Scott Aakre
Sales & Marketing at HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
Network origin in Scott Aakre first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | 107 | |
Don Miguel Mexican Foods, Inc.
 Don Miguel Mexican Foods, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Don Miguel Mexican Foods, Inc. manufactures frozen Mexican food products. The company was founded on March 27, 1951 and is headquartered in Orange, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Food: Specialty/Candy | 12 |
Fresherized Foods, Inc.
 Fresherized Foods, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Fresherized Foods, Inc. produces processed avocado and wholly guacamole food products. It offers hand scooped avocados, homemade taste, gluten free, kosher, dip, chunky dip, and minis flavors. The company was founded by Don Bowden in 1989 and is headquartered in Saginaw, Texas.
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| Subsidiary | Food: Major Diversified | 8 |
CytoSport, Inc.
 CytoSport, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables CytoSport, Inc. manufactures nutritional supplement products. It provides nutritional supplement products to professional and amateur athletes striving to reach their potential. It offers muscle milk, monster milk, cytomax, specialized and collegiate products which come in form of ready-to-drink beverages, powders, shakes and bars. The company was founded by Greg Pickett and Michael Pickett on April 17, 1997 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Food: Major Diversified | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Scott Aakre via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECOLAB INC. | Chemicals: Specialty | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Provena Foods, Inc.
 Provena Foods, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Provena Foods, Inc. manufactures and distributes pepperoni and pasta to pizza makers. Its Swiss American Sausage division makes pepperoni and Italian-style sausage for sale to pizza chains, food processors, and foodservice distributors. The company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Lathrop, CA. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| SUPERVALU INC. | Food Distributors | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| HMN FINANCIAL, INC. | Savings Banks | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
The Hormel Foundation
 The Hormel Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Hormel Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established in 1941 by George A. Hormel and Jay C. Hormel. The organization was incorporated for religious, charitable, scientific, literary and education purposes. It was formed to support the Hormel Institute which is a research body of the University of Minnesota. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Institute of Food Technologists, Inc.
 Institute of Food Technologists, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a scientific community that has been in existence since 1939. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The organization aims to inspire and transform collective scientific knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of all people around the world. The science of food encompasses food science, food technologies, and their applications across the food industry. IFT envisions a world where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are universally valued as essential to advancing the science of food. The organization has member resource groups that provide supportive spaces for communities who have traditionally been underrepresented and under-supported. Christie A. Tarantino has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Services to the Health Industry | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Valley Fresh Foods, Inc.
 Valley Fresh Foods, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Hormel Foods Corp., Valley Fresh Foods, Inc. is a company that processes and distributes chicken products. The company is based in Turlock, CA. Valley Fresh Foods was acquired by Hormel Foods Corp. on April 03, 2006 for $78 million. | Food Distributors | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Pillsbury Co. LLC
 The Pillsbury Co. LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries The Pillsbury Co. manufactures and distributes food products. Its products include baked goods, biscuits, breads, cookies, crescents, pie crusts, pizza crusts and snacks. The company was founded in 1869 is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Clougherty Packing LLC
 Clougherty Packing LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Clougherty Packing Co. manufactures and markets pork products. Its products includes bacon, breakfast sausage, sliced ham, whole hams, wieners, smoked sausage, case-ready fresh cut pork and many more. The company was founded by Francis Clougherty and Bernard Clougherty in 1931 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Food Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Kansas State University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Iowa | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
University of Minnesota
 University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of North Dakota | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Northern Iowa | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Winona State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Mayo Clinic
 Mayo Clinic Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Mayo Clinic provides health care services. Its products and services include healthy living program, sports medicine, Mayo clinic health letter, medical products, population health and wellness programs, medical laboratory services and mayo clinic voice apps. The firm offers medical services in the areas of dermatology, allergy, hypertension, neurology, oncology, psychiatry, radiation oncology, and rheumatology. The company was founded by William J. Mayo and Charles H. Mayo in 1986 and is headquartered in Rochester, MN. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc.
 Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc. processes turkey into frozen, refrigerated and deli products. It offers an array of fresh, frozen, refrigerated and deli turkey products including ground turkey, turkey burger patties, turkey breast, turkey ham, turkey bacon, whole birds, prime young basted turkey, turkey sausage and turkey franks. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Willmar, MN. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | President Sales & Marketing Chief Executive Officer Sales & Marketing President Director/Board Member Chief Administrative Officer Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
University of St. Thomas
 University of St. Thomas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Grocery Manufacturers Association
 Grocery Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Minnesota Orchestral Association
 Minnesota Orchestral Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Minnesota Orchestra provides support for the orchestra and promotes music education. Its association reaches 10,000 children and adults each year through its music education programs. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Movies/Entertainment | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Food Marketplace, Inc.
 Food Marketplace, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Food Marketing Institute, Inc. develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Mayo Health System | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | ||
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
 Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Minnesota Chamber of Commerce operates as a Chamber of Commerce. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, MN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Minnesota State Bar Association
 Minnesota State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Minnesota State Bar Association operates a professional association for attorneys in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Allina Health System, Inc.
 Allina Health System, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Allina Health System, Inc. operates hospitals and clinics. The company was founded by Kaye J. Ehlen in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Hormel Foods International Corp.
 Hormel Foods International Corp. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Hormel Foods International Corp. manufactures and markets canned food and meat food. The company was founded on October 16, 1992 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN. | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | President Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| Carapelli USA LLC | President Director/Board Member | ||
Women Corporate Directors
 Women Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Women Corporate Directors is a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Italy. The company was founded by Mary Beth Vitale, Véronique Morali, Linda Eskind Rebrovick, Deborah A. Peacock, and Darcy A. Howe. The CEO is Susan C. Keating. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
University of North Dakota Alumni Association & Foundation
 University of North Dakota Alumni Association & Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous University of North Dakota Alumni Association & Foundation engages in the provision of philanthropic services. It helps foster connections and for the advancement of the community. The company was founded on June 13, 1889 and is headquartered in Grand Forks, ND. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Applegate Farms LLC
 Applegate Farms LLC Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Applegate Farms LLC provides natural and organic foods. Its products include hot dogs, cheeses, burgers, snacks, bacon, pork and sausage. he company was founded by Stephen McDonnell and Chris Ely in 1987 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ. | Food: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Austin Country Club
 Austin Country Club Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Austin Country Club owns and operates golf club n the southern United States. Its clubhouse includes dining areas, a large ballroom and meeting room facilities, as well as men's and ladies' locker rooms. The company was founded by Lewis Hancock on November 14, 1899 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Austin Chamber of Commerce
 The Austin Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Austin Chamber of Commerce is an organization that helps people in the region achieve greater prosperity by working with businesses looking to create or expand their presence in the Austin region and help them create more jobs. The non-profit company is based in Austin, TX. The company has helped bring more than 400,000 jobs to the region since 2004 and take on the biggest challenges so businesses can focus on growing. Laura Huffman has been the CEO of the company since 2020. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| United Way of Mower County, Inc. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | ||
YMCA of Austin
 YMCA of Austin Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services YMCA of Austin provides youth health and welfare development services. The non-profit company is based in Austin, TX. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
MegaMex Foods LLC
 MegaMex Foods LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables MegaMex Foods, LLC markets and supplies Mexican food products. It offers salsas, sauces, peppers, and tortillas. The company was founded on October 26th, 2009 and is headquartered in Austin, MN. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer President | |
| Hormel Historic Home | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The Curtis L. Carlson School of Management | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| The University of Minnesota Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Mower County Red Cross | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 50 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 19 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 6 |
| Health Services | 6 |
| Process Industries | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 301 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 160 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 73 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 54 |
| President | 54 |
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| Raymond Young | 22 |
| Christopher Policinski | 21 |
| Stephen Lacy | 20 |
| William Newlands | 18 |
| Julie H. Craven | 15 |
| Steven White | 15 |
| Robert C. Nakasone | 14 |
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| Jody Feragen | 14 |
| Terrell Crews | 14 |
| Hugh C. Smith | 13 |
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