Kenneth E. Murphy
Director/Board Member at Walker Edison Furniture Co. LLC
Network origin in Kenneth E. Murphy first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mattress Firm, Inc.
 Mattress Firm, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Mattress Firm, Inc. offers mattresses and related products. It offers a broad selection of both traditional and specialty mattresses, bedding accessories and related products. The firm markets its products under the brand name of Sealy, Serta, Stearns and Foster, Tempur-Pedic, and Simmons. The company was founded by Paul Stork, Harry Roberts, and Stephen G. Fendrich in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.
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| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 40 |
| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 28 | |
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States, Inc.
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| Private Company | 15 | |
Walker Edison Furniture Co. LLC
 Walker Edison Furniture Co. LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Walker Edison Furniture Co. LLC engages in the development of platform for home furnishings retailers. Its product categories include living room, dining room, home office, bedroom, and outdoor. The company was founded by Brad Bonham and Matt Davis in 2006 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.
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| Holding Company | Wholesale Distributors | 8 |
Sealy Corp.
 Sealy Corp. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Sealy Corp. manufactures and sells mattresses. It offers innerspring, memory foam, and hybrid mattresses. The company was founded by Daniel Haynes in 1881 and is headquartered in Trinity, NC.
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| Subsidiary | Home Furnishings | 8 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Kenneth E. Murphy via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Brookstone, Inc.
 Brookstone, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Brookstone, Inc. develops and markets innovative gadgets and specialty items. It is an innovative product development and specialty lifestyle retail company that operates Brookstone branded stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company operates in three segments based on its distinct distribution channels and customer bases: Retail, eCommerce and Alternative Distribution. The Retail segment is comprised of all full-year stores in addition to all temporary stores and kiosks. The firm's retail product distribution is conducted primarily through the store locations. The eCommerce segment is comprised of the Brookstone catalog and products promoted via its internet website. The firm's eCommerce product distribution is primarily conducted through the company's customer care center and distribution center located in Mexico, Missouri and by its vendors. The Alternative Distribution segment is comprised of sales of its products to select resellers and corporate partners. The company was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Beaumont and Mary de Beaumont and is headquartered in Merrimack, NH. | Specialty Stores | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Thomas H. Lee Partners LP
 Thomas H. Lee Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Thomas H. Lee Partners LP (Thomas H Lee Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Thomas H. Lee Advisors LLC founded in 1974. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Shell Oil Co.
 Shell Oil Co. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Shell Oil Co. manufactures petrochemicals and distributes gas and oil products. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Integrated Oil | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| THE BOYDS COLLECTION, LTD. | Other Consumer Specialties | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP
 Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP (Prospect Hill Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by John Winston Childs and Adam L. Suttin. The firm is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Founder Private Equity Investor Founder Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst | |
Simmons Bedding Company LLC
 Simmons Bedding Company LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Simmons Bedding Co. LLC manufactures and markets mattresses. The firm offers products under the brand names such as BackCare, Beautyrest, Deep Sleep, Natural Care, HealthSmart and Simmon. The company was founded by Zalmon G. Simmons in 1870 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA | Home Furnishings | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer President Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
Mattress Holding Corp.
 Mattress Holding Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Mattress Holding Corp. owns and operates retail mattress stores. It sells conventional and specialty mattresses, bed frames, and other bedding accessories. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp.
 J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp. financing subsidiary/Special purpose entity. It is a blank check company. It is seeking to acquire control of a business in the consumer products or specialty retail sectors operating in North America. JWC Acquisition LLC is the sponsor of the company. The company was founded on February 7, 2008 and is located in Boston, MA. | Financial Conglomerates | Chairman Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
Cycle Gear Holding LLC
 Cycle Gear Holding LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Cycle Gear Holding LLC operates as an holding company. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA | Motor Vehicles | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sealy Mattress Corp.
 Sealy Mattress Corp. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Sealy Mattress Corp. manufactures and markets bedding products. It produces mattresses, box springs and specialty bedding products. The company is headquartered in Trinity, NC. | Home Furnishings | Director/Board Member Treasurer Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
JA Apparel Corp.
 JA Apparel Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services JA Apparel Corp. designs and manufactures apparel products for men. It offers shirts, vests, slacks, sweaters, blazers and jackets, shoes, and accessories. The company was founded by Joseph Abboud in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Wholesale Distributors | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Serta Simmons Bedding LLC
 Serta Simmons Bedding LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Serta Simmons Bedding LLC engages in the manufacture of bedding products. Its brands include Serta, Beautyrest, and Tomorrow Sleep. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Doraville, GA. | Home Furnishings | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Sales & Marketing | |
Esselte Ltd.
 Esselte Ltd. Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Part of ACCO Brands Corp., Esselte Ltd. is a Chinese company that manufactures and distributes office supplies and stationery products. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. | Office Equipment/Supplies | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
J.W. Childs Associates, Inc.
 J.W. Childs Associates, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance J.W. Childs Associates, Inc. operates as a private equity firm, which specializes in leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations. The company was founded on February 15, 1995 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Investment Managers | Chairman President Private Equity Investor | |
Simmons Co.
 Simmons Co. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Simmons Co. operates as a holding company with interests in providing bedding products. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Miscellaneous | Director/Board Member Chairman Sales & Marketing | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Shoe Sensation, Inc.
 Shoe Sensation, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Shoe Sensation, Inc. operates a chain of shoe stores. It offers shoes and accessories for men, women, children and athletic. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Jeffersonville, IN. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The NutraSweet Co.
 The NutraSweet Co. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries The NutraSweet Co. manufactures and distributes sweetener products. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Berkshire Partners LLC
 Berkshire Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Berkshire Partners LLC (Berkshire Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC founded in 1986 by Christopher Clifford, Carl Ferenbach, Russel L. Epker, Brad Bloom and Richard Lubin. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Investor | |
| Ticket To Dream Foundation | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | ||
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 | |
Eblens Equity Holdings LLC
 Eblens Equity Holdings LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Eblens Equity Holdings LLC engages in the retailing business. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
General Nutrition Centers, Inc.
 General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade General Nutrition Centers, Inc. engages in the retail of nutritional supplementary products. It provides vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Food Retail | President Chief Executive Officer | |
Cycle Gear, Inc.
 Cycle Gear, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Cycle Gear, Inc. operates as a retailer of motorcycle parts and apparel. It offers helmets, tires, jackets, suits, gloves, luggage bags, electronics and hand tools. The firm provides batteries, filters, exhaust systems, chemicals and oils. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Benicia, CA. | Motor Vehicles | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| TILE SHOP HOLDINGS, INC. | Home Improvement Chains | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
EmployBridge Holding Co.
 EmployBridge Holding Co. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services EmployBridge Holding Co. provides outsourced human resource and specialty-temporary staffing services. It operates under the ResourceMFG, ProLogistix and ProDrivers brands, offering skilled personnel to three specific industry verticals, specialty manufacturing, warehousing/logistics and transportation. The firm also provides statistical data to its customers. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
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 | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
ULURU Delaware, Inc.
 ULURU Delaware, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Part of ULURU, Inc., ULURU Delaware, Inc. develops drug delivery systems. The company is based in Virginia Beach, VA. The CEO of the company is R. Stephen Stagner. | Biotechnology | Chief Executive Officer President | |
| Stephen F. Austin State University | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc.
 Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc. engages in the business of producing, distributing, and marketing branded and private label dry and wet pet food and pet snacks. Its products portfolio includes Meow Mix, Milk-Bone, Kibbles ‘n Bits, 9Lives, Natural Balance, Pup-Peroni, and Milo’s Kitchen. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Reflexis Systems, Inc.
 Reflexis Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Reflexis Systems, Inc. provides integrated real-time store execution and workforce management solutions. Its solutions include small and midsized retailer, real time execution, store execution, labor operations and mobility and reporting. The company was founded by Prashanth R. Palakurthi in 2001 and is headquartered in Dedham, MA. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sageview Capital LP
 Sageview Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Sageview Capital LP (Sageview Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of Sageview Management LLC founded in 2005 by Edward Gilhuly and Scott Stuart. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Founder | |
The Kyjen Co. LLC
 The Kyjen Co. LLC Internet RetailRetail Trade The Kyjen Co. LLC provides various products and toys for dogs. The firm?s dog games and puzzles include agility kits/obstacle courses, plastic games/puzzles, slo-bowl slow feeders, rubber games/puzzles, launchers and exercise games. The company was founded by Kyle Hansen in 1992 and is headquartered in Centennial, CO. | Internet Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Mattress Firm Group, Inc.
 Mattress Firm Group, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Mattress Firm Group, Inc. engages in selling of mattresses and bedding-related products. It also offers bedframes and furniture. The company was founded on August 3, 2016 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Purdue University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
J.W. Childs Associates LP (Florida)
 J.W. Childs Associates LP (Florida) Investment ManagersFinance Part of J.W. Childs Associates, Inc., the investment firm [company] is based in Vero Beach, FL and was founded in 1995. The company specializes in private equity investments in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. | Investment Managers | Chairman President | |
Esselte AB
 Esselte AB Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Esselte AB manufactures office solutions. It sells office products and graphics products. The company was founded on April 18, 1913 and is headquartered in Solna, Sweden. | Office Equipment/Supplies | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
CHG Healthcare Services, Inc.
 CHG Healthcare Services, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services CHG Healthcare Services, Inc. engages in the provision of healthcare staffing services. It offers permanent placement and temporary staffing of physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, therapists, lab clinicians, and other healthcare professionals to healthcare facilities. The company was founded by Therus C. Kolff in 1979 and is headquartered in Midvale, UT. | Personnel Services | Chairman Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 47 |
| Hong Kong | 2 |
| Sweden | 2 |
Sectoral
| Retail Trade | 9 |
| Finance | 9 |
| Consumer Services | 9 |
| Consumer Durables | 8 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 295 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 122 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 46 |
| President | 44 |
| Chairman | 40 |
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| Markus Jooste | 49 |
| John Childs | 40 |
| Scott Stuart | 27 |
| Dana Schmaltz | 26 |
| Dean Nelson | 25 |
| Adam L. Suttin | 24 |
| Ronald Mittelstaedt | 24 |
| Brian Farley Carroll | 22 |
| Joseph Fortunato | 22 |
| William E. Watts | 20 |
| Chris Hadley | 19 |
| Charles Eitel | 18 |
| Jim Barnes | 17 |
| James B. Hirshorn | 16 |
| David A. Fiorentino | 15 |
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