Christopher L. Chiames

RailTex, Inc. operates short-line railroads. The company was founded by Bruce M. Flohr and is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.

Stephens, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm was founded in 1933 and is a subsidiary of Susi Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Stephens Financial Services LLC. Stephens provides comprehensive securities sales and trading services, including customized solutions for clients in North America and abroad.

AirNet Systems, Inc. provides transportation solutions for scheduled and on-demand cargo charter services. It is engaged in provision of express cargo charter services and small package shipping services. The firm provides cargo charter, scheduled package delivery, airnet express, and aircraft maintenance and also offers services which include scheduled and demand charters and coast to coast delivery. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

CHC Helicopters Canada, Inc. operates medium and heavy helicopters and provides transportation services. It specializes in providing transportation to offshore oil and gas platforms, and helicopter maintenance repair and overhaul. The firm has locations in Aberdeen and Richmond. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Richmond, Canada.

Sabre Holdings Corp. provides tours and travel services. It also offers online reservations for airlines, hotels, cruises, car rental companies and vacation packages. The company is headquartered in Southlake, TX.

Jayhawk Capital Management LLC is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in Shawnee, Kansas. The firm was founded by Kent McCarthy in 1995 and manages assets of financially sophisticated clients.

Versata Software, Inc. provides software for automotive and insurance and financial services companies. Its solutions for financial services companies comprise distribution channel management to manage producers from onboarding through compensation. The company was founded on June 12, 1992 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Orbitz, Inc. provides internet travel arrangements and services. The firm offers leisure and business travelers. It also deals on lodging, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages and other travel. Orbitz is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Insurance Zebra, Inc. engages in the development of an online tool to compare car insurance. It offers web-based application that allows users to compare real-time insurance quotes from various carriers. The company was founded by Joshua Dziabiak, Adam Lyons, Jordan Messina, and Cal Leeming in 2012 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Harbinger Capital Partners LLC (Harbinger) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Philip Falcone in 2001 and is a subsidiary of Harbinger Holdings LLC. Harbinger provides advisory services on a discretionary basis to private investment funds (Harbinger Funds).

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP provides legal services. The private company is based in Denver, CO.

Mayer Brown LLP provides legal services in areas of banking & finance, corporate & securities, litigation & dispute resolution antitrust & competition, US supreme court & appellate matters, employment & benefits, environmental, financial services regulatory & enforcement, government & global trade, intellectual property, real estate, tax, restructuring, bankruptcy & insolvency and wealth management. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Air Line Pilots Association, International operates as a pilot membership, representing pilots from United States and Canadian airlines. The association’s services to its members include airline safety, security, and pilot assistance; representation; and advocacy. The association was founded by David L. Behncke in 1931 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Kayak Software Corp. operates as an online travel agency. It offers fare information from airlines and hotels. The firm also develops and operates websites and mobile applications that provide destination information, travel tips, member discounts, and hotel descriptions. The company was founded by Daniel Stephen Hafner, Gregory E. Slyngstad, Douglas Feirstein, Terrell B. Jones, and Paul M. English in 2004 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Thayer Ventures Management Co LLC (Thayer Ventures) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Thayer Lodging Group founded in 2009 by Lucien ruby. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Cherokee Investment Partners LLC is a Private Equity and Venture Capital firm founded in 1996 by John A. Mazzarino and Thomas F. Darden. The firm is headquartered in Raleigh.

American Airlines Federal Credit Union operates as a not-for-profit financial cooperative which offers financial products and services to the present and retired employees of American Airlines. It offers checking and savings accounts, auto/vehicle loans, home loans and visa credit cards. The firm also serves government employees including TSA, FAA and others who work directly in administration; regulation or security for airports or airlines; freight and air courier services; baggage; aircraft maintenance; and onboard airline food services. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

United Service Organizations, Inc. provides governmental support programs and services. The firm's programs aim to support the morale, welfare, social and entertainment needs of federal troops and its families. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

HR Policy Association operates membership organizations. It offers services senior human resources executives of 500 corporations. The firm share training strategies and propose changes to public policy relating to employment, labor and workplace issues. The company was founded in 1957 and is located in Washington, DC.