James Jeszke

Rodman & Renshaw, Inc. provides securities brokerage services. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. The company was founded by John Ferrara.

CompuSonics Video Corp. develops and markets computer software which enables its customers to manage, develop and control its business operations. It engages in the ownership and licensing of various patents in the fields of digitalization and compression of audio and video files. The company provides computer aided design software enterprise resources planning software, customer relationship management software, software customizing and related services to small and midsize enterprises, including engineers, contractors, industrial manufacturers and suppliers and industrial sales companies or departments. It licenses and markets electrical engineering software products. The company also offers training, support and consulting services and it was among the first to provide personal computers with the capability of digital disk video and audio recording, instant search, editing, sequencing and playback. CompuSonics Video was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI.

CFO Advisory Group, Inc. provides executive services to growing companies. It provides CFO and senior level executive services to small, medium, and large companies who need assistance in finding solutions. The firm also offers entrepreneurial and growth services and restructuring services. The company was founded on February 25, 2008 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

The Gettys Group, Inc. is a family of hospitality-focused companies that have been creating meaningful and rewarding hospitality experiences around the world for over 30 years. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. The company guides developers, operators, and brands in designing interiors for all tiers of the chain scale, directing program management for new developments, launching exciting brands, and demystifying the procurement process.

Sterling Optical Corp. develops and operates retail optical stores. It offers eye exams, eyewear, and other related services. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Valiant Corp. manufactures industrial tools and machinery. Its products include welding & assembly systems, hydroforming, and automation systems. Its services include fabrication and machining, process validation and development, and 3D animation and visualization. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Windsor, Canada.

Generac Power Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures power generation systems. The firm’s products include home backup, portable generators, clean energy, pressure washers, generac pro, Wi-Fi enabled, parts & accessories, business standby, industrial generators, mobile generators, light towers, heaters and pumps. It also offers solutions for home owners, businesses and industries. The company was founded by Robert D. Kern and Patricia Kern in 1959 is headquartered in Waukesha, WI.

MiddleGround Management LP (MiddleGround Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2018 by John Stewart and Lauren Mulholland. The firm is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky.