Kim Southard

Deane, Smith & Partners, Inc. provides public relations, marketing and advertising services. The firm specializes in the legal, retail, health care, medical, hospitality and technology marketplaces. It utilizes an integrated marketing approach that includes traditional public relations, marketing communications, advertising, social media, e-marketing and other digital strategies for clients. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Electronic Funds Source LLC provides payment processing services. The firm provides electronic funds source fleet, which provides carrier controls, customized reports, driver and vehicle reporting, direct bill, special fuel rebates at selected suppliers, flexible payment options, and system integration solutions. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Harris Research, Inc. engages in the provision of carpet and upholstery cleaning services. It owns Chem-Dry, Delta Restoration Services, and N-Hance Wood Refinishing franchise businesses. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc. engages in the provision of professional tax preparation services. It offers solutions to manage customer taxes and tax refunds. The company was founded by Anthony P. Nuzzo in 1992 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ.

Tennessee Community Ventures LLC (Tennessee Community Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Eric Satz. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

Part of American Restoration Holdings LLC, American Restoration Operations LLC is a company that provides restoration services for commercial and residential properties. The company is based in Indianapolis, IN. American Restoration Operations was founded in 2020 and the CEO is John Joseph. The company works with a variety of industries including property management, healthcare, education, retail, industrial, hospitality, and government to quickly restore damaged properties.

BELFOR Franchise Group LLC is a franchisor that offers industry-leading training, support, and equipment to empower entrepreneurs in the residential and commercial services industry. The private company is based in Ann Arbor, MI, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company is the parent organization for 13 service-based franchise opportunities for home and commercial cleaning and restoration, including 1-800 Water Damage, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, Chem-Dry, Delta, Ductz, Hoodz, N-Hance, The Patch Boys, Redbox+, and Z Plumberz. The company was founded in 2007, and Sheldon Yellen has been the CEO of the company since 2008.

Part of Nodak Mutual Group, Inc., Direct Auto Insurance Co. provides insurance services in the automobile industry. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Direct Auto Insurance was acquired by NI Holdings, Inc. on August 31, 2018 for $17 million.

Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed, coeducational university with ten colleges emphasizing career education and experiential learning. It was founded in 1829 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.