Derry L. Hobson

Silverado Foods, Inc. manufactures and markets various lines of branded specialty baked goods, including Nonni's biscotti and The Natural bagel bars which are sold through multiple distribution channels throughout the United States and parts of Canada. The company sells to retail grocery and convenience stores, wholesale club stores, the food service industry and the vending industry.

Authentic Specialty Foods, Inc. produces specialty food products. Its products include the La Victoria brand of salsas, sauces, chiles, and Embasa chilies & salsas. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Orange, CA.

CR Holding Liquidating, Inc. owns and operates stores of apparel for young women. It offers shoes, boots, heels, skater dresses, wedding guest dresses, striped dresses, and jackets. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Autodata Solutions Group LLC provides multi-brand online car buying services. It provides new and pre-owned automobiles and related products through its two automotive websites such as CarsDirect.com and Autos.com. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

Blue Bottle Coffee, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty coffee shops. It operates coffee shops in San Francisco and New York. The firm also sells coffee products online. The company was founded by W. James Freeman and Bryan Meehan in August 2002 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

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.

Nestlé Japan Ltd. markets and sells confectionery and beverages. It offers product development services. The company is headquartered in Kobe, Japan.

Nonni's Foods LLC manufactures and markets gourmet and snack foods. It provides Italian-style biscotti cookies and panetini toasts. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.

DPS Beverages, Inc. manufactures soft drinks and beverages. It brands include Dr Pepper, 7 UP, Snapple, Mott's Apple Juice, RC Cola, A&W Root Beer, Sunkist Soda, Canada Dry, Hawaiian Punch, Schweppes, Diet Rite, Slush Puppie frozen drinks, Clamato, Holland House Mixers, Rose's, Mistic, Yoo-hoo, Orangina, IBC, Stewart's and Nantucket Nectars. The company is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Texas Rangers Baseball Club operates as a professional baseball franchise. It is a part of the Western Division of the American League in the Major League Baseball (MLB). The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Arlington, TX.

MH Sub I LLC, headquartered in El Segundo, CA, is a fully integrated online media and software services organization focused on four high-value vertical categories: health, automotive, legal, and home/travel. The company's powerful, proprietary operating platform provides the flexibility and scalability to fuel its continued growth. Internet Brands is a portfolio company of KKR and Temasek. MH Sub I LLC was founded in 1998 by Jerry R. Farrar, Scott Edward Painter, Bill T. Gross, Bill Gross, Steve Glenn, and Robert N. Brisco has been the CEO of the company since 1999. MH Sub I was acquired by Internet Brands, Inc./Private Group/ on December 31, 2014, for $1,100 million.

Genisoy Food Co., Inc. produces and sells protein-packed nutrition bars, savory snacks, shakes and powders. It provides soy crisps, sweet crisps and soy nuts. The firm offers products through its online store, as well as ordering by phone. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.

American Beverage Association operates as a trade association that represents America's non-alcoholic beverage industry. It represents beverage producers, distributors, franchise companies and support industries. The firm also serves as liaison between the industry, government and the public, and provides a unified voice in legislative and regulatory matters. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce is an organization that advocates for Swiss, American, and multinational business interests. The non-profit company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The Swiss company is active in all three major regions of Switzerland, organizing events and conducting comprehensive studies on business-related topics. The organization's special committees provide valuable input into its operations, and its flagship publication, the Yearbook, contains a member directory and a comprehensive collection of facts and figures on Swiss-U.S. business relations. Martin M. Naville has been the CEO of the company since 2004.

Society for Information Management provides information technology services. It operates as national professional network that connects senior-level IT leaders with peers in their communities. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ.

Ascend Performance Materials, Inc. produces polyamide 66 resin. It manufactures PA66-based fiber, plastics, intermediate and specialty chemicals. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Cooper Industries Unlimited Co. manufactures electrical components and tools. The firm operates through follwing divisions, which include Cooper B-Line, Cooper Bussmann, Cooper Crouse-Hinds, Cooper Lighting, Cooper Safety, Cooper Power Systems and Cooper Wiring Devices. The company was founded by Charles Cooper and Elias Cooper in 1883 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Nestlé Brasil Ltda. manufactures and markets nutrition and healthcare products. Its products include cereals, powdered milk, powdered chocolate, chocolates, condensed milk, coffee, and others. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Part of Nestlé SA, Nestlé Taiwan Ltd. is a company based in Taipei, Taiwan.

The ERGO Baby Carrier, Inc. manufactures and sells baby carriage products and accessories. The firm offers baby wearing products, organics, papoose coats, lifestyle products, accessories, and gift certificates. The company was founded by Karin Frost in 2002 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Part of Nestlé SA, Nestlé Waters SAS is a French company that distributes bottled water for homes and offices. The company is based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. The company was founded in 1956. Nestlé Waters was acquired by Tamda Ltd. from Nestlé SA on November 23, 2010 for $12.93 million.

Tall Tree Foods Holdings, Inc. manufactures markets and distributes food products. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

GS1 Belgium & Luxembourg VZW is a non-profit organization (NPO), with interest in the establishment of supply chain standards. The firm develops platforms that provide product identification, classification, and information such as price and availability. Its members include corporations in the fields of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), food service, gardening, do-it-yourself (DIY), pet care, healthcare, and construction. The company is headquartered in Brussels. Belgium.