Matthew D. Serra

Warnaco Group, Inc. designs, sources, markets, licenses and distributes a broad line intimate apparel, sportswear and swimwear worldwide. The firm's products are sold under several brands including Calvin Klein, Speedo, Chaps, Wamer and Olga. Its products are distributed domestically and internationally, primarily to wholesale customers through various distribution channels, including department stores, independent retailers, chain stores, membership clubs, specialty, off-price and other stores, mass merchandisers and the Internet. The company was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc. retails arts, crafts, and floral merchandise. It offers painting crafts, fashion crafts, scrapbooking, seasonal and holiday decor, and floral crafts. The company was founded by John E. Parker and William Kaplan in 1985 and is headquartered in Berlin, NJ.

Signet Group Ltd. operates jewelry stores in the United States and the United Kingdom. The company sells gold, silver, diamond and gemstone jewelry, watches, collectibles and gifts. Signet Group is located in London, the United Kingdom.

The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. manufactures and retails scented candles. Its products include candles, wax melts, candle accessories, flameless fragrance, car and small spaces, gifts and gift cards, personalized candles and fragrances. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in South Deerfield, MA.

Bottling Group LLC manufactures and distributes carbonated and non-carbonated beverages. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Phoenix Capital, Inc. is a mortgage banking advisor, which provides mortgage servicing rights analytics, transactions, and advisory services. The company was founded by Brett Schaffer and Tim Horacek in 1996 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Canada Trustco Mortgage Co. provides personal and commercial banking services. It offers real financial intermediary and asset management services. It also provides real estate acquisition, development and management services. The company was founded in 1855 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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.

Part of British American Tobacco plc, Imasco Ltd. is a Canadian company that engages in the manufacturing of tobacco products. The company is based in Montréal, Canada. Imasco was acquired by The Toronto-Dominion Bank on February 18, 2000 for $7,264.34 million.

Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. provides commercial real estate services. Its services include agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facility services, global occupier services, investment and asset management, project and development, tenant representation, and valuation and advisory. The company was founded by J. Clydesdale Cushman and Bernard Wakefield on October 31, 1917 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Nassau Life Insurance Co. provides life insurance, annuities and investment products. It offers products and services to meet financial need in middle income and mass affluent markets. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Hartford, CT.

Lane Bryant, Inc. operates women's apparel retail stores. The firm provides casual clothing, accessories, hosiery, and intimate apparel targeted to women. It offers online shopping for women's at lanebryant.com. The company was founded by Lena Bryant in 1904 and is headquartered in Mahwah, NJ.

Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC provides soda bottling services. It bottles and distributes Pepsi's carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, sports drinks, and health drinks. The firm has operations in North Carolina, Maryland, Delaware, New York and Vermont. The company was founded on July 11, 1999 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Fordham University provides college and university. It offers undergraduate colleges and graduate & professional schools. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Bronx, NY.

rue21, Inc. engages in the operations of retail apparel and accessory stores. It offers apparel and accessories for girls and guys, including graphic t-shirts, denim, dresses, shirts, hoodies, belts, jewelry, handbags, footwear, intimate apparel, and other accessories. The company was founded in October 1976 and is headquartered in Warrendale, PA.

Manhattan Theatre Club, Inc. produces plays and musicals. Its education program promotes active participation in the arts through in-class instruction, student and family matinees, teacher training, internships and Internet-based distance learning. The company was founded by A .E. Jeffcoat in 1970 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Keep America Beautiful, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization established in 1953 that aims to end littering, improve recycling, and beautify communities. The organization is based in Stamford, CT and has subsidiaries in the United States. The organization empowers community and environmental stewards with volunteer programs, educational curricula, practical advice, and other resources. Keep America Beautiful has more than 650 affiliates, millions of volunteers, and the collaborative support of corporate partners, social and civic service organizations, academia, municipalities, elected officials, and individuals. Jennifer M. Jehn has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2014.

Limited Stores LLC designs and markets women's apparel. It offers garments that include shirts, tops, pants, denim, jackets, sweaters, skirts, dresses, and accessories. The company was founded by Leslie Herbert Lexner in 1963 and is headquartered in New Albany, OH.

Atlantic Institute for Market Studies is a non profit organization that provides a distinctive Atlantic Canadian perspective on economic, political and social issues. It includes institute funding, institute programs, publications, events, speaker bureau, and research activities. The company was founded by Brian Lee Crowley and Cedric Ritchie in 1994 and is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.

The Second Cup Coffee Co., Inc. operates coffee retailing restaurants. The private company is based in Mississauga, Canada.

Pottery Barn Kids, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells furnishing items, textiles, toys, and accessories for children's rooms. It offers products in the categories of furniture, bedding, bath, rugs and windows, lighting, storage, d?cor, playrooms, toys, tabletop and feeding, beach and outdoor, books, diaper bags and totes, blankets and essentials, and gift items and keepsakes. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

LED Roadway Lighting Ltd. designs and manufactures light-emitting diode (LED) based street, roadway, and area lighting fixtures and control systems. Its products are used in street lighting, outdoor area, pathway, building exterior, parking area, security/perimeter, outdoor retail (e.g. automotive dealership), bridges, and tunnels. The firm's Streetlight Intelligence division, offers a suite of integrated, wireless, adaptive lighting controls for street and area lighting applications. The company was founded by Charles A. Cartmill in 2002 and is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.

Part of Manhattan Theatre Club, Inc., MTC Productions, Inc. produces theatrical productions. The company is based in New York, NY. The CEO of the company is Michael Coles.

Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP invests in companies located in the US, with a special focus on rural America with an investment size of $2 - $10 million. The fund target companies operating in the fields of agricultural, life science, food, processing, information technology & logistics sectors. It provides debt and equity financing for growth transactions.

Green Dot Bioplastics, Inc. engages in the engages in the development of bioplastic materials. Its product development lab compounds a wide range of natural fibers, wood flours, starches, and liquids with an array of biobased, biodegradable, and recycled or virgin plastics. The company was founded by Mark Mahoney and is headquartered in Emporia, KS.