Howard A. Lipson

Allied Waste Industries LLC was a non-hazardous solid waste management company. It provided collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services. The company was headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Graham Packaging Co. designs, manufactures and sales customized blow-molded plastic containers for consumer product companies where packaging design is a critical component in differentiating products. The Company has 57 plants worldwide, with 39 in North America, 12 in Europe and 6 in South America

Centerplate, Inc. engages in provision of food and hospitality services to sports, convention centers and entertainment venues. It offers quick serve, dining, catering, restaurants, shopping and merchandise, sales and marketing, architectural, design and build, research, consulting, strategy and talent management services. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Mega Brands, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets toys and stationery products. It operates its business through two product line segments: Toys and Stationery and Activities. The Toys segment offers a broad selection of construction toys that appeal primarily to boys five years and older as well as adult collectors. It also offers a range of puzzles and games for all ages, from preschool to adult. The Stationery and Activities segment offers a broad assortment of art materials, writing instruments, and presentation boards and accessories. The company was founded by Victor J. Bertrand Sr. and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

Blackstone Corporate Private Equity (Blackstone Corporate) is a private equity division of The Blackstone Group Inc founded in 1985 by Stephen Allen Schwarzman. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Universal Studios LLC operates as a media and entertainment company. It is engaged in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to global audience. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Universal City, CA.

The Pilot Group LLC (The Pilot Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Ted Kubala, Robert W. Pittman and Mayo S. Stuntz. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Columbia House Co. operates as a subscription based motion picture and audio records distributor. The firm is a direct-to-customer distributor of music and movies. It sells its products online, which features a list of movies and album titles that can be pre-ordered before retailed through stores. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.