Benedict Rosen

KYOCERA AVX Components Corp. engages in the manufacture, supply, and resell of passive electronic components and related products. It operates through the Electronic Components; and Interconnect, Sensing and Control Devices segments. The Electronic Components segment consists of surface mount and leaded ceramic capacitors, RF thick and thin film components, surface mount and leaded tantalum capacitors, surface mount and film capacitors, ceramic and film power capacitors, super capacitors, EMI filters, thick and thin film packages of multiple integrated components, varistors, thermistors, inductors, resistive products, and passive and active electronic antennas manufactured by company or purchased from other manufacturers for resale. The Interconnect, Sensing and Control Devices segment comprises automotive sensing and control devices and automotive, telecom, and memory connectors manufactured by or for AVX. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Fountain Inn, SC.

Trelys LLC (Trelys venture partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 by Adrian N. Wilson. The firm is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina.

South Carolina Bankers Association engages in the provision of services for legislative, regulatory, educational, and value-added. It offers bank robbery posters, community investment corporation, thumbprint signature, and services offered by preferred vendors and associate members. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Columbia, SC.

Carolina Financial Corp. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of commercial banking services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. It operates through the following segments: Community Banking, Wholesale Mortgage Banking, and Other. The Community Banking segment offers traditional banking services. The Wholesale Mortgage Banking segment comprises mortgage loan origination and servicing. The Other segment includes managerial and operational support. The company was founded by John D. Russ in February 1997 and is headquartered in Charleston, SC.