David B. O'Connell

Department 56, Inc. imports and sells collectible gifts. The firm engages in the design, distribution, wholesale and retail of accessories and other giftware products. Its products include collectibles, handcrafted lighted ceramic & porcelain houses and buildings. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

KPS Capital Partners LP (KPS Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Eugene Keilin, Michael Psaros and David Shapiro. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Motor Coach Industries, Inc. engages in the manufacture of intercity coaches serving charter and tour operators; line-haul and scheduled-service operators; transit agencies; and conversion companies. Its products include MCI J4500, MCI J3500, MCI University Coach, and MCI Commuter Coach, MCI D45 CRTe LE. It also supplies coach and bus replacement parts. The company was founded by Harry Zoltok in 1933 and is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL.

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. engages in the provision of management and technology consulting services. Its services include consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering, cyber security, and product. The company was founded by Edwin G. Booz in 1914 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Smith College opened in 1875 with 14 students. Today, Smith is among the largest women’s colleges in Northampton, MA, with students from 48 states and 72 countries. The college remains strongly committed to the education of women at the undergraduate level, but Smith admits both men and women as graduate students.

Amazon UK Services Ltd. operates as an online retailer. It offers books, electronics, clothing and watches and health and beauty products. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Slough, the United Kingdom.

American Association of Advertising Agencies, Inc. operates a national trade association representing advertising agency business in the United States. It is a management-oriented association that offers broadest possible service and business information. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

ARC International North America, Inc. manufactures glassware and tableware. It offers its products to discount retailers, mass merchants and specialty chains. The firm's brands include Mikasa, Luminarc, Studio Nova, Crystal D' Arques and Salviata. The company was founded in 1825 and is headquartered in Millville, NJ.

Lenox Corp. wholesales tabletop, collectibles and other giftware products. It offers china, crystal, flatware, giftware, home decor and tabletop products are timeless pieces that reflect craftsmanship. The company was founded by Walter S. Lenox in 1889 and is headquartered in Bristol, PA.

Part of Carl Marks & Co., Inc., Carl Marks Advisory Group LLC is a merchant banking firm that offers principal investing and advisory services. Founded in 2006, the company is based in New York, NY. The company's parent company, Carl Marks & Co., was established in 1925 by a young entrepreneur named Carl Marks, who started a foreign securities exchange business in the heart of New York. Throughout its history, Carl Marks has created value through clear thinking and creative solutions.

Casa Central provides care services for adult and children. It specializes in social services, senior services, intact families, children services, violence prevention & intervention, transitional housing for homeless families and community. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of Publicis Groupe SA, Leo Burnett México SA de CV is a management consulting and advertising services company based in Mexico City, Mexico. The Mexican company provides a range of consulting and advertising services.

The Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) advocates for greater representation of Latinx individuals in corporate governance to promote diversity and inclusion. The private company is based in Washington. The American company's mission is to advance multicultural boardrooms that promote equity and corporate social responsibility. The company was founded in 2013 by Patricia Salas Pineda. The CEO is Ozzie Gromada Meza.

MYT Holding LLC functions as an investment holding company. The company is headquartered in DE.

Deva Concepts LLC engages in the provision of curly hair care products. It offers cleansers, conditioners, treatments, stylish, and tools. The company was founded by Lorraine Massey and Denis da Silva in 1994 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

First Washington is a non-profit organization that offers hands-on learning experiences to inspire young people about science, technology, engineering, and math. The non-profit company is based in Kent, WA. The company welcomes students and volunteers from all backgrounds and abilities, and work hard to build an inclusive learning community. With the help of community and industry support, First Washington offers the most comprehensive STEM and career-connected learning in the state. The company offers four programs, including First Lego League Explore, First Lego League Challenge, First Tech Challenge, and First Robotics Competition, for students in grades 2-12.

Prepac Manufacturing Ltd. manufactures and distributes wooden home furniture and shelving racks. It offers bedroom furniture; living and dining room furniture; and storage and organization furniture. The company was founded by Steve Simpson in 1979 and is headquartered in Delta, Canada.

Part of Mars, Inc., Mars Retail Group is a division that creates and builds retail businesses to promote the brands of Mars, Inc. The company is based in Hackettstown, NJ. The company's largest retail business is the iconic M&Ms stores located in various locations. In addition to building retail businesses, Mars Retail Group also operates the licensing and My M&Ms® businesses.

Part of Publicis Groupe SA, Burnett Leo USA is an advertising agency. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA.

The American Advertising Federation operates an online advertising platform. The non-profit company is based in the United States and has subsidiaries across the country. Steve Pacheco has been the CEO of the American company since 2019.

The Lenox Group LLC provides investment banking services. Its services include private equity and debt placements, senior debt refinancing and restructurings, sales and recapitalizations, management and leveraged buyouts, divestitures, business valuations and strategic advisory. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.