Valerie L. Insignares
Director/Board Member at Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation
Network origin in Valerie L. Insignares first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Restaurants | 78 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Valerie L. Insignares via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
GMRI, Inc.
 GMRI, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services GMRI, Inc. operates restaurants. It offers succulent fresh fish, seafood, beef, chicken, and combination platters. The company also offers salads, appetizers, desserts, and cocktail service. GMRI was founded by Bill Darden and Joe Lee in 1968 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal President Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO | |
| GENERAL MILLS, INC. | Food: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing Sales & Marketing Human Resources Officer | |
RARE Hospitality International, Inc.
 RARE Hospitality International, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Rare Hospitality International, Inc. owns, operates and franchises restaurants. It offers offers menu items, including signature steaks, salmon, shrimp, chicken, ribs, pork chops, burgers, seafood, prime ribs, and wine. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal President Human Resources Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Red Lobster Management LLC
 Red Lobster Management LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Red Lobster Management LLC operates as a seafood restaurant company. It offers catering services, party platters, family meal deals, appetizers, shrimp, lobster, crab and combinations, fish, chicken and steak, desserts, and beverages. The company was founded by William B. Darden in 1968 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Chief Operating Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Restaurants | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Kentucky | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Florida | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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 Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Executive Leadership Council, Inc.
 Executive Leadership Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| PEPSICO, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Leonard N Stern School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| CHICO'S FAS, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Human Resources Officer | |
venVelo
 venVelo Investment ManagersFinance venVelo (venVelo) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Allen H Kupetz and Peter McAlindon. The firm is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC. | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Human Resources Officer | |
Office Depot LLC
 Office Depot LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Office Depot LLC engages in the provision of office products, services, supplies, and technology solutions. It operates through the following segments: Retail, Business Solutions, and CompuCom. The Retail segment involves in selling merchandise through chain of office supply stores and offers products and services in the categories of supplies, technology, and furniture and other. The Business Solutions segment trades branded and private branded products and services and provides copy and print services. The CompuCom segment comprises procurement, installation, and managing the life cycle of hardware and software businesses; and offers information technology (IT) support services including remote help desk, data centers, and on-site IT professionals. The company was founded by F. Patrick Sher, Stephen Dougherty, and Jack Kopkin in March 1986 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The American National Red Cross
 The American National Red Cross Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services The American National Red Cross provides blood collections and disaster relief services. The firm provides neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, emergency assistance, disaster relief and education. It offers compensate services such as support and comfort for military members and their families, the collection, processing and distribution of blood products, educational programs that promote health and safety, and international relief and development programs. The company was founded by Clarissa Harlowe Barton in 1881 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Medical/Nursing Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| WALMART INC. | Specialty Stores | Public Communications Contact Chief Operating 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 | |
| University of Memphis | College/University | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin | |
Caesars License Co. LLC
 Caesars License Co. LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Caesars License Co. LLC provides casino entertainment services. Its brands include Ceasars, Harrah's,and Horseshoe. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chairman Director of Finance/CFO | |
Applebee's International, Inc.
 Applebee's International, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Applebee's International, Inc. develops franchises and operates restaurants. The firm provides food and beverage products which include traditional favorites and signature dishes. It also offers beer, wine, liquor, and specialty drinks. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Glendale, CA. | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Red Lobster Seafood Co. LLC
 Red Lobster Seafood Co. LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Red Lobster Seafood Co. LLC engages in the management of sea food restaurants. The company is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer Chairman | |
| BJ'S RESTAURANTS, INC. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PANERA BREAD CO | Restaurants | President Chief Executive Officer | |
Cowen Investment Management LLC
 Cowen Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cowen Investment Management LLC (Cowen Investment Management) is a venture capital subsidiary of Cowen, Inc. founded in 1997. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| RUBY TUESDAY, INC. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
| BLOOMIN' BRANDS, INC. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Pizza Hut LLC
 Pizza Hut LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Pizza Hut LLC operates a chain of restaurants. It offers pizzas, pastas, wings, sides and desserts, drinks, and catering services. The company was founded by Frank Carney and Daniel M. Carney on May 31, 1958 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Starboard Value LP
 Starboard Value LP Investment ManagersFinance Starboard Value LP is a SEC-registered investment adviser and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Jeffrey Smith and Peter Feld in 2011 when Ramius LLC's activist value and opportunity business was spun-off as an independent firm. Ramius LLC maintains a significant minority interest in the firm. They are a subsidiary of Starboard Principal Co. LP. Starboard Value provides discretionary investment management services to private investment partnerships and offshore investment funds that are offered to investors on a private placement basis. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Founder | |
Mac Acquisition of Kansas LLC
 Mac Acquisition of Kansas LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Mac Acquisition of Kansas LLC operates a chain of restaurants. Its menu includes antipasti, entrees, cheese and chocolate cakes, coffee, wines, cocktails, salads, chicken, parmigiana plates, carnes, classics, pasta, fish, artisan pizzas, and other cuisines. The company was founded on August 25, 2008 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Restaurants | President Chief Executive Officer | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
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 | |
| DePauw University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
United Arts of Central Florida, Inc.
 United Arts of Central Florida, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services United Arts of Central Florida, Inc. is a non profit organization which engages in the provision of support for arts, sciences and history in Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. It raises and distributes funds, and provides management, administrative, and advisory services. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Maitland, FL. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
National Association of Corporate Directors
 National Association of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ZALE CORPORATION | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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 | |
| REGIS CORPORATION | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 50 |
| Norway | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 29 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Retail Trade | 6 |
| Finance | 5 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 460 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 188 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 161 |
| President | 74 |
| Chairman | 65 |
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| Maria Sastre | 27 |
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| Victoria Harker | 25 |
| Peter Feld | 23 |
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| William Lewis | 22 |
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