Cynthia J. Putnam

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Dogwood Equity (Dogwood Equity) is a venture capital firm founded in 2002 by Rick Carlisle. The firm is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Purcell Tire & Rubber Co., Inc. provides all types of tires and tire services. The firm also provides automotive repairs and services. It serves retail, commercial, and wholesale customers. The firm has operations in Arizona, Illinois, Nevada, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Arkansas, New Mexico, Utah, Texas, Washington, and Alaska. The company was founded by Robert M. Purcell in 1936 and is headquartered in Potosi, MO.

Sam Nicholas, Inc. manufactures plastic profile extruded products. The firm serves industries under the categories of office furniture, appliance, medical, recreational and RV industry and point of-purchase markets. The company was founded by Samuel G. Nicholas in 1992 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Linxx Global Solutions, Inc. provides training, security, professional staffing and program management services. It services include information assurance, security service and training service. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA.

Express Medical Transporters, Inc. provides Medicaid transportation services. Its services include non-emergency medical van transportation services, wheelchair transportation services, dialysis transportation services, specialty school transportation, contract transportation for care providers, rides for individuals and families. The company was founded by Bernard A. Squitieri in 1995 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

ButcherJoseph & Co. LLC is a boutique investment banking firm, which engages in the provision of advisory services. Its advisory services include ESOPs, mergers and acquisitions, private capital sourcing, and valuation. The company was founded by Keith Butcher and Joseph Strychrz in 2011 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Mosaic Capital Partners LLC /North Carolina/ (Mosaic Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2011 by Smith H Dabney, Joseph J Strycharz, William A Hayes, Steve W Buchanan and Keith D Butcher. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.