Julie Almeida

Berkshire Partners LLC (Berkshire Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC founded in 1986 by Christopher Clifford, Carl Ferenbach, Russel L. Epker, Brad Bloom and Richard Lubin. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

World Congress, Inc. is an American people-focused company that produces and delivers exceptional conference experiences for senior-level executives from various industries such as health care, life sciences, employer/wellness, and legal organizations. The private company's national conferences gather leading experts and professionals to share in-depth information and the latest innovations, creating memorable events that generate game-changing opportunities. World Congress events connect the greatest minds in their respective industries to disrupt the status quo and make an impact on their industry, company, and career. The company was founded by Jay MacDonald, Irwin G. Katsof.