Danielle Garde

Saucony UK, Inc. (formerly Saucony, Inc.) designs and manufactures athletic footwear for men and women. It also manufactures walking, racing and trail shoes for men and women of all ages. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquaretred in Peabody, MA.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Hicks Sports Group LLC operates as a sports and entertainment holding company which owns baseball and hockey teams. The company was founded by Thomas O. Hicks in 1981 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges provides its clients with legal services. The firm offers services to areas including consumer, financial, government and non-profit, health care, industrial, and technology. The company was founded by Claude Serra in 1931 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Fisher-Price, Inc. manufactures toys & child care products. Its products include baby gears, baby toys, building toys, dolls/dollhouses/accessories, learning and educational toys. The company is headquartered in East Aurora, NY.

Hillerich & Bradsby Co., Inc. manufactures and sells sporting goods. Its products include bats, gloves, equipment bags, batting gloves, protective gear, accessories, and training aids. The company was founded by John Andrew Hillerich in 1884 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Computer Software Innovations, Inc. develops software applications and hardware based technology solutions. It operates through the following segments: financial management application, cloud services, and technology solutions. The company was founded on February 11, 2005 and is headquartered in Easley, SC.

Goldman Sachs Capital Partners is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Area founded in 1986. Goldman Sachs Capital Partners is headquartered in New York.

Ocular LCD, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets liquid crystal displays, modules, and systems. The firm supplies industrial touch panels and display products to the embedded technology industry. Its technology enables equipment manufacturers to bring to market product solutions with touch-enabled display capabilities. The company was founded by Larry Mozdzyn and Ben Kwong in 1986 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Hicks Holdings LLC (Hicks Holdings) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Thomas O. Hicks. The firm Headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

The Carlyle Group LP (Global Credit) (Carlyle Group), subsidiary of The Carlyle Group Inc. is a private equity firm founded in 1987 by William E. Conway Jr., Daniel A. D'Aniello and David M. Rubenstein. The firm is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia.

DirecPath LLC engages in the provision of broadband services. It offers television and DirecTV, Internet, voice, and wireless internet services. The company was founded by Henry Peraza in May 2006 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA.

Part of Leadership Foundations, The International Women's Forum is a women's forum membership organization. The company is based in Washington. The American company was founded in 1974 by Maureen A. Kindel, Elinor Guggenheimer. Stephanie Mathews O'Keefe has been the CEO of the company since 2016. The International Women's Forum was acquired by Leadership Foundations on January 01, 2021.

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc. raises and distributes funds for nonprofit organizations. It is a charitable organization, working with local service providers and agencies to deliver programs and services that center on the building blocks of a good life: Education, Income and Health. The firm also provides volunteer opportunities for people to help their neighbors, giving everyone tools to become informed advocates for addressing the pressing issues in North Texas. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

The Toy Association, Inc. is a business trade association that represents all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The association leads the health and growth of the toy industry, which has an annual economic impact. With roughly 900 members, they drive the annual $41 billion domestic toy market. The Toy Association promotes the developmental benefits of play and advocates for toy safety. The company organizes the world-renowned Toy Fair and engage in advocacy activities on behalf of their members. The association also chairs the committee that reviews and revises the ASTM F963 toy safety standard. The Toy Foundation, their philanthropic arm, acts as a children's charity that has delivered the joy of play to 32 million children in need worldwide. Gregory B. Ahearn has been the CEO of the company since 2024.

River City Landscape Supply, Inc. manufactures and distributes bagged landscape materials. The company was founded on November 2, 1992 and is headquartered in Sauget, IL.

Hicks Trans American Partners LLC (Hicks Trans American Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Thomas O. Hicks. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Children's Health System, Inc. provides pediatric health care services. The private company is based in Norfolk, VA.

CapStar Holdings Corp. acquires, holds and manages real estate for potential development and sale. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

The Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a platform for businesses to connect, grow, and thrive. The Chamber of Commerce is based in Dallas, TX. Dale A. Petroskey has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2014.

RSP Permian LLC engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources. The company was founded by Steven D. Gray, Michael K. Grimm and William Huck on October 18, 2010 and is headquartered in Midland, TX.

Collective Brands, Inc. is a private group led by Wolverine Worldwide, Blum Capital, and Golden Gate Capital. The private company is based in Kansas City.

Sperry is a footwear company that offers a variety of stylish shoes for men and women, including boat shoes, sandals, and boots. The private company is based in Burlington, MA. Sperry is known for its authentic original boat shoes made of canvas and leather, which are perfect for a relaxed style. Additionally, Sperry has collaborated with Kerby to create a unique collection of shoes. The company offers free shipping and easy returns on all orders.