William Merchantz
Private Equity Investor at Promus Ventures LLC
Network origin in William Merchantz first degree
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|---|---|---|---|
University of Illinois
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 328 |
Promus Ventures LLC
 Promus Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Promus Ventures LLC (Promus Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Promus Holdings LLC founded in 2010 by Mike Collett. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 6 |
Lakeview Technology, Inc.
 Lakeview Technology, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Lakeview Technology, Inc. provides information technology solutions. It develops and markets data replication software under the MIMIX and OmniReplicator brands. The company serves the health care, telecommunication, and transportation sectors in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Lakeview Technology was founded in 1990 by William C. Merchantz and is headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.
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| Subsidiary | Packaged Software | 3 |
Whittman-Hart, Inc.
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| Extinct | Information Technology Services | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to William Merchantz via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
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| IBM | Packaged Software | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Northern Illinois Gas Co.
 Northern Illinois Gas Co. Gas DistributorsUtilities Northern Illinois Gas Co. distributes natural gas properties. It also provides natural gas storage and transmission-related services to marketers and other gas distribution companies. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Gas Distributors | Corporate Officer/Principal Treasurer Chief Executive Officer | |
| PFIZER, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Leidos, Inc.
 Leidos, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Leidos, Inc. provides scientific, engineering, systems integration and technical services and solutions. It offers solutions and services that leverage the power of data analytics, systems integration, and cyber security across national security, health, and engineering markets. The company was founded by John Robert Beyster in June 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Information Technology Services | General Counsel General Counsel | |
| Washington University in St. Louis | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| OSIRIS THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Biotechnology | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MONSANTO | Wholesale Distributors | President Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
CIBC Bank USA (Investment Management)
 CIBC Bank USA (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance CIBC Bank USA (Investment Management) (CIBC US) is the investment management division of CIBC Bank USA, a commercial bank headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1991 and is a subsidiary of CIBC Bancorp USA, Inc., which is owned by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE: CM) in Canada. CIBC US provides tailored commercial, wealth management, personal, and small business financial solutions as well as cross-border banking services to clients with North American operations. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
 Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. provides structural engineering services. The firm provides structural evaluation, roofing and waterproofing, historic prevention, repair and rehabilitation, blast engineering, and testing and instrumentation services. The company was founded by Jack Janney in 1956 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Engineering & Construction | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| CHINA TECHFAITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | Telecommunications Equipment | Director/Board Member | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| FORESIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | Regional Banks | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
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 Chairman | |
Easter Seals, Inc.
 Easter Seals, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Easter Seals, Inc. is a non profit organization that provides services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs. It offers services such as medical rehabilitation, job training, childcare and adult day services. The company was founded by Edgar F. Allen in 1907 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
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 Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| DePaul University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Loyola University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| Northern Illinois University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Roosevelt University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
The Commercial Club of Chicago
 The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Commercial Club of Chicago works to shape the future of the region to make it a better place for everyone to live, work, and do business. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's civic committee has announced violence reduction goals and commitments to help address public safety. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Hilco Trading LLC
 Hilco Trading LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Hilco Global LLC operates as a financial services company that engages in the provision of valuation, monetization, and advisory solutions. It specializes in asset categories, results, case histories and client list, association partnerships, retail solutions, energy services, grocery solutions, pet, and sports. The firm serves retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers. The company was founded by Jeffrey B. Hecktman in 1987 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
The American Society of Civil Engineers
 The American Society of Civil Engineers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Society of Civil Engineers, founded in 1852, is the oldest national engineering society in America. The non-profit company is based in Reston, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 150,000 members worldwide, the organization advocates for sustainable and resilient practices to maintain and modernize the nation's infrastructure. The company also works to increase investment in infrastructure and improve engineering knowledge and competency. The society's Civil Engineering Landmark Program recognizes historically significant civil engineering projects, structures, and sites. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Gas Association
 American Gas Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Gas Association represents over 200 energy companies that provide natural gas service to 180 million Americans. The private company is based in Washington. The American company's natural gas utilities are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through new and modernized infrastructure and advanced technologies that maintain reliable, resilient, and affordable energy service choices for consumers. The company advocates on behalf of its member natural gas distribution utilities before Federal agencies in the area of energy market regulation. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Structural Engineers Association of Illinois | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| National Taiwan University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
American Concrete Institute
 American Concrete Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Concrete Institute operates as an institute for the development of consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational and training programs and certification programs. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Profit Velocity Solutions LLC
 Profit Velocity Solutions LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Profit Velocity Solutions LLC provides enterprise profit optimization software solutions. The firm develops a software platform called PV Accelerator, to support a process of continuous profit improvement. It enables manufacturers to leverage their existing data to gain precise control over the profit per hour generated by their facilities. The company was founded by Michael L. Rothschild and Mark Shwert in 1996 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Packaged Software | Sales & Marketing | |
St. Louis Science Center
 St. Louis Science Center Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The St. Louis Science Center operates a planetarium center. The private company is based in St. Louis, MO. Todd A. Bastean has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member | |
China Netcom (Group) Co. Ltd.
 China Netcom (Group) Co. Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of China United Network Communications Ltd., China Netcom (Group) Co. Ltd. is an investment holding Chinese company. The company is based in Beijing, China. | Financial Conglomerates | Sales & Marketing | |
Cognate BioServices, Inc.
 Cognate BioServices, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Cognate BioServices, Inc. engages in the provision of commercialization services to regenerative medicine, cellular immunotherapy, and cell therapy companies. It offers cGMP clinical and commercial manufacturing; process and assay development and optimization; logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing support services; and clinical, regulatory, and custom services. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Biotechnology | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| China Netcom Corp. | Corporate Officer/Principal |
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| United States | 44 |
| China | 4 |
| Taiwan | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 15 |
| Finance | 8 |
| Technology Services | 7 |
| Commercial Services | 7 |
| Electronic Technology | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 225 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 190 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 101 |
| President | 68 |
| Graduate Degree | 57 |
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| Russ M. Strobel | 18 |
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