Yousif B. Ghafari
Founder at Ghafari Associates LLC
Network origin in Yousif B. Ghafari first degree
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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.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 95 |
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan
 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan Life/Health InsuranceFinance Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan, Inc. provides health insurance services. It offers and administers health care coverage, dental, vision and medicare supplement coverage, as well as workers' compensation insurance, health assessment and health care management services. The firm also delivers health care-related products and services. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Life/Health Insurance | 41 |
Ghafari Associates LLC
 Ghafari Associates LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Ghafari Associates LLC provides engineering, architecture, process design, consulting, and construction services. The company was founded by Yousif B. Ghafari in 1982 and is headquartered in Dearborn, MI.
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| Private Company | Engineering & Construction | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Yousif B. Ghafari via their personal network
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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 | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree President Doctorate Degree | |
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Inc.
 Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Detroit Suphony Orchestra operates is an American orchestra firm. The firm’s performance schedule includes Classical, Pops, Jazz, Young People’s, Neighborhood trumpeter, and collaborations with chart-topping musicians from Smokey Robinson to Kid Rock. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Michigan State University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member | |
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
 The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan operates grant making foundations. It serves as a vehicle for donors, volunteers and community members to identify important issues, share ideas and build the financial resources to make a positive change. The company supports activities such as education, arts & culture, health, human services, community development and civic affairs | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member 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 Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Blue Care Network of Michigan
 Blue Care Network of Michigan Life/Health InsuranceFinance Blue Care Network of Michigan provides health insurance services. Its health insurance plans include HMO, traditional indemnity, and supplemental Medicare. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Southfield, MI. | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Wayne State University (Michigan) | College/University | General Counsel Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
The Henry Ford
 The Henry Ford Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Henry Ford is a non-profit organization, which engages in operating museum and other educational centers. Its properties include the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, and Giant Screen Experience. The company was founded by Henry Ford and is headquartered in Dearborn, MI. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| COMERICA INCORPORATED | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor | |
New Detroit, Inc.
 New Detroit, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New Detroit, Inc. is a coalition of leaders working to achieve racial understanding and racial equity. It is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to addressing the issue of race relations. The company was founded by Jerome Cavanagh, Joseph L. Hudson and George Romney in 1967 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| DTE ENERGY COMPANY | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Public Communications Contact Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Detroit Zoological Society
 The Detroit Zoological Society Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Detroit Zoological Society is a private, not-for-profit corporation. It operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Zoo. The firm offers arctic ring of life and the australian outback adventure, the detroit zoo houses over 1,500 animals of 260 different species. The Belle Isle Nature Zoo encompasses 20 acres of forested wetlands with nature trails, a lodge and live animal exhibits focusing on Michigan wildlife. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Royal Oak, MI. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Wayne State University Foundation
 Wayne State University Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Wayne State University Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes advocacy and generates financial support from private sources as an essential supplement to state appropriations, tuition, and research-related income. The organization was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Inc.
 Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Inc. operates as an organization to develop public access. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Accident Fund Insurance Co. of America
 Accident Fund Insurance Co. of America Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Accident Fund Insurance Co. of America provides workers compensation insurance services. It also provides third-party administration and loss prevention services. The firm sells its products through a network of independent agents. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Lansing, MI. | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Invest Detroit
 Invest Detroit Financial ConglomeratesFinance Invest Detroit operates as a community development financial institution. It offers finance to predevelopment, emerging business, high growth companies, business and equipment and neighborhood retail. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
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 | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
American Chemistry Council, Inc.
 American Chemistry Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Chemistry Council, Inc. operates as a trade association providing research services and promotes business interests. It represents companies engaged in the business of chemistry. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman | |
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
 Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute provides health care services for cancer patients. It also provides integrated center of research, patient care and education, dedicated to the prevention, early detection, treatment and eventual eradication of cancer. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Founder Director/Board Member | |
State Bar of Michigan
 State Bar of Michigan Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services State Bar of Michigan is a professional organization that provides a wide range of services to its members, including career center, employment, ethics helpline, and resources. State Bar of Michigan is based in Lansing, MI. The organization also offers legal assistance to the public, including lawyer referral service, legal aid programs, and probate information. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Detroit Regional Partnership | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Detroit Economic Growth Corp.
 Detroit Economic Growth Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Detroit Economic Growth Corp. provides economic development and management services. The private company is based in Detroit, MI. Kevin D. Johnson has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| The Michigan Womens Foundation | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chairman | ||
The Detroit Institute of Arts
 The Detroit Institute of Arts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Detroit Institute of Arts provides art conservation services to the museums. The museum includes more than 100 galleries, 150-seat auditorium, a 380-seat lecture/recital hall, an art reference library, and a state-of-the-art conservation services laboratory. The company was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Other Consumer 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 | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
VHS of Michigan, Inc.
 VHS of Michigan, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The Detroit Medical Center's (DMC) record of service has provided medical excellence throughout the history of the Metropolitan Detroit area. From the founding of Children's Hospital in 1886, to the creation of the first mechanical heart at Harper Hospital 50 years ago. Their medical experts are nationally recognized and each year, hundreds of DMC doctors are included in the list of America's Best Doctors. A reputation for excellence draws patients to world-class programs in oncology, organ transplant, cardiology, women's services, neurosciences, stroke treatment, optometry, orthopedics, pediatrics and rehabilitation. They are the leading academically integrated system in metropolitan Detroit and the largest health care provider in southeast Michigan. The DMC has more than 2,000 licensed beds and 3,000 affiliated physicians. Detroit Medical Center facilities employ best practices and conduct business in an atmosphere of respect and professionalism. Their recognition of and attention to diversity in their business operations and healthcare services is unparalleled. Their volunteer efforts in health education & disease prevention represent an ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of the communities they serve. The DMC continues to meet the health care needs of a growing community, offering the best in medical research & development, advanced technology and optimum clinical services. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Automotive Hall of Fame, Inc. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
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 | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Plastipak Holdings, Inc.
 Plastipak Holdings, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Plastipak Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of plastic packaging and recycling business. Its products serve different markets such as aerosol and cleaning materials; water, juices, carbonated drinks, alcoholic beverages; food; automotive, industrial, and agricultural products; and personal care. The company was founded by William C. Young in 1967 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MI. | Chemicals: Specialty | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Endeavor Detroit
 Endeavor Detroit Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Part of Endeavor Global, Inc., Endeavor Detroit is a company that provides grant making services. The company is based in Detroit, MI. Diana Callaghan has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Detroit Mercy | College/University | Director/Board Member Graduate Degree | |
Wayne State University Research & Technology Park
 Wayne State University Research & Technology Park Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Wayne State University Research & Technology Park engages in the provision of business incubation and acceleration resources. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Nature Conservancy
 The Nature Conservancy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Nature Conservancy in Michigan is a conservation organization working around the world to protect land and waters for nature and people. The company is headquartered in Lansing, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Michigan Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
The Parade Co.
 The Parade Co. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Part of Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation, The Parade Co. is a not-for-profit organization committed to funding, creating and executing the best family events in Detroit and the region. The company is based in Detroit, MI. The Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, and funding is derived from corporate sponsorships, foundations and individual donations. Founded in 1984, The Parade staff, board of directors and thousands of parade volunteers work year-round to bring a wide variety of magnificent events to the city, including the Ford Fireworks, Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot, and America's Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Gardner-White. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Beaumont Health
 Beaumont Health Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Corewell Health engages in the provision of healthcare services. It offers spine surgery, weight loss, wound treatment, home health services, integrative medicine, and senior services. The company was founded on September 2, 2014 and is headquartered in Royal Oak, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
William Beaumont Hospital Corp.
 William Beaumont Hospital Corp. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services William Beaumont Hospital is engaged in providing health care services to Southeastern Michigan. The company is headquartered in Royal Oak, MI. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| INDEPENDENCE REALTY TRUST, INC. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| DUPONT DE NEMOURS, INC. | Chemicals: Major Diversified | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman | |
| HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INCORPORATED | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Huntington National Bank (Columbus, Ohio)
 The Huntington National Bank (Columbus, Ohio) Major BanksFinance The Huntington National Bank engages in the provision of personal and business banking services to individuals and families, small and middle market businesses, and not-for-profit businesses. Its services include online and mobile banking, borrowing, investments, insurance, planning, and security services. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Major Banks | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal |
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International
| United States | 51 |
Sectoral
| Commercial Services | 16 |
| Finance | 12 |
| Consumer Services | 10 |
| Health Services | 5 |
| Miscellaneous | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 479 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 127 |
| Chairman | 93 |
| President | 66 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 65 |
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| Andrew Liveris | 52 |
| Jim Fitterling | 32 |
| Gary Torgow | 31 |
| Sandra Pierce | 28 |
| Peter Karmanos | 27 |
| Roderick Gillum | 23 |
| James Nicholson | 23 |
| Faye Alexander Nelson | 23 |
| David Baker Lewis | 22 |
| Gerard Anderson | 22 |
| David Provost | 22 |
| David Dauch | 22 |
| Joan Budden | 17 |
| Ralph J. Gerson | 16 |
| Dennis Wayne Archer | 16 |
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