Joel R. Wiest

Toys "R" Us, Inc. engages in the distribution and retail of toys and baby products. The firm's products include Hello Kitty City Cruiser, Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Strollers, Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets and Hug and Tugs, Puppy and Monkey. It offers a selection of private label merchandise under names such as Babies "R" Us, Journey Girls, Imaginarium, Fast Lane, You and Me, Just Like Home, True Heroes, Totally Me!, Dream Dazzlers, and Fao Schwarz. The company was founded by Charles P. Lazarus in February 1948 and is headquartered in Wayne, NJ.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Prentice Capital Management LP (Prentice) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Michael Zimmerman in 2005. Prentice offers investment advisory services to privately-placed pooled investment vehicles and separately managed accounts.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Marc Jacobs International Co. LLC designs and manufactures men's and women's apparel collections, footwear, handbags, sunglasses, and a signature fragrance. It operates its own boutiques and also sells through high-end department and specialty stores domestically and internationally. It is part of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vutton SA. The company was founded by Marc Jacobs and Robert Duffy in 1993 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

American Heart Association, Inc. operates a voluntary health organization funded by private contributions. The organization offers services for coronary heart diseases and strokes, high blood cholesterol & physical inactivity, obesity, and diabetes. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Oscar de la Renta LLC designs, manufactures and sells apparels. It manufactures ready-to-wear apparel for men, women, and children. The firm offers different types of products including jewelry, eyewear, lingerie, home furnishings, luggage, swimwear, and fragrance. The company was founded by Oscar de la Renta and Benjamin Shaw in 1965 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

VCM Fund Advisors LLC (Versa Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Ira Mark Lubert and Greg L. Segall. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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.

American Laser Centers LLC provides laser skin care and cosmetic treatments. It offers laser hair removal, body shaping, fotofacial, glycolic peel, microdermabrasion, dermal fillers, cellulite treatment, skin rejuvenation, and botox services. The company was founded by Richard Morgan in January 2002 and is headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI.

Association for Corporate Growth, Inc. is a global organization founded in 1954 by Kenneth S. Berryman and David H. Brenner. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Canada, and the United States. The company's mission is to drive middle-market growth and it serves 90,000 investors, executives, lenders, and advisers to growing middle-market companies. The company's core focus is on middle-market M&A, with more than 25 years of sell-side and buy-side advisory experience, closing more than 200 transactions with a combined value of more than $1 billion. The company also publishes Middle Market Growth, the official publication of the Association for Corporate Growth, which includes a print magazine, website, weekly e-newsletter, and daily newsfeed. The CEO of the company since 2019 is Brent A. Baxter.

IT'SUGAR LLC operates as a candy and gift retailer. It offers giant 5LB gummy bear, exclusive large box of hi-chew candy, rainbow candy tackle box, love wins tank top, rilakkuma panda, and archer gummy bear and scotch tee shirt. The company was founded by Jeff Rubin in 2006 and is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, FL.

Maiyet, Inc. manufactures apparel, accessories, and jewelry. It offers scarves, bags and shoes, belts, suits, and leather goods. The company was founded by Paul van Zyl, Daniel Lubetzky and Kristy Caylor in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Aronsson Group LLC (Aronsson Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Jerry Aronsson and Shauna Mei. The firm is headquartered in New York.

PVB Capital LLC (PVB Capital) is an independent private investment firm founded in 2008 by Brent Paris. The firm is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

Marquee Event Group, Inc. provides party and event rental items. It offers rental equipment such as tables, chairs, linens, tabletop items, flooring, staging and catering. The company was founded by Michael Berk and Marcia Berk in 1982 and is headquartered in Carol Stream, IL.

Irocker, Inc. is a company that specializes in selling solid and inflatable paddle boards. The company is based in Lewes, DE. The company's products can be configured for various activities such as yoga and fishing. The company was founded by Dave Erwin and Steve Elder, with Steve Elder serving as the CEO since incorporation.

InProduction, Inc. engages in entertainment business. It offers audience risers, stadium seating, staging and platforms, scenic products, flooring, scoreboards and barricades, temporary bridges and rental bridges, and drapery products. The company was founded by Scott Suprina in 1980 and is headquartered in Carrollton, TX.

Euro Motorparts Group provides automotive services. The company is headquartered in Anaheim, CA.

CE Rental, Inc. operates as an event rental company. It offers linens, tableware, chairs, catering equipment, and staging equipment. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Dulles, VA.

PPC Event Services, Inc. organizes weddings, birthdays, fundraisers, and galas. The firm also offers styling and furniture through RESERVE division. It provides linens, tabletop, chairs, catering materials, and accessories. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Woburn, MA.

Atalasoft, Inc. It provides commercial imaging software products. It develops imaging software that companies use for their Web-based and internal applications and documents. The firm serves the health care, financial, and legal industries among others. The company was founded by William M. Bither II in 2002 and is headquartered in Easthampton, MA.

Part of The Home Depot, Inc., EXPO Design Center distributes natural stone. The company is based in Miami, FL.