Ken Otto

Madison Dearborn Partners LLC (Madison Dearborn Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1992 by John A. Canning Jr., Paul J. Finnegan, Samuel M. Mencoff, Robin P. Selati, James N. Perry Jr. and Timothy P. Sullivan. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Winona Capital Management LLC (Winona Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Laird Koldyke and Luke Reese. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

La Petite Academy, Inc. offers a range of education and care programs for children between six weeks and 12 years of age (infants, toddlers, two year old, preschoolers, kindergartners, and school-age). It also offers before and after school programs, summer and holiday camps, and corporate programs. The company was founded on March 12, 1982 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Caribou Coffee Co., Inc. owns and operates coffee shops. It offers products to grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. The firm operates through three segments: Retail, Commercial and Franchise. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

American Laser Centers LLC provides laser skin care and cosmetic treatments. It offers laser hair removal, body shaping, fotofacial, glycolic peel, microdermabrasion, dermal fillers, cellulite treatment, skin rejuvenation, and botox services. The company was founded by Richard Morgan in January 2002 and is headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Part of Performance Health Global Ltd., Performance Health International Ltd. is a British company that manufactures and distributes healthcare rehabilitation and sports medicines. The company is based in Sutton-In-Ashfield, UK. The CEOs are Francis X. Dirksmeier, Isabel Afonso. The company was founded in 2002.

City Capital Ventures, LLC (City Capital Ventures) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by Dan Kipp. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Matts Cookie Co. operates as a wholesale bakery. It offers cookies in different varieties including; chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, peanut butter chocolate chip, cranberry walnut, and chocolate chip pecan and premium fig bars in assorted varieties and flavors. The company was founded by Grant Pierce in 1972 and is headquartered in Wheeling, IL.

ProSteel Security Products, Inc. is engaged in the gun safe, home security and vault door industry. It manufactures gun safes, residential and commercial vault, security, and tornado doors. The company was founded by F. L. Shurtliff in 1947 and is headquartered in Provo, UT.

BofA Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of NB Holdings Corp., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Headquartered in New York, the firm was founded in 2015 and offers trade execution, trading or brokerage services to institutional clients.

Fusion Academy & Learning Center offers customized academic learning programs and tutoring services. The firm operates as a college preparatory private institution that offers full-time classes, summer courses, tutoring sessions, or supplement credit programs. It specializes in the development and implementation of personalized mentoring programs, allowing students to customize their own class schedules and begin a new semester at any time of the year. It also offers art workshops, music classes, and homeschooling solutions. The company was founded by Peter G. Ruppert and Michelle Rose Gilman in 1989 and is headquartered in Solana Beach, CA

Peter Millar LLC manufactures and markets lifestyle apparels. It offers casual clothing for men and women. Its products include knit shirts, woven sport shirts, sweaters, shoes, and collegiate apparel. The company was founded by Chris Knott in 2001 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Performance Health Holdings, Inc. provides and distributes health care products. It offers rehabilitation, assistive and splinting equipment. The firm supplies and equipment to acute care facilities, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities and select dealers. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Warrenville, IL.

CDW LLC provides integrated information technology solutions. The firm’s services include eprocurement integration, leasing, managed, configuration, professional and warranty services. It also offers solutions like analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, data center and network infrastructure, digital signage, digital transformation, digital workspace, print solutions and software management. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL.

NSC Wholesale Holdings LLC owns and operates a chain of discount stores. It offers kitchen supplies, electronics, music and gadgets, pillows, sheets, towels and comforters, food and snacks, cosmetic products, clothing, carpets and flooring, office furniture and supplies, bedroom and living room furniture, storage products, and other supplies. The company was founded by Eva Rosen and Carl Rosen in 1984 and is headquartered in West Hempstead, NY.

Part of Darden Restaurants, Inc., Ruths Chris Steak House /3 Franchises/ is a global chain of upscale steak houses founded by Ruth Fertel 58 years ago. The company is based in Kansas City, MO. The company remains true to its heritage and has more than 150 restaurant locations around the world, where guests can enjoy sizzling steaks served on 500-degree plates and make their best memories. Ruths Chris Steak House /3 Franchises was acquired by Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc., part of Darden Restaurants, Inc. from June 15, 2023 on September 10, 2007 for $13.25 million.

Beverages & More, Inc. engages in the operation of alcoholic beverage retail stores. It offers spirits, wine, craft beer and sodas. The company was founded by Steve Boone and Steve McLaren in January 1994 and is headquartered in Concord, CA.

The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. manufactures and retails scented candles. Its products include candles, wax melts, candle accessories, flameless fragrance, car and small spaces, gifts and gift cards, personalized candles and fragrances. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in South Deerfield, MA.

YCC Holdings LLC operates as a holding company with interest in designs, manufactures and markets premium scented candles. The company was founded on October 20, 2006 and is headquartered in South Deerfield, MA.

RMBR Liquidation, Inc. manufactures and sells gift articles. Its products are distributed through the retail stores located in shopping malls, as well as through their website and catalog orders. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Highland Heights, OH.

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) was established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors to provide for the well-being of the men and women who serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as well as the families of fallen soldiers. The organization provides social, education and recreational programs and facilities. The organization also provides support to widows and orphans of fallen soldiers. The organization is headquartered in New York, NY.