Raul Lopez

Citation is a full-service supplier of innovative metal components to the transportation and industrial markets. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan with Sales and Technical Support throughout the United States and Europe, Citation delivers quality products to a global customer base. Citation's capabilities span a diverse range of materials and processes. Its comprehensive offerings and expertise bring to the table a standard of manufacturing that is truly distinctive in the industry. They have steadily built a reputation for quality and value, earning its awards from its customers, industry associations, and communities.

Creekside Partners is a fiduciary advisory firm based in Petaluma, CA that focuses on protecting and growing their clients' wealth. Creekside Partners specializes in municipal bonds, with a focus on double tax-free CA municipal bonds and state tax-free treasuries, to keep risks low and taxes minimal. The American company provides customized financial and investment plans that take into account their clients' life events, short term plans, and long term goals. The private company works with clients of all ages and stations in life, from young entrepreneurs to retirees. As fiduciary advisors, their clients' best interests are their priority, and they offer a complimentary first meeting to get to know each other.

Part of RTX Corp., Lear Corporation Eeds & Interiors is a leading automotive technology company specializing in seating and e-systems. The company is based in Dearborn, MI. Lear is committed to excellence, quality, safety, and diversity, as outlined in their policy documents. Lear is delivering intelligent in-vehicle experiences for drivers worldwide using future-focused technologies.

SAE International engages in the designing, manufacturing, operation and maintenance of automobiles, aircraft, space vehicles and commercial vehicles. It focuses on encouraging a lifetime of learning for mobility engineering professionals and setting the standards for industry engineering. The company is headquartered in Troy, MI.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides information and knowledge services. It offers engineers and executives with information on technologies and professional development resources. The firm also organizes expositions and other industry-related events. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Southfield, MI.

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.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

Gamut Capital Management LP (Gamut Capital Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by Stan Parker and Jordan Zaken. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Duravent Corp. manufactures rubber and plastics hoses. The private company is based in Redwood.

Elkay Manufacturing Co. engages in the manufacture of faucets, water coolers and fountains, smartwell water delivery systems, and quartz sinks. It offers stainless steel sinks, commercial kitchens, plumbing products, cabinetry, home decorations, design, drinking solutions, interior design, and kitchen remodeling. The company was founded by Leopold Katz and Louis Katz on January 26, 1920 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

The Aerospace Industries Association has been advocating for the aerospace industry for over 100 years. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. Eric K. Fanning has been the CEO of the company since 2018. With over 300 member companies, the organization is led by CEO-level officers who work to strengthen the industry's ability to support America's national security and economy. The association advocates for effective federal investments, innovative technologies, policies that enhance competitiveness, and a diverse workforce. AIA also helps its nearly 340 members improve the safety of air transportation, make it more secure, and drive exploration and innovation.

American Foundry Society operates as an association of serving members of the metal casting supply chain. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, IL.

The Original Equipment Suppliers Association operates as an association for equipment supplies. The private company is based in Troy, MI. Julie A. Fream has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

Transportation is essential to way of life in this country. Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) drives to work, take children to school, and run errands. They take buses across city streets and time zones. The firm buys groceries that were delivered to its neighborhood store by commercial trucks. They maintain vehicles with a broad range of services, parts and accessories. Safe, efficient transportation is essential to keeping their economy moving. It is the parts in a vehicle that make it safe and economical to use. Parts suppliers are the backbone of the vehicle manufacturing industry and the country's manufacturing base. The industry constitutes the largest manufacturing sector in the United States, directly employing nearly 686,000 individuals across the country and contributing to more than 3.29 million jobs. Without the contributions of the nation's parts suppliers, domestic vehicle manufacturing and maintenance would almost certainly grind to a halt, adversely affecting the way company drive and go about their daily lives. The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has represented parts suppliers since 1904. Today, it serves members through its three affiliate associations: Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association Original Equipment Suppliers Association

Formica Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and distribution of laminated and solid surfacing products. It offers surfacing materials that range from high-pressure laminates, specialty laminates, solid surfacing to sinks, commercial casework, and other related products. The company was founded by Daniel J. O?Conor and Herbert A. Faber in 1913 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Davis-Standard LLC manufactures and distributes extrusion equipment, feed screws, barrels, and process control machinery for plastic processing. It offers equipment for blown film, blow molding, cast film, compounding, pelletizing, elastomer, extrusion coating and laminating, fiber, laboratory, pipe, profile and tubing, reclaim, sheet, wire, cable, wood and fiber applications. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in St. Pawcatuck, CT.