Ellen Thompson

Mars Petcare US, Inc. manufactures pet food products. The firm's brands include PEDIGREE food and treats for dogs, Cesar canine cuisine, IAMS pet food, SHEBA entrees for cats, WHISKAS food for cats, GREENIES dental chews and PILL POCKETS treats, NUTRO pet food, EUKANUBA pet food and TEMPTATIONS treats for cats. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Franklin, TN.

Badger Sportswear LLC engages in the provision of team uniforms and athletic wear. Its products include performance tops and bottoms, fashion active wear and t-shirts, sweatshirts, jerseys, henleys, mesh tops and bottoms, wind wear, outerwear, and team uniforms. The company was founded by Bill Carr and Jerry N. Carr in 1971 and is headquartered in Statesville, NC.

Shoes for Crews, Inc. manufactures men and women slip-resistant footwear. It offers athletic, casual, steel toe, and wide shoes. The firm’s products are used in restaurants, kitchens, hospitals and medical facilities, industrial, and manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL.

Part of JA Worldwide, Inc., Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee, Inc. aims to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a modern economy. The company is based in Nashville, TN. Junior Achievement of provides training, materials, and support to bolster the chances for student success with JA programs. Explore local JA programming now!

The Hillman Group, Inc. provides hardware-related products and merchandising services to retail markets. Its products include fasteners, key duplication systems, engraved tags, builder's hardware, roller chain, and magnets and magnet tools. The firm supports its product sales with value added services including design and installation of merchandising systems and maintenance of appropriate in-store inventory levels. The company was founded by Max W. Hillman Sr. in 1964 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Pet Food Institute regulates pet food and treat products. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Hillman Cos., Inc. engages in the manufacture and distribution of hardware related products. Its products include fasteners; threaded rod and metal shapes; keys, key duplication systems, and accessories; builder's hardware; and identification items, such as tags and letters, numbers, and signs. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Jamieson Laboratories Ltd. engages in the manufacturing and distribution of natural healthcare products. It offers natural health products including: vitamins and minerals, health supplements including omega-3s, digestive health products and natural sleep aids, prenatal vitamins and vitamins for growing children, herbal extracts and botanical solutions and natural beauty and skin care products. The firm also offers weight loss management products. The company was founded by Claire Edwin Jamieson in 1922 and is headquartered in Windsor, Canada.

Mars, Inc. engages in the production of confectionery and animal food products. Its brands include M&M?s, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove, Pedigree, Whiskas, Extra, Skittles, Uncle Ben's, and Cocoavia. The company was founded by Franklin Clarence Mars in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

CCMP Capital Advisors LP (CCMP Capital Advisors) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of CCMP Capital LP founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in New York with additional offices in London.

Oreck Corp. manufactures vacuum cleaners and related accessories. It produces and sells vacuums, steam mops, floor machines, air purifiers and cleaning products for use in both hotels and homes throughout the U.S., Canada and parts of Europe. The company was founded by David Oreck in 1963 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Medical Management International, Inc. provides veterinary hospital care for cat, dog and other pet. It offers dental care, parasite control, behavior, vaccinations, health concerns and nutrition. The company was founded by Warren J. Weger in 1955 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.