John K. Thompson

Part of Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., Hawthorne Canada Ltd. is a Canadian company that provides hydroponic solutions. The company is based in Toronto, Canada.

American Heart Association, Inc. operates a voluntary health organization funded by private contributions. The organization offers services for coronary heart diseases and strokes, high blood cholesterol & physical inactivity, obesity, and diabetes. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

The Hawthorne Gardening Co. manufactures gardening tools. The firm offers natural, organic and sustainable products. The company was founded by Kristine Hagedorn in 2014 and is headquartered in Port Washington, NY.

Part of International Paper Co., Crown Zellerbach Corp. is an American company that manufactures paper and packaging products.

Taylor Precision Products, Inc. manufactures and markets consumer and professional measurement devices. It products include analog and electronic scales, BMI scales, food scales and thermometers, timers, hygrometers, and rain gauges. The firm's brands include Chef’n, Rabbit, and Taylor. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Pacific Community Ventures LLC (PCV) is a private equity firm founded in 1999. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Solta Medical, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets energy-based medical device systems for aesthetic applications. Its brands include Clear + Brilliant pélo, Thermage, Liposonix, VASER, Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, and Isolaz systems which are used to address various aesthetic issues. The company was founded by Edward W. Knowlton on January 11, 1996 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA.

OCHO Candy, Inc. manufactures and distributes candy & confectionery products. The company was founded by Denis Ring and William Scott Kucirek in 2010 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

LG Associates, Inc. provides staffing and consulting services. It offers services to the pharmaceutical, healthcare, banking, manufacturing, automotive, and aviation sectors. The firm provides project management, software development, systems administration, and database analytics services. The company was founded by Linda Graebner and Allen Asen in 1975 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, IL.

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. engages in the provision of management and technology consulting services. Its services include consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering, cyber security, and product. The company was founded by Edwin G. Booz in 1914 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Women Presidents' Organization is a global organization that was founded in 1997 by Dr. Marsha Firestone. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY, and the CEO of the company is Camille Burns. The organization brings together women business leaders worldwide to share insights, support, and encourage each other in their professional development and business strategies. Each WPO chapter serves as a professionally-facilitated peer advisory group for members where they can harness the momentum of their successes and cultivate new strategies that will take them even further. WPO members have guided their business to generate at least $2 million USD in gross annual sales (or $1 million USD for a service-based business).

The Chef'n Corp. designs and manufactures housewares. The Chef’n product line includes international favorites such as the PepperBall, the PalmPeeler and the SleekStor Collection. The company was founded by David Holcomb in 1982 and is headquartered is Seattle, WA.

Distant Lands Trading Co. operates as a coffee roasting company, which grows, roasts, and distributes premium coffee beans. Its operating divisions include coffee farms, processing mills, quality control services, green coffee trading, and North American roasting plants. It serves upscale restaurants or premium coffee houses. The company was founded by William McAlpin in 1982 and is headquartered in Renton, WA.

The International Housewares Association provides opportunities and programs to assist its members in increasing profits. The non-profit company is based in Ventnor City, NJ.

Bradshaw International, Inc. distributes kitchenware products. It manufactures and distributes of kitchen tools, bakeware and cookware under numerous brand names including good cook, bialetti, oneida, betty crocker, cheerios as well as private label brands. The firm supplies a broad range of housewares categories, from kitchen tools and gadgets to cookware to barware to cleaning supplies. The company was founded by Douglas J. Bradshaw in 1969 and is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

Part of Envestnet, Inc., Portfolio Management Consultants, Inc. is a company that offers a connected ecosystem of solutions, intelligence, and technologies to help people achieve their long-term financial goals. The company is based in Denver, CO. The company equips advisors with the necessary tools and resources to provide impactful financial advice to their clients. The company was founded by Brandon Rockwell Thomas, Marc N. Geman.

The Acacia Group (Acacia Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Frederic Cassis, Craig Dawson, Matt Milstead and Gavin Long. The firm is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia.

Uinta Brewing Co. engages in the production and sale of beers. It offers classic, organic, and crooked beers. The company was founded by Will Hamill in 1993 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Cornerstone Investment Advisors LLC provides investment advisory services. It specializes in investment management and financial planning services for individuals, families, and trusts. The company is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Moxie Marketing Services LLC provided advertising and marketing services. Its client roster included Nationwide Insurance, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, Best Buy For Business, Chick-fil-A, Food Lion, The State of Georgia, Donatos, NGK Spark Plugs and more. The company was founded in 2007 and was headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

The Coleman Co., Inc. manufactures camping and outdoor recreation products. The firm's products include tents and shelters, stoves and grills, coolers and water jugs, lanterns and lights, furniture and games, sleeping bags and beds, accessories and ATV, and replacement parts.. The company was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

Ankmar LLC manufactures and installs garage doors. Its products include residential garage doors, openers and accessories; entry door systems; gate systems; commercial overhead doors; industrial, high speed, specialty doors; loading dock equipment; automatic door systems and electronic security. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Johns Manville Corp. manufactures building and mechanical insulation, commercial roofing, glass fibers, and nonwoven materials for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. The firm?s products are also used in various industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing, and wind energy. The company was founded by Henry Ward Johns in 1858 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Charles Krug Winery is a family-owned winery that was established in 1943 by Italian immigrants who purchased the historic Charles Krug property, the oldest winery in Napa Valley. The winery is located in St. Helena, CA and is under the stewardship of Peter Mondavi Jr. and his brother, Marc Mondavi, who inherited the family business from their father, legendary Napa Valley wine icon Peter Mondavi Sr. The brand was built on a foundation of family values, hard work, and a European winemaking tradition. Today, the winery produces estate-driven, top-of-the-line Napa Valley wines and is committed to fostering environmental stewardship. The family-owned winery is now a majority woman-owned business, and members of the fourth generation are proudly involved in continuing the legacy that started 80 years ago.

Riverside Partners LLC /New York/ (Riverside Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1988 by Bela Szigethy. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with additional offices across the globe.

Tate's Bake Shop, Inc. engages in the production and sale of baked goods. Its products include cookies, gift baskets and towers, gluten free breads and desserts, brownies and bars, and cakes and pies. The company was founded by Kathleen King in 1980 and is headquartered in Southampton, NY.