Thomas L. Varga

Goal Zero LLC engages in the manufacture of portable solar power products. It produces batteries, power packs, generators, solar panels, solar kits, lighting products, and related accessories. The company was founded by Robert Workman in June 2009 and is headquartered in Bluffdale, UT.

Recreational Equipment, Inc. designs, develops and retails outdoor gear and apparel. It offers products for camping, hiking, cycling, urban lifestyle, travel, and general outdoor recreation. The firm?s products include backpacks, bikes, books, maps, car racks, dog gear, electronics, gift cards, jackets, luggage and day bags, sleeping bags, strollers and bike trailers, sunglasses, tents, and watches. The company was founded by Mary Anderson and Lloyd Anderson in 1935 and is headquartered in Kent, WA.

Cascade Designs manufactures outdoor specialty equipment. Its brands include MSR, Therm-a-Rest, Platypus, Seal Line, Case and PackTowl. The company was founded by Jim Lea, Neil Anderson and John Burroughs in 1972 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Part of Maverick Gaming LLC, Washington Gaming, Inc. owns and operates eleven card rooms and casinos. The company is based in Renton, WA. Washington Gaming was acquired by Transac Enterprise Corp. on June 29, 2006 for $34.43 million.

National Forest Foundation provides forestry care services for the development of tribal. The company was founded in 1993 and Missoula, MT.

Association for Corporate Growth, Inc. is a global organization founded in 1954 by Kenneth S. Berryman and David H. Brenner. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Canada, and the United States. The company's mission is to drive middle-market growth and it serves 90,000 investors, executives, lenders, and advisers to growing middle-market companies. The company's core focus is on middle-market M&A, with more than 25 years of sell-side and buy-side advisory experience, closing more than 200 transactions with a combined value of more than $1 billion. The company also publishes Middle Market Growth, the official publication of the Association for Corporate Growth, which includes a print magazine, website, weekly e-newsletter, and daily newsfeed. The CEO of the company since 2019 is Brent A. Baxter.

Outdoor Industry Association is a member-based collective that supports the success of every member company in the outdoor industry. The non-profit company is based in Boulder, CO, with additional offices elsewhere. For over 30 years, Outdoor Industry Association has been a catalyst for meaningful change, committed to sustainable economic growth and climate positivity while protecting and growing access to the benefits of the outdoors for everyone. The company offers market research, sustainability, government affairs, and inclusive participation services to its members through education, events, and business solutions.

Paladin Partners LLC provides financial advisory services. The company is headquartered in Langley, WA.