Jeff Nicholson

Motor Coach Industries International, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets motor coaches. Its products include MCI J4500, SETRA S 417 TC, MCI D SERIES and SETRA S 407 CC. The company was founded by Harry Zoltok in 1933 and is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL.

Krave Pure Foods, Inc. produces jerkys that are gluten-free and devoid of nitrites, monosodium glutamate, and corn syrup. Its products include basil citrus turkey, garlic chili pepper beef, and black cherry barbecue pork. The company was founded by Jonathan Sebastiani in 2009 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

24 Hour Fitness USA Inc. owns and operates fitness centers. It offers personal fitness training programs for its members. Its amenities and services for members and guests include cardio, strength, and functional training equipment with personal viewing screens on select machines; cycle and group X rooms; a gull-sized basketball court; an outdoor lap pool; a whirlpool, steam room, and sauna facility; kids’ club babysitting service for children; a retail shop; and towel services. It also provides aerobic and step, boot camp, cycling, dance, kick boxing, mind and body, senior fitness, strength, water, and Zumba classes. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in San Ramon, CA.

KPS Capital Partners LP (KPS Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Eugene Keilin, Michael Psaros and David Shapiro. The firm is headquartered in New York.

American & Efird LLC engages in the manufacture of industrial and consumer sewing thread. It also offers embroidery thread, and technical textiles. The company was founded by Charles Egbert Hutchison in 1891 and is headquartered in Mt. Holly, NC.

The Pillsbury Co. manufactures and distributes food products. Its products include baked goods, biscuits, breads, cookies, crescents, pie crusts, pizza crusts and snacks. The company was founded in 1869 is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

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.

Good Source Solutions, Inc. engage sin the distribution of specialty foodservice. It offers appetizers, bakery products, beef, beverages, chicken, fruits and vegetables, pasta, pork, sausage and franks, seafood, sides, and snacks. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

Viansa Winery & Italian Marketplace LLC engages in producing wine. The firm offers red wine, dessert, port, sparkling and white wine brands. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Sonoma, CA.

Worldwise, Inc. designs, produces and markets pet products. Its brands include SmartyKat, TrustyPup, Petlinks, goDog and Guaranteed On Board. The firm offers pet bedding, cat scratchers, cat toys and other cat accessories. The company was founded by Aaron Lamstein, Phil Genet and Debra Lynn Dadd in 1990 and is headquartered in Novato, CA.

Australian Institute of Co. Directors is a non-profit organization that provides leadership on director issues. It offers governance education, director development, and advocacy. The organization was founded in January 1, 1990 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Part of Huron Consulting Group, Inc., Huron Consulting Services LLC is a company that emphasizes the importance of businesses being adaptable in their understanding of their customers. The company is based in Chicago, IL. The company focuses on meeting current demands while also anticipating future needs. James H. Roth has been the CEO of the company since 2009.

Cameron Hughes Wine manufactures and distributes wine. It produces and markets wine under Cameron Hughes Wine Brands which includes The Flying Winemaker, The Lot Series, Zin Hughes Wellman, Zin Your Face and Frunza. The company was founded by Cameron Hughes and Jessica Kogan in October 2001 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Farm Foundation operates as an agricultural policy institute cultivating dynamic non-partisan collaboration to meet society's needs for food, fiber, feed, and energy. The firm's program areas include resource management and stewardship; science and technology; building capacity; and evolving business conditions. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Brady Industries, Inc. engages in the distribution of janitorial and sanitation products. It offers chemicals, cleaning supplies, equipment, food services, laundry, mats, liners, packaging, paper, receptacles and trash cans, and skin care products. The company was founded by Feurman Brady in 1947 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Pritchard Industries, Inc. provides precision building and facility maintenance services. The firm offers janitorial and cleaning, carpet cleaning, window cleaning, floor care, recycling services, power washing, restroom disinfection and quality control services. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. operates as a winery. Its services include wine bottle etching, private labeling, and personal wine consulting. The firm's brands includes Windsor Vineyards, Girard Winery, Viansa Sonoma, and Sonoma Coast Vineyards. The company was founded by Pat Roney in 2007 and is headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA.

The Vincraft Group is engaged in wine industry. It manufactures and markets wines. The company was founded by Bill Price, Walt Klenz and Pete Scott in 2008 and is headquartered in Sonoma, CA.

A&M Capital Advisors LP (A&M Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of A&M Capital Advisors GP LLC founded in 1983. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Green Plains Cattle Co. LLC engages in the production of livestock feed products. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Vinventions LLC provides wine closure solutions to enhance the wine experience for their customers. The private company is based in Zebulon, NC and has subsidiaries in Italy and Belgium. The company aims to offer the appropriate solution for wine bottling and quality needs, with the goal of improving every bottle.

Timberlink Australia Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that manufactures and distributes timber products. The private company is based in Australia.

Forico Pty Ltd. is a forest management company based in Kings Meadows, Australia. The Australian company manages approximately 173,000 hectares of land across the state, consisting of 89,000 hectares of plantation managed for wood fibre production and 77,000 hectares of natural forest managed for conservation, biodiversity, and cultural values. Forico is committed to operating as a sustainable and respected business, with ongoing investment in quality for their tree breeding activities. The company has released a world-leading and Australian first natural capital report, setting a benchmark for business and industry in environmental stewardship and corporate sustainability reporting. Evangelista Albertini has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Bespoke Capital Partners LLC (Bespoke Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2014 by Robert L Berner and Mark W B Harms. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom with an additional offices in the United States.

Smashmallow LLC engages in provision of marshmallow made with organic cane sugar and natural ingredients. Its products are made of gluten free and non-genetically modified organism ingredients. The company is headquartered in Sonoma, CA.

Shell Rock Soy Processing LLC is a company that operates a soybean processing plant in northeast. The company is based in Shell Rock, IA. The plant is expected to benefit farmers in the area. The CEO of the company is Michael W. Kinley.

Eildon Capital Group provides real estate investment and fund management services. The private company is based in Melbourne, Australia. and has subsidiaries in Australia. The CEO of the Australian company is Laurence Parisi.

ScanTech Sciences, Inc. designs and manufactures E-beam systems for food treatment. It services include Electronic Cold-Pasteurization and integrated logistics services. The company was founded by Chip Starns and Dolan Falconer and is headquartered in Norcross, GA.

C. Mondavi & Family engages in the operations of wine and grape business. The company was founded by Carlo Cesare Mondavi and is headquartered in St. Helena, CA.

Gold Star Foods, Inc. is engaged in food processing activities. The firm offers frozen, grocery, bread, and paper products. It also offers drivers, warehouse, truck fleet, and bio-security services. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Ontario, CA.