John P. Shutts

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Callan LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded by Edwin Callan and Edgar Barksdale in 1973 as Callan Associates, Inc. They are wholly-owned by Callan Holdings, Inc., which is owned by the company’s employees or their trusts. Callan provides tailored advice primarily to institutional investors supported by proprietary research, database, and ongoing fiduciary education.

Catterton Management Co. LLC (L Catterton) is a private equity subsidiary of L Catterton Management Ltd. founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP provides legal services. It offers legal solutions to areas such as capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, credit, insolvency, and restructuring, investment management, tax, and litigation. The company was founded by Francis N. Bangs in 1849 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

JAFCO Group Co. Ltd. (JAFCO Group) is the private equity arm of the parent firm, JAFCO (TSE: 8595), founded in 1973. The firm is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

DR Bank operates as a state chartered commercial bank. It provides community with an exceptional combination of competitive banking services and thoughtful personal services. The firm offers conveniences and financial services from a larger bank, with the incredible rates, safety, and personal attention. The company was founded by Robert M. Baylis, David M. Campbell, Kevin P. Conroy, Daniel Dolcetti, Harriette Weiss-Terbell, Peter B. Maglathlin, Michael Joyce Thomas, Charles Hoffman and Spencer J. McIlmurray in 2006 and is headquartered in Darien, CT.

Ring's End, Inc. operates as a building supply and retail lumber company. It offers decking, fencing & landscaping, insulation & ventilation, kitchen & bath, siding & roofing and millwork products. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Darien, CT.

Part of Crane Co., Barksdale, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing control solutions for various industries such as transportation, oil & gas, and industrial. The company, based in Los Angeles, CA, was founded by Edgar W. Barksdale. Barksdale offers a wide range of products including valves, regulators, temperature and level controls, and air suspension valves. The company leverages its engineering expertise to modify its products to match unique requirements and develop custom controls or sub-assemblies. Barksdale engineers work alongside their clients to unlock the potential of their ideas and enhance quality with controls manufactured by Barksdale.

Darien Historical Society, Inc. engages in the support, maintenance, and operation of Bates-Scofield House Museum. It focuses collecting, preserving, and exhibiting materials of local historical value and educating the community about Darien’s heritage. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Darien, CT.

SG Capital Partners LLC provides mortgage services. The private company is based in Stamford, CT and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded in 2014 by Justin Mahoney and Dan Sparks. Dan Sparks has been the CEO since 2014.

Shelter Growth Capital Partners LLC provides investment advisory services. It offers investment management services for hedge funds, private equity funds, foundations, financial institutions, pooled investment vehicles, high net worth persons, and charitable organizations. The company was founded by Dan Sparks, Kevin Gasvoda, and Justin Mahoney and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.