Michael P. McLean

Stephens, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm was founded in 1933 and is a subsidiary of Susi Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Stephens Financial Services LLC. Stephens provides comprehensive securities sales and trading services, including customized solutions for clients in North America and abroad.

NetSpend Corp. provides prepaid and debit cards processing and marketing services. The firm provides commercial payroll card solutions and offers all employees a direct deposit option associated with paper checks for employees and employers. The company was founded by Bertrand Sosa and Rogelio Sosa in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Rock-It Cargo USA LLC provides logistic services. It specializes in entertainment and live events and its line of business areas include aviation and aerospace, film and commercial production, fine arts, industrial and large projects, passenger air charter, specialty automotive, theater, orchestra and dance, tradeshows, fairs and exhibitions and sports and television events. The company was founded by David Charles Bernstein in 1974 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

GE Energy Services, Inc. supplies power generation and energy delivery technologies. Its services encompass field engineering, geospatial asset management, measurement solutions, transmission and distribution. The firmalso offer on-site installation and project engineering services. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

BB&T Securities LLC, doing business as BB&T Capital Markets, is the broker/dealer subsidiary of BB&T Corp. (NYSE: BBT). The firm is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. They offer a full array of investment, trading and execution services to middle-market companies. BB&T Capital Markets' sales and trading arm is comprised of 2 groups: Debt Securities Sales & Trading and Equity Sales & Trading. The Debt Securities Sales & Trading group focuses on: (1) Government and agency securities (2) corporate bonds (3) municipal bonds (4) asset-backed securities (5) mortgage-backed securities (6) preferred securities and (7) money market desk (short-term securities including BB&T funding). The Equity Sales & Trading group focuses on: (1) institutional block execution services (2) institutional distribution of proprietary research (3) providing proprietary access to industry leading conferences and management teams (4) serving as a NASDAQ market maker for over 250 securities (5) stock buybacks including 10b-18 and 10b5-1 trading plans and (6) 144 stock sales, individual 10b5-1 trading plans (buy and sell) and employee cashless stock option programs. BB&T Capital Markets provides research coverage of the communications, defense and government services, energy, financial services, furnishings and consumer durables, healthcare, industrial services, retail/consumer durables and transportation services sectors.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Aggreko USA LLC manufactures temperature control, compressed air systems. It also provides temporary power supply, cooling, heating & electrification services at natural disaster sites and for events such as the super bowl, the olympics and movie sets. The firms products are provided to utility, manufacturing and construction companies. Aggreko USA is headquartered in New Iberia, LA.

Celadon Truck Services, Inc. provides truckload transportation services. The company has operations in Indianapolis, Richmond, Greensboro and Charlotte. The company was founded in 1985 and is located in Indianapolis, IN.

Ports America, Inc. operates port terminals. The firm provides terminal management, stevedoring, and portside automotive processing services. It also handles containers, roll on and roll off cargo, general cargo, cruise ship passengers, and luggage. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ.

The Economic Club of Washington operates as a nonpartisan organization created to strengthen ties among the diverse and growing business community based in metropolitan Washington. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of Forward Air Corp., Forward Air, Inc. is a ground transportation and freight services provider. With over 40 years of experience, the American company offers a comprehensive array of freight solutions, including expedited LTL, truckload, intermodal, final mile, and brokerage services. Its robust footprint spans the United States, with over 10,000 scheduled daily lanes to ensure timely and consistent transport. Forward Air is trusted to deliver intact and on time, with a commitment to delivering with excellence that is unmatched in the industry. The company's suite of transportation solutions brings customers closer to their clients with every shipment, and its team of brokerage professionals has access to a vast network spanning the US, Canada, and Mexico, with an array of delivery solutions that meet customers' needs.

International Republican Institute develops political parties, civic institutions, open elections, good governance and the rule of law. It programs include women’s empowerment, democratic governance, multi party political systems, civil society initiative, youth leadership programs, strengthening electoral processes and monitoring & evaluation. The company was founded by Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr. in April 1983 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Adams & Plucker CPAs provides accounting services to clients. Its services include tax planning and preparation, payroll services, sales tax services, estate and trust tax preparation, reviews and compilations, bookkeeping and write-up, business entity selection, business consulting, business succession planning, estate planning, and management advisory services. The company is headquartered in Greeneville, TN.

Part of Celadon Group, Inc., Celadon Logistics Services, Inc. is a company that provides logistics, warehousing, and freight forwarding services. The company is based in Indianapolis, IN. The CEO of the company is Paul C. Svindland.

Direct ChassisLink, Inc. operates as a maintenance and repair organization responsible for repairing containers, chassis, and refrigeration unit generator sets. It offers road side services including incident reporting, DVIR reporting, street turn instructions. The company is founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

GE Oil & Gas, Inc. manufactures and supplies blower and compressor technologies. The company is headquartered in Schenectady, NY.

Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. provides information and assistance to noncitizens seeking to obtain and maintain a valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD). The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The organization offers guidance on who qualifies for an EAD, how and when to apply, and when a fee is required.

EthosEnergy Group Ltd. is committed to making energy affordable, available, and sustainable for everyone, everywhere. The joint venture company is based in Aberdeen, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and Poland. The British company is the only independent provider with the design depth and responsiveness to deliver fast solutions through optimization and upgrades. EthosEnergy offers a full and wide scope of basic and advanced diagnostics services for generators, their components and equipment, as well as other machines, providing accurate and reliable metrics, measurements, tests, and vibrations results, as well as many other services. The company is the largest ISP of gas turbine services across heavy and light industrial frame types and are the OEM for Fiat Avio and mature Westinghouse fleet. The company was founded in 2013, and Ana B. Amicarella has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

FreightVerify, Inc. engages in a cloud-based technology company. The firm transforms the way that the business is done in the freight industry. The company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Guidewell Mutual Holding Corp. focuses on transforming health care. The firm provides healthcare and administrative services. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.

Arrive Logistics LLC provides logistic and transportation management services. The company was founded by Manish Patel, Matt Pyatt and Eric Duniganand in 2014 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Global Critical Logistics LLC is a private company that specializes in logistics planning, execution, and operations. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and Spain. The company's leading brands, Rock-It, Dietl, and Cosdel, help clients create continuity in their business operations, which is essential for success in today's economy. Daniel Rosenthal has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Gammite Ventures (Gammite Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021. The firm is headquartered in United States.

Part of GE Aerospace, GE Energy LLC is a company that supplies power generation and energy delivery technologies. The company is based in Wilmington, DE.