Russell R. Barksdale

General Electric Capital Corp. provides financial products and services. Its services include commercial loans and leases, fleet management, financial programs, credit cards, personal loans, and other financial services. The firm’s solutions include energy finance and aviation finance. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

Connecticut Innovations, Inc (CI) is venture capital firm founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.

Nestl? Waters North America, Inc. produces and distributes a portfolio of bottled water and iced tea brands. It offers Acqua Panna, Arrowhead, Deer Park, Nestea, Ice Mountain, Nestle Pure Life, Nestle Splash, Ozarka, Perrier, Poland Spring, S. Pellegrino, Sanpellegrino Fruit Beverages, and Zephyrhills. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Part of NCR Atleos Corp., E * TRADE Access, Inc. is a company that provides online discount brokerage services. The company is based in Arlington, VA.

Alcon Laboratories, Inc. develops and manufactures ophthalmic pharmaceutical products. The firm offers over-the-counter eye care products, medical devices, equipment, ophthalmic drugs, surgical instruments, needles, and sutures for microsurgery and disposable drapes. The company was founded by Robert Alexander and William Conner in 1945 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Part of Viña Concha y Toro SA, Fetzer Vineyard is a company that produces and markets wines. The company is based in Mendocino, CA. Fetzer Vineyard was acquired by Viña Concha y Toro SA from Brown-Forman Corp. on April 15, 2011 for $238 million.

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

Frito-Lay North America, Inc. produces and markets snack foods. Its products are sold under the brand names of Cheetos, Doritos, Fritos, Lays, Baked, Stax and FritoLay. The company was founded in September, 1961 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Munchkin, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets infant and toddler clothing products. It offers sippy cups, feeding supplies, clothing, bath, potty, nursery and apparels. The company was founded by Steven B. Dunn in 1991 and is headquartered in Van Nuys, CA.

PepsiCo Canada ULC produces food and snack, and beverage products. It organized into two business units - PepsiCo Beverages Canada, which includes brands such as Pepsi, Gatorade and Tropicana, and PepsiCo Foods Canada, which includes Frito Lay Canada and Quaker foods & snacks. The company was founded in October 2008 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

The First County Bank is an independent and mutual community bank. It offers personal, business and online banking, saving account, CDs, mortgage, home equity and wealth management services. The company was founded on September 20, 1851 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Norwalk Health Services Corp. is a community teaching hospital, which provides personalized, compassionate healthcare services of exceptional and consistent quality to the residents of Fairfield County. The firm provides needed medical care to all, including those who cannot pay for it. The company provides patient-centered care for all patients by building state-of-the-art facilities with innovative new technologies and equipment; developing and providing progressive educational programs to ensure medical personnel are up-to-date on the most recent treatments. Norwalk Health Services was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

Aden & Anais, Inc. manufactures and sells infant and toddler accessories. Its offers swaddles, sleeping bags, towels and washcloth sets, skin and laundry care products, blankets, crib sheets, changing pad covers, bibs and burp cloths and gift products. The company was founded by Reagan Moya-Jones in 2004 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

Nestle Health Science SA develops nutritional therapies. Its health management services include aging, brain health, chronic medical conditions, critical care and surgery, food allergy, gastro intestinal, metabolic diseases, and obesity pediatrics. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland.

J&D Brush Co. LLC manufactures and markets beauty products. The firm provides Wet Brush, Latina, Luxor Pro, Krypton Carbonite, Bomshell, Basicare, Mr. Clip, TS2, and Lure. The company was founded by Jeff Rosenzweig in 1977 and is headquartered in Hauppauge, NY.

Nestle Waters North America Inc is a private group led by One Rock Capital Partners LLC.

Beauty By Imagination, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of beauty products. The company is based in Commack, NY and was founded in 1977. BBI develops some of the industry's most recognizable and innovative brands such as Goody, WetBrush, Bio Ionic, Twist, Solano, and Ace. These brands promise quality and innovation to provide beautiful results to professionals and consumers alike. Francesca Raminella has been the CEO of the company since 2020.