Jake M. Kindrachuk

The Meriwether Group is a private lender, investment banking, and business acceleration firm based in Portland, OR. The firm specializes in serving entrepreneurs of iconic, disruptive consumer brands and consists of a team of accomplished entrepreneurs, corporate executives, financiers, and lawyers. The Meriwether Group uses a unique and effective methodology to accelerate desired outcomes for businesses and their leaders in a brand-centric way. The Meriwether Group offers a range of services throughout an entrepreneur's journey, including launch, growth, financing, and exits. The company was founded by David M. Howitt in 2004 and has been led by him as the CEO since incorporation.

Lincoln International LLC provides investment banking services. It specializes in strategic advisory services including sell-side mergers and acquisitions, buy-side mergers and acquisitions, debt advisory, growth equity, special situations, valuations and opinions and pensions advisory services. The firm offers capital raising, mergers and acquisitions support, and other corporate finance services. It provides their clients with industry knowledge and access to a comprehensive range of buyers, sellers, and investors. The company was founded in 1996 by Lawrence J. Lawson and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

DVSM LLC (DVSM) is a private equity firm founded in 1991 by Rocky W. Dixon and John E. Von Schlegell. The firm is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.