Rick Harris

Texaco, Inc. explores and produces oil and natural gas. It engages in the worldwide exploration, production and marketing of crude oil, natural gas, and petroleum products. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in San Ramon, CA.

Restoration Hardware, Inc. engages in the retail and provision of home furnishings. It offers furniture, lighting, textiles, rugs, bathware, decor, outdoor, baby, child, and teen products. The company was founded by Stephen Gordon in 1980 and is headquartered in Corte Madera, CA.

Women Presidents' Organization is a global organization that was founded in 1997 by Dr. Marsha Firestone. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY, and the CEO of the company is Camille Burns. The organization brings together women business leaders worldwide to share insights, support, and encourage each other in their professional development and business strategies. Each WPO chapter serves as a professionally-facilitated peer advisory group for members where they can harness the momentum of their successes and cultivate new strategies that will take them even further. WPO members have guided their business to generate at least $2 million USD in gross annual sales (or $1 million USD for a service-based business).

PureLux, Inc. develops and commercializes advanced lighting technologies based on nano-technology. It delivers exceptional brightness and efficiency through the use of nano materials in thin film devices. The company technologies provide a unique combination of performance and form factor that will enable us to address a wide variety of markets and applications. The company was founded in March 2007 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Mars, Inc. engages in the production of confectionery and animal food products. Its brands include M&M?s, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove, Pedigree, Whiskas, Extra, Skittles, Uncle Ben's, and Cocoavia. The company was founded by Franklin Clarence Mars in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Bechtel Corp. operates as an engineering, construction, and project management company. Its portfolio encompasses energy, transportation, communications, mining, oil and gas, and government services. The firm also raises finance from a host of international lenders including commercial banks, multilateral and bilateral lending institutions, export credit agencies, and the capital markets. The company was founded by Warren A. Bechtel in 1898 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. manufactures and sells household products for home cleaning and storage, air and personal care, and insect control. Its brands include Windex, Pledge, Glade, Shout, Saran, Ziploc, Kiwi, Scrubbing Bubbles, and Raid. The company was founded by Samuel C. Johnson in 1886 and is headquartered in Racine, WI.

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. engages in the provision of management and technology consulting services. Its services include consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering, cyber security, and product. The company was founded by Edwin G. Booz in 1914 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Bradshaw International, Inc. distributes kitchenware products. It manufactures and distributes of kitchen tools, bakeware and cookware under numerous brand names including good cook, bialetti, oneida, betty crocker, cheerios as well as private label brands. The firm supplies a broad range of housewares categories, from kitchen tools and gadgets to cookware to barware to cleaning supplies. The company was founded by Douglas J. Bradshaw in 1969 and is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

Taylor Precision Products, Inc. manufactures and markets consumer and professional measurement devices. It products include analog and electronic scales, BMI scales, food scales and thermometers, timers, hygrometers, and rain gauges. The firm's brands include Chef’n, Rabbit, and Taylor. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Graham Partners, Inc (Graham Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of The Graham Group Inc founded in 1988 by Steve C. Graham. The firm is headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

Part of Lovat Mineral Water, Gerber Foods is a British company that manufactures soft drinks. Gerber Foods was acquired by Lovat Mineral Water on June 01, 1994 for $1.50 million.

Hanover Acceptances Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in food manufacturing, agriculture and venture capital businesses. The company was founded by Manfred S. Gorvy in 1974 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

San-J International, Inc. manufactures tamari and shoyu soy sauces. It also makes bottled cooking sauces, salad dressings, miso soups and brown rice crackers. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

Pacific Community Ventures LLC (PCV) is a private equity firm founded in 1999. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

The International Housewares Association provides opportunities and programs to assist its members in increasing profits. The non-profit company is based in Ventnor City, NJ.

Sterling Computers Corp. provides and resells computer hardware, software, peripherals, supplies and information management services. It serves government, healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. The firm also offers client system, professional, SmartXD, 3D printing, and staff augmentation services. The company was founded by Tasi Toti, Troy Jones and Maggi Jones in 1996 and is headquartered in North Sioux City, SD.

Distant Lands Trading Co. operates as a coffee roasting company, which grows, roasts, and distributes premium coffee beans. Its operating divisions include coffee farms, processing mills, quality control services, green coffee trading, and North American roasting plants. It serves upscale restaurants or premium coffee houses. The company was founded by William McAlpin in 1982 and is headquartered in Renton, WA.

Part of International Paper Co., Crown Zellerbach Corp. is an American company that manufactures paper and packaging products.

Solta Medical, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets energy-based medical device systems for aesthetic applications. Its brands include Clear + Brilliant pélo, Thermage, Liposonix, VASER, Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, and Isolaz systems which are used to address various aesthetic issues. The company was founded by Edward W. Knowlton on January 11, 1996 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA.

Charles Krug Winery is a family-owned winery that was established in 1943 by Italian immigrants who purchased the historic Charles Krug property, the oldest winery in Napa Valley. The winery is located in St. Helena, CA and is under the stewardship of Peter Mondavi Jr. and his brother, Marc Mondavi, who inherited the family business from their father, legendary Napa Valley wine icon Peter Mondavi Sr. The brand was built on a foundation of family values, hard work, and a European winemaking tradition. Today, the winery produces estate-driven, top-of-the-line Napa Valley wines and is committed to fostering environmental stewardship. The family-owned winery is now a majority woman-owned business, and members of the fourth generation are proudly involved in continuing the legacy that started 80 years ago.

Akuo Corse Energy Solar SAS operates as a holding company with interests in renewable energy. Its activities are clustered in financial services except insurances and pension funds. The company was founded in June 25, 2008 and is headquartered in Bastia, France.

Emig SAS is a French company that wholesales beverage products.

The Chef'n Corp. designs and manufactures housewares. The Chef’n product line includes international favorites such as the PepperBall, the PalmPeeler and the SleekStor Collection. The company was founded by David Holcomb in 1982 and is headquartered is Seattle, WA.

LG Associates, Inc. provides staffing and consulting services. It offers services to the pharmaceutical, healthcare, banking, manufacturing, automotive, and aviation sectors. The firm provides project management, software development, systems administration, and database analytics services. The company was founded by Linda Graebner and Allen Asen in 1975 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, IL.

Akuo Energy SAS engages in the production and distribution of renewable energy. It develops power from renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, biomass, as well as hydro power from rivers, seas, and oceans. The company was founded by Eric Scotto and Patrice Lucas in 2007 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Garival, Inc. provides testing equipment and maintenance tools for the fare collection System. Its products include odyssey, transview, data systems, revenue collection, card quest, and pacemaker. Its services include preventive maintenance, repairs, service calls, and trainings. The company was founded by Benoit Galland in 1983 and is headquartered in Laval, Canada.

OCHO Candy, Inc. manufactures and distributes candy & confectionery products. The company was founded by Denis Ring and William Scott Kucirek in 2010 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.