Ben B. James

PPM America, Inc. (PPM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1990 and is a subsidiary of PPM Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Jackson Financial, Inc. (JFI) (NYSE: JXN). PPM is the primary investment manager for the general account assets of JFI’s insurance subsidiaries and serves as sub-adviser to US mutual funds sponsored by Jackson National Asset Management LLC (JNAM), a subsidiary of Jackson National Life Insurance Co. (Jackson), and adviser to the PPM Funds, a family of institutional share class mutual funds. Additionally, PPM provides advisory services to non-US pooled investment vehicles, structured vehicles such as collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), private equity funds, and separately managed accounts for third-party institutional clients.

Leiner Health Products, Inc. engages in the manufacture of nutritional supplements. The company was founded by David F. Brubaker in 1973 and is headquartered in Carson, CA.

Equinox Holdings, Inc. operates fitness clubs and yoga studios in metropolitan areas. It offers services in the areas of athletic training, conditioning, dance, martial arts, regeneration, Pilates, yoga, and studio cycling. The firm also offers spa services, including facials, facial enhancements, massages, laser treatments, body treatments, waxing, sunless tanning, lash extensions, teeth whitening, manicure and pedicure, and healing therapies. The company was founded by Donato Errico, Jr. in 1991 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

North Castle Partners LLC (North Castle Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Chip Baird. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Enzymatic Therapy, Inc. manufactures natural medicines and nutritional supplements. The company offers products in categories, includes antioxidants bone and joint, children's health, critical cellular support, daily health, detox and cleansing, digestion, energy, heart, immune, and respiratory. The company was founded in 1981 by Terry Lemerond and is headquartered in Green Bay, WI.

Octane Fitness LLC manufactures elliptical fitness products. Its products include standing and seated elliptical, LateralX elliptical, XT-One cross-trainer and Zero Runner machines for home and club applications. The company was founded by Dennis Lee and Timothy Porth in 2001 and is headquartered in Brooklyn Park, MN.

Swift River Investments, Inc. (srinvestments)is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of JAMES FAMILY /HIGH PRESSURE/ founded in 2005 by Dave R. James, Ben B. James and Hamilton Evans James. The firm is headquartered in Upton, MA.