Thomas R. Giacalone

Biomet, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and market of musculoskeletal therapy products. The company was founded by Dane A. Miller, Niles L. Noblitt, Jerry L. Ferguson and M. Ray Harroff on November 30, 1977 and is headquartered in Warsaw, IN.

Converse, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets footwear for men, women and children. It offers sneakers, high top, low top, slip, wedge and customized footwear. The firm also offers clothing products that include tees, shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, socks and accessories. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

CorePower Yoga LLC engages in the operation of yoga fitness studios. It offers different styles of yoga classes such as CorePower Yoga, Hot Yoga, Hot Power Fusion, Yoga Sculpt, and CoreRestore. It also offers online yoga classes. The company was founded by Trevor Tice in 2002 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Outdoor Voices, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells men’s and women’s active wear online. The firm's line of apparel includes, running shirts, deep pocket sweat shorts, scarf, long sleeve shirts, gym bags, sports dresses, runner’s high shorts, women’s sweats, crop tops, beach tanks, run tops, and leggings. The company was founded by Tyler Haney in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1967 and is a subsidiary of Alliance Capital Management LLC, ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. provides trading and executions services to their clients.

Ice Miller LLP provides legal services. Its areas of practice include agribusiness, business services, intellectual property, bankruptcy, lobbying, labor, employment and immigration, litigation, employee benefits, environment, tax, trusts and estates, government investigations, energy and utilities, real estate, municipal finance, and government law. The company was founded by Frederick Matson in 1910 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Johnson & Wales University provides hands-on training programs and an 'upside down' curriculum that gives students experience early on with their chosen career (students take courses in their major during the first year). At the end of two years of study, students earn an associates degree and the opportunity to go on to earn a bachelor's degree

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Vera Bradley Designs, Inc. engages in the designs, productions, markets and retails of accessories for women. The company was founded on November 15, 1982 and is headquartered in Roanoke, IN.

The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer provides funding services for breast cancer research. The non-profit company is based in Fort Wayne, IN.

National Retail Federation operates membership organizations. Its channels of distribution include department, specialty, discount, catalog, Internet and independent stores. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Salt & Straw LLC engages in the ownership and operation of ice cream shops. It also provides shipping and delivery services. The company was founded by Kim Malek and is headquartered in Lake Oswego, OR.

Harris Originals of NY, Inc. operates jewelry stores. The private company is based in Hauppauge, NY.

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.

Factory Connection LLC operates clothing stores. It offers shirts, denims, shoes and accessories. The firm provides products for juniors, young men’s, plus sizes and misses. The company was founded by Terry Lane Scott and Kenny Littleton in 1976 and is headquartered in Guntersville, AL.

LakeWest Group LLC provides management consulting services. It offers business planning & strategy, technology advancement, supply chain & logistics, and operating process enhancement solutions. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Medical Management International, Inc. provides veterinary hospital care for cat, dog and other pet. It offers dental care, parasite control, behavior, vaccinations, health concerns and nutrition. The company was founded by Warren J. Weger in 1955 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

L'Oréal USA, Inc. manufactures and distributes cosmetics, concentrating on hair color, skin care, sun protection, make-up, perfumes, and hair care. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in New York, NY.