Wes Jackson

Catalina Marketing Corp. provides consumer-driven marketing solutions to brand manufacturers, retailers and health providers. It offers in-store, mobile, and digital brand building solutions that enable consumer and retail brands to build its online, social media, and loyalty programs to acquire consumers for new and established brands. The company was founded by Tom Mindrum, Michael O'Brien, George W. Off, Mike Scroggie and Brian Yeatman in 1983 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

Atlas FRM LLC (Atlas FRM) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Andrew Bursky and Tim Fazio. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

VoloAgri Group, Inc. offers plant breeding and plant genetics services. The company was founded by Anthony D. Padgett in 2012 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Borden Foods Corp. manufactures and markets pasta, pasta sauce, bouillon, and soup mixes. It offers Creamette, Prince and Catelli pastas, Classico sauces, Wyler's bouillon, and soup mixes. It operates around eight manufacturing plants in North America and Italy. Borden Foods is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Bar-S Foods Co. produces and distributes processed meat products. It offers franks, sliced lunchmeat, corn dogs, smoked sausage, and bacon. The firm has facilities in Clinton, Altus, Lawton, and Elk City. The company was founded in 1981 and is located in Phoenix, AZ.

Community Coffee Co. LLC manufactures and sells coffee. It also offers teas, mugs, tumblers, coffee set, k-cup, and other related coffee products. The firm serves customers in the foodservice, office, and convenience store channels. The company was founded by H. Norman Saurage in 1919 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA.

Nice-Pak Products, Inc. engages in the provision of wet wipes solution. It offers wipes for baby and toddler, facial, moist flushable, household, and personal care. The company was founded by Arthur Julius in 1957 and is headquartered in Orangeburg, NY.

The Juice Plus+ Co LLC markets nutritional supplement products. It provides added whole food based nutrition from different fruits, vegetables and grains in convenient capsule form. The firm also provides whole food nutrition in convenient shakes and nutrition bars. The company was founded by A. Jay Martin in 1970 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Pittco Capital Partners LLC (Pittco Capital Partners) is a private equity division of Pittco Management LLC founded in 1998 by Joseph R. Hyde. The firm is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Pritzker Group (Venture Capital) (Pritzker Group Venture Capital) is a venture capital division of The Pritzker Group founded in 1996 by Jay Robert Pritzker and Tony N. Pritzker. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Specialty Foods Group LLC produces and distributes processed meat products. It offers hams, spices, turkeys, bacons, hot dogs, lunch meat, and sausages. The company was founded by Charles Eldred Field in 1914 and is headquartered in Owensboro, KY.

Memphis Zoo, Inc. preserves wildlife through education, conservation and research programs. It enriches sanctuary for animals and a clean, friendly, entertaining and educational experience. The firm provides shelter for over different animal species. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

PPC Investment Partners LP (PPC Investment Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Tony N. Pritzker and Jay Robert Pritzker. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Pittco Management LLC functions as an alternative investment manager. The private company is based in Memphis, TN and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Westin, Inc. engages in the packaged food business. Its products include packaged meats, super berries, and frozen vegetarian meal. The company was founded by Richard S. Westin in 1979 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

LM Foods LLC manufactures surimi seafood products. Its brands include Classic Bay, Dyna-Sea Surimi and Lucky Star. The firm offers services to the bars, restaurants and deli chains. The company is headquartered in Carteret, NJ.

Hayneedle, Inc. owns and operates online retail stores of home furnishings and lifestyle products. Its brands include heyneedle.com, specialty stores and plumstruck. The company was founded by Douglas S. Nielsen, Mark D. Hasebroock and Julie E. Mahloch in 2002 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

SMS Assist LLC provides multisite property management services. It offers a suite of property management benefits including leveraged pricing of products and services, risk indemnification, real-time services validation, instant invoicing, automatic service audits, and data analysis. The company was founded by Michael Rothman in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Plz Corp. engages in the manufacture of aerosol and liquid products. It formulates, blends, fills, and packages branded and private-label products including cleaners and polishers, industrial solvents, lubricants and degreasers, adhesives, sanitary supply disinfectants, insecticides, air fresheners, and personal care products for home and industrial use. The company was founded by John H. Ferring III in 1939 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.

BrightFarms, Inc. finances, designs, operates and builds greenhouse farms at or near supermarkets. It offers spring mix, asian greens, baby arugula, kale, basil, grape tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and tomatoes on the vine. The firm supplies its products through retail stores. The company was founded by Paul Lightfoot and Theodore Caplow in 2008 and is headquartered in Irvington, NY.

Salt Creek Capital Management LLC (Salt Creek Capital Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Dan Phelps and Dan Mytels. The firm is headquartered in Woodside, California.

Prevenio develops microbial resistant solutions for food, packaging and material applications. It offers The pHresh Line, The Shield Line, CMS-X™ footbath and CMS D3S. The company is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ.

Garden of Life LLC manufactures and markets nutritional products. The firm offers plant-based vegan high-protein powders, raw meals, raw proteins, organic plant proteins, digestive health products, beauty products, foundational nutrition products, herbal immune balance products and fish oils. The company was founded by Jordan S. Rubin and is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

International Nutrition & Wellness Holdings LLC is a private company that manufactures a variety of health and wellness products including powders, liquids, gels, tablets, capsules, creams, lotions and soft gels. The company is based in Dallas, TX. The CEO of the company is Gary Giles.

Aquamar Holdings, Inc. operates as an investment holding company. The company is headquartered in Miami, FL.

INW Manufacturing LLC engages in research, development and manufacturing healthcare products and services. The firm offers offer diversity of product forms across powders, solid dose, liquids/gel packs, and cosmetics. It specializes in nutritional supplements, moisturizers, sunscreens, hand sanitizer, skin serums, and night creams. The company is headquartered in Carrollton, TX.