Mark A. Watkins
Director of Finance/CFO at Purple Innovation LLC
Network origin in Mark A. Watkins first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Household/Personal Care | 22 | |
| Public Company | Home Furnishings | 14 | |
Purple Innovation LLC
 Purple Innovation LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Purple Innovation LLC is a comfort technology company, which engages in the design and manufacture of products to improve sleep. It offers mattress, seat cushions, pillow, platform base, sheets, mattress protector, and powerbase products. The company was founded by Tony Marion Pearce and Terry V. Pearce in 1989 and is headquartered in Lehi, UT.
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| Subsidiary | Home Furnishings | 13 |
Traeger Pellet Grills LLC
 Traeger Pellet Grills LLC Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Traeger Pellet Grills LLC manufactures wood pellet grills, wood pellets, sauces and spices, and grilling accessories. The company was founded by Joe Traeger Sr. in 1985 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.
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| Subsidiary | Electronics/Appliances | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Mark A. Watkins via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVON PRODUCTS, INC. | Household/Personal Care | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Operating Officer Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Benihana, Inc.
 Benihana, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Benihana, Inc. operates teppanyaki-style Japanese restaurants in the United States. The company was founded by Hiroaki Aoki in 1964 and is headquartered in Aventura, FL. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member | |
| AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Sales & Marketing | |
| LIFEVANTAGE CORPORATION | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Sales & Marketing | |
| EXPEDIA GROUP, INC. | Other Consumer Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Hotels.com, Inc.
 Hotels.com, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Hotels.com, Inc. provides on-line discount hotel accommodation services. The company offers reservation services through its own websites. It offers travelers the wide selection of lodging accommodations from traditional hotels to vacation rentals. The company offers a one-stop shopping source for hotel pricing, amenities and availability and also provides travelers with accommodations during sold-out periods. The company was founded in 1991 and is located in Dallas, TX. | Other Consumer Services | Sales & Marketing | |
DataXtend Semantic Integrator
 DataXtend Semantic Integrator Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services DataXtend Semantic Integrator provides technology services to deliver valid business data integration projects. The firm also provides metadata-driven common model architecture which manages both the format integrity and business integrity of data. The company was founded by Pano T. Anthos and is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Information Technology Services | Chief Executive Officer | |
Coliseum Capital Management LLC
 Coliseum Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Coliseum Capital Management LLC (Coliseum) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Rowayton, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Christopher Shackelton and Adam Gray in 2005. They are a subsidiary of Coliseum Capital Management LP. Coliseum provides investment advisory services to private pooled investment vehicles and separate accounts. | Investment Managers | Founder | |
| SKULLCANDY INC | Electronics/Appliances | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| CASPER SLEEP INC. | Home Furnishings | Chief Executive Officer | |
Bright Cellars, Inc.
 Bright Cellars, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Bright Cellars, Inc. provides wine retailer services. It distributes personalized wines on a monthly basis. The company was founded by Richard Yau and Joe Laurendi in 2014 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer | |
Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc.
 Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc. operates and franchises dining restaurants. The company is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DEI HOLDINGS, INC. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member | |
Burger King Corp.
 Burger King Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Burger King Corp. is engaged in the operation and franchise of fast food restaurants. Its products include burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast meals. The company was founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton in March, 1954 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Nu Skin International, Inc.
 Nu Skin International, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Nu Skin International, Inc. provides skin care products and services. The firm markets lotions. The company was founded by Blake M. Roney, Steven J. Lund and Sandie N. Tillotson in 1984 and is headquartered in Provo, UT. | Medical Distributors | President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Aveda Corp.
 Aveda Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Aveda Corp. provides beauty products. It offers shampoo, conditioner, hair color, salon services, sun care, lipsticks, face packs and moisturizers. The company was founded by Horst M. Rechelbacher in 1978 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Household/Personal Care | Sales & Marketing | |
| University of Leeds | College/University | Doctorate Degree | |
| INDIA TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director/Board Member | |
| University of Utah | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| Brigham Young University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| Texas Tech University | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
The Ohio State University
 The Ohio State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Utah State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Mumbai | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
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 | |
Modere, Inc.
 Modere, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Maple Mountain Group, Inc. manufactures and distributes consumer products. It offers health, personal care, household and cosmetic products. The company was founded by Thomas E. Mower and Leslie D. Mower in 1987 and is headquartered in Springville, UT. | Household/Personal Care | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Shaklee Corp.
 Shaklee Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Shaklee Corp operates vitamins and supplements store. The firm offers premium vitamins, nutrition supplements, clean beauty, and green home products. The company was founded by Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee in 1956 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA. | Specialty Stores | Director of Finance/CFO Sales & Marketing | |
Melaleuca, Inc.
 Melaleuca, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Melaleuca, Inc. provides personal care and cosmetics products. It also offers nutritional, pharmaceutical, consumable, and healthcare products. The company distributes products through retailers and distributors in the Idaho region. Melaleuca was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Idaho Falls, ID. | Specialty Stores | Sales & Marketing | |
| RED LION HOTELS CORPORATION | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director/Board Member | |
| University of Delhi | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Goode Partners LLC
 Goode Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Goode Partners LLC (Goode Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by David Joseph Oddi, Ronald R. Beegle and Joe Ferreira. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Founder | |
Digital Analytics Association, Inc.
 Digital Analytics Association, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Web Analytics Association provides measurement, collection, analysis and reporting of Internet data for the purpose of understanding and optimizing web usage. It develops and implements training and certification programs. The company was founded in 2004 by Gregory L. Drew and is headquartered in Wakefield, MA. | Data Processing Services | Director/Board Member | |
Expedia, Inc.
 Expedia, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Expedia, Inc. operates as an online travel agency. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Other Consumer Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Mobiata
 Mobiata Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Expedia Group, Inc., Mobiata is a private company that provided travel-related mobile applications. The company was based in Ann Arbor, MI. Mobiata's apps, FlightTrack 5 and FlightBoard, were retired on March 1, 2017, after eight years of service. The company made every attempt to reach as many iOS and Android users as possible via social channels, their website, and push notifications. Mobiata was acquired by Expedia Group, Inc. on November 18, 2010. | Packaged Software | Chairman | |
Eaglepoint Advisors LLC
 Eaglepoint Advisors LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Eaglepoint Advisors LLC engages in advisory firm. It offers turnaround, restructuring and crisis management firm focuses on middle-market consumer goods and retail companies. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor | |
Tique, Inc.
 Tique, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Tique, Inc. provides online shopping services. It focuses on the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and home verticals for women. The firm produces web videos which are designed to be optimized for online customer conversion. The company was founded by Sukhinder Singh Cassidy and Diana L. Williams in January 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Specialty Stores | President | |
| The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Hill Country Holdings LLC
 Hill Country Holdings LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Hill Country Holdings LLC sells furniture, mattresses, bedding, home decor, rugs, and lighting through online channels. The private company is based in New Braunfels, TX. Gary Seals has been the CEO of the company since 2002. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
XRC Labs
 XRC Labs Investment ManagersFinance XRC Labs (XRC Labs) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Pano Anthos. The firm is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. | Investment Managers | Founder | |
| Gathereducation, Inc. | Founder | ||
Nu Skin Germany GmbH
 Nu Skin Germany GmbH Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Part of Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Nu Skin Germany GmbH operates a beauty salon. The private company is based in Mainz, Germany. The German company was founded in 1984 by Blake M. Roney, Sandra N. Tillotson, Steven J. Lund. The CEO is Ritch N. Wood. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Joiya, Inc.
 Joiya, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Joiya, Inc. engages in the production of dietary supplements. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Pharmaceuticals: Other | President | |
| GLOBAL PARTNER ACQUISITION CORP II | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 45 |
| India | 4 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Germany | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 22 |
| Retail Trade | 7 |
| Technology Services | 6 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 138 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 88 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 36 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 34 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 34 |
Most connected contacts
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| Gary T. DiCamillo | 30 |
| Adam Gray | 26 |
| Lori Bush | 25 |
| Pano Anthos | 18 |
| Neil H. Offen | 18 |
| Joe Ferreira | 17 |
| Mitch Edwards | 17 |
| Edwin Jacob Garn | 16 |
| Joseph B. Megibow | 15 |
| Dee Andersen | 14 |
| Grant Palmer | 12 |
| Gary A. Kiedaisch | 11 |
| Claudia Hollingsworth | 11 |
| John A. Legg | 11 |
| Christine Day | 10 |
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