Bo Hagler

QAD, Inc. provides enterprise software solutions for global manufacturing companies primarily in the automotive, consumer products, food and beverage, technology, industrial products, and life sciences industries. Its applications provide critical functionality for managing manufacturing resources and operations within and beyond the enterprise, enabling global manufacturers to collaborate with their customers, suppliers and partners. The company was founded by Pamela Meyer Lopker in 1979 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA.

MP2020, Inc. provides online marketing solutions. The firm’s integrated marketplace allows buyers and suppliers of custom-manufactured parts to connect globally through one easy-to-use platform. By using the MFG.com platform, users continually connect with each other throughout the manufacturing process, from prototype to production. The company was founded by David Mitchell Free in 2000 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA.

LiveSource, Inc. develops supplier management solutions for manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, and defense. It offers strategic sourcing, strategic network, technology, and part and tooling services. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.