Dan Giddens

Putnam Investment Management LLC (PIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1971, the firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Putnam US Holdings I LLC and became an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in 2024. PIM provides investment advice across all asset classes to individuals and institutions worldwide through separately managed accounts and pooled investment funds.

Five Star Food Service, Inc. provides food services, vending, and office coffee service operations. The company was founded on June 14, 2004 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN.

Aramark Refreshment Services LLC provides food and beverage services. It offers coffee and tea service, filtered water and ice, micromarkets, and snacks and vending. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

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

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

The University of Tampa, Inc. functions as a college/university that offers undergraduate and graduate studies. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Five Star Food Service, Inc. engages in the provision of food service, vending, and office coffee service operations. It offers food and refreshment solutions to its customers. The company was founded by Michael W. Nugent in 1993 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN.

PGA TOUR, Inc. operates as a membership organization for professional golfers. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

Manulife Investment Management Private Markets (US) LLC (Manulife Investment Management) is a private equity subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corp founded in 1997. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Trinity Hunt Partners (Trinity Hunt Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Peter J. Stein and Daniel S. Dross. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Silver Oak Services Partners LLC (Silver Oak Services) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Gregory M. Barr and Daniel M. Gill. The firm is headquartered in Evanston, Illinois.

CrossHarbor Capital Partners (CrossHarbor Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1993 by Sam T. Byrne and Bill H. Kremer. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with additional offices in Chicago and Los Angeles.

Environmental Express, Inc. develops, manufactures, markets and supplies environmental testing equipment. It provides laboratory products used in applications such as water and wastewater analysis, oil and grease analysis, metals analysis and hazardous waste analysis. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Charleston, SC.

Goldco, Inc. owns and operates a chain of restaurants. The firms operates as a Burger King franchisees in the U.S. that operates in Florida, Alabama and Georgia. The company was founded by Bryan Applefield and Helen E. Applefield in 1980 and is headquartered in Dothan, AL.

Engelman Baking Co., Inc. operates as a bakery. Its products include Sandwich rools, table and specialty, sandwich breads, and dinner rolls. The company was founded in 1983 by Sammy Engelman and Miriam Engelman Gur-Lavi and is headquartered in Norcross, GA.

Bay Area Pools & Spas, Inc. provides pool cleaning and repairing contract services. Its services include premium chemical, pool cleaning, brush, basket, and pool repair. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Landmark Christian School, Inc. provides rigorous Academics combined with Christian value for Pre-K to 12. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Fairburn, GA.

Core Roofing Systems, Inc. provides roofing services. It offers roofing system, repair, maintenance, installation, siding and inspection services to commercial, healthcare and retail property industries. The company was founded by Dustin DeVore and William M. Dunn in 2000 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

Gardner Aviation Specialist, Inc. operates avionics and maintenance shops. It offers rotables and exchanges, as well as avionics and instrument repair, maintenance and overhaul services. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Peachtree City, GA.

Revolution Dancewear LLC engages in the manufacture and retail of dancewear and footwear products. It sells direct to dance studios in the United States and Canada and directly to consumers and dance studios in the United Kingdom and Europe through its Dance Direct brand. The company was founded by Scott Harris in 1996 and is headquartered in Niles, IL.

Part of Royal Bank of Canada, RBC Bank (Georgia), NA operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Atlanta, GA.

PNC Riverarch Capital (PNC Riverarch Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of PNC Capital Finance LLC founded in 2011 by Michael D. Rost. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Custom Molded Products LLC manufactures and distributes injection molded plastic components. It specializes in plastic components which are used in spas, pools, and whirlpool baths. The company offers SKUs and is focused on outward-facing components such as jets and filters. Custom Molded Products was founded by William J. Drury and H. Charles Li in 2013 and is headquartered in Newnan, GA.

PSE Investments LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in Taylor, MI. The CEO of the company is Patrick D. Mayette.

Pause, Inc. engages in the business of technology. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Los Angele, CA.

Florida Veg Investments LLC engages in the production and distribution of food and beverages. It offers vegetables, fruit, specialty produce, micros and flowers, dairy, charcuterie, specialty dry, and dry goods. It serves a variety of clients, including restaurants, hotels, country clubs, caterers, grocery stores, and retail outlets. The company was founded in August 2011 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

SilverMill, LLC (SilverMill) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Al Jurgela. The firm is headquartered in Isle of Palms, South Carolina.

CDL Marketing Group LLC operates as a data-driven martech company. The firm provides digital solutions for truck driver recruitment and education enrolments. The company was founded by Ben Onnie and Craig Jablonski in 2010 and is headquartered in Royal Oak, MI.

C & S Chemicals, Inc. provides water treatment and animal health products and services. The company is based in Marietta, GA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded in 1980 by Robert L. Chandler.

Trousdale Capital Management LLC (Numeta Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2019 by Nima Shahian. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, Califorina.

Pavement Partners Holding LLC is a nationwide pavement and concrete service provider that offers a range of solutions including maintenance, repair, new paving, milling, and sealcoating services. The company is based in Ashland, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 350 employees and 1000+ pieces of equipment, Pavement Partners serves a diversified customer base across the country. The CEO of the company is Tom York.

TCP Analytical Holdings LLC is a company that owns a portfolio of chemical, laboratory instruments, and supply companies in the USA and Canada, including Reagents, LabChem, Advanced ChemTech, Burrell Scientific, Cedarlane, Cedarlane Cold Chain Solutions, and Pinewood Scientific. The company is based in Isle of Palms, SC, and the CEO of the company is Todd Gensler. The company provides solutions and products from around the globe with unparalleled service and delivery, aiming to achieve more together.

Pave America LLC is a leading provider of asphalt and concrete solutions, offering maintenance, repair, milling, striping, and sealcoating services to commercial, industrial, HOA, utility, and municipal customers. The private company is based in Warrenton, VA, and the CEO of the company is Tom York. The company has over 1,400 employees and provides nationwide coverage through an extensive self-perform and outsourced vendor model. Pave America serves a range of markets, including condominiums, townhomes, educational facilities, healthcare facilities, hotels, municipalities, and retailers. The company has over three decades of experience and a portfolio of world-class projects.