A. Richard Johnson

Clayton Homes, Inc. provides manufactured and modular homes, apartments, commercial buildings, military barracks, and college dormitories. It builds, sells, finances and leases for people. The company was founded by James L. Clayton in 1956 and is headquartered in Maryville, TN.

Toys "R" Us, Inc. engages in the distribution and retail of toys and baby products. The firm's products include Hello Kitty City Cruiser, Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Strollers, Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets and Hug and Tugs, Puppy and Monkey. It offers a selection of private label merchandise under names such as Babies "R" Us, Journey Girls, Imaginarium, Fast Lane, You and Me, Just Like Home, True Heroes, Totally Me!, Dream Dazzlers, and Fao Schwarz. The company was founded by Charles P. Lazarus in February 1948 and is headquartered in Wayne, NJ.

American Coin Merchandising, Inc. operates and franchises skill-crane coin machines. It operates skill cranes, bulk vending equipment, kiddie rides, video games, and related amusement equipment in mass merchandisers, grocery stores, restaurants, bowling centers, warehouse clubs, truck stops, and many other channels. The company was founded in 1987 by Randall Fagundo and is headquartered in Louisville, CO.

MidCountry Financial Corp. is a holding company which provides financial services. It offers insurance, investments, military banking, and mortgage services. The company was founded on April 3, 2002 and is headquartered in Macon, GA.

Circle K Stores, Inc. engages in the operation of convenience stores. It offers beverages, food, gasoline, merchandise and financial services. The company was founded by Fred Hervey in 1951 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

Kaplan EduNeering, Inc. engages in the provision of online training services. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.

Bristol Farms, Inc. operates gourmet food stores. Its products include coffee, sushi, meat and poultry, seafood, cheese, prepared foods, pasta, pizza, wine, beer, spirits, and bakery and gift baskets products. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Carson, CA.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Arena Capital Partners LLC (Arena Capital Partners) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1997 by Gerald S. Armstrong. The firm is headquartered in New York.

American Heart Association, Inc. operates a voluntary health organization funded by private contributions. The organization offers services for coronary heart diseases and strokes, high blood cholesterol & physical inactivity, obesity, and diabetes. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Cleveland Browns LLC owns and operates a professional American football franchise. It markets sports merchandise, match tickets, and collectable game items. The company was founded by Arthur B. McBride in 1946 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

La Dove, Inc. manufactures hair and skin care products. The firm also provides initial concept development, product design, packaging, creative direction, marketing support, product development, product positioning, procurement, inventory management, distribution and brand management services. The company was founded by Sheree LaDove-Kent in 1977 and is headquartered in Hialeah, FL.

Susser Holdings LLC operates retail convenience stores. It also distributes motor fuel through its wholesale fuel division. The firm operates its stores in Texas and Oklahoma. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Corpus Christi, TX.

Pilot Corp. operates convenience stores and sells fuel. The company was founded by James A. Haslam II in 1958 and is headquartered in Knoxville, TN.

FirstBank engages in the provision of banking services. The firm offers personal and commercial banking, investment solution, insurance services, online services, and mobile banking solutions. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

African Wildlife Foundation, Inc. operates an international conservation organization focused on the African continent. The organization programs and conservation strategies are based on science and designed to protect both the wild lands and wildlife of Africa. The organization was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Quantum Health, Inc. provides healthcare management services. The company was founded by Kara J. Trott in 1999 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Anderson Media Corp. was founded in 1917 and operates as an investment company for consumer products and services businesses. The private company is based in Knoxville, TN and has subsidiaries in the United States and Canada.

First Horizon Bank provides commercial banking services. Its offers banking, cash management, borrowing, investment and planning, insuring and inverting, treasury management, financial planning, and executive banking. The company was founded by Frank S. Davis on March 25, 1864 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Caltius Private Equity Partners (Caltius Private Equity Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Caltius Capital Management LLC founded in 1999 by Garrick Ahn, Michael J. Morgan and Jim B. Upchurch. The firm headquarters in Los Angeles, California.

Denark Construction, Inc. is a full-service construction management firm that has been providing superior execution in all aspects of the construction process for over four decades. The private company is based in Knoxville, TN and was founded by Raja J. Jubran, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The company has built a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across the southeast, consistently delivering successful projects on time and on budget with a focus on quality, safety, and integrity. Denark offers preconstruction services, delivery methods, and a commitment to sustainability.

Knoxvilles Community Development Corp. engages in providing housing and redevelopment agency services. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Knoxville, TN.

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation operates as a non-profit academic, research, and medical center. It offers clinic and hospital care with research and education services. The company was founded by Charles Posternack, George W. Crile, Frank E. Bunts, William E. Lower and John Phillips on February,5 1921 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Clayton Foundation for Research is non-profit medical research organization in Houston, Texas established in 1933 ny Benjamin Clayton. The organizations principal activity is to research the cause, prevention and cure of differet diseases.

The Greater Knoxville Chamber of Commerce is an organization that aims to make Knoxville a premier location for businesses to operate and expand. The non-profit company is based in Knoxville, TN. The company connects businesses in the region with resources and services to meet their unique growth needs, which fuels a sustainable regional economic ecosystem. The Chamber also provides a monthly economic conditions outlook report called ECO, which offers insight into how data and information may impact the region. The organization is dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes grow.

Pilot Co. owns and operates travel centers and sells over-the-road diesel fuel. The firm also offers food and beverage, rewards, and RV and fleet services. The company was founded by James A. Haslam II in 1958 and is headquartered in Knoxville, TN.

Good Food Holdings LLC engages in the selling of healthy food products in store and online. it offers breakfast, salads, sandwiches, snacks, soups, baked goods, juice and smoothies, coffee, and tea. The company was founded by Kriti Sehgal and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.