The firm develops opportunities across a spectrum of real estate related segments, including land and master planned community development, commercial development, and commercial real estate acquisition and management. Woodbridge Holdings was founded by Aharon Horwitz and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Florida International University | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal 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 | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Boca Resorts LLC
 Boca Resorts LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Boca Resorts LLC owns and operates resorts and hotels. The company is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | General Counsel Director/Board Member | |
Swisher International, Inc.
 Swisher International, Inc. TobaccoConsumer Non-Durables Swisher International, Inc. manufactures and markets tobacco products. It offers cigars and cigarillos, smokeless and premium cigarettes, Hempire rolling papers, and filtered cigars. Its brands include Swisher Sweets, Optimo, King Edward, Black Stone, and Little Cigars. The company was founded in 1861 and is headquartered in Darien, CT. | Tobacco | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
New River Capital Partners LP
 New River Capital Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance New River Capital Partners LP (New River Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Steven Richard Berrard, Thomas C. Byrne and Tom E. Aucamp. The firm is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Founder | |
Beniha of Tokyo, Inc.
 Beniha of Tokyo, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Beniha of Tokyo, Inc. operates restaurants. The private company is based in Honolulu, HI. | Restaurants | President Corporate Secretary | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
 RA Sushi Bar Restaurant RestaurantsConsumer Services RA Sushi Bar Restaurant operates restaurants. Its food and drink includes smoky salmon roll, beef short ribs and blushing geisha. It offers dinner, lunch, the bar and catering. The company is headquartered in Aventura, FL. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| Stratstone Financial LLC | Chairman Director/Board Member | ||
Boston Market Corp.
 Boston Market Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Boston Market Corp. engages in the owning and operation of fast-casual restaurants. It offers individual meals, market bowls, family meals, sides, sandwiches, salad bowls and soups, desserts and sauces. The company was founded by Arthur Cores and Steven Kolow in 1985 and is headquartered in Golden, CO. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer | |
| Broward Workshop | Founder Director/Board Member | ||
| Stratstone Advisors LLC | Chairman Director/Board Member | ||
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 | |
Stratstone/Bluegreen Secured Income Fund LLC
 Stratstone/Bluegreen Secured Income Fund LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Stratstone/Bluegreen Secured Income Fund LLC provides investment and financial services to real estate investors. The firm invests in loans secured by timeshare loans made to finance the purchase of timeshare interests in resorts. It was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. | Financial Conglomerates | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| BBX Capital Foundation | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Founder Director/Board Member | |
| WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. | Environmental Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
| SWISHER HYGIENE INC | Household/Personal Care | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Secretary | |
| LKQ CORPORATION | Automotive Aftermarket | Director/Board Member Founder | |
Burger King Corp.
 Burger King Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Burger King Corp. is engaged in the operation and franchise of fast food restaurants. Its products include burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast meals. The company was founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton in March, 1954 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Not Your Average Joe's, Inc.
 Not Your Average Joe's, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Not Your Average Joe's, Inc. owns and operates a chain of restaurants. It offers burgers, sandwiches, desserts, soups, stone-hearth pizzas, entree salads and pastas. The company was founded by Stephen Silverstein in 1994 and is headquartered in Dartmouth, MA. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC. | Contract Drilling | Chairman Director of Finance/CFO | |
| BLOOMIN' BRANDS, INC. | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Angelo, Gordon & Co. LP (Private Equity Group)
 Angelo, Gordon & Co. LP (Private Equity Group) Investment ManagersFinance Angelo, Gordon & Co LP (Private Equity Group) (Angelo, Gordon & Co LP) is a private equity subsidiary of Angelo Gordon & Co. LP founded in 1988 by John Michael Angelo and Michael Laurence Gordon. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst | |
Angelo, Gordon & Co. LP (Distressed Securities Group)
 Angelo, Gordon & Co. LP (Distressed Securities Group) Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1988, Angelo, Gordon & Co. LP is a hedge fund management firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of AG Partners LP and their ultimate parent is JAMG LLC. They offer a variety of absolute return strategies for institutional and high net-worth investors. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Reliant Services Group LLC
 Reliant Services Group LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Reliant Services Group LLC provides alternative lending solutions and loans to small businesses. The firm offers small business loans, merchant cash advance, premium programs, and equipment leasing services. It also delivers services to auto repair, construction, franchises, health care, restaurants and bars, retail, and transportation. The company was founded by Adam A. Stettner in 2008 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member | |
| RUMBLEON, INC. | Specialty Stores | Chief Administrative Officer | |
Crunch LLC
 Crunch LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Crunch LLC owns and operates public gyms and workout centers. It is a health club chain which provides fitness and entertainment. The company was founded by Ben Midgley and Craig Pepin-Donat in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member | |
Brand & Services Acquisition Corp.
 Brand & Services Acquisition Corp. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Brand & Services Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. The company does not have any specific business combination under consideration or contemplation. It was formed for the purpose of acquiring, through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase or other similar business combination, one or more operating businesses. The company was founded on February 14, 2007 and is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. | Miscellaneous | President | |
Mode Transportation LLC
 Mode Transportation LLC TruckingTransportation Mode Transportation LLC engages in the provision of transportation services. It offers truckload, less-than-truckload, and intermodal services. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Trucking | Director/Board Member | |
Florida Venture Forum, Inc.
 Florida Venture Forum, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Florida Venture Forum, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which provides educational and networking opportunities for Florida-based entrepreneurs and private companies. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman | |
| The Fuqua School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| MORGAN STANLEY | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Car Center LLC
 American Car Center LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade American Car Center LLC operates as an automobile sales and lease financing operator. It provides credit services for new and old cars. The company was founded by B. Michael Shivers Jr. and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 51 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 19 |
| Finance | 15 |
| Retail Trade | 4 |
| Miscellaneous | 4 |
| Industrial Services | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 216 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 110 |
| Chairman | 55 |
| President | 48 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 41 |
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| Edward Grace | 30 |
| Adam Gray | 26 |
| Lewis Jaffe | 24 |
| Alan Levan | 23 |
| Greg Smogard | 23 |
| Sean P. Murphy | 23 |
| Harish Nataraj | 21 |
| Thomas J. Baldwin | 20 |
| John Abdo | 19 |
| A. Clinton Allen | 18 |
| Thomas Hawkins | 18 |
| Scott Beck | 18 |
| P. Dunne | 16 |
| Richard Rochon | 16 |
| Tom E. Aucamp | 14 |
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