Robert J. Doran

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Sanders Morris Harris LLC (SMH) is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and member FINRA, SIPC, located in Houston, Texas. The firm is also an SEC-registered investment advisor. SMH was formed in January 2000 as the result of a merger between Sanders Morris Mundy, Inc. and Harris Webb & Garrison, Inc. The firm is now wholly-owned by Summer Wealth Management LLC. The ultimate principal owners of Summer Wealth Management, LLC are Lee Equity Partners LLC and The Edelman Financial Center, Inc. through intermediaries. SMH provides provides brokerage, asset management and similar services to individuals, high net-worth individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations and other business entities.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

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.

Taco Bell Corp. operates a chain of restaurants. Its products include texas-mexican cuisine foods such as tacos, burritos, gorditas, quesadillas, nachos, chalupas, salads and food items. The company was founded by Glen William Bell, Jr. in 1962 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Campbell Mithun, Inc. provides advertising and marketing communications services. Its services includes read advertising, promotion, interactive, public relations and direct marketing. The company was founded by Ralph Campbell & Ray Mithun in April, 1933 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Burger King Corp. is engaged in the operation and franchise of fast food restaurants. Its products include burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast meals. The company was founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton in March, 1954 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

SWH Mimi’s Cafe LLC owns and operates restaurants. The company's recipes include buttermilk spice muffins, corn chowder, French market onion soup, bread pudding and whiskey sauce. It has locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Utah. The company was founded by Thomas M. Simms in 1978 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

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

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

THF Realty, Inc. owns & operates shopping centers and office buildings. Its services include brick, fountains, lighting, landscaping, and even painting. The company was founded in 1991 by Michael H. Staenberg & E. Stanley Kroenke and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

CIC Partners LP (CIC Partners) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1993. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Mercy Medical Center (Iowa) operates as a not-for-profit Catholic health care provider. It offers cancer treatment, alcohol substance abuse treatment, endoscopy, general surgery, and heart center and services. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

Pearl Vision Co., Ltd. provides internet connection services and maintains and develops information systems for the recreational and gambling industry. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis operates as a contemporary art museum. The firm's services include interpretive programs, family fun, immersive learning, art reach and artists opportunities. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Sheldon Arts Foundation provides music, art and educational programs. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, MO.

Red Mango, Inc. owns and operates a chain of soft serve retail stores. Its products include frozen yogurts, smoothies, probiotic beverages, chocolate drinks, and fruit and yogurt parfaits. It also expanded its menu to all-natural-made-to-order parfaits and smoothies and introduced the all-natural, hand-shaken to order probiotic iced teas. The company was founded by Danel J. Kim and Roni Akeakamai Choo in 2007 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Part of Central Energy Partners LP, GO LLC is an American company that explores for oil and gas. The company was founded by Philip A. Fain. GO was acquired by Central Energy Partners LP on November 19, 2007 for $4 million.

Schuepbach Energy International LLC explores gas reserves. The company was founded by Martin Schuepbach in 2007 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Part of Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd., Granite City Restaurant Operations, Inc. operates a chain of all American restaurants. The company is based in Pittsburgh, PA. The CEO of the company is Richard H. Lynch. Granite City Restaurant Operations was acquired by Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd. on May 31, 2012 for $0.90 million.

Avery Bros. Sign Co. is an American company.

Part of Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd., Granite City of Kansas Ltd. is a company based in Wichita, KS. The CEO of the company is Richard H. Lynch.

Part of Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd., Granite City-Rockford, Inc. is a company based in Rockford, IL. The CEO of the company is Richard H. Lynch.

Part of Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd., Granite City-Orland Park, Inc. is a company based in Orland Park, IL. The CEO of the company is Richard H. Lynch.

Part of Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd., Granite City of Indiana, Inc. is a company based in Fort Wayne, IN. The CEO of the company is Richard H. Lynch.

Part of Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd., Granite City of Ohio, Inc. is a company based in Maumee, OH. The CEO of the company is Richard H. Lynch.