Joel Ramin

The University of Virginia Investment Management Co. is a University of Virginia-related foundation that provides investment management services to the University, independent foundations and other affiliated entities. They are located in Charlottesville, Virginia.

MacKay Shields LLC is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The original predecessor to the firm, MacKay-Shields Economics, was founded in 1938 as an economic consulting firm and it became MacKay Shields Financial Corp. (MSFC) in 1969. In 1984, MSFC was purchased by New York Life Insurance Co. (NYLIC). NYLIC established New York Life Investment Management Holdings LLC (NYLIM Holdings) in 1999 and transferred ownership of MSFC to NYLIM Holdings. In 1999, MSFC was converted to MacKay Shields LLC. The ownership, control and management of MacKay Shields did not change as a result of this conversion. The firm is wholly owned by NYLIM Holdings, which is wholly-owned by NYLIC. MacKay Shields provides discretionary investment management services primarily to institutional clients. The firm is a signatory of the United Nation Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Investure LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. The firm was founded by Alice Handy and Charles Cooke in 2003 to serve as the outsourced investment office to a select group of endowments and private foundations.

First Pacific Advisors LLC (FPA) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2004, FPA provides investment advisory services to registered investment companies, private funds and separately managed institutional accounts. In addition, the firm provides investment sub-advisory services to investment advisers of third party-sponsored registered investment companies.

Naborforce, Inc. provides care reimagined services. It offers light assistance and social engagement for independent older adults. The company was founded by Paige Wilson and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

FGI Worldwide LLC (FGI Worldwide) is an investment arm of FGI Worldwide Holdings LLC founded in 2015 by David DiPiero. The firm is headquartered in New York City.

Rubio's Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates a chain restaurant. It offers tacos, burritos, bowls and salads, enchiladas, nachos, and quesadillas, sides, desserts, and drinks. It also caters event and corporate catering services. The company was founded by Ralph Rubio in 1983 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

Lignetics Investment Corp. operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Mother's Market & Kitchen operates as a natural foods market and restaurant. It specializes in organic, locally grown produce, natural grocery, body care, supplements and food service, includes sit down restaurants and full service deli's that cater to instincts. The company was founded by Bruce Macgurn in 1978 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA.

Lignetics, Inc. manufacturers wood pellets, fire logs, fire starters, wood flour and animal bedding. Its brands include new england WP, golden fire, green supreme, bear mountain, marth, dry den, and cozy den. The company was founded by William Hayward Pickering in 1983 and is headquartered in Louisville, CO.

MRMMK Hold Co. engages in the retailing business. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Greenwich, CT.

PRT Growing Services Ltd. engages in the production and distribution of container grown forest seedlings. It offers cold storage services, seedling management, seed orchards and seed sales, seed services, woody crops, and seed zone maps. The company was founded by Charlie Johnson and Ev Van Eerden in 1988 and is headquartered in Victoria, Canada.

Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc. manufactures cheese alternatives. The firm’s products include lactose intolerants, healthy lifestyle, gluten intolerants/celiac, soy allergies, lactose intolerants, healthy lifestyle, gluten intolerants/celiac, dairy allergies/sensitivities, vegans, lactose intolerants, healthy lifestyle, heart smarts and gluten intolerants/celiac. The company was founded by Angelo S. Morini in 1980 and is headquartered in North Kingstown, RI.

The Blackstone Group, Inc. provides marketing research services. It provides custom market research services for clients in industries as consumer packaged goods, financial services, healthcare and technology. The firm's clients include eBay, Harris Bank and Pfizer. The company was founded by Ashref A. Hashim in 1987 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Winston Partners Group LLC (Winston Partners) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The firm was founded by Marvin Bush in 1993 and is a subsidiary of MBP Holdings LLC, itself a subsidiary of MPBush, Inc. Winston Partners provides discretionary investment advisory services to clients that operate as private investment funds and to a separately managed accounts.

Mill Road Capital Management LLC (Mill Road Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Thomas Lynch. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

MidCap Financial Services LLC provides debt solutions to middle-market healthcare companies. It offers asset based lending products, which include revolving lines of credit, asset based term loans, enterprise value term loans, and debtor in possession lines of credit; and real estate lending products, such as first mortgage and mezzanine loans. The firm also provides leveraged lending; and life sciences lending that include life sciences venture loans and revolving lines of credit. It has offices in Bethesda, Los Angeles and Chicago. The company was founded by Howard T. Widra, Steve M. Curwin, David G. Moore, William Gould, Kevin McMeen and Clare Bailhe in 2008 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

Part of Truist Financial Corp., Colonial Loans, Inc. is a company that provides consumer finance services. The company is based in Fredericksburg, VA. Colonial Loans was acquired by James River Bankshares, Inc. on August 30, 1999.

Jackson Real Estate develops and sells real estates properties. The company is headquartered in Ukiah, CA.

Western Branch Metals, Inc. manufactures and distributes marine-related products such as stainless steel marine propeller shafts and rudders. The private company is based in Portsmouth, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Part of New State Advisors LLC, New State Aviation Holdings is an American company that provides sales, services, and upgrades for the light turbine market. The company is located in the US. The company was founded in 2021. The CEO is Chad Cundiff.

New State Capital Partners LLC (New State Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by David Blechman. The firm is headquartered in Larchmont, New York.

Guggenheim Partners LLC provides financial services. It offers investments, securities, and insurance services. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Claritas Capital LLC (Claritas Capital) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2002 by John Chadwick and Don McLemore. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ferrellgas LP distributes propane and related equipment and supplies. The company was founded on June 14, 1994 and is headquartered in Liberty, MO.

Claritas Health Ventures (Claritas Health Ventures) is a healthcare venture arm of Claritas Capital LLC founded in 2008 by John H. Chadwick and Theresa Sexton. Claritas Health Ventures is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

Protostar Partners LLC (Protostar Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Joe Haviv. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Drum Capital Management LLC (Drum Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Scott E. Vollmer. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

Banner Ridge Partners LP (Banner Ridge Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2019 by Anthony Michael Cusano and C. J. Driessen. The firm is headquartered in New York.

abrdn, Inc. is SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1995, the firm was formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Management, Inc. and as Aberdeen Standard Investments, Inc. until it became abrdn, Inc. in 2022. They are a subsidiary of abrdn Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN) in Great Britain. abrdn provides investment products and solutions to various clients across the world.