Joseph P. Penbera

Gottschalks, Inc. is a regional department and specialty store chain based in Fresno, California. Its department stores offer a wide range of better to moderate brand-name and private-label merchandise, including men's, women's, juniors and children's apparel; cosmetics, shoes, fine jewelry and accessories; and home furnishings including China, housewares, domestics, small electric appliances and furniture and mattresses. The company was founded by Emil Gottschalk in 1904 and is headquartered in Fresno, CA.

Blast Energy Services, Inc. is a oil and gas producing company engaged in the exploration and production of petroleum resources in the United States and also the development and commercialization of a patented applied fluid jetting down-hole stimulation technology. It operates through two reportable segments: Oil and Gas Producing Properties and Down-hole Solutions. The company was founded in September 2000 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Westamerica Bank engages in the provision of consumer and commercial financing activities. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in San Rafael, CA.

Rug Doctor LLC manufactures and distributes carpet cleaning machines and products. It offers deep carpet and portable spot cleaner, and cleaning solutions. The company was founded by Roger Kent in 1974 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

EconomistUSA, Inc. provides economic research & policy analysis to private firms, public entities and the media. The company was founded by Joseph P. Penbera and is headquartered in Fresno, CA.

California Bank of Commerce engages in the provision of financial and banking services. It offers deposit and lending products, mobile and online banking, cash management, dental and medical financing and international banking services. The company was founded on July 17, 2007 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA.