Deborah Conklin

Part of RHI Magnesita NV, Global Industrial Technologies, Inc. manufactures refractory products as well as construction and building materials. The company is based in Dallas, TX. Global Industrial Technologies was acquired by RHI AG on December 30, 1999 for $322.84 million.

Bankers Trust Co. is an asset management headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1917 and is a subsidiary of BTC Financial Corp. The firm serves as a trusted partner for individuals’ comprehensive financial planning, trust and fiduciary needs.

True Religion Apparel, Inc. designs, markets, distributes and sells apparel under the brand name 'True Religion Brand Jeans' to fashion-conscious consumers. It offers denim jeans and related sportswear apparel for men, women and kids. The company was founded by Jeffrey Lubell and Kymberly Gold-Lubell in 2002 and is headquartered in Gardena, CA.

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.

Lakeview Farms LLC engages in the manufacture and distribution of fresh and convenient dips, desserts, and specialty products. Its brands include the Lakeview Farms, Fresh Creations, Gracious Grits, Winky, Luisa’s, Margarita’s, Señor Rico, Salad of the Sea, Sea Gold, and Rojos. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Delphos, OH.

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.

Engles Management Corp is an investment management concern. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. The company was founded by Gregg L. Engles.

Beverages & More, Inc. engages in the operation of alcoholic beverage retail stores. It offers spirits, wine, craft beer and sodas. The company was founded by Steve Boone and Steve McLaren in January 1994 and is headquartered in Concord, CA.

Part of Clark Brands LLC, Clark Retail Enterprises, Inc. is a company that owns, operates and franchises gasoline service stations and convenience stores. The company is based in Oak Brook, IL.

Star Seed, Inc. supplies variety of seeds and seed products. Its products include Garst, Bayer CropScience, Agripro Wheat, Lawn Grass, Forgaes, Hard Red Winter Wheat, Brassicas and many others. The company is headquartered in Osborne, KS.

WL Plastics Corp. manufactures polyethylene pipe and related products. It offers water, sewer, irrigation, mining, oil and gas gathering and other pressure pipe applications. The company was founded by Mark Wason and Steve Burns in 2000 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Wilton Brands, Inc. owns and operates multiple creative consumer products companies. Its product portfolio includes food crafting, scrap booking, and other craft products. It also offers cake decorating, bakeware, tea kettles, candy making, cookie making, wedding, and seasonal products. The company was founded by Dewey McKinley Wilton in 1929 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.

Kehe Food Distributors, Inc. distributes natural, organic, and other specialty foods. It distributes kosher, ethnic products, gourmet, and natural & organic foods to grocery stores and retail customers. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Romeoville, IL.

American Air Filter Co., Inc. manufactures and markets air filtration and pollution control products and systems. It offers air filters, dust collection equipment, dust collector cartridges, bags, replacement parts, environmental systems, gas-phase equipment, filters, environmental, analytical, and design services, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. The company was founded by William M. Reed in 1921 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Onex Falcon Investment Advisors LLC (Onex Falcon) is a private equity subsidiary of Onex Credit Partners LLC founded in 2000 by Sandeep D. Alva. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sequel Holdings LP (Sequel Holdings) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by John W. Madden. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Food Marketing Institute, Inc. develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

TowerBrook Capital Partners LP (TowerBrook Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1988 by Neal Moszkowski and Anthony O'Carroll. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Pret A Manger (USA) Ltd. owns and operates a chain of restaurants. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

MC LEM SAS operates an online store for clothes. The firm's products include jeanswear for men, women and kids. It offers swimwear, underwear and belts. The company was founded by Serge Emsellem in 1979 and is headquartered in Marseille, France.

Wilton Industries, Inc. offers cakes, candies and hydration products. It also offers baking, cake decorating, candy making, cookie making, wedding, baby, party, and seasonal, kitchen and hydration products. The company was founded in 1929 by Wesley Wilton and is headquartered in Woodridge, IL.

Sequel Industrial Products, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in industrial infrastructure, manufacturing, research and chemical processing. The company is headquartered in Colchester, VT.

KeHe Distributors Holdings LLC distributes food and grocery products. It provides natural and organic, specialty and fresh products to natural food stores, chain grocery stores and independent grocery stores. The company is headquartered in Romeoville, IL.

Part of Mars, Inc., Calchef Foods LLC is a company that offers clean ingredient, keto and paleo-certified products that are dairy, gluten, and soy-free. Based in Stockton, CA, the company provides a range of options including Kevin's Natural Food in-store. The company also offers meal kits such as roasted garlic chicken and one-skillet heat and eat peppercorn steak tips that are gluten-free, keto, and paleo-friendly. The CEO of the company is Dan Costa. Calchef Foods was acquired by Mars, Inc. on July 31, 2023 for $800 million.

Grove Mountain Partners LLC (Grove Mountain Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2020 by Ransom James. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Naturally Chicago, Inc. operates programs, events, sponsorship, and membership organizations. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company was founded by Jim Slama, Tony Olson, Brandon K. Barnholt, Bill Weiland.

Demakes Enterprises, Inc. is a company based in Lynn, MA. The CEO of the company is Demakes Thomas L..

Minds Matter, Inc. empowers high school students from low-income families to achieve college readiness and success. It provides students with mentoring and academic program which help them to get 100% college admissions. The company was founded by Leanne Huebner in 1991 and is headquartered in New York, NY.