Michael A. Hoffman

Advent International LP (Advent) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1984 by Henry H. Haight. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Pioneer Cos., Inc. manufactures and distributes chemical and related products. Its products include chlorine and caustic soda. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Lyondell Chemical Co. manufactures and distributes chemicals & plastics, produces fuel products, and refines heavy & high-sulfur crude oil. The company operates in four segments: Ethylene Co-Products and Derivatives, Propylene Oxide & Related Products, Refining, and Inorganic Chemicals. The company's products are used in the clothing, food packaging, household furnishings, automotive parts, construction, home-building materials, paints, and coating industries. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Equistar Chemicals LP produces chemicals. It offers polypropylene, ethylene, propylene and polyethylene, ethylene oxide, ethylene glycol, specialty polymers, and polymeric powder. The company was founded in December 1997 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Kraton Polymers LLC produces styrenic block copolymers. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX.

AMPAC Fine Chemicals LLC engages in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and registered intermediates. It specializes in energetic chemistries, high potency APIs, chromatographic separations, continuous processing, and specialized chemical capabilities. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Rancho Cordova, CA.

Ciner Resources Corp. produces soda ash and sodium percarbonate. The firm's products are used in detergents and personal care products. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

ISK Biosciences Corp. manufactures agricultural chemicals. Its products include Flonicamid, Fosthiazate, Cyazofamid, Fluazinam, Nicosulfuron, and Flazasulfuron. The company is headquartered in Concord, OH

Techmer PM, LLC engages in the design and production of engineered compounds and color and additive concentrates for the plastics and fiber industries. Its process specific solutions includes bulked continuous filament (BCF) and Staple fiber solutions, blow molding, cast and blown film, extrusion coating, foam processing, injection molding, nonwovens, profile extrusion, sheet extrusion, and slit tape. It caters the following industries: agriculture, appliances, automotive, construction and pipes, consumer electronics, electronic packaging, floor coverings, food packaging, household, material handling, medical, military, oil and gas, personal care, and safety and personal protection. The company was founded by John Manuck in November 1981 and is headquartered in Clinton, TN.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Argonne National Laboratory provides research and technology services. Its research areas include computer science, energy, environmental management, and industrial technology. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Lemont, IL.

New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY.

The Illinois State Bar Association is a state bar association that serves lawyers. The association is based in Springfield, IL. The association provides various resources for lawyers, including legal forms, expert services, and publications. It also offers continuing legal education programs and hosts events for lawyers.

SK Capital Partners (SK Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Jamshid Keynejad and Barry B Siadat. The firm is headquartered in New York.

American Natural Soda Ash Corp. was established in 1984 and operates as the export sales, marketing, and logistics arm for its member companies. The company is based in Westport, CT. The company's focus is on natural soda ash production, and it represents some of the leading producers in the industry.

Panhandle Oilfield Service Cos, Inc. provides oilfield services. It offers used tubulars and casing, and caprock pumping units. The firm's services encompass construction, safety services, logistics, inspection, and automation in the oil and gas industry. The company was founded by Tim Long in 1983 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK.

LyondellBasell Industries, Inc. manufactures basic polymers for industrial use, as well as refines crude oil into lubricating oil, diesel fuel, coke and sulfur. It offers chemicals, quality systems, technology centers, product safety and stewardship. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Kodiak Gas Services LLC engages in the contract compression business. It provides critical compression equipment. The firm offers compression, enhanced oil recovery, turnkey projects, and customer owned services. The company was founded by Mickey McKee in May 2010 and is headquartered in Montgomery, TX.

Lhoist North America, Inc. engages in the supply and trade of lime, limestone, and clay products. It offers building materials, civil engineering, flue gas treatment, power plant management, and fertilization services. It provides customized solutions to the following industries: iron and steel; non-ferrous metallurgical processing; chemicals; oil, gas, and biofuels; glass; pulp and paper; and polymers. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Part of FUJIFILM Holdings Corp., CMC Materials UK Ltd. is a company that provides business support services. CMC Materials UK Ltd. is based in London, UK.

Part of FUJIFILM Holdings Corp., CMC Materials UPC Ltd. is a British company that manufactures and supplies chemical products. The company is based in Alfreton, UK. CMC Materials UPC was founded in 1972.

CMC Materials UPC SAS engages in the manufacture of inorganic chemicals. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Saint-Fromond, France.

Smart Chemical Solutions LLC operates as a service provider of comprehensive chemical solutions and analytical services. It supplies chemical products. The firm offers chemical services, logistics, manufacturing and laboratory alliances. The company was founded by Lloyd Brown in 2008 and is headquartered in Amarillo, TX.

NuCera Solutions LLC develops and manufactures polymers. It specializes in adhesives, candles, coatings, imaging, master batches, personal care and plastics. The firm provides polyethylene waxes, long chain synthetic acids, ethylates, waxes, and dispersants solutions. The company is headquartered in Barnsdall, OK.

HMTX Industries LLC is a private company that provides flooring solutions. The company is based in Norwalk, CT. The company's products include Metroflor Engage Inception 120 – Ridgeback 7800, Teknoflor® Forest Plank HPD: Fog, and Teknoflor Icon Tile HPD – Sapphire. The company was founded in 1981. The CEO is Harlan S. Stone.

Part of Entegris, Inc., Val-Tex LLC is a company that specializes in oil and gas distribution. The company is based in Houston, TX. The company was founded in 1962. The CEO is Christopher T. Fraser.

Calumet GP LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in Indianapolis, IN. The CEO of the company is Louis Todd Borgmann.

International Orthodox Christian Charities operates as a nonprofit organization. It offers emergency relief and development programs. The firm provides assistance for orphans, refugees, displaced persons, the elderly, school children, families and people with disabilities. The company was founded by John G. Rangos, Sr., Charles R. Ajalat and Andrew A. Athens in 1992 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.