Network origin in Kurt Kleess first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
The University of Alabama
95
| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 95 |
University of Bonn
19
| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 19 |
DRS Weather Systems, Inc.
 DRS Weather Systems, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology DRS Weather Systems, Inc. (formerly Enterprise Electronics Corp. (EEC)) manufactures doppler weather surveillance radar systems for weather applications worldwide. It provides integrated, full-featured and customer-scaled weather systems to fit any portable or fixed application for addressing the total weather spectrum. Their state-of-the-art hardware and software offer real-time weather surveillance and advance warning for heightened levels of awareness for public and asset safety. US Army, US Navy & US Air Force and a number of international military users are among the company's past and present customers. The company was founded in 1971 by a group of radar engineers and is headquartered in Enterprise, AL.
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| Extinct | Aerospace & Defense | 5 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Kurt Kleess via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith LLC
 Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith engages in the provision of accounting, auditing, estate planning, business consulting and retirement fund services. The firm serves the architectural and engineering; construction; credit unions; healthcare, and real estate industries. The company was founded in 1991 by Keith Barfield, Don Murphy and John Shank and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Children's of Alabama
 Children's of Alabama Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Children's of Alabama specializes in medical care for ill and injured children. The firm provides care for youngsters from every county in Alabama, 42 other states and seven foreign countries last year. It offers inpatient and outpatient services across its Russell Campus on Birmingham’s historic Southside with additional specialty services. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Birmingham Business Alliance
 Birmingham Business Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Birmingham Business Alliance operates as economic development organization. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, AL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Birmingham-Southern College | College/University | Graduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
| Tulane University (Louisiana) | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
United Way of Central Alabama, Inc.
 United Way of Central Alabama, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United Way of Central Alabama, Inc. supports social agencies and programs. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Bridgeworth LLC
 Bridgeworth LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bridgeworth LLC (dba Bridgeworth Wealth Management) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm was founded by David W. Harris and Henry B. Ware in 2008 as Bridgeworth Financial LLC. In 2023, they were acquired by Savant Wealth Management LLC, which is ultimately owned by SCMI, Inc. Bridgeworth provides comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, families and business owners. | Investment Managers | Founder Founder | |
| SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED | Contract Drilling | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Southern Research Institute
 Southern Research Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Southern Research Institute is a scientific research organization. It focuses on research in drug discovery, drug development, energy and environment, and engineering. The firm serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, defense, aerospace, environmental, and energy industries The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
State Bar of Georgia
 State Bar of Georgia Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The State Bar of Georgia is an organization that provides resources and support for lawyers in the state of Georgia. The organization is based in Atlanta, GA and offers programs such as committees, sections, and a lawyer assistance program. The private company's website offers a variety of services, including a member directory, legal aid resources, and virtual law museum. Additionally, they offer a comprehensive law library called Fastcase, which is a free member benefit for lawyers. The State Bar of Georgia also recommends Member Benefits, Inc. as a broker for members' health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as other approved products. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| CHEVRON CORPORATION | Integrated Oil | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| New York University | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| ONEOK, INC.. | Oil & Gas Pipelines | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
ONEOK Partners GP LLC
 ONEOK Partners GP LLC Gas DistributorsUtilities Part of ONEOK, Inc., ONEOK Partners GP LLC operates a natural gas distribution system. The company is based in Tulsa, OK. | Gas Distributors | Corporate Officer/Principal President | |
| ONEOK PARTNERS LP | Oil & Gas Pipelines | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
| University of Florida | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION | Major Banks | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Regions Bank
 Regions Bank Regional BanksFinance Regions Bank provides consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, mortgage, and insurance products and services. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, AL. | Regional Banks | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Randall-Reilly LLC
 Randall-Reilly LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Randall-Reilly LLC engages in the provision of media and information services. Its services include digital and content marketing, custom events, and search engine optimization consulting. The company was founded by Henry Pettus Randall Jr. in 1934 and is headquartered in Tuscaloosa, AL. | Data Processing Services | Chief Administrative Officer Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Inc.
 The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Inc. assists in economic development programs. Its focus on helping the state attract and retain industry. The firm fills a role in the industrial recruitment process by marketing and promoting Alabama as a business location, and by providing research, information and proposals to companies and consultants that are actively searching for a site. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Business Council of Alabama
 Business Council of Alabama Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Council of Alabama operates as a chamber of commerce. The non-profit company is based in Montgomery, AL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| HCA HEALTHCARE, INC. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Corporate Officer/Principal Investor Relations Contact | |
Alabama Power Co.
 Alabama Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Alabama Power Co. engages in the generation, distribution and sale of electricity. The firm owns coal reserves near its Plant Gorgas and uses the output of coal from the reserves in its generating plants. It also sells, and cooperates with dealers in promoting the sale of electric appliances. The company was founded by William Patrick Lay, James Mitchell and Thomas W. Martin on December 4, 1906 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Public Communications Contact | |
University of Houston
 University of Houston Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Auburn University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Alabama State Bar Association | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Viking Gas Transmission Co.
 Viking Gas Transmission Co. Gas DistributorsUtilities Viking Gas Transmission Co. provides natural gas pipeline transportation services. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, MN. | Gas Distributors | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing | |
| Technische Universität München | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Rolls-Royce Plc
 Rolls-Royce Plc Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Rolls-Royce Plc manufactures aircraft, marine and generator power systems. Its products include civil large, small aircraft and helicopter engines. The firm provides complex, integrated power systems and services to the aerospace and marine and industrial power systems markets. It also develops and provides comprehensive service packages for managing engines throughout their life-cycle. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member | |
| VOLVO CAR AB | Motor Vehicles | Director/Board Member | |
| BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC | Trucks/Construction/Farm Machinery | Director/Board Member | |
Envisics Holdings Ltd.
 Envisics Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Envisics LLC, Envisics Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2016. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
| TATA MOTORS LIMITED | Motor Vehicles | Chief Executive Officer | |
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc
 Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc designs, develops, manufactures and sells Jaguar sports saloons and cars. Its brands include Jaguar and Land Rover. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: UK, US, China, Rest of Europe, and Rest of the World. The company was founded on January 18, 2008 and is headquartered in Whitley, the United Kingdom. | Motor Vehicles | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| IMI PLC | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member | |
| GEELY AUTOMOBILE HOLDINGS LIMITED | Motor Vehicles | Director/Board Member | |
London EV Co. Ltd.
 London EV Co. Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Part of Geely UK Ltd., London EV Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer of motor vehicles. The company is based in Coventry, UK. | Motor Vehicles | Chairman | |
ClearMotion, Inc.
 ClearMotion, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services ClearMotion, Inc. design and build road-sensing software and hardware to create the proactive suspension system. It offers ClearMotion, a system does for motion what noise cancelling does for noise, mitigating road inputs within a fraction of a second. The company was founded by Zack M. Anderson, Vladimir Tarasov and Shakeel N. Avadhany in 2009 and is headquartered in Woburn, MA. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member | |
BMW (South Africa) Pty Ltd.
 BMW (South Africa) Pty Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Part of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, BMW (South Africa) Pty Ltd. is a South African company that manufactures and distributes cars. The company is based in Midrand, South Africa. | Motor Vehicles | Chief Executive Officer | |
The Mobility House GmbH
 The Mobility House GmbH Specialty StoresRetail Trade The Mobility House GmbH operates as a holding company, which engages in the provision of charging and energy solutions. Its products and services include smart charging, vehicle to grid, energy storage, as well as fleet electrification. The company was founded by Thomas Raffeiner in 2009 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member | |
Emerald Automotive Design Ltd.
 Emerald Automotive Design Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Emerald Automotive Design Ltd. designs, develops, and produces advanced hybrid commercial vehicles that are lightweight, low-emission, and have long-range capabilities. The private company is based in Coventry, UK. The British company was founded in 2010 by Andrew George Tempest, and Ian Collins has been the CEO of the company since 2011. | Motor Vehicles | Chairman | |
| CHEMRING GROUP PLC | Aerospace & Defense | Chairman | |
con-pearl GmbH
 con-pearl GmbH Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services con-pearl GmbH provides plastic processing services for the automotive industry. Its products are CON-Pearl, CON-Foam, CON-Base, REPLAG, packaging articles, automotive applications, coating and covering parts, plastic-recycling bags, load floor parts, side wall cover, trunk floor, molded parts, and CON-Cover. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Geismar, Germany. | Wholesale Distributors | Chairman | |
Geely UK Ltd.
 Geely UK Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Geely UK Ltd. is a holding private company that operates subsidiaries involved in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of motor vehicles. Geely is based in Ansty, UK and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company was founded in 2012. | Motor Vehicles | Director/Board Member | |
Camden Taxi Co. Ltd.
 Camden Taxi Co. Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Camden Taxi Co. Ltd. provides taxi services. The private company is based in London, UK. | Other Transportation | Chairman | |
Cosworth Ltd.
 Cosworth Ltd. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Part of Racepower Holdings LLC, Cosworth Ltd. is a British company innovating at the heart of the propulsion industry. The company is based in Northampton, UK. The company is developing sustainable electrification solutions, electronics, and advanced powertrain technology for the future of the industry. Duckworth. The company was founded in 1958 by Mike Costin, Keith. The CEO is Hal Jon Reisiger. | Auto Parts: OEM | Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 32 |
| United Kingdom | 12 |
| Germany | 5 |
| Sweden | 2 |
| India | 2 |
Sectoral
| Commercial Services | 10 |
| Consumer Durables | 9 |
| Consumer Services | 8 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Industrial Services | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 277 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 201 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 101 |
| President | 75 |
| Chairman | 64 |
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| Marillyn Hewson | 43 |
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| Carl-Peter Forster | 38 |
| Tin Hoi Ng | 29 |
| Mark Crosswhite | 26 |
| Pierce Norton | 23 |
| Klaus Rüdiger Trützschler | 20 |
| O. Hall | 20 |
| John H. Campbell | 17 |
| Hans-Joachim Strüder | 17 |
| James M. Proctor | 16 |
| Robert Drummond | 15 |
| James J. McAlpin | 13 |
| Paul Silber | 13 |
| Daniel Mosley | 12 |
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