Mark E. Leyerle

Freestone Partners LLC (Freestone Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Jim D. Briggs, George L. Clark, and Mark E. Leyerle. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

SonarMed, Inc. develops medical devices. It offers AirWave, a non invasive, adjunctive device that provides direct, precise, real time monitoring of endotracheal tube position and function, which may aid in detecting potentially dangerous or fatal endotracheal tube conditions. The firm’s product may help reduce endotracheal tube related risks and complications, thereby improving patient safety and quality of care as well as reducing cost of care. It operates through its offices located in Bryan and Carmel. The company was founded by Jeffrey P. Mansfield, Eduardo J. Juan and George R. Wodicka in 2005 and is headquartered in Carmel, IN.

Purple Mixer, Inc. engages in provision of baking services. The firm offers organic ready-to-use frosting and baking mixes. The company was founded by Sarah Jones Garibaldi in August 2015 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.

Founded in 1974, Simmons & Company International is an independent investment bank headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm is a subsidiary of Piper Jaffray & Co. and their ultimate parent is Piper Jaffray Cos. (NYSE: PJC). Simmons & Co. specializes in the entire spectrum of the energy sector. They also provide services related to M&As and divestitures, public offerings, institutional research and sales and trading.

CCG Venture Partners LLC (CCG Venture Partners) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 1994. The firm is headquartered in Tomball.