Michael Hynes

Logan's Roadhouse, Inc. owns, operates a chain of restaurants. It offers mesquite-grilled steaks, appetizers, sandwiches, desserts, steak burgers, baby-back ribs, seafood, ice-cold longnecks, salads, made-from-scratch yeast rolls, and bottomless buckets of in-shell peanuts. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Jitney-Jungle Stores of America, Inc. is a leading operator of supermarkets in the Southeast. The company operated 198 stores located throughout Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana and in selected markets in Tennessee, Arkansas and Florida. Through its 80 years of operations in the Southeast, the company has developed a strong consumer franchise, with many of its stores located in prime, high-traffic sites

Il Fornaio (America) Corp. owns and operates restaurants and bakeries. The firm offers signature items, including breads, antipasti, pastas, risottos, pizzas, calzones, fish, meat, poultry and game, and desserts; and various cakes, cookies, pastries, muffins, and scones. It offers virtual gift cards, plastic gift cards, gift sets, cookbooks, baked products, olive oils and balsamic vinegars, wines, coffee, and tumblers online. The company was founded by Laurence B. Mindel in 1972 and is headquartered in Corte Madera, CA.

AirTran Airways, Inc. provides passenger air transportation services. It operates flights to various domestic and international destinations in the United States, Aruba, the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Host Hotels & Resorts LP engages in the provision of real estate investment services. It operates hotels under brand names Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt, Four Seasons, Fairmont, Hilton, and Westin. The company was founded on April 15, 1998 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. engages in the acquisition and operation of restaurants. It offers pizzas, pastas, soups, sandwiches, appetizers, and desserts. The company was founded by Richard Rosenfield and Larry Flax on March 27, 1985 and is headquartered in Los Angles, CA.

Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc. operates and franchises dining restaurants. The company is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Panoramic Communications LLC provides management consulting services.

Beverages & More, Inc. engages in the operation of alcoholic beverage retail stores. It offers spirits, wine, craft beer and sodas. The company was founded by Steve Boone and Steve McLaren in January 1994 and is headquartered in Concord, CA.

Arnold Worldwide provides advertising, marketing, and promotional services. It offers services to data mining, public relations, design, and direct marketing services. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

OfficeMax, Inc. engages in the distribution of both business-to-business and retail office products. It operates through the following segments: Contract and Retail. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.

The Culinary Institute of America refines the world of gourmet chefs. It offers bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and management, as well as continuing education, conferences, travel programs, and e-learning.

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

Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co., LLC (BRS) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Bruce Bruckmann, Harold Rosser and Stephen Sherrill. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Brink's, Inc. provides secure transportation and logistics solutions. Its services include armored transport, ATM, cash counting and management, coin processing, document destruction, and vaulting services. The company was founded by Perry Brink and Fidelia Brink on May 5, 1859 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Retail Brand Group LLC owns and operates franchise restaurants. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Allentown, PA.

The Advertising Council, Inc. promotes public service campaigns. It carries out pro bono ad campaigns on behalf of both government and private organizations. The company campaigns on children's issues, health, community, environment and family matters. The council relies on volunteer efforts from advertising firms. The Advertising Council was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Center for Creative Leadership is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of leadership and management training services. Its products include facilitator certification, assessments, digital learning, and books and tools. The company was founded by H. Smith Richardson in 1970 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

Women's Foodservice Forum engages in food services industry. It serves the operations, manufacturing, distribution, publishing and consulting industry. The company was founded by Monica Boyles, Elizabeth Brennan, Jenene Garey, Joyce Goldstein, Denise Gorsline, Marcia Harris, Patricia Harris, Laura Hayden, Florence Jaramillo, Edna Morris, Karen Settlemyer, Julia Stewart, Kathleen Talbert, Jo Linda Thompson and Jackie B. Trujillo in 1989 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

The American Advertising Federation operates an online advertising platform. The non-profit company is based in the United States and has subsidiaries across the country. Steve Pacheco has been the CEO of the American company since 2019.

Part of Darden Restaurants, Inc., Ruths Chris Steak House /3 Franchises/ is a global chain of upscale steak houses founded by Ruth Fertel 58 years ago. The company is based in Kansas City, MO. The company remains true to its heritage and has more than 150 restaurant locations around the world, where guests can enjoy sizzling steaks served on 500-degree plates and make their best memories. Ruths Chris Steak House /3 Franchises was acquired by Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc., part of Darden Restaurants, Inc. from June 15, 2023 on September 10, 2007 for $13.25 million.

T&B Management LLC is a company based in Charlotte, NC. T&B Management LLC is known for being the go-to spot for great food, cold drinks, and real community. The company welcomes everyone to come as they are. The company was founded in 1997 by Tommy Hager and Brad Smith, and the CEO is Paul Baldasaro.

Mitchell''s Fish Market, Inc. operates seafood restaurants. The company was founded by Cameron Mitchell and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Part of Sodexo SA, Sodexho USA, Inc. is a company based in Williamsville, NY.

Rutgers University Foundation is the fundraising arm of Rutgers University. The foundation build relationships with alumni and friends, corporations, and foundations and seek their support of Rutgers programs throughout New Jersey and the world. It was founded in 1973 and it is headquartered in New Brunswick, NJ.

Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide, Inc. operates as advertising agency. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Kids' Corps provides head start programs for families. Its program head start is a child development program that serves children 3 to 5 years old and their families. The organization's programs are child-focused and family-centered, with a goal to prepare children for success in school and life through social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.

Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. is a tourism company that provides guides, maps, weather information, and insider tips to help travelers plan their trips. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. The company also offers CityPASS®, a mobile ticket that provides a 51 percent discount on admission to four attractions in the city, and allows travelers to skip the ticket line. The CEO of the company is Phillip J. Jones.