Mark E. Leopold

The North Face, Inc. retails climbing and backpacking equipment. It designs and distributes outerwear, skiwear, functional sportswear, tents, backpacks, and climbing and backpacking equipment. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Informa Media, Inc. publishes trade magazines. It provides tools and information that help business professionals to do their jobs better. Its products include fleet discovery, aviation week application, delicious living newsletter, and in-article video. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Recreational Equipment, Inc. designs, develops and retails outdoor gear and apparel. It offers products for camping, hiking, cycling, urban lifestyle, travel, and general outdoor recreation. The firm?s products include backpacks, bikes, books, maps, car racks, dog gear, electronics, gift cards, jackets, luggage and day bags, sleeping bags, strollers and bike trailers, sunglasses, tents, and watches. The company was founded by Mary Anderson and Lloyd Anderson in 1935 and is headquartered in Kent, WA.

Freeborders, Inc. is engaged in the provision of information technology management, outsourcing and consulting services. The firm's solution areas encompass infrastructure management, business intelligence, mobile web development, web application development, technology consulting, business outsourcing, specialized application and service support. It offers its services to the life science, financial services, e-commerce, travel and hospitality, and hotel technology industries. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Part of Amerex Group, Inc. (NY), Moonstone Mountain Equipment, Inc. designs, markets, and distributes technical outdoor apparel, accessories, and sleeping bags. The company is based in Seattle, WA. Moonstone Mountain Equipment was acquired by Gerry Sportswear Co LLC from Esprit Holdings Ltd. on March 06, 2000.

Alliance Consulting Group, Inc. provides e-business strategy consulting. The firm offers services in the areas of business process redesign, customer needs and segmentation analysis, innovation and new product development, market and competitive analysis. The company was founded by Hans Michael Norkus in 1986 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

L.L. Bean, Inc. provides apparel, outdoor equipment and advice. The firm?s products include for men, women, kids, footwear, outdoor gear, hunting and fishing, luggage, home, and outdoor school. The company was founded by Leon Leonwood Bean in 1912 and is headquartered in Freeport, ME.

Patagonia, Inc. manufactures outdoor clothing garments including outerwear, gear, fleece, capilene underwear, and sportswear for camping, climbing, and hiking. The company produces garments under the brand names Lotus Designs for paddling gear, Water Girl for women's sportswear and Great Pacific Iron Works for outdoor gear. Patagonia was founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973 and is headquartered in Ventura, CA.

The Retail Industry Leaders Association operates a membership organization for retailers. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA.

The Bartell Drug Co. owns and operates drug stores. Its stores sell the mixture of OTC medications, personal products, convenience items, and electronics such as digital cameras and MP3 players. The firm also offers digital photo processing services. The company was founded by George H. Bartell Sr. in 1890 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Pasadena Capital Partners LLC (Pasadena Capital Partners) is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 2002 by Greg J. Annick. The firm is headquartered in Pasadena, California.

The Greensboro Chamber of Commerce engages in promoting and protecting the interest of the business community. It offers advocacy, workforce development, transportation and logistics, utilities, and triad workforce solutions collaborative. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

Wild Things LLC manufactures premium technical outerwear and gear for extreme outdoor conditions. It primarily serves the military, special forces, and law enforcement communities both domestically and internationally. The company was founded by Marie-Odile Meunier-Bouchard and John Bouchard in 1981 and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA.

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) is a nonprofit organization that has been the leader in wilderness education since 1965. The non-profit company is based in Lander, WY and has subsidiaries in Canada. The company's mission is to help individuals become confident leaders through outdoor education.

The Land Trust Alliance, Inc. operates as a land conservation organization. It specializes in in policy, standards, education and training services. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Volunteers For Outdoor Colorado, Inc provides voluntary services. The company offers hands-on volunteer opportunities for Coloradoans to help protect, enhance, restore, and preserve company’s state's natural resources. Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to join them on fun, rewarding outdoor stewardship projects in exciting places throughout the state. Help plant trees, construct and maintain trails, remove invasive weeds, and even restore historic forest service buildings. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Part of VF Corp., VF Outdoor, Inc. operates sporting goods stores.

Vera Bradley Designs, Inc. engages in the designs, productions, markets and retails of accessories for women. The company was founded on November 15, 1982 and is headquartered in Roanoke, IN.

Emerald Expositions LLC operates business-to-business tradeshows. Its markets of tradeshows includes general merchandise, sports, hospitality and retail design, jewelry, photography, decorated apparel, building, healthcare and military. The company is headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, CA.

Advanced Functional Fabrics of America develops and manufactures textiles. The private company is based in Cambridge. The CEO of the American company is Sasha Stolyarov.

Part of StateHouse Holdings, Inc., Ul Holdings, Inc. is an investment holding company. The company is based in San Diego, CA. Edward M. Schmults has been the CEO of the company since 2021. Ul Holdings was acquired by StateHouse Holdings, Inc. on March 01, 2022 for $33.11 million.

Calyx Peak invests, operates and manages assets throughout the legal cannabis market. The company was founded by Michael Bang and Howard Keum in 2016 and is headquartered in Foxborough, MA.

Urbn Leaf is an omni-channel retailer of high-quality cannabis products. The company is based in San Diego, CA, with dispensary locations in San Diego, Bay Park, Grover Beach, Seaside, and Encinitas. The company employs 400 employees, including passionate budtenders who educate guests on the product line featuring bestsellers like Raw Garden, Kiva, Jeeter, and Cannabiotix, as well as Urbn Leaf's own branded products. Founded in 2016 by entrepreneur Will Senn, the company opened its first store in 2018 and has since grown to include seven retail locations and delivery options. The company was founded in 2016 by Willie Frank Senn. The CEO is Edward M. Schmults.