Steve Lanter

Equity Group Investments LLC (Equity Group Investments) is a private equity subsidiary of Equity International Management LLC founded in 1968 by Samuel Zell. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

East Coast Warehouse & Distribution Corp. provides integrated temperature-controlled logistics services to the food and beverage industry. It offers drayage of import and export containers, food grade and certified organic temperature-controlled warehouse capabilities and distribution management, public and private refrigerated warehousing, bulk warehousing, cross docking, full technology functionality, supply chain optimization and intermodal services. The company is headquartered in Elizabeth, NJ.

Paper Transport LLC is a for-hire truckload carrier that provides dedicated, over-the-road, intermodal, and brokerage solutions throughout the United States. The American company's mission is to build a great place to work where outstanding people deliver. The company has experienced 15%-18% growth each year for the last decade and currently employs more than 1,100 drivers and office professionals, as well as offers brokerage and intermodal solutions for brands and Fortune 500 companies. Paper Transport is focused on regional & dedicated truckload, intermodal, and logistic services throughout the United States. Founded over 30 years ago, Paper Transport has focused on forward momentum and finding the most effective, innovative way to accomplish business goals that uphold its values of safety and people.

Able Freight Services, Inc. is engaged in providing freight forwarding, land transportation and warehousing services. It offers air and ocean freight, brokerage, warehousing/cold storage, e-commerce, and technology services. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Veridiam, Inc. manufactures precision engineered metal tubes and tubular components. It offers services to the medical, nuclear, aerospace, dental and industrial markets. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in El Cajon, CA.

Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. engages in automobile leasing particularly trucks for moving. The company also offers commercial and residential moving services. The company was incorporated in 1953 and is based in Miami, Florida.

Part of RRKidz, Inc., Educational Resources is a company that supplies software, hardware, and supplemental learning material online. The company is based in Elgin, IL. Educational Resources was acquired by Smarterville Productions LLC from Education Enrichment Resources, Inc. on October 29, 2009.

TCW Asset Management Co. LLC (TCW) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1992 and is wholly-owned by The TCW Group, Inc. In 2013, TCW management and private investment funds affiliated with The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) acquired TCW Group from Société Générale. TCW provides investment management and advice for a wide array of investment strategies for institutional and individual investors through investment advisory accounts, private open- and closed-end commingled investment funds and structured investment vehicles such as collateralized debt obligations.

The Pasha Group, Inc. provides transportation and logistics services. The firm is structured into three operating units: automotive, relocation, and maritime. It handles a range of products including all modes of transportation and utilizing the information technology systems. The company was founded by George Pasha Sr. in 1947 and is headquartered in San Rafael, CA.

Ventana Exploration & Production II LLC engages in the provision of pooled investment fund services. The company was founded don February 14, 2019 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK.

Waste Industries USA, Inc. engages in waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services. It offers home, business, landfill, and specialty collections. The company was founded by Lonnie C. Poole, Jr. in 1970 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

EagleRidge Energy LLC engages in the exploration, development and production of oil and gas properties located in the Barnett Shale in North Texas. It owns and operates wells under lease in Denton and Wise counties. The company serves the oil and gas industry. The company was founded on February 11, 2009 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Ventana Exploration & Production LLC is an oil and gas exploration and production company that focuses on identifying low-risk investments for reliable returns. The company is based in Oklahoma City, OK, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company has expert land and geology teams that target acreage positions for growth and evaluate offers to landowners quickly. Ventana is known for its unique non-op strategy and core values of honesty and integrity. Landowners have praised Ventana for its professionalism, timeliness, and refreshing fairness.

Gulf & Atlantic Railways LLC (Florida) owns and operates short line railways. The company is based in Jacksonville, FL. The company was founded in 2018 by Gary O. Marino. Ryan Ratledge has been the CEO of the company since 2022. Gulf & Atlantic Railways LLC (Florida was acquired by Macquarie Infrastructure Partners, Inc. from International Rail Partners LLC on April 30, 2022.

Ardent Health Services LLC engages in the operation and management of acute-care hospitals and other medical facilities. Its hospitals provide medical and surgical, psychiatric, and substance abuse services to patients ranging from children to adults. The company was founded by Charles A. Elcan in 1993 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Home Products International Inc. provides home organizational solutions. Its products include totes and tubs, carts and drawers, clear storage, decorative storage, irons, hampers and sorters, drying racks, laundry accessories, laundry bags, totes carts, hangers and clips, hanging organizers, garment storage, hooks, kitchen equipment, and bathroom equipment. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Rewards Network, Inc. engages in the provision of restaurant business intelligence services. It offers financing and marketing solutions to restaurant industry. The company was founded in September 1984 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Tribune Interactive LLC manages the interactive marketing and advertising operations of major daily newspapers. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

WRS Holding Co. provides environmental remediation and construction services. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

CareerBuilder LLC provides end-to-end human capital solutions. The firm specializes in human resources software-as-a-service to help companies with the recruitment process from acquire to hire. It offers job distribution, sourcing, workflow, customer relationship management, data and analytics in one pre-hire platform. The company was founded by Robert J. McGovern in 1995 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Cars.com operates an online portal for buying and selling new and used vehicles. The firm provides car shoppers with pricing information, dealer reviews, side-by-side comparison tools, photo galleries, videos, unbiased editorial content, and a large selection of new- and used-car inventory. It offers users to find new or used car; post advertisements; and research reviews and specs, as well as finance services. The company was founded in 1997 by Mitch Golub, William Swislow and Alex Vetter and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Metromix LLC provides online local information services. The private company is based in Chicago, IL.

Chai Trust Co. LLC is a privately-owned family office headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The administers trusts established for the benefit of members of Sam Zell’s family.

Ardent Health Partners, Inc. engages in the provision of healthcare and related services. It also owns and operates hospitals, through its subsidiaries. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

D&H United Fueling Solutions, Inc. distributes, services and installs fuel dispensing equipment. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Schertz, TX.