Don Balfour
Director/Board Member at National Restaurant Association
Network origin in Don Balfour first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
National Restaurant Association
 National Restaurant Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Restaurant Association operates as a foodservice trade association. It advocate for pro-restaurant regulation and operational freedom. The firm provide advocacy and representation, educational networking, tools and solutions, and research and insights. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 101 |
Georgia Restaurant Association
 Georgia Restaurant Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Georgia Restaurant Association provides unified voice for food service and drinking places in the state of Georgia. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 40 |
Waffle House, Inc.
 Waffle House, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Waffle House, Inc. owns and operates chain of restaurants. It offers breakfast favorites menu and lunch-dinner favorites menu. The company was founded by Joe Rogers, Sr. and Tom Forkner in 1955 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA.
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| Private Company | Restaurants | 4 |
Georgia Gwinnett College Foundation, Inc.
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| Foundation/Endowment | 4 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Don Balfour via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. | Restaurants | General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal Public Communications Contact | |
| BBQ HOLDINGS, INC. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Investment ManagersFinance National Rural Electric Cooperative Association is a non-profit organization that provides retail electric services. It organizes annual meetings of cooperative and rural leaders and consumers and also holds expositions of products and equipment required in operation of electric utilities. The company was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| JONES LANG LASALLE INCORPORATED | Real Estate Development | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC. | Restaurants | Chief Operating Officer Public Communications Contact | |
| Vanderbilt University | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| Boston University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
McLane Foodservice Distribution, Inc.
 McLane Foodservice Distribution, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services McLane Foodservice Distribution, Inc. engages in the provision of food distribution services. The company was founded by Jerry L. Wordsworth in 1947 and is headquartered in Temple, TX. | Food Distributors | President | |
Taco Bell Corp.
 Taco Bell Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Taco Bell Corp. operates a chain of restaurants. Its products include texas-mexican cuisine foods such as tacos, burritos, gorditas, quesadillas, nachos, chalupas, salads and food items. The company was founded by Glen William Bell, Jr. in 1962 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Caribou Coffee Co., Inc.
 Caribou Coffee Co., Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Caribou Coffee Co., Inc. owns and operates coffee shops. It offers products to grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. The firm operates through three segments: Retail, Commercial and Franchise. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Restaurants | Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member | |
The Culinary Institute of America, Inc.
 The Culinary Institute of America, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Culinary Institute of America refines the world of gourmet chefs. It offers bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and management, as well as continuing education, conferences, travel programs, and e-learning. | College/University | President Director/Board Member | |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Georgia State University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Tulane University (Louisiana) | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Oglethorpe University | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Georgia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Tulsa | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Mazzio's Corp.
 Mazzio's Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Mazzio's Corp. operates pizza points and Italian kitchens. It offers pizzas, big pastas, toasted sandwiches and brick-oven pizzas and also offer catering services. The company was founded by Ken Selby in 1961 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK. | Restaurants | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
 Enterprise Florida, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI) is a public-private partnership serving as Florida's primary organization devoted to statewide economic development. EFI's mission is to diversify Florida's economy and create better paying jobs for its citizens by supporting, attracting and helping to create globally competitive businesses in innovative, high-growth industries. EFI accomplishes this mission by focusing on a wide range of industry sectors, including clean energy, life sciences, information technology, aviation/aerospace, homeland security/defense, financial/professional services and manufacturing. In collaboration with a statewide network of regional and local economic development organizations, EFI helps to improve Florida's business climate, ensuring the state's global competitiveness. Enterprise Florida is committed to assisting companies confidentially with their expansion and location plans. They provide site selection services, demographic information, incentive information, trade leads and much more. They also coordinate introductions to their network of economic development partners located throughout the state. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Retail Industry Leaders Association
 Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Retail Industry Leaders Association operates a membership organization for retailers. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Save The Children Federation Inc.
 Save The Children Federation Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Save The Children Federation, Inc. operates as a nonprofit children's relief and development organization. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Fairfield, CT. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Restaurants Canada
 Restaurants Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Restaurants Canada provides representation services and related union services for restaurants, bars, cafeterias, and social contract caterers. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman | |
Public Broadcasting Service
 Public Broadcasting Service BroadcastingConsumer Services Public Broadcasting Service provides public broadcasting television services. They provide Television programming and related services to 356 noncommercial stations serving all 50 states, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and American Samoa. It offers oversees program acquisition and provides program distribution and promotion, education services, new media ventures, fundraising support, engineering and technology development and video marketing services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Broadcasting | Director/Board Member | |
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
 MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital provides Healthcare services. The firm specializes in treating persons with physical disabilities caused by spinal cord and brain injuries, stroke, arthritis, amputation, multiple sclerosis, post-polio syndrome, sports injuries, and other neurological and orthopedic conditions. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member | |
Georgia Tech Foundation, Inc.
 Georgia Tech Foundation, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Georgia Tech Foundation, Inc. provides educational services. It promotes the cause of higher education in the State of Georgia, receives and manages financial donations received by the foundation for support and enhancement of the Georgia Institute of Technology and assists the Georgia Institute of Technology in its role as a leading educational and research institution. The company was in 1932 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc.
 International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Women's Foodservice Forum
 Women's Foodservice Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Women's Foodservice Forum engages in food services industry. It serves the operations, manufacturing, distribution, publishing and consulting industry. The company was founded by Monica Boyles, Elizabeth Brennan, Jenene Garey, Joyce Goldstein, Denise Gorsline, Marcia Harris, Patricia Harris, Laura Hayden, Florence Jaramillo, Edna Morris, Karen Settlemyer, Julia Stewart, Kathleen Talbert, Jo Linda Thompson and Jackie B. Trujillo in 1989 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
 Georgia Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce organization. The non-profit company is based in Atlanta, GA. The CEO of the company is Chris Clark. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Yoder Industries, Inc.
 Yoder Industries, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Yoder Industries, Inc. manufactures aluminum and zinc die castings. It specializes in casting design and automotive castings. The company was founded by J.B. Yoder in 1956 and is headquartered in Dayton, OH. | Metal Fabrication | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Colorado Restaurant Association
 Colorado Restaurant Association RestaurantsConsumer Services Colorado Restaurant Association operates as a trade organization for the foodservice industry. The firm educates and promotes an industry including eating and drinking establishments. The company was founded by Albert McVittie on September 27, 1933 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Rosa Mexicano Brands, Inc.
 Rosa Mexicano Brands, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Rosa Mexicano Brands, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. The company was founded by Josefina Howard, Daniel F. Hickey, Douglas M. Griebel in 1984 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Restaurants | Founder | |
| The International Dairy Foods Association | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Sales & Marketing | |
The New England Consulting Group, Inc.
 The New England Consulting Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The New England Consulting Group, Inc. provides management consulting services. Its services include sales and distribution, brand activation, marketing analytics, commercialization, concept development, and corporate strategy. The company was founded by Gary Stibel in 1981 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chairman Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Louisiana Restaurant Association
 Louisiana Restaurant Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Louisiana Restaurant Association operates bars and restaurants for members. The firm engages in foodservice and hospitality industry. The firm offers ServSafe foodservice manager, ServSafe alcohol, ServSafe food handler and ServSafe allergens. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Metairie, LA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
 Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is an organization that works to accelerate acceptance of the LGBTQ community through entertainment, news, and digital media. GLAAD offers media training for organizations, a list of LGBTQ resources, and a platform for reporting unfair or defamatory media coverage. The organization's Voices Initiative aims to build LGBTQ acceptance globally by sharing stories of LGBTQ people and their families and supporting local LGBTQ organizations. GLAAD's Media Reference Guide provides education and guidance on telling LGBTQ people's stories in ways that bring out the best in journalism. Sarah Kate Ellis has been the CEO of the American company since 2013. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman | |
| Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| Food Marketing Institute Foundation | Director/Board Member | ||
KINEXO Inc
 KINEXO Inc Air Freight/CouriersTransportation KINEXO Inc provides logistics and supply chain services. It offers services to the foodservice, retail, hospitality, and healthcare industries through freight management, redistribution, direct redistribution, network design and engineering. The company is headquartered in Rocky Mount, NC. | Air Freight/Couriers | President | |
Save the Children Action Network
 Save the Children Action Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Save the Children Action Network is a political advocacy organization that aims to increase opportunities for children and secure a better future for everyone. The private company is based in Washington. The American company's focus is on giving every child a strong start in life. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| RIV CAPITAL INC. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member | |
McLane Foodservice, Inc.
 McLane Foodservice, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., McLane Foodservice, Inc. buys, sells, and delivers over 13 billion pounds of goods annually to more than 35,000 restaurant locations across the United States. The company is based in Carrollton, TX and is committed to community and sustainability. The company services chain restaurants in the quick-service, casual, and fine dining segments through a nationwide network. With a workforce of 9,000 employees, McLane Foodservice exports to 40 countries and offers logistics, technology, and promotions services to its customers. McLane Foodservice is a division of McLane Company, Inc., a supply chain leader in the foodservice industry. | Air Freight/Couriers | President |
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International
| United States | 47 |
| Canada | 4 |
| Israel | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 22 |
| Commercial Services | 10 |
| Finance | 5 |
| Miscellaneous | 4 |
| Distribution Services | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 220 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 110 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 64 |
| President | 59 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 37 |
Most connected contacts
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| James Strange | 28 |
| Diana Purcel | 21 |
| Kenneth Cutshaw | 20 |
| Norman Abdallah | 16 |
| Tom Bené | 16 |
| Dawn Sweeney | 15 |
| Lorna Donatone | 14 |
| Niki Leondakis | 13 |
| Robert S. Gluck | 13 |
| Pamela Stewart | 13 |
| Tom J. Russo | 13 |
| David R. Poth | 13 |
| Sally Smith | 12 |
| Wallace Blair Doolin | 12 |
| John Cywinski | 12 |
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