Eric C. Gordon

Payless Cashways, Inc. engages in retails building materials and finishing products concentrating on the professional builder, remodel, and repair contractor, institutional buyer, and project-oriented consumer. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Lee's Summit, MO.

Stride Rite Corp. manufactures and markets children's footwear. The firm also markets athletic and casual footwear for children and adults. Its brands include Keds, Grasshoppers, Robeez, Saucony, Hind, Sperry Top-sider and Tommy Hilfiger. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA.

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.

Delhaize America LLC operates supermarkets and grocery stores. Its products include groceries, meat, dairy products, seafood, frozen foods, deli/bakery, and non-food items. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Salisbury, NC.

Michigan's Adventure, Inc. operates an amusement park in Michigan. The firm offers rides, special events, drinks & dining and an outdoor water park, wildwater adventure. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Muskegon, MI.

Paramount Parks, Inc. owns and operates theme parks. It owns five amusement parks which include Paramount Canada's Wonderland, Paramount's Carowinds, Paramount's Kings Dominion, Paramount's Gardens theme park, and Paramount's Kings Island. The company is headquartered in Sandusky, OH.

Food Lion LLC owns and operates grocery stores. It operates supermarkets under the brand names of Food Lion, Bloom, Bottom Dollar, Harveys, and Reid's. The company was founded by Ralph Ketner, Brown Ketner, and Wilson Smith in 1957 and is headquartered in Salisbury, NC.

Part of BLST Acquisition Co., LLC, Popular Club Plan is an American company that sells general merchandise through catalogs. Popular Club Plan was acquired by Bluestem Brands, Inc., a subsidiary of BLST Acquisition Co., LLC from TPG Capital LLC on December 02, 1998.

Meijer, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets and pharmacies. It offers various products in the areas of baby and toddler, clothing and accessories, crafts and art supplies, electronics and computers, furniture and home products, garden and outdoor, gift cards, groceries, health and beauty, home utility and care, jewelry and watches, kitchen and dining, pet supplies, sporting goods, toys, games and bikes, and video games, as well as fresh produce and meat, pharmaceutical products, and apparel. The company was founded by Frederik Gerhard Hendrik Meijerand in 1934 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Central Hockey League operates a professional minor league hockey teams playing in small to medium-sized markets primarily in central and southwestern US states. The league, which was started in 1992, is managed and operated by WPHL, a subsidiary of Global Entertainment Corporation.

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.

Cole Haan LLC manufactures and distributes footwear, handbags, apparel, and accessories. Its products include sandals, pumps, ballet flats, wedges, drivers, loafers, backpacks and clutches. The company was founded by Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan in 1928 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

CFA Institute operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of chartered financial analyst programs. It offers certificate in investment performance measurement program, investment foundations, and scholarship. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

National Investor Relations Institute operates as an association of corporate officers and investor relations consultants responsible for communication among corporate management, shareholders, securities analysts and other financial community constituents. The company was founded by DeWitt C. Morrill in 1969 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America operates as a footwear trade association. It serves the full supply chain of the footwear industry, providing research, design, and development; manufacturing and distribution; and retail selling services. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce based in Kansas City, MO. The CEO of the non-profit company is Terry D. Bassham.

Morton Buildings, Inc. builds residential, agriculture, commercial and community buildings. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Morton, IL.

Pepe Jeans USA, Inc. markets women and men jeans wear. It provides services through online retailing. The company is headquartered in New York City, NY.

T. Gluck & Co., Inc. is an American company that wholesales diamonds and jewelries. The private company is based in New York City.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Inc. provides food distribution programs. The firm supplies food and grocery items to charitable agencies. It also provide training, consultation, technical assistance, and hunger education programs to partner agencies. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

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.

HSNi LLC engages in multichannel retailing of interactive entertainment and lifestyle products. Its product category includes fashion, shoes, home, electronics, beauty, jewelry, kitchen and food, health and fitness, crafts and sewing, and travel. The company was founded on June 30, 2010 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

Payless, Inc. owns and operates retail shoe stores. The firm’s products include casual and dress shoes, sandals, boots, slippers, handbags, jewellery, bath-and-beauty product and hosiery. The company is headquartered in Topeka, KS.

KidKraft, Inc. manufactures and distributes children’s furniture and toys. The firm specializes in toys that are interactive and educational such as play kitchens, dollhouses, doll furniture, train sets, chairs, tables, train tables, vanities and beds. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.