Dennis Smith

Graybar Electric Co., Inc. engages in the distribution of electrical, communications, data networking, and security products. The firm also offers inventory and materials management, process efficiency, complete building system, supply chain management and logistics services. Its products include wire and cable, wiring devices, tools, testing and measuring equipment, security and CCTV cameras, cabinets, enclosures, and access control and accessories. The company was founded by Elisha Gray and Enos Barton in 1869 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Rexel, Inc. distributes electrical and datacom parts and supplies. Its products include home electrical equipment, networking, communications and security products and heating and lighting materials. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Pliant LLC manufactures film and flexible packaging products. The firm serves for the personal care, medical, food and industrial markets. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Evansville, IN.

KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc. is a registered investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of KeyCorp. (NYSE: KEY). KeyBanc Capital Markets provides investment banking, commercial lending, treasury management, derivatives, foreign exchange, equity and debt underwriting and trading and syndicated finance products and services to large corporations and middle-market companies.

Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. designs and manufactures injection molding equipment. Its products include systems, hot runners/controllers, molds, and software. It offers extension protection plan, machine audits and refurbishment, encore, pro-act, shotscope NX and express conversion services. The firm serves the beverage packaging and closures, specialty closures, medical, thinwall packaging, consumer electronics, and automotive markets. The company was founded by Robert Schad in 1953 and is headquartered in Bolton, Canada.

Highland Capital Management LP (Highland) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm was founded by James (Jim) Dondero and Mark Okada in 1993. They are owned by the Highland Claimant Trust. Highland acts as an investment adviser or sub-adviser to structured product vehicles (which include but not limited to CLOs and Collateralized Debt Obligations unregistered investment funds, and single Client accounts).

Founded in 1988 by Richard Messina, the Benchmark Co. LLC is a full-service broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm provides equity research, sales and trading services for institutional and private clients. They focus on the media, energy, enterprise software, infrastructure software, biotechnology, specialty pharmaceuticals, REITs, Internet and communications sectors. The Benchmark Co.'s clearing agent is JP Morgan Clearing Corp.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Needham & Co. LLC (Needham) is a registered investment advisor and broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of The Needham Group, Inc. Needham provides corporate and institutional clients with high quality research, corporate access, capital markets and trading execution services in both the public and private markets, with an emphasis on growth companies.

Trussway Holdings, Inc. manufactures floor and roof trusses. It supplies and distributes structural building products for commercial and large multi family residential facilities. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Intermec Technologies Corp. designs and manufactures solutions for automated data collection and mobile computing systems. The firm's products include bar code scanners, computers, applications and software. It also provides professional, support and education services and financial solutions. The company is headquartered in Everett, WA.

Classic Medallics, Inc. manufactures awards and recognition products. The company's products include trophies, medals, charms, ribbons, chains, award plaques, jewelry, pen sets, and clocks. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Long Island City, NY.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America offers school programs. The firm's programs include character and leadership, education and career, health & life skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation. Boys & Girls Clubs of America was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Part of The Conference Board, Inc., Committee for Economic Development is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, business-led organization that delivers well-researched analysis and reasoned solutions in the nation's interest. The company is based in New York, NY. The company's trustees, who are chief executive officers and key executives of leading US companies, bring their unique experience to address pressing policy issues. The company collectively represents 30+ industries, over a trillion dollars in revenue, and over 4 million employees. Founded in 1942, the organization uses cookies to improve their website and offers products and services to enhance user experience. Committee for Economic Development was acquired by The Conference Board, Inc. on January 14, 2015.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.

Detroit Economic Club is a non profit organization committed to the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues. It provides a platform for distinguished international dignitaries and business leaders, who represent the changing global environment. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Citizens Research Council of Michigan is an organization that believes in the importance of being informed about government and public policy. The non-profit company is based in Livonia, MI. The company's motto, "the right to criticize government is also an obligation to know what you are talking about," reflects their mission to provide unbiased research and analysis to citizens and policymakers.

The Atlantic Council of the United States engages in the promotion of constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Milacron LLC manufactures plastic and foam processing equipment. It operates across the following businesses: Milacron Plastics Machinery, Mold-Masters Hot Runner and Process Control Systems, DME Mold Technologies, Milacron Aftermarket Parts & Services, and CIMCOOL Fluid Technologies. The firm works on the areas of plastics-processing technologies, metalworking fluids, and precision machining. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Carey International, Inc. engages in the provision of chauffeured vehicle services. Its services include airport limousine services, hourly charters, special occasions, road show and tours and sightseeing. The company was founded by J. P. Carey in 1921 and is headquartered in Frederick, MD.

OmeCare Ventures, Inc. engages in health and wellness industry. It provides fitness, nutrition, skin, mental health DNA insight, pain medication DNA insight, carrier status DNA insight and cannabis DNA products. The company was founded in September 2008 by James Plante and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Makino, Inc. manufactures and supplies metal-cutting machine and machine parts. It offers horizontal machining axis, graphite machining centers, vertical machining centers, hole drilling and cells and systems. The company was founded by Tsunezo Makino in 1937 and is headquartered in Mason, OH.