Patrick McGee

HM Capital Partners LLC is a private equity firm located in Dallas, Texas. The firm was originally formed in 1989 by Tom Hicks and John Muse as Hicks, Muse & Co. In 1994, they became known as Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst to reflect the roles of Charles Tate and Jack Furst. In March 2006, the name was changed to HM Capital Partners to reflect the departure of Tom Hicks and the new group of partners heading the firm.

In 1915 Charles Edward Merrill founded Merrill Lynch & Co. (NYSE: MER) with Edmund C. Lynch in Baltimore, Maryland. The modern Merrill Lynch was formed in 1940 through mergers with E.A. Pierce & Cassatt and, soon after, Fenner & Beane. In 1973, Merrill Lynch adopted a holding company format, with Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. as the parent and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith as the operating subsidiary. Merrill Lynch Asset Management, Inc. (MLAM) was created as an integral business unit in the Merrill Lynch family in 1976. Fund Asset Management, doing business as Mercury Asset Management, was acquired in December 1997. In 2000, MLAM and Mercury were combined under the name Merrill Lynch Investment Managers. MLAM manages the Merrill Lynch family of mutual funds, as and acts as sub-advisor to other mutual funds.

Republic Cos. Group, Inc. provides commercial, personal property, and insurance products. It offers automobile homeowner, condominium, renters, dwelling fire insurance and umbrella insurance. The firm also provides on personal lines, commercial lines, program management, and insurance services. The company was founded by Ike and George Jalonick in 1903 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Brazos Private Equity Partners LLC (Brazos Private Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Patrick McGee. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Comark Building Systems, Inc., a Carlyle Group Company is a leading manufacturer of custom commercial modular buildings serving government, education and healthcare industries. Founded in 1989, Comark has grown from a small Southwestern company to a national direct-manufacturer, building several million square feet of custom modular building space each year. The company's mission is to provide customers with a high level of building expertise and customer service.

Rennhack Marketing Services, Inc. provides incentive marketing and merchandising services. It offers acquisition, optimization, reward, and retention programs and strategies. The firm also offers its branded merchandise-based incentive programs for financial services clients to attract, retain, and grow customers. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Grapevine, TX.

Ennis Paint, Inc. manufactures paints, coatings and other finishing products. Its products include colorants, varnishes and associated products. The company serves the government and commercial industries in the United States. Ennis Paint was founded by W. Bryce Anderson and Jack Jourgensen in 1976 and is headquartered in Ennis, TX

Walls Industries Inc. is a market-leading designer and marketer of branded workwear, hunting and outdoor apparel. Walls products are sold under a number of highly recognized brand names including Walls, Liberty, Big Smith, 10X, Duxbak, Zero Zone, and Commander; collectively serving a full range of price points and distribution channels. These trade names have developed significant brand equity through heritages dating back to the early 1900s. Walls’ strategy is to leverage its portfolio of highly recognized brands to increase its presence within its existing customer base and to penetrate new customers and distribution channels. Walls’ product line includes a full range of insulated and non-insulated utility apparel for use in the workplace and recreational activities, including coveralls, bib overalls, jackets, pants, and vests.

Impact Confections, Inc. manufactures confectionary candies. Its products include lollipop, paintbrush, sidewalk chalk, soda pop, champion chew, Chomp'n bubble gum crayons and bubbaloha. The firm's brands include WARHEADS and MELSTER CANDIES. The company was founded by Bradley C. Bake in 1981 and is headquartered in Janesville, WI.