Anna L. Griffith

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Carnegie Mellon University is an American school that operates as a college or university. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

General Nutrition Centers, Inc. engages in the retail of nutritional supplementary products. It provides vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Global Aviation Holdings, Inc. provides customized, non scheduled passenger and cargo air transport services. The company was founded on January 26, 2006 and is headquartered in Peachtree City, GA.

Scratch Wireless, Inc. provides free mobile services. It offers wifi for calls and text. The firm is wi-fi first mobile operator with free unlimited voice, data and texting on its android smartphones and no contracts, advertising, catch just free services. The company was founded by Alan Berrey and Eric R. Giler in 2011 and is headquartered in Acton, MA.

DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners LLC is an independent global real estate private equity firm which was founded in 1995. Formerly a subsidiary of Credit Suisse First Boston Private Equity, Inc., the firm was spun off as an independent entity in 2011. The firm is headquartered in New York City with additional offices in Los Angeles, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

Kodak India Pvt Ltd. engages in the distribution and processing of color films, cameras, printers, and solutions. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

Part of Fiserv, Inc., Stuart Coleman & Co. is a company that provides retail brokerage services. The company is based in New York, NY. Stuart Coleman was acquired by Investec Ernst & Co. on November 18, 1998.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

OpenAir, Inc. provides software solutions. It serves internal professional services groups, information technology & management consulting firms, law firms, accounting firms, advertising & public relations agencies and internet services firms. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

National Association of Broadcasters operates a broadcast association. It promotes and protects the interests of radio and television broadcasters. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Hockey Western New York LLC owns and operates a professional hockey franchise. It markets sports merchandise, match tickets and collectable game items. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP (BACA) is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Stephen Schwarzman in 2005 as GSO Capital Partners LP and changed their name to Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP in 2020. They are a subsidiary of GSO Holdings I LLC, ultimately owned by The Blackstone Group, Inc. (NYSE: BX). BACA provides their services to a limited number of sophisticated investors such as institutional and high-net worth individual investors.

Cantata Technology, Inc. provides technological products and services for the communications industry. It offers telecommunications system integration and manufacturing services to value added resellers, original equipment manufacturers, and application developers. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

Alyx Technologies, Inc. provides health informatics, enterprise content management, and information technology solutions to federal and commercial organizations. Its services include administrative, business processes outsourcing, case and contract management, e-learning, general technology, information security, product development and testing, small business learning, and consulting services to commercial, education, energy, government, legal, health, retail, and manufacturing services. The company was founded by Sudhakar V. Shenoy in 1981 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. develops and manufactures silicones and fused quartz and ceramic materials. It operates through the following segments: Performance Additives, Formulated and Basic Silicones, Quartz Technologies, and Corporate. The Performance Additives segment manufacturers of specialty silanes, silicone fluids, and urethane additives. The Formulated and Basic Silicones segment produces electronic materials, coatings, elastomers, sealants, and basic silicone fluids focused on automotive, consumer goods, construction, electronics and healthcare end-markets. The Quartz Technologies segment engages in the development and manufacturing of fused quartz and non-oxide based ceramic powders and shapes. The company was founded in December 2006 and is headquartered in Waterford, NY.

McGuireWoods LLP provides legal advisory services. The firm?s practice areas include antitrust and trade regulation, insurance recovery, commercial and financial services litigation, labor and employment, data privacy and security, environment, energy law, healthcare law, intellectual property, appeals and issues, banking and finance, and corporate. It caters to construction, defense and aerospace, healthcare, food and beverage, private equity, mining, education, technology, and transportation industries. McGuireWoods was founded in 1834 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

NewsBank, Inc. provides online information services. It offers web based research products to publishers, public libraries, colleges and universities, schools, government and military libraries, genealogists, professionals and researchers. The company is headquartered in Naples, FL.

National Strategies, Inc. provides business development and marketing services. It services includes market research, government sales, consulting and legislative regulatory services. The company was founded 1995 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Blackstone Credit /Private Equity/ (Blackstone Credit) is a private equity subsidiary of Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Flash Forward Ventures LLC (Flash Forward) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Robert Miller. The firm is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia.

Futures & Options, Inc. offers workshops on the application process for high school students, including writing personal statements, applying for financial aid, and other criteria to consider when selecting a school. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company also provides paid, mentored internships and career readiness workshops to high school juniors and seniors. The company was founded by Barbara L. Christen.

Sidley Austin LLP is a premier legal adviser with over 2000 lawyers in 20 offices worldwide. Sidley Austin is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in Germany, Hong Kong, United States, United Kingdom, and Japan. The firm has been providing superior client service for over 150 years and has a diverse group of legal professionals from many cultures who are dedicated to teamwork and collaboration. Sidley Austin has forged enduring relationships with the business community and serves a varied and high-caliber group of market leaders, many of whom are pioneers in their respective industries and professions. The firm is committed to pro bono service and its lawyers and staff devote more than 100,000 hours annually to serving those most in need.

Painewebber & Co., Inc. provides stock brokerage and asset management services. The private company is based in Los Angeles and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company was founded by Brent D. Williams.

Crowditz LLC provides research and analytics services. It specializes in advertising and marketing; arts and crafts; consumer products and services; entertainment; fashion; film and video; food and drink; infrastructure; and retail. The company was founded by Alan Phillips, Howard Schneider, and Jon Finegold on September 15, 2017 and is headquartered in Newburyport, MA.