Kent R. Weldon
Director/Board Member at NTK Holdings, Inc.
Network origin in Kent R. Weldon first degree
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University of Notre Dame
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 287 |
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.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 261 |
Harvard Business School
177
| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 177 |
Ares Management Corp (Private Equity)
 Ares Management Corp (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Ares Management Corp (Ares Management) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Ares Capital Management LLC founded in 1997 by Michael J Arougheti. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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| Operating Division | Investment Managers | 107 |
| Public Company | Broadcasting | 20 | |
| Extinct | Electronics/Appliances | 8 | |
| Extinct | Financial Conglomerates | 6 | |
NTK Holdings, Inc.
 NTK Holdings, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology NTK Holdings, Inc. manufactures and distributes residential and commercial products. It operates through the following segments: Residential Ventilation Products, Home Technology Products, and Air Conditioning and Heating Products. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Providence, RI.
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| Subsidiary | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | 6 |
Syratech Corp.
 Syratech Corp. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Syratech Corp. designs, manufactures, imports and markets a diverse portfolio of tabletop, giftware and seasonal products for home entertaining and decoration. The Company also offers a number of other complementary tabletop and giftware items, including stainless steel flatware, picture frames, photo albums, photo storage, candles, glassware, crystal, and ceramics. It manufacturers and markets seasonal products including, Christmas ornaments, as well as a distributor of Christmas trim, lighting and tree skirts.
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| Subsidiary | Home Furnishings | 5 |
| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 5 | |
Essex Technology Group LLC
 Essex Technology Group LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Essex Technology Group LLC engages in the provision of business services. It provides savings on clothing, home goods and domestics, baby, toys, electronics, sporting goods, indoor and outdoor furniture, and seasonal items. The company was founded by Robert Echols Jr. in 2000 and is headquartered in LaVergne, TN.
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| Holding Company | Specialty Stores | 5 |
Haven Tower Group LLC
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| Private Company | 4 | |
Intersect Capital Management LLC
 Intersect Capital Management LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Intersect Capital Management LLC is an investment company based in Stamford, CT. Curtis Francis Brockelman has been the CEO of the company since 2022.
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| Private Company | Financial Conglomerates | 2 |
Erie Street Capital LLC
 Erie Street Capital LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Erie Street Capital LLC provides investment services. It offers corporate advisory, go-to-market strategies, and operational services. The company was founded by Terry Graunke in 2017 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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| Private Company | Financial Conglomerates | 2 |
Good Sports, Inc.
 Good Sports, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Good Sports, Inc. operates apparel and accessory stores.
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| Private Company | Apparel/Footwear Retail | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Kent R. Weldon via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
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| ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION | Investment Managers | General Counsel Chairman Director/Board Member Public Communications Contact Chairman Chief Executive Officer President Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Operating Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Ares Management LLC
 Ares Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ares Management LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and global alternative investment manager headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1997 by Merritt Hooper, John Kissick and Antony Ressler. They are a subsidiary of Ares Management Holdings LP and their ultimate parent is Ares Management Corp. (NYSE: ARES). Ares Management provides investment advice to various pooled investment vehicles, other separately managed accounts and other institutional clients. | Investment Managers | General Counsel Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income Head-Fixed Income Invts Portfolio Manager-Equities Chief Executive Officer Head-Fixed Income Invts Head-Fixed Income Invts Corporate Officer/Principal Head-Fixed Income Invts Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income | |
| ARES MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Founder Investor Relations Contact Founder Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Compliance Officer General Counsel | |
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 Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Financial Conglomerates | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
iHeartCommunications, Inc.
 iHeartCommunications, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services iHeartCommunications, Inc. provides outdoor advertising services and operates as radio broadcasting stations. It operates through the following segments: IHM, Americas Outdoor Advertising, International Outdoor Advertising, and Other. The IHM segment focuses on media and entertainment services via broadcast and digital delivery. The Americas Outdoor Advertising Segment consists operates in the United States and Latin America. The International Outdoor Advertising segment includes operations in Europe and Asia. The Other segment consists of Company’s media representation business. The company was founded by Lowry Mays and B.J. McCombs in 1972 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX. | Broadcasting | General Counsel President President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ares Credit Group
 Ares Credit Group Investment ManagersFinance Part of Ares Management Corp., Ares Credit Group is an American company that provides asset management services. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
CION Ares Diversified Credit Fund
 CION Ares Diversified Credit Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous CION Ares Diversified Credit Fund operates as a closed-end investment trust. Its investment objective is to provide superior risk-adjusted returns across various market cycles by investing in a diversified portfolio of liquid and illiquid asset classes. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Director/Board Member Compliance Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| AGILITI, INC. | Other Consumer Services | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| UNIVERSAL HOSPITAL SERVICES, INC. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
AmeriLife Group LLC
 AmeriLife Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance AmeriLife Group LLC engages in the development, marketing, and distribution of life and health insurance, annuities and retirement planning solutions. Its products include fixed annuities, health insurance, supplemental health insurance, medicare, and life insurance. The company was founded by Gary Boesch in 1971 and is headquartered in Clearwater, FL. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Healthcare Staffing Services LLC
 Healthcare Staffing Services LLC Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Healthcare Staffing Services LLC provides healthcare staffing services. The firm recruits temporary travel nurses for urgent staffing needs to maintain the continuity of care for clients and patients. The company is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
iHeartMedia Capital I LLC
 iHeartMedia Capital I LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services iHeartMedia Capital I LLC operates radio broadcasting stations. The company was founded on February 11, 2008 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX. | Broadcasting | General Counsel Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Intermedix Corp.
 Intermedix Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Intermedix Corp. provides software technology for medical billing and emergency medical services. It offers clinical data exchange, practice management software, electronic health record, incident and resource management, mobile data tablet and patient tracking. Its services include practice management, revenue cycle management and training. The company was founded by Doug Shamon in 2002 and is headquartered in Chicago,IL. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Boston College | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Michael Foods Group, Inc.
 Michael Foods Group, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Michael Foods Group, Inc. engages in the production and distribution of food products to retail, foodservice, and food ingredient markets. It operates through the following segments: Egg Products, Refrigerated Potato Products, and Cheese and Other Dairy-Case Products. The Egg Products segment processes and distributes frozen, liquid, and dried products that are used as ingredients in other food products, as well as organic and cage-free egg products. The Refrigerated Potato Products segment includes shredded hash browns and diced, sliced, mashed, and other specialty potato products. The Cheese and Other Dairy-Case Products segment markets a wide range of refrigerated grocery products directly to retailers and wholesale warehouses. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| FOGO DE CHAO INC | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PARTY CITY HOLDCO INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
InVentiv Group Holdings, Inc.
 InVentiv Group Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services InVentiv Group Holdings, Inc. provides outsourced clinical development and commercialization services to biopharmaceutical companies. It operates through two reportable business segments: Clinical and Commercial. The Clinical Segment provides a full suite of services spanning Phases I-IV of clinical development. The Commercial Segment addresses the needs of clients in support of and following product approval and links clinical development to healthcare delivery. The company was founded in May 2010 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Aspida Holdings Ltd.
 Aspida Holdings Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Aspida Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of insurance and reinsurance products for individuals and institutions. The company is headquartered in the United States. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Nextech Systems LLC
 Nextech Systems LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Nextech Systems LLC provides electronic medical record and practice management software. It offers Nextech EMR, MDIntelleSys HER, practice management, patient management, and mobility solutions. The company was founded by Kamal Naif Majeed in 1997 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Professional Physical Therapy, Inc.
 Professional Physical Therapy, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Professional Physical Therapy, Inc. engages in the operation of a physical therapy clinic. It specializes in the treatment of orthopedic conditions and provision of functional capacity evaluations, hip rehabilitation, balance dysfunction services. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
CSF Group Holdings, Inc.
 CSF Group Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance CSF Group Holdings, Inc. provides investment services. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Hawkeye Energy Holdings LLC
 Hawkeye Energy Holdings LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Hawkeye Energy Holdings LLC manufactures and distributes ethanol. The company was founded by Bruce L. Rastetter in 2003 and is headquartered in Ames, IA. | Chemicals: Specialty | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
1-800 Contacts, Inc.
 1-800 Contacts, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade 1-800 Contacts, Inc. retails and sells contact lenses. Its products include disposable contact lenses, toric, color, bifocal lenses and accessories. The firm offers all brands of contact lenses and also offers eyeglasses and sunglasses. The company was founded by Jonathan C. Coon and John F. Nichols in 1995 and is headquartered in Orem, UT. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SYNEOS HEALTH, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Doubleday Acquisitions LLC
 Doubleday Acquisitions LLC Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Doubleday Acquisitions LLC manufactures and supplies thermal management products. The company was founded by Keith Meyer on April 20, 2004 and is headquartered in Dayton, OH. | Metal Fabrication | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Vanderbilt University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| ARES DYNAMIC CREDIT ALLOCATION FUND, INC. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Ares Strategic Income Fund
 Ares Strategic Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Part of Ares Management Corp., Ares Strategic Income Fund operates as a business development company. The company is based in New York, NY. The CEO of the company is Mitchell S. Goldstein. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | General Counsel Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Corporate Officer/Principal Public Communications Contact Director/Board Member | |
Ivy Hill Asset Management GP LLC
 Ivy Hill Asset Management GP LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of Ares Management Corp., Ivy Hill Asset Management GP LLC is a company that provides investment advisory services. The company is based in Harrison, NY. | Investment Managers | Corporate Secretary Corporate Officer/Principal Compliance Officer | |
Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp.
 Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. engages in operation of bakeries. It produces and sells bakery products for retailers and food service operators. The firm's products includes cupcakes, mini cupcakes, cookies, brownies, macaroons, tarts, scones, cinnamon rolls, croissants, and granola. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Smile Doctors LLC
 Smile Doctors LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Smile Doctors LLC is the largest orthodontic dental support organization in the United States, with over 415 locations in 28 states. Smile Doctors was founded in 2015 by Scott Law, Greg Goggans, Dana Fender, and Scotte Hudsmith, and is based in Georgetown, TX, with subsidiaries in the United States. The American company provides tools and technology to affiliated orthodontists, allowing them to focus entirely on patient care. Smile Doctors is also the largest network of Diamond Plus Invisalign® providers and is a proud member of the American Association of Orthodontists and American Dental Association. The company's mission is to create confident smiles that inspire the best in their patients, each other, and the communities they serve. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Intelligent Medical Objects, Inc.
 Intelligent Medical Objects, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Intelligent Medical Objects, Inc. provides medical software development services. It develops integrated solutions for electronic medical records, data warehousing, business intelligence, and other applications. The company was founded by Frank Naeymi-Rad in 1994 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Thomas H. Lee Advisors LLC
 Thomas H. Lee Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Thomas H. Lee Advisors LLC operates as an investment management firm. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Investment Managers | President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| HighTower, Inc. (Philippines) | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| WEST CORP | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Indosuez Capital
 Indosuez Capital Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of SAS Rue la Boétie, Indosuez Capital is a French company that provides security brokerage services. The company is located in France and was founded in 1992. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal |
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| United States | 48 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Philippines | 2 |
| France | 2 |
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| Finance | 16 |
| Consumer Services | 13 |
| Commercial Services | 7 |
| Technology Services | 5 |
| Miscellaneous | 4 |
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| Director/Board Member | 506 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 183 |
| Private Equity Investor | 98 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 85 |
| Chairman | 51 |
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| Thomas Lee | 39 |
| Michael Arougheti | 37 |
| Joshua Nelson | 36 |
| Ganesh B. Rao | 33 |
| Todd M. Abbrecht | 31 |
| Soren L. Oberg | 26 |
| Randall Mays | 25 |
| Anthony J. DiNovi | 24 |
| Jim Carlisle | 24 |
| Jeff Swenson | 24 |
| Richard L. Bready | 23 |
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