R. Scott Olson

Denny's, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It offers breakfast, burgers and sandwiches, appetizers, soups and salads, desserts, pancakes and beverages. The company was founded by Harold Butler and Richard Jezak in 1953 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC.

True Value Co. operates as a member-owned wholesaler cooperative of hardware and related merchandise. The company also manufactures and sells paint and paint applicators. It offers value-added services, such as marketing, advertising, merchandising, and store location and design services. The company was founded by John Cotter in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

US Foods, Inc. engages in the market and distribution of fresh, frozen, dry food and non-food products. The firm offers meats and seafood; dry grocery products; refrigerated and frozen grocery products; equipment, disposable, and supplies; dairy; beverage products; and produce. Its brand portfolio includes Chef’s Line, Rykoff Sexton, Stock Yards, Metro Deli, Monarch, Monogram, Molly’s Kitchen, Glenview Farms, Valu+Plus, and Harvest Value. The company was founded on August 1, 1989 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL.

Chick-fil-A, Inc. engages in the operation of a restaurant chains. It also operates mall, in-line, and stand alone restaurants; drive-thru only outlets; Dwarf House; Truett's Grill; Truett's Luau; licensed and non-traditional outlets; and satellite and lunch-counter. The firm offers menu such as chicken sandwich, wrap and salads, side items, breakfast, desserts, beverages, kids meal, and dressings and toppings. The company was founded by S. Truett Cathy in 1946 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

International Franchise Association is a non-profit organization, which represents and protects the interests of the franchise community. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Founded in 1976, Apax Partners, Inc. is a venture capital/private equity firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of London-based Apax Partners LLP

National Restaurant Association operates as a foodservice trade association. It advocate for pro-restaurant regulation and operational freedom. The firm provide advocacy and representation, educational networking, tools and solutions, and research and insights. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. manufactures and markets cigarettes and tobacco products. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

KFC Corp. owns and operates chains of chicken restaurant. It specializes in original recipe, extra crispy, kentucky grilled chicken and original recipe strips with home-style sides, honey BBQ wings and freshly made chicken sandwiches. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Part of Trinity Health Corp., Saint Joseph's East Georgia, Inc. operates hospitals. The company is based in Greensboro, GA.

Ariat International, Inc. manufactures footwear and apparel for equestrian enthusiasts. It offers performance, exotic, cowboy, roper and lacer, western fashion, new west, rugged west, farm and ranch, dress, casual, and work footwear, apparel, including denims, woven shirts, base layers, mid layers, T-shirts and polos, tops, outerwear, and workwear; and accessories, such as belts, footbeds, socks, bags, caps, hats, and scarves. The company was founded by Elizabeth Cross and Pam Parker in 1993 and is headquartered in Union City, CA.

ChildFund International provides education, medical care, food, and safe water to orphans. It offers caregivers, health care, nutrition, clean water and sanitation, education, opportunity and safety. The company was founded by J. Calvitt Clarke in 1938 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

World 50, Inc. engages in the provision of platform to share ideas, solutions and collaborative discovery free from press, competition and solicitation. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

SDG Holding Co. LLC provides real estate services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Landau, Nasella & Klatsky LLC (LNK Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by David Landau, Henry Nasella and Bruce J. Klatsky. The firm is headquartered in White Plains, New York.

Blinds To Go, Inc. manufactures and retails custom-made blinds and shades. Its products include faux wood blinds, wood blinds, aluminum blinds, cellular shades, roller shades, and roman shades. The company was founded by David Shiller in 1954 and is headquartered in Paramus, NJ.

Natural Food Holdings LLC manufactures natural fresh and prepared meat products. Its brands include Niman Ranch, Prairie Grove Farms and Sioux-Preme. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL.

Star Markets Co., Inc. is a national grocery store chain that focuses on quality and overall shopping experience. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. The company offers a wide selection of products, including their signature Own Brands premium selection. Customers can order groceries for delivery or curbside pickup, and they also have a bakery, deli, meat, seafood, flowers, fresh produce, and pharmacy available for curbside pickup or delivery. The company accepts SNAP EBT and provides a grocery app for coupons and deals.

Spyder Active Sports, Inc. offers ski apparel and accessories. It also designs and manufactures mountain-based apparel used by big mountain, free ski, and park and pipe skiers. The firm offers jackets, pants, layering, gloves, hats and socks. The company was founded by David L. Jacobs in 1977 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

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.

Herbalife International, Inc. manufactures and distributes personal health care products. The firm provides weight management products to support weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. The company was founded by Mark Reynolds Hughes in February 1980 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Be the Change, Inc. creates and manages national issue-based campaigns. It offers service year alliance, opportunity nation, and got your 6 campaigns. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Exostar LLC provides cloud-based solutions that enable secure, seamless, scalable collaboration, information sharing, and supply chain management for communities of partners, suppliers, and customers. Its secure, cloud-based, single-sign-on identity and access management platform and multi-enterprise collaboration solutions allow users to connect once and access all critical applications and information across the spectrum of partners and vendors they work with. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

Exostar Corp. provides information technology services. The firm serves in the area of aerospace, defense, energy, healthcare, oil and gas, chemicals, financial services, life sciences, commercial aviation, government contracting and manufacturing. The company is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

Larry H. Miller Group of Cos. (LHM Co.) is a privately-owned investment management firm headquartered in Sandy, Utah. The firm was founded by Gail Miller in 1979. LHM Co. provides investment management services to individual and institutional clients.