Charles Lewis

The Group's principal activities are to design, develop and market proprietary cooking systems. These technologies provide foodservice operators the flexibility to cook-to-order a variety of foods items at speed, which are faster than those permitted by conventional commercial ovens. The proprietary systems include TurboCom, a centralized cook setting system, which, through the use of a computer modem, can reprogram TurboChef ovens installed in various restaurant locations from a single central site. Commercial cooking systems are marketed under the name of TurboChef, TornadoT82, a food preparation management system, which can be incorporated into a restaurant's existing electronic order processing system, sort the items to be cooked by required cook times, and indicate, on real-time basis, when such food items are to be inserted into TurboChef oven.

Part of Merisel, Inc., Value America, Inc. is an internet retailer that offers a wide selection of technology, office, and consumer products. The company is based in Charlottesville, VA. Value America was acquired by Merisel, Inc. on November 10, 2000 for $2.38 million.

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.

Diversey, Inc. engages in the provision of cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance products, systems, and services. The firm offers floor care, dilution control, kitchen care, infection prevention, fabric care, food and beverage production, building care, and personal care. The company was founded by August Koch and Herbert W. Kochs on August 4, 1923 and is headquartered in Fort Mill, NC.

The Gores Group LLC (Gores Group) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of AEG Holdings, Inc. founded in 1987 by Alec E. Gores. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

ReturnBuy, Inc. is an electronics manufacturer that sells its products online. The private company is based in Auburn, VA.

Barco Uniforms, Inc. esigns and develops medical and spa professional wear, and corporate uniforms. It offers medical wear apparel, including tops, pants, jackets, and maternity apparel, as well as lab coats. The company was founded in 1929 by Morris Barker and is headquartered in Gardena, CA.

Careismatic Brands, Inc. school uniforms.Its brands include Cherokee, Dickies, Skechers, Baby Phat and Rockers. The company was founded by Frank J. Weinstock in 1995 and is headquartered in Chatsworth, CA.

Northland Corp. manufactures high-end refrigeration kitchen appliances for both domestic and commercial markets. The company is headquartered in Bingham Farms, MI.

Middleby Marshall, Inc. develops conveyor oven platform. Its products include traditional impingement, WOW! impingement, and CTX infrared. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Elgin, IL.

Confluence Outdoor LLC designs, manufactures, and markets kayaks, canoes, and paddlesports accessories. It offers boats and accessories to all segments of the market, from family-oriented recreational kayaks and canoes to fishing and whitewater kayaks. Its brands include Wilderness Systems, Perception, Dagger, Mad River Canoe, Harmony Gear, and Boardworks. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Greenville, SC.

Part of The Middleby Corp., Middleby Cooking Systems Group is a company that manufactures food products machinery. The company is based in Elgin, IL.

Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Piper Aircraft, Inc. provides single and twin-engine aircrafts. The single-engine M-Class series – the M600, M500, M350, and Matrix – offers businesses and individuals elegant performance and value. The Twin Class Seneca V and Seminole balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in twin-engine aircraft. The Trainer Class Archer TX/LX, Archer DX, Arrow, Seminole and Seneca V aircraft form the most complete technically-advanced line of pilot training aircraft. The company was founded by William T. Piper in 1937 and is headquartered in Vero Beach, PA.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Lincat Group Ltd. manufactures and supplies commercial catering equipment in the United Kingdom and internationally. It operates in three segments: Lincat, IMC, and Britannia. The company was founded on July 23, 1971 and is headquartered in Lincoln, The United Kingdom.

Scientific Protein Laboratories LLC supplies pharmaceutical ingredients. It specializes in cGMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing and commercial supplies. The firm serves the pharmaceutical, veterinary, and food industries. It offers fermentation, natural product extractions, heparin derivatives, and recovery and purification. The company founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Waunakee, WI.

The Chicago Urban League provides economic, educational and social progress for African Americans. The company was founded on December 11, 1916 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

G.S. Blodgett Corp. manufactures commercial baking and roasting ovens, charbroilers, and fryers. Its products include combi, convection, deck ovens, hydrovection, rotating rack ovens, range, and steam. The company was founded by Gardner Spring Blodgett in 1848 and is headquartered in Burlington, VT.