Barbara W. Schaefer
Director/Board Member at The Weitz Funds
Network origin in Barbara W. Schaefer first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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| Public Company | Railroads | 47 | |
Union Pacific Railroad Co.
 Union Pacific Railroad Co. RailroadsTransportation Union Pacific Railroad Co. engages in the provision of railroad and freight transportation services. Its railroad links coast ports and provides transportation service through its gateways. The company was founded by Abraham Lincoln on July 1, 1862 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.
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| Subsidiary | Railroads | 29 |
University of Nebraska Foundation
 University of Nebraska Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous University of Nebraska Foundation is a private, nonprofit corporation which secures financial support for the university. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Lincoln, NE.
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| Foundation/Endowment | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 19 |
The Weitz Funds
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| Umbrella Fund | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Barbara W. Schaefer via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Southern Pacific Transportation Co.
 Southern Pacific Transportation Co. Other TransportationTransportation Southern Pacific Transportation Co. operates transcontinental railroad routes connecting the Pacific Coast with the gateway cities of Chicago, St. Louis, Memphis, and New Orleans. The firm also provides freight services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Other Transportation | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| TEXTRON INC. | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Carnegie Mellon University
 Carnegie Mellon University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Carnegie Mellon University is an American school that operates as a college or university. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | College/University | Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Nebraska | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| PACER INTERNATIONAL INC | Air Freight/Couriers | Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing | |
| CONOCOPHILLIPS | Oil & Gas Production | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| NELNET, INC. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Founder Director/Board Member | |
Agile Sports Technologies, Inc.
 Agile Sports Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Agile Sports Technologies, Inc. develops a performance analysis platform. It offers Hudl, a tool to edit and share video, study associated play diagrams, and create highlight reels for entertainment and recruiting purposes. The company was founded by David S. Graff, Brian W. Kaiser and John M. Wirtz in 2006 and is headquartered in Lincoln, NE. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Founder | |
| Michigan State University | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
HDR, Inc.
 HDR, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services HDR, Inc. specializes in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. Its services include architecture, asset management, commissioning and operations, finance, engineering, environmental sciences, planning and consulting, project delivery and real estate. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE. | Engineering & Construction | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Assurity Life Insurance Co.
 Assurity Life Insurance Co. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Assurity Life Insurance Co. provides easy access to insurance protection products. It offers individual insurance solutions which include disability income, critical illness, life products, accidental health and annuities and worksite solutions include voluntary employee benefits. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Lincoln, NE. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Assurity Security Group, Inc.
 Assurity Security Group, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Assurity Security Group, Inc. provides insurance brokerage services. The firm’s products include Individual Insurance and worksite solutions. The company is headquartered in Lincoln, NE. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Arizona State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Creighton University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member | |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | College/University | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Oklahoma | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City | General Government | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Boy Scouts of America
 Boy Scouts of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boy Scouts of America provides a program for young people that builds character, trains in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Union Pacific Distribution Services
 Union Pacific Distribution Services Other TransportationTransportation Union Pacific Distribution Services provides rail-based logistic services. The firm arranges for the transportation of bulk commodities, industrial products, and general merchandise through a network of trucking companies, terminal operators, and warehouses. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE. | Other Transportation | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Ameritas Mutual Holding Co.
 Ameritas Mutual Holding Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance UNIFI Mutual Holding Co. operates as holding company with interest in insurance companies. It owns Ameritas Holding Company. Ameritas Holding Company, in turn, owns Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. (Ameritas Life), Acacia Life Insurance Company (Acacia Life) and The Union Central Life Insurance Company (Union Central Life). UNIFI Mutual Holding is headquartered in Lincoln, NE | Life/Health Insurance | Chairman Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
National Association of Manufacturers
 National Association of Manufacturers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Manufacturers is an organization that works for the success of over 12.9 million people who are involved in manufacturing. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company's work is based on four core values that drive the industry. The company commissioned a study in August 2015, which found that the EPA's proposed ozone rule could reduce GDP by $140 billion. The CEO of the company is Jay Timmons. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce
 Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce operates as a chamber of commerce. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Association of American Railroads
 Association of American Railroads Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Association of American Railroads operates trade associations. It handles freight transportation systems by policy making, standard setting, industry data, reports and publications, research and technology initiatives. The company was founded on October 12, 1934 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Lincoln Chamber Economic Development Corp. (Nebraska)
 Lincoln Chamber Economic Development Corp. (Nebraska) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development is a public-private collaboration that provides direction for Lincoln's economic development activities. The company is headquartered in Lincoln, NE. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ferrocarril Mexicano SA de CV
 Ferrocarril Mexicano SA de CV RailroadsTransportation Ferrocarril Mexicano SA de CV provides railway cargo and passenger transportation services, as well as holds concessions of railway infrastructure. They move agricultural products such as grains and fertilizer, petroleum products, and industrial materials such as cement, minerals and fabricated metal. The company was founded in 1997, and is based in Mexico City, Mexico. | Railroads | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.
 Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. provides insurance services. It offers life insurance, dental, vision and hearing, retirement plans, and disability income. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Lincoln, NE. | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Public Affairs Council
 Public Affairs Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Public Affairs Council is a business association. The non-profit company is based in Washington. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
 Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a platform for businesses to connect, network, and collaborate with each other. The Chamber of Commerce is based in Lincoln, NE. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Inter-American Dialogue
 Inter-American Dialogue Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Inter-American Dialogue is an organization that works towards promoting democratic governance, prosperity, and social equity in the Americas. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company engages with leaders in the region to shape policy debate, devise solutions, and enhance cooperation. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| Nebraska Department of Banking & Finance | General Government | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ameritas Holding Co.
 Ameritas Holding Co. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Ameritas Mutual Holding Co., Ameritas Holding Co. functions as an investment holding company. The company is based in Lincoln, NE. The CEO of the company is William Wallace Lester. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Railinc Corp. (North Carolina)
 Railinc Corp. (North Carolina) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Railinc Corp. provides information technology and information services for railroads. The firm offers car accounting, clear path system, damage prevention, equipment health, authorization, messaging, rail service finder, tracing products, publications and transportation management services. The company is headquartered in Cary, NC. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
American Council of Life Insurers
 American Council of Life Insurers Life/Health InsuranceFinance The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) is a non-profit organization that has been delivering financial security to families for over 175 years. ACLI is based in Washington, and Susan K. Neely has been the CEO of the private company since 2018. With over 90 million families relying on their life insurance and financial protection products, ACLI's fundamental mission is to safeguard people and the things that matter most to them. The organization advocates for public policies that protect consumers while ensuring families have access to information about different choices for retirement security. | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Nebraska-Lincoln | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Durham Museum | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| Union Pacific Foundation | President President | ||
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Creighton University School of Law | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science & Management | College/University | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin | |
| American Red Cross Nebraska/Southwest Iowa Region | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| Nebraska Innovation Campus Development Corp. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Pheasants Forever, Inc.
 Pheasants Forever, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Pheasants Forever, Inc. provides conservation of pheasants, quail, and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education, and land management policies and programs. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| GoRail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 49 |
| Mexico | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 14 |
| Finance | 8 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Transportation | 5 |
| Technology Services | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 426 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 149 |
| Chairman | 103 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 74 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 69 |
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| Thomas McLarty | 28 |
| Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de León | 28 |
| Justin B. Wender | 22 |
| Lance Fritz | 22 |
| Tom Henning | 21 |
| José Villarreal | 19 |
| Ivor J. Evans | 19 |
| Michael Dunlap | 18 |
| Charles Chandler Krulak | 18 |
| Erroll Davis | 18 |
| Karen L. Himle | 18 |
| JoAnn M. Martin | 18 |
| Cynthia Hardin Milligan | 17 |
| Diane Duren | 17 |
| E. Virgil Conway | 17 |
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