Christopher J. Kipley

Thomas Nelson, Inc. provides Christian-oriented books, audio and video materials. The firm's product range encompasses books, e-books, games, audio, curriculum, and digital products. It also produce and host religious conferences and inspirational live events. The company was founded by Thomas Nelson in 1798 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Mrs. Fields Original Cookies, Inc. manufactures and sells cookies. It also operates and franchises retail bakery stores and cafes. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Broomfield, CO.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

Black Diamond Capital Management LLC (Black Diamond Cap Mgmt) is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Black Diamond Capital Holdings LLC founded by Stephen H. Deckoff and James E. Walker in 1995. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with additional offices in Virgin Islands, London & India.

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Inc. operates sandwich shops. It serves sandwiches made with roasted turkey, meats, cheeses and fresh rolls. It also offers vegetarian, soups and salads. The company was founded by Lois Margolet and Alan Margolet in 1976 and is located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

VENUplus, Inc. engages in the provision of managing turn-key entertainment solutions to entertainment and leisure venues, tourist destinations, and high traffic retail locations. It offers penny and coin pressers, game rooms, candy kiosks, simulators, carousels, crane and prize machines, Mini Melts, and entertainment kiosks. The company was founded on January 18, 2002 and is headquartered in Salem, NH.

Ares Secondaries Group (Ares Secondaries) is a private equity subsidiary of Ares Holdings LP founded in 1989 by Brent R.Nicklas. The firm is headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut.

Z Capital Group LLC (ZCG) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and alternative investment manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by James Zenni in 2006. ZCG serves as an investment manager and provides discretionary advisory services to pooled investment vehicles and private investment partnerships.

Twin-Star International, Inc. manufactures home furniture products. The firm offers home furnishings, electric fire places, stoves, heaters and consumer electronics. The company was founded by Mark Asofsky and Michael D. Horvitz in 1996 and is headquartered in Delray Beach, FL.

MSD Performance, Inc. Manufactures performance based ignition systems. It offers vehicle integration system for street and racing use. The firm specializes in automotive ignition, electronic fuel injections, vehicle management, and vehicle integration systems. Its product include ignitions, sport compact/import, coils, towing/marine, distributors, DynaForce, spark plug wires, tools, rpm/timing controls, accessories, crank triggers, and atomic EFI. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in El Paso, TX.

Prosperity Life Insurance Group LLC engages in the provision of insurance services. It offers protection, asset accumulation, and supplemental insurance services. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Premier Thermal Solutions LLC provides commercial metal processing services. It offers sawing, trucking, and ferritic nitrocarburizing. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Lansing, MI.

Maple Mountain Group, Inc. manufactures and distributes consumer products. It offers health, personal care, household and cosmetic products. The company was founded by Thomas E. Mower and Leslie D. Mower in 1987 and is headquartered in Springville, UT.

Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates a chain of restaurants. It manufactures and distributes Mexican food products to service restaurants, casual dining, retail, and foodservice channels. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Cypress, CA.

Column Health LLC provides health care services. The company was founded by Colin Beatty and is headquartered in Arlington, MA.

European International Contractors EV operates as a contractors association. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Brightstar Group Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries engages in providing health care services including senior home care and child care services. The company was founded by Shelly Sun and is headquartered in Gurnee, IL.

Dogtopia Enterprises LLC engages in the provision of daycare services for dogs. It offers boarding and spa services. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Part of Swiss Re AG, Swiss Re America is an American company.

Garnett Station Partners LLC (GSP) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Matthew Perelman and Alex Sloane. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Techniks LLC manufactures and wholesales cutting tools, holders and other accessories. It offers tool holding, cutting tools, boring tooling, CNC router tooling, magnetic workholding, magnetic material handling and small parts batch deburring. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Shore Capital Partners LLC (Shore Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Justin Ishbia. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Wolverine Asset Management LLC (WAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Christopher Gust and Robert Bellick in 2001 and is a subsidiary of Wolverine Holdings LP. WAM offers investment advisory services to institutional clients, which includes pooled investment vehicles. They also serve as the discretionary investment manager to the Wolverine Flagship Funds, which are offered only to high-net-worth, sophisticated institutional and individual investors.

Empower Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics platform that offers skin care services. The private company is based in Austin, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. Jeff Helfgott has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Georgia Oak Partners LLC (Georgia Oak Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2011 by Michael A. Lonergan. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Case Western Reserve University provides educational services. It offers a variety of undergraduate degree courses and graduate and professional options such as arts and sciences, dentistry, engineering, law, management, medicine, nursing, social work, and more. The firm also offers dual-degree programs. The company was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

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

Franworth LLC is a professional services company that specializes in mentoring emerging franchisors and helping them scale their businesses efficiently to achieve profitability. The company is based in Ann Arbor, MI, and was founded by John Rotche, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The company's suite of services includes talent, technology, and a proprietary supply chain system. Franworth's current portfolio of franchise brands includes Title Boxing Club, The Lash Lounge, CityRow, Skoah, Madison Reed Color Bar, and The Barre Code. Franworth helps brands build a strong foundation, navigate their acceleration, and create economic value for both franchisors and their franchisees. With over 450 years of combined franchise experience, Franworth was designed to multiply resources, engineered to steer strategy, and powered to accelerate growth.

The Guardsmen is a non-profit organization that has been supporting at-risk youth since 1947. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company provides resources to help these youth thrive, including sending 2,500 of them to outdoor education programs each year and providing scholarship support to 200 students at private schools in the Bay Area.