Peter Sakon

PPM America, Inc. (PPM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1990 and is a subsidiary of PPM Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Jackson Financial, Inc. (JFI) (NYSE: JXN). PPM is the primary investment manager for the general account assets of JFI’s insurance subsidiaries and serves as sub-adviser to US mutual funds sponsored by Jackson National Asset Management LLC (JNAM), a subsidiary of Jackson National Life Insurance Co. (Jackson), and adviser to the PPM Funds, a family of institutional share class mutual funds. Additionally, PPM provides advisory services to non-US pooled investment vehicles, structured vehicles such as collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), private equity funds, and separately managed accounts for third-party institutional clients.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

R.R. Donnelley Financial produces, creates, and manages transaction and compliance documents. It provides printing and customized communications solutions for the capital market, investment management and healthcare communities. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Allstate Financial Services LLC provides financial services. The company provides services to individuals and small & medium sized business. It is headquartered in Lincoln, NE

Free & Clear Equity, Inc. operates as a development stage company. It invests in commercial real estate which includes office, warehouse/distribution and retail. The company was founded by Chance W Bunger, Thomas G Ferkinhoff and Jeffrey J Jinks on July 27, 2010 and is headquartered in Richmond, IN.

SmarterHQ, Inc. operates a customer intelligence driven cross-channel marketing platform. It enables retailers to leverage customer insights and experiences to create and execute the industries profitable cross channel marketing programs. The company was founded by Angel Morales and Dean W. Abbott in 2010 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Simplir, Inc. operates as an integration platform as a service for the automotive industries. The company was founded by Alan Michael Kane in 2014 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

40/86 Advisors, Inc. (40/86) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. Formerly known as Conseco Capital Management, Inc., the firm was founded in 1981 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO). 40/86 provides portfolio management services primarily to affiliated and limited unaffiliated insurance companies.

EDS International, Inc. offers tooling design and production services to various industries to make their products more cost-effective. EDS International is based in McHenry, IL. The private company provides sourcing and supply chain management solutions, supplier identification, and product design to connect the supply chain. The company's mission is to provide the best sourcing services, supplier identification, tooling and engineering, product development, and product optimization. The company was founded in 1984 and has been providing cost-effective, turnkey supply chain solutions globally.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Sightlines LLC provides facilities management and consulting services. Its services include facilities benchmarking and analysis, capital planning, space management and campus availability services. The firm also provides services to universities, colleges and other institutions. The company was founded by David A. Kadamus in 2000 and is headquartered in Guilford, CT.

IWCO Direct, Inc. provides direct mail marketing services. The firm offers integrated direct mail supply chain solution encompassing form, insert printing, envelope manufacturing, personalization, mail sorting, and postal optimization. Its products Mail-Gard engages in business continuity and disaster recovery services, and Recovery Builder assists planning and consulting services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Chanhassen, MN.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

AutoTech Management LLC (AutoTech Management) is venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Quin Garcia & Alexei Andreev. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Symetra Life Insurance Co. engages in the provision of products and services that serve the retirement, employment-based benefits and life insurance markets. It operates through the following business segments: Benefits, Retirement, Individual Life, and Other. The Benefits segment is a multi-line carrier offering medical stop-loss; group life and DI insurance; and group fixed-payment medical, accident, and critical illness insurance products ad services to employers. The Retirement segment comprises of deferred annuities and income annuities. The Individual Life segment offers individuals life insurance products, primarily UL, including IUL, and term insurance. The Other segment represents the investment results related to surplus invested assets; unallocated corporate expenses; and inter-segment elimination entries. The company was founded on 1957 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

The Site Group, Inc. provides landscape architectural services. is a design-build Landscape Architecture firm. The firm's services include landscape architecture and design, retaining walls, landscaping maintenance and lighting, decks, patios, and outdoor kitchens. The company was founded in April 1995 and is headquartered in New Carlisle, OH.

The American Institute of Architects operates as a professional association of architects. It provides support services for architects who wants to continue education experience and maintain their licensure; web-based resources; and conducts market research and provides analysis of the economic factors that affect the business of architecture. The company was founded by Richard Upjohn, H. W. Cleaveland, Henry Dudley, Leopold Eidlitz, Edward Gardiner, Richard Morris Hunt, J. Wrey Mould, Fred A. Petersen, J. M. Priest, John Welch, Richard Upjohn Jr., Charles Babcock, and Joseph C. Wells on February 23, 1857 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Fraser McCombs Capital Management LLC (FM Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Chase Fraser. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

HTS Engineering Ltd. manufactures commercial heating, ventilating and air conditioning products. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

eSupply Systems LLC operates an e-procurement and spend management platform for the multi-family industry. It is a cloud-based procurement and spend management platform for the property management industry enhanced with Purchasing Intelligence tools. The company was founded by Mortimer Singer and Keu Zafar in 2008 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Repairify, Inc. provides remote diagnostic solutions and services to the collision industry. It offers cutting-edge, expert diagnostics using original equipment manufacturer tools to provide safe and accurate repairs. The company was founded in 2010 is headquartered in Plano, TX.