Brett K. Avner

Herbalife International, Inc. manufactures and distributes personal health care products. The firm provides weight management products to support weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. The company was founded by Mark Reynolds Hughes in February 1980 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. retails premium pet food, supplies, services and companion animals. The firm specializes in pet services, dog food, dog supplies, dog products, dog beds, cat food, cat supplies, cat products, cat beds, fish tanks, fish supplies, small animal and reptile supplies. The company was founded by Walter Evans in 1965 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Tanger Properties LP engages in the ownership and operation of outlet centers. It focuses on the development, acquisition, and management of outlet shopping centers. The company was founded on May 25, 1993 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

Borders Group, Inc. owns and operates bookstores and music stores. It operates through its subsidiaries, Borders, Inc. and Walden Book Company, Inc., which operates stores selling books, music and movie superstores and mall-based bookstores. The company operates a proprietary e-commerce Web site www.borders.com. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Health Care Service Corp. provides health and life insurance services. It operates through its divisions: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. The company was founded by Justin Ford Kimball in 1929 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Healthgrades Operating Co., Inc. engages in the provision of health information across digital platforms. It helps to compare providers, review hospital quality, make appointments with clinical providers, prepare for their healthcare appointments, and research comprehensive health and wellness information. The company was founded by Kerry R. Hicks and David G. Hicks in 1998 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Bigelow & Co. is a commercial concrete company based in the Twin Cities. The American company specializes in restoring and preserving deteriorating concrete and masonry structures, and offer concrete crack repair services using a specialized injection method of epoxy and polyurethane materials. The private company takes pride in their craftsmanship and holds commercial concrete certifications to maintain the highest standards on every project. With generations of commercial concrete experience, Bigelow upholds four core values: safety, integrity, accountability, and commitment to excellence.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of The National Capital offers medical services.

Living Proof, Inc. manufactures and supplies hair care products. Its products include shampoos, conditioners, styling treatments, overnight products, styling creams and mousses, nourishing creams, styling sprays, thickening mousses, thickening creams, root lifting sprays, mask treatments. The company was founded by Robert S. Langer, Jon Flint, Amir Nashat, Ward Stegernoek, Mitch DeRosa, and Daniel Anderson in September 2004 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Lord & Taylor LLC sells women's, men's and children's apparel and accessories. It offers chic women's clothing from trendy to updated-classic dresses, tops, coats, jackets and more plus, must-have shoes, handbags, kids wear, jeweler and accessories and beauty and fragrance products. The firm operates as a chain of retail stores. The company was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Lees-McRae College offers diverse baccalaureate degrees, athletic programs and outstanding faculty. It also offers online programs and degree-completion opportunities in surrounding communities to nontraditional learners. The company is headquartered in Banner Elk, NC.

Banana Republic LLC retails clothing and accessories for men, women and children. It operates a web site through which it distributes its products. The company was founded by Mel Ziegler and Patricia Ziegler in 1978 and is headquartered in Grove City, OH.

World of Children, Inc. operates as a not for profit organization. It funds, elevates, and educates children. The firm also provides health and medical welfare, protection, rescue and rehabilitation, humanitarian needs disaster relief. The company was founded by Harry Leibowitz and Kay Isaacson-Leibowitz in 1996 and is headquartered in Laguna Hills, CA.

Limited Stores LLC designs and markets women's apparel. It offers garments that include shirts, tops, pants, denim, jackets, sweaters, skirts, dresses, and accessories. The company was founded by Leslie Herbert Lexner in 1963 and is headquartered in New Albany, OH.

Association of National Advertisers is a non profit organization which is a representative body for the marketing community. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Theory, Inc. is a web development agency. The private company is based in New York, NY.

Ale Viola LLC designs and markets jewelry. Its products include bangles, earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, and other gold and silver gift items. The firm also offers jewelry repair services. The company was founded by Ippolita Rostagno and Lauren Sharfman in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Snap Fitness, Inc. engages in the operation of fitness centers. Its facilities feature 24/7 access, cardio and strength-training equipment, and value-add fitness services. The company was founded by Peter Taunton in August 2003 and is headquartered in Chanhassen, MN.

Henri Bendel, Inc. manufactures women’s fashions and accessories products. It offers wide selection of hand bags, wallets, jewelries, candles, travel bags and luggage, gift items, collection items, and accessories. The company was founded by Henri Bendel in 1895 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

DP & Co., Inc. wholesales and manufactures general merchandise. It offers tools, airsoft guns, electronic accessories, home and garden tools, knives and swords, lawn mower parts, self defense, sporting goods, tactical gear, tarps, tin signs, and toys. The company was founded by Dick Powers and is headquartered in Bushnell, FL.

Part of PepsiCo, Inc., PepsiCo Americas Beverages is a company that manufactures soft drinks. The company is based in Purchase, NY.

FineMark National Bank & Trust (FineMark) is a bank and trust company headquartered in Fort Meyers, Florida. The firm was founded in 2007 and is a subsidiary of FineMark Holdings, Inc. (OTCMKTS: FNBT). FineMark offers a comprehensive array of banking, trust and investment services to clients.

Part of PepsiCo, Inc., Frito-Lay, Inc. is a company that manufactures and sells corn and potato chips. The company is based in Wilmington, DE.

Alloy Merchandise LLC distributes and sells women's casual apparel through the Internet and discount outlets. It provides tall pants, tall jeans, tall sweatpants and leggings, tall dresses and jumpsuits, and tall essentials. The company was founded by James Johnson in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Fashion For Good is an initiative that aims to make all fashion good by providing a platform for innovation through collaboration and community. The organization is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with a satellite program elsewhere. The organization convenes brands, retailers, producers, innovators, and funders to work towards their shared ambition. At the core of Fashion For Good is their innovation platform, which includes an accelerator program for promising start-up innovators and a scaling program for innovations that have passed the proof-of-concept phase. The Dutch company also has a Good Fashion Fund that supports manufacturers with access to finance to shift to more sustainable production processes. Additionally, Fashion For Good holds a consumer-facing museum. The private company was founded by Bill McDonough.

Sh'nnong Beverage Co. develops plant-based functional iced teas and beverages. The private company is based in Wilton, CT. The company was founded by Jill Beraud, Charlie Herbstreith.

National DCP LLC is a supply chain management company that supports over 10,000 quick service restaurants in the US and distributes products to more than 40 countries. The private company is based in Duluth, GA. Scott Carter has been the CEO of the company since 2009. The company specializes in strategic sourcing of food and non-food items, equipment services, distribution, business services, supply chain and full visibility, traceability, continuity, and sustainability of supply. Its extensive distribution network makes 700,000+ deliveries of over 86+ million cases, driving more than 30 million miles each year. National DCP has nearly 2,000 employees nationwide at its nine distribution centers and 30+ logistics hubs.