David L. Peterson

First Financial Management Corp. provided financial information services to commercial establishments, government agencies and consumers. The category of services involved information processing and transfer related to the authorization, processing and settlement of credit and debit card transactions, verification of cheque transactions, debt collection and accounts receivable management. The company was also involved in data processing and information management services related to health care and workers' compensation claims and the resulting payments. It also provided a full array of information management services, including data capture, data imaging, micrographics, electronic database management and output printing and distribution. The firm was located in Atlanta, GA.

Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc. manufactures cheese alternatives. The firm’s products include lactose intolerants, healthy lifestyle, gluten intolerants/celiac, soy allergies, lactose intolerants, healthy lifestyle, gluten intolerants/celiac, dairy allergies/sensitivities, vegans, lactose intolerants, healthy lifestyle, heart smarts and gluten intolerants/celiac. The company was founded by Angelo S. Morini in 1980 and is headquartered in North Kingstown, RI.

Incisive Surgical, Inc. engages in the development of mechanical surgical solutions for skin closure. The firm's product INSORB-20 Subcuticular Skin Stapler is a skin closure device designed to combine the cosmetic result of absorbable sutures with the rapid closure times associated with metal skin staplers and eliminate the need to remove metal staples post-operatively. The company founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Trumbull, CT.

Dynamics, Inc. engages in the provision of payments technology services. It designs and manufactures intelligent, battery powered payment cards. The company was founded by Jeffrey D. Mullen in 2007 and is headquartered in Cheswick, PA.

Aspirity Holdings LLC provided electricity contracts trading and electricity supply services. It offered commercial lending, consumer lending, retail energy services and financial services. The company was founded by Timothy S. Krieger in 2005 and was headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Real Time Translation, Inc. develops ELSA, a mobile interpretation device. Its ELSA device enables to connect to a live language interpreter through its advanced wireless network, as well as provides immediate communication in various languages and dialects. The firm also provides interpretation and transcription services. The company was founded by Charles S. Howerton in 2007 and is headquartered in Franklin, TN.

Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. (Stifel) is a dual-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1890, the firm is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), a financial service holding company. Stifel provides full-service brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals and their families, institutions and businesses, and financial advisors.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Travelex America, Inc. provides currency exchange services. Its services include foreign exchange currency at bureaux de change in airports and tourist locations. It provides travel, wealth, and financial products such as travel insurance, phone cards, and global funds transfer. It operates in the United Kingdom, the United States, Hong Kong, Australia, Asia, and Canada. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

IBT Enterprises LLC provides interior design services. The firm offers interior and architecture design, merchandising, retail partnerships, construction services, program management, manufacturing, strategic facilities planning, training and store-with in-A-store. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA.

The National Automated Clearing House Association operates as an electronic payments association. It involves in education and accreditation, industry engagement, communications and advocacy. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

ActiFi, Inc. develops software and does consulting for the financial services industry. It provides practice management solutions powered by combination of coaching, training, process development, scalable and easy-to-use technology. The company was founded by Robert Nicholson and Spencer Segal in 2003 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MN.

Iroquois Capital Group, Inc. provides investment services. It offers private capital advisory, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring advisory to middle-market companies. The company was founded by John F. Jacques and Michael A. Koban, Jr. in 2006 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

First City National Bank of Houston operates commercial banks. The private company is based in Houston, TX.