John B. O'Connor

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.

Part of West Linn Paper Co., Simpson Paper Co. is a manufacturer of coated and specialty papers. The company is based in Seattle, WA.

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.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Tarkett, Inc. provides resilient and hardwood flooring services. The firm's products include vinyl composition tiles, luxury residential and commercial vinyl tiles, vinyl & rubber wall base, and hardwood products. Its customers include the commercial and residential markets. The company was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Farnham, Canada.

White & Case LLP provides legal services. The company's clients include commercial businesses, financial institutions, government, and state-owned entities. It has offices in the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is a part of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, which was established in 1937. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The foundation is dedicated to promoting modern and contemporary art through exhibitions, education programs, research initiatives, and publications. The museum is an architectural icon and "temple of spirit" designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It is among a group of eight structures recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The museum features a renowned permanent collection and special exhibitions.

Philips Medical Systems MR, Inc. develops and manufactures magnetic devices. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Albany, NY.

Fordham University provides college and university. It offers undergraduate colleges and graduate & professional schools. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Bronx, NY.

Georgia-Pacific LLC manufactures tissue, pulp, paper, packaging, building products and related chemicals. It offers hygienic dispensing systems, towels, tissues, soaps, air fresheners, wipers, cups, cutlery, and napkins. The firm's household brands include Brawny paper towels, Quilted Northern bath tissue and Dixie cups and tableware. The company was founded by Owen R. Cheatham in 1927 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

WinCup, Inc. engages in the manufacture of disposable foodservice dine-in and takeout to-go products. Its products include disposable polystyrene cups, bowls, containers, straws, and lids. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Stone Mountain, GA.

Marcal Paper Mills, Inc. manufactures and sells sanitary tissues and towel products from recycled papers. It offers paper towels, paper napkins, facial tissues, and bathroom tissues. The firm operates in New Jersey and Illinois. The company was founded by Nicholas R. Marcalus in 1932 and is headquartered in Elmwood Park, NJ.

Soundview Paper Co. LLC manufactures sanitary tissue and towel products. It provides towel and tissue products for the At-Home and Away-From-Home markets in North America. The firm operations include a manufacturing facility with fully integrated deinking, towel, tissue, napkin and facial production and converting capabilities, as well as separate storage facilities for housing finished goods and parent rolls. The company was founded by Nicholas R. Marcalus in 1932 and is headquartered in Elmwood Park, NJ.

Stone Mountain Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory services. The private company is based in Hauppauge, NY. The company was founded by Seth J. Collins.

Atlas FRM LLC (Atlas FRM) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Andrew Bursky and Tim Fazio. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

George Wurtz & Associates LLC is a consulting firm that offers boutique consulting services. The private company is based in Wilmington. The American company was founded by George W. Wurtz, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

Urbanspace LLP provides real estate services. The private company is based in Austin, TX. The company was founded in 2000 by Kevin Burns. Kevin Burns has been the CEO since 2000.

Appvion Operations, Inc. operates coating and converting plants. It offers thermal, carbonless, security, color paper, contract manufacturing, and inkjet products. The company was founded by Charles S. Boyd in 1907 and is headquartered in Appleton, WI.

Appvion Holding Corp. functions as an investment holding company. The company is headquartered in Appleton, WI.

Caraustar Industries, Inc. engages in manufacture of recycled paperboard and converted paperboard products. It provides consumer packaging, industrial products, paperboard mills and recycling services. It also offers services to food products, tube and cores, building and construction, school, office, countertops and gypsum wallboard industries. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Austell, GA.