Gary M. Wells
Director/Board Member at Iowa Business Council
Network origin in Gary M. Wells first degree
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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
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| Government | General Government | 28 |
Iowa Business Council
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| Private Company | 16 | |
Wells Enterprises, Inc. (Iowa)
 Wells Enterprises, Inc. (Iowa) Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Wells Enterprises, Inc. manufactures and distributes ice cream and frozen treats. Its brands include Blue Bunny, Blue Ribbon Classics, Bomb Pop, Sorbabes and Weight Watchers Frozen Novelties. The firm offers products to grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, vending outlets, restaurants, and foodservice establishments. The company was founded by Fred H. Wells Jr. in 1913 and is headquartered in Le Mars, IA.
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| Subsidiary | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | 11 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Gary M. Wells via their personal network
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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 Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Greater Des Moines Partnership
 Greater Des Moines Partnership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Greater Des Moines Partnership operates as the economic and community development organization serving Greater Des Moines (DSM), united to drive economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. The company is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
The Economic Club of Chicago
 The Economic Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of Chicago provides platform to discuss economic, business and social issues. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
The Chicago Network
 The Chicago Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Network provides a forum to support and counsel for member careers and to raise awareness of professional, political and social issues faced by women. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Business Leaders For Michigan
 Business Leaders For Michigan Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business Leaders For Michigan operates as a non-profit organization that publishes research and benchmarking reports. It specializes in public policy research, public policy strategy, event organization, economic development, and public policy advocacy. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
The Executives Club of Chicago
 The Executives Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Executives Club of Chicago operates as a premier membership organization and business forum. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
 The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Business Roundtable
 The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Roundtable advocates public policies that ensure economic growth. It considers public policy issues which contains groups like the construction users anti-inflation roundtable, a group devoted to containing construction costs; and the labor law study committee, made up of labor relations executives of major companies. The Business Roundtable was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Chicago Community Trust
 The Chicago Community Trust Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Community Trust provides charity services. It offers services to organizations such as social services agencies, schools, health centers, museums and theaters in the Chicago area. The firm provides charitable resources in the arts and culture, basic human needs, community development, education and health sectors. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member | |
| ROCKWELL COLLINS | Aerospace & Defense | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| Junior Achievement of the Heartland Foundation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
National Association of Manufacturers
 National Association of Manufacturers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Manufacturers is an organization that works for the success of over 12.9 million people who are involved in manufacturing. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company's work is based on four core values that drive the industry. The company commissioned a study in August 2015, which found that the EPA's proposed ozone rule could reduce GDP by $140 billion. The CEO of the company is Jay Timmons. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Aerospace Industries Association
 Aerospace Industries Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Aerospace Industries Association has been advocating for the aerospace industry for over 100 years. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. Eric K. Fanning has been the CEO of the company since 2018. With over 300 member companies, the organization is led by CEO-level officers who work to strengthen the industry's ability to support America's national security and economy. The association advocates for effective federal investments, innovative technologies, policies that enhance competitiveness, and a diverse workforce. AIA also helps its nearly 340 members improve the safety of air transportation, make it more secure, and drive exploration and innovation. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Iowa Partnership For Economic Progress | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Junior Achievement of Chicago
 Junior Achievement of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Junior Achievement of Chicago engages in the provision of educational services. Its programs are funded by businesses and individuals and are designed to be taught in the classroom by business, parent, and community volunteers. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Michigan State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member | |
| Art Institute of Chicago | College/University | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
 Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines operates as a non-profit organization which engages in promoting charitable giving and providing leadership on important community issues. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Iowa State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Missouri | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
America's Health Insurance Plans, Inc.
 America's Health Insurance Plans, Inc. Life/Health InsuranceFinance America's Health Insurance Plans, Inc. is the national trade association representing the health insurance industry. AHIP's members provide health and supplemental benefits to more than 200 million Americans through employer-sponsored coverage, the individual insurance market, and public programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. AHIP advocates for public policies that expand access to affordable health care coverage to all Americans through a competitive marketplace that fosters choice, quality and innovation. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
United Way For Southeastern Michigan
 United Way For Southeastern Michigan Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United Way For Southeastern Michigan provides financial support to partner organizations. The non-profit company is based in Detroit, MI. Darienne Driver has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Accelerated AG Technologies LLC
 Accelerated AG Technologies LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Accelerated Ag Technologies LLC is an agricultural biotechnology company, which develops a property portfolio and technology for the improvement of the production of hybrid crops. The company was founded by Jason Cope and Todd L. Krone in March 2015 and is headquartered in Ankeny, IA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Principal Financial Services, Inc.
 Principal Financial Services, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Principal Financial Services, Inc. provides brokerage, insurance and mortgage services. It offers retirement, group insurance benefits, business planning and protection solutions, and employees benefits, estate planning and personal trusts, life insurance and income protection. The company is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Financial Conglomerates | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
American Council of Life Insurers
 American Council of Life Insurers Life/Health InsuranceFinance The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) is a non-profit organization that has been delivering financial security to families for over 175 years. ACLI is based in Washington, and Susan K. Neely has been the CEO of the private company since 2018. With over 90 million families relying on their life insurance and financial protection products, ACLI's fundamental mission is to safeguard people and the things that matter most to them. The organization advocates for public policies that protect consumers while ensuring families have access to information about different choices for retirement security. | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| Yale University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Henry Ford Health System
 Henry Ford Health System Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Henry Ford Health System, Inc. engages in the provision of health care services. It offers services in the areas of addiction treatment, allergy and immunology, anesthesiology, autism and developmental disabilities, bariatric surgery center, behavioral health, cancer, center for integrative medicine, colon and rectal surgery, dermatology, diabetes, emergency, family medicine, gastroenterology, general surgery, genetics, heart and vascular, brain tumor, hospital medicine, infectious diseases, internal medicine and endocrinology, and bone mineral disorders. The company was founded by Henry Ford in 1915 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Chief Executive Officer Chairman | |
World Business Chicago
 World Business Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Detroit Regional Chamber
 Detroit Regional Chamber Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Detroit Regional Chamber operates as a chamber of commerce. Its activities and initiatives are centered on four strategic pillars: economic development, regional collaboration, education reform and member value. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
DuPont Pioneer
 DuPont Pioneer Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services DuPont Pioneer develops, markets and sells hybrid seeds. It provides argonomic support and services to farmers and strives to develop sustainable agricultural systems. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Johnston, IA. | Wholesale Distributors | President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Detroit Economic Club
 Detroit Economic Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Detroit Economic Club is a non profit organization committed to the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues. It provides a platform for distinguished international dignitaries and business leaders, who represent the changing global environment. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Drake University | College/University | Director/Board Member Graduate Degree | |
The Downtown Detroit Partnership
 The Downtown Detroit Partnership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Downtown Detroit Partnership engages in developing, planning and placemaking decisions for the economic prosperity. It also work with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors on multiple programs and projects. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago
 Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago is a non-profit organization that collaborates with business leaders, public officials, and other civic organizations to promote the social and economic well-being of the region. The Civic Committee was formed in response to a study that concluded that Chicago was experiencing a gradual erosion of its economic vitality. The organization is also working to make Chicago a tech leader where all people thrive. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. The company focuses on game-changing initiatives and have released a report on stabilizing state finances to promote long-term growth. The organization is committed to improving education and has recognized the importance of quality education for the vitality of the city and its people. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
The Business Council
 The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Council operates as an organization of business leaders. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DEERE & COMPANY | Trucks/Construction/Farm Machinery | Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
 Northwestern Memorial Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Northwestern Memorial Hospital provides healthcare services. The firm offers acute and tertiary inpatient care, ambulatory care, wellness and prevention programs. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| United Way of East Central Iowa | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Ruan Transportation Management Systems, Inc.
 Ruan Transportation Management Systems, Inc. TruckingTransportation Ruan Transportation Management Systems, Inc. provides contract carriage, logistics management and bulk transportation services for customers across the United States. It also provides supply chain solutions. The company serves the retail, manufacturing, grocery, bulk earth products, bulk food grade, metals, food processing, waste, chemicals, medical supplies, and dairy industries. The firm was founded by John Ruan in 1932 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Trucking | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
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 Chairman | |
| The Johns Hopkins University | College/University | Graduate Degree |
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International
| United States | 50 |
| Mexico | 2 |
Sectoral
| Commercial Services | 24 |
| Consumer Services | 14 |
| Finance | 5 |
| Health Services | 3 |
| Electronic Technology | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 358 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 125 |
| Chairman | 83 |
| President | 75 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 67 |
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| Dave Habiger | 42 |
| Helene Gayle | 33 |
| Nancy Schlichting | 30 |
| Daniel Houston | 29 |
| Sandra Pierce | 28 |
| Dennis J. Kuester | 25 |
| Frederick Waddell | 25 |
| Jennifer Scanlon | 23 |
| William Fehrman | 22 |
| Ralph Babb | 21 |
| Larry Zimpleman | 21 |
| Christopher Murphy | 20 |
| Robert Ortberg | 19 |
| Clayton Jones | 19 |
| Maurice Smith | 19 |
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