Shea Laffere

Brookstone, Inc. develops and markets innovative gadgets and specialty items. It is an innovative product development and specialty lifestyle retail company that operates Brookstone branded stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company operates in three segments based on its distinct distribution channels and customer bases: Retail, eCommerce and Alternative Distribution. The Retail segment is comprised of all full-year stores in addition to all temporary stores and kiosks. The firm's retail product distribution is conducted primarily through the store locations. The eCommerce segment is comprised of the Brookstone catalog and products promoted via its internet website. The firm's eCommerce product distribution is primarily conducted through the company's customer care center and distribution center located in Mexico, Missouri and by its vendors. The Alternative Distribution segment is comprised of sales of its products to select resellers and corporate partners. The company was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Beaumont and Mary de Beaumont and is headquartered in Merrimack, NH.

The Catalyst Group Inc (Catalyst Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1990 by Ron T. Nixon and Rick L. Herrman. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Pacific Science Center operates as a science museum. The non-profit company is based in Seattle, WA. William T. Daugherty has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Inc. develops and markets jetliners and other aircraft products. It has two segments that include commercial airplanes and integrated defense systems. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Part of VSI Holdings, Inc., Performance Systems Group, Inc. develops best practices systems and enhanced organizational development. The company is based in Burlington, Canada. Performance Systems Group was acquired by VSI Holdings, Inc. on November 17, 1997 for $5 million.

Francis Capital Management LLC (Francis) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Venice, California. The firm was founded by John P. Francis in 2000. Francis provides investment advisory services to an affiliated private investment fund - Catalysis Partners, LLC.

SurgiCount Medical, Inc. engages in the development of nascent safety-sponge systems. The company was founded by Brian E. Stewart on June 18, 2010 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

ARINC, Inc. provides aerospace engineering, communications and system integration services. Its communications include voice and data infrastructure support, information management, train control platforms, radio interoperability solutions, aircraft modifications and upgrades and electronic border security for governments agencies. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Annapolis, MD.

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Catalyst/Hall is a private equity firm founded by Catalyst Group and Hall Brothers Holding in 2002. The firm is headquartered in Texas, United States.

Supercuts, Inc. provides hair products and services. It offers men's, women's and kid's haircuts, color services, waxing, shampoo and conditioner, styling and finishing, and hair treatment. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

mBank operates as a state chartered commercial bank. Its banking services include commercial lending and treasury management products and services geared toward small to mid-sized businesses, as well as a full array of personal and business deposit products and consumer loans. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Manistique, MI.

General Nutrition Centers, Inc. engages in the retail of nutritional supplementary products. It provides vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Sally Beauty Co., Inc. retails and distributes professional beauty supplies. It owns and operates retail outlets in the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Germany. Sally Beauty was founded in 1964 and is located in Denton, TX