Victor J. Laporta
Founder at Mercedes Electric Supply, Inc.
Network origin in Victor J. Laporta first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
University of Kansas
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 57 |
Mercedes Electric Supply, Inc.
 Mercedes Electric Supply, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Mercedes Electric Supply, Inc. distributes tools and electric parts. The company was founded by Mercedes C. LaPorta and Victor J. LaPorta in 1979 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.
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| Private Company | Wholesale Distributors | 5 |
Benedictine University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 5 |
IMARK Group, Inc.
 IMARK Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services IMARK Group, Inc. provides marketing services for electrical distributors. The private company is based in Oxon Hill, MD. The CEO of the company is Steven F. Cunningham.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 3 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Victor J. Laporta via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| CERNER CORPORATION | Packaged Software | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member | |
Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.
 Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and natural gas in Kansas. The firm provides electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the cities of Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan, Salina, and Hutchinson. The company was founded on December 11, 1909 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| NPS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | General Counsel | |
Qwest Communications International, Inc.
 Qwest Communications International, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Qwest Communications International, Inc. engages in the provision of broadband Internet-based data, voice, and image communications services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Wireless Telecommunications | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Evergy Metro, Inc.
 Evergy Metro, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Evergy Metro, Inc. engages in the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity. It generates electricity from wind, solar, nuclear, biogas and hydro energy. The company was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Jefferson City, MO. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Igxbio, Inc.
 Igxbio, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Igxbio, Inc. develops DNA immunotherapies for HIV infection. It offers GenePro, a DNA therapeutic incorporating a DNA composition that yields high levels of gene expression and non-infectious HIV protein production, and induces an antibody and cellular immune response in animal models, including non-human primates. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Fairway, KS. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member | |
Southern Methodist University
 Southern Methodist University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology. | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | General Counsel | |
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 | |
Kansas University Endowment Association
 Kansas University Endowment Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Kansas University Endowment Association operates fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas, KU Endowment partners with donors in providing philanthropic support to build a greater KU. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Lawrence, KS. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | College/University | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Director/Board Member Doctorate Degree | |
American Bar Association
 American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal 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 | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| Washburn University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
MRIGlobal
 MRIGlobal Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services MRIGlobal operates research and development organizations. The firm's programs include environmental research, health, pharmaceutical product development, agriculture & food safety, and national security, defense & energy. The company was founded in 1944 and headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.
 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. Managed Health CareHealth Services Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. provides health insurance products and services. The firm offers behavioral health, case, disease, wellness management, preventative health guide and member only services. It also offers health and wellness resources from WebMD and Blue365. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS. | Managed Health Care | Corporate Officer/Principal Investor Relations Contact | |
| University of Kansas School of Law | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
SelectQuote Insurance Services Corp.
 SelectQuote Insurance Services Corp. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance SelectQuote Insurance Services engages in the provision of term life insurance services. It also offers underwriting services. The company was founded by Charan J. Singh in 1985 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Colorado | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
| Baker University | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
| Kansas Bar Association | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| DePaul University | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Ziffren Brittenham LLP
 Ziffren Brittenham LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ziffren Brittenham LLP provides legal services. It specializes in negotiating, structuring and executing transactions in the entertainment and media industries, as well as providing strategic planning and consulting services. The firm’s practice areas include talent representation, corporate advisory, endorsements, merchandising, licensing, publishing, rights, and music. The company was founded by Kenneth Ziffren and Harry M. Brittenham in December 1978 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| UCLA School of Law | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| University of Southern California Thornton School of Music | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
 Fellowship of Christian Athletes Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Fellowship of Christian Athletes provides sports coaching services. It offers coaches and athletes for the professional, college, high school, junior high, and youth levels. The company was founded by Don McClanen in 1954 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Media Conglomerates | Chief Executive Officer | |
| The University of Michigan Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
Latham & Watkins LLP
 Latham & Watkins LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Latham & Watkins LLP operates as a full-service law firm or legal matters. It offers services in the areas of finance, litigation, accounting, banking, life sciences, private equity, real estate, government relations, employment law, and outsourcing. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
PDB Sports Ltd.
 PDB Sports Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services PDB Sports Ltd. operates football clubs. The firm manages the Denver Broncos football team and markets sports merchandise, match tickets and collectable game items. The company was founded on August 14, 1959 and is headquartered in Eaglewood, CO. | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
National Cooperative Bank, NA
 National Cooperative Bank, NA Major BanksFinance National Cooperative Bank, NA engages in the provision of banking products and services. It offers personal, and commercial services which includes accounts, loans, retirement, online banking, financial education, and payment information. The firm also serves on Alaska and native; credit unions; energy; food; health care; non-profit; and small business. The company was founded on 1988 and is headquartered in Hillsboro, OH. | Major Banks | Director/Board Member | |
| Lehigh University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals is a professional association that has been dedicated to advancing and disseminating research and knowledge on supply chain management for 60 years. The non-profit company is based in Lombard, IL. With over 8,500 members from 65 countries, representing nearly all industry sectors, government, and academia, the organization provides networking opportunities, cutting-edge research, and professional educational opportunities. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Rockhurst University | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
Crowley Puerto Rico Services, Inc.
 Crowley Puerto Rico Services, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Crowley Puerto Rico Services, Inc. provides container shipping and logistics services. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. | Air Freight/Couriers | Director/Board Member | |
Crowley Liner Services, Inc.
 Crowley Liner Services, Inc. Other TransportationTransportation Crowley Liner Services, Inc. provides cargo common carrier services. Its services include commercial trucking, container, trailer transportation, electronic data interchange, intermodal and freight solutions. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. | Other Transportation | Director/Board Member | |
Buffalo Bills LLC
 Buffalo Bills LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Buffalo Bills LLC owns and operates a professional American football franchise. The firm manages a team and markets sports merchandise, match tickets, and collectable game items. The company was founded in October 1959 and is headquartered in Orchard Park, NY. | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Gable & Gotwals
 Gable & Gotwals Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Gable & Gotwals is a full-service law firm with around 100 attorneys who represent a diverse client base across the United States. The firm is based in Tulsa, OK, but has connections and reach beyond the state. The company provides legal services to Fortune 500 corporations, privately owned companies, entrepreneurs, foundations, and individuals. The firm is entrusted with the stewardship and strategic management of their clients' legal matters on a daily basis. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal |
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International
| United States | 47 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 19 |
| Commercial Services | 9 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Communications | 4 |
| Health Technology | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 165 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 138 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 61 |
| Chairman | 46 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 40 |
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| Douglas Clark | 34 |
| Lydia Beebe | 26 |
| Sobhi Batterjee | 25 |
| David Dillon | 21 |
| Charles E. Heath | 20 |
| Tom Grant | 12 |
| Thomas Hyde | 12 |
| James Concannon | 12 |
| Stephen R. Ash | 12 |
| Leslie Steckel | 12 |
| Stanley Lybarger | 11 |
| R. A. Edwards | 10 |
| Mercedes C. Laporta | 10 |
| Dan Stepp | 9 |
| Kapil K. Nanda | 9 |
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