Gary A. Thompson

Ace Hardware Corp. distributes and sells lumber, hardware, and related products. It offers lawn and garden products, paint, home goods, tools, hardware, plumbing equipment, heating and cooling solutions, electrical, and auto products. The company was founded by Richard Hesse, E. Gunnard Lindquist, Frank Burke, Oscar Fisher, and William Stauber in 1924 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Catherines Stores Corp. owns and operates women apparel stores. It offers tops, bottoms, dresses, coats, intimates, active wear, and accessories. The firm sells its products through online. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Bensalem, PA.

MGPI Processing, Inc. produces ingredients and distillery products. It develops and produces grain-based starches, proteins and food-grade alcohol products for the branded packaged goods industry. The company was founded by Late Cloud L. Cray in 1941 and is headquartered in Atchison, KS.

drugstore.com, Inc. operates an online drugstore which offers health, beauty, wellness, personal care and pharmacy products. It provides medicine cabinet, gifts, oral care, green and natural, diet and fitness, household products. The firm's mail-order pharmacy segment provides prescription drugs and supplies to cash-paying and insurance-covered individuals through mail-order facility. The company was founded by Jed A. Smith in April 1998 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

Sculptz, Inc. (formerly HCI DIRECT) is engaged in the direct mail and Internet marketing, manufacturing and distribution of hosiery products to consumers throughout North America and the United Kingdom. The company has also expanded its operations into France, Germany and most recently, Japan. The company markets primarily women's sheer hosiery through a continuous product shipment or continuity program. Sculptz, Inc.'s continuity program involves promoting to customers a free offer or a specially priced introductory hosiery offer, the acceptance of which enrolls customers in the program and results in additional shipments of hose on a regular and continuous basis upon payment of a prior shipment.

Evergy Metro, Inc. engages in the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity. It generates electricity from wind, solar, nuclear, biogas and hydro energy. The company was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Jefferson City, MO.

Franklin Madison Group LLC provides financial security services for individuals and families by delivering insurance products. It specializes in the distribution, marketing and administration of insurance products. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Franklin, TN.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Part of Laura Ashley Holdings Plc, Laura Ashley North America is a company that designs, manufactures, and distributes garments. The company is based in Fort Mill, SC.

Direct Holdings Worldwide LLC provides music, videos, DVDs, and books internationally. It operates as a house wares and novelty catalog retailer through its subsidiary companies. The firm sells its products over the Internet, on TV, in retail stores, and by telephone and direct mail. It has offices in Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

Part of Hudson's Bay Co., Famous-Barr Store is a department store. The company is based in Des Moines, IA. Famous-Barr Store was acquired by SFA Holdings, Inc. (Tennessee), a subsidiary of Hudson's Bay Co. from The May Department Stores Co. on April 20, 2004.

Caswell-Massey Co. Ltd. distributes toiletries, fragrances, and gift items. The company was founded by William Hunter in 1752 and is headquartered in Edison, NJ.

J.E. Dunn Construction Group, Inc. provides construction services. It offers healthcare facilities, commercial offices, cultural and religious centers, data centers, hotels, educational buildings, correctional facilities, military and government properties, science and technology, and sports and entertainment facilities. The company was founded by John Ernest Dunn in 1924 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Cacique Foods LLC sells cheese and cheese products. The firm products include blended cheese, classic cheese, chorizos and beverages. It also produces Mexican-style sausages and banana & yogurt-based beverages. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in La Puente, CA.

Crosstown Traders, Inc. markets and sells women's apparel, footwear, accessories, and specialty gifts. It offers women's apparel through its catalog titles such as Old Pueblo Traders, Intimate Appeal, Regalia, Coward Shoe, Bedford Fair Lifestyles, Bedford Fair Shoestyles, Willow Ridge, Lew Magram, Brownstone Studio, and Monterey Bay Clothing Co. It has operating facilities in Phoenix, AZ, Greenwich, CT, Carlsbad, CA, Wilmington, NC and central Wisconsin. The company was founded by Lightman Steven in 2002 and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ.

CCA Global Partners, Inc. owns and operates retail stores in the U.S. and abroad. Its stores operate under the Carpet One, Flooring America, Flooring One, ProSource and International Design Guild names. The company also provides bicycle retailing, mortgage banking and men's formalwear. It was founded in 1984 by Howard Brodsky and Alan Greenberg and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Two Ten Footwear Foundation, Inc. operates as a national charitable foundation. It offers emergency financial assistance, natural disaster recovery, educational scholarships, counseling services, and professional development programs. The company was founded by A. A. Bloom, Abe Berkowitz, Morris Rosenston, and Al Schachat in 1939 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

The Committee of 200 operates as a membership organization for women entrepreneurs and corporate innovators.

Harry S. Truman Library Institute is a non-profit organization which promotes research into the Truman administration through the awarding of grants and the sponsoring of scholarly conferences. It offers student resources, school tours, national history day, Truman presidential inquiries, lesson plan database, and museum exhibits. The organization was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Independence, MO.

Quest Turnaround Advisors LLC provides financial advisory services to companies that are facing financial and operational difficulties. The private company is based in Rye Brook, NY. Quest Turnaround Advisors was founded by Jeffrey A. Brodsky and Robert A. Schmitz.

Payless Holdings LLC engages in the operation of retail shoe stores. It provides lifestyle, fashion and performance brands for footwear and related accessories. The firm's portfolio brands include Airwalk, Dexter, Champion and American Eagle. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS.

MacKenzie-Childs LLC engages in the design, manufacture, and retail of handmade home furnishing products. It offers ceramics, enamelware, glassware, furniture, and home accessories. The company was founded by Richard MacKenzie-Childs and Victoria MacKenzie-Childs in 1983 and is headquartered in Aurora, NY.

Women Corporate Directors is a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Italy. The company was founded by Mary Beth Vitale, Véronique Morali, Linda Eskind Rebrovick, Deborah A. Peacock, and Darcy A. Howe. The CEO is Susan C. Keating.

Part of the University of Kansas, University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute, Inc. is an education, healthcare, and research firm. The company is based in Kansas City, KS.

Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation is a non profit organization that develops the academic, leadership, citizenship, and personal potential of SigEp’s undergraduate members. It provides support for scholarships, leadership programming, and competitive undergraduate housing. The company was founded by William L. Phillips in 1943 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Mill Point Capital LLC (Mill Point Capital) is private equity firm founded in 2013 by Michael Duran. The firm is headquartered in New York.

International Designs Group LLC is a supplier of slab, tile, appliances, and specialty products for the kitchen and bath industry. The American company offers proprietary brands such as Pompeii Quartz and Forum Quartz, as well as their Cancos tile label. IDG operates showrooms in several eastern states, including New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The company's extensive range of products, combined with their service expertise, ensures that every step of the purchasing process is seamless and hassle-free for trade partners and homeowners. IDG delivers innovative solutions through design, distribution, and installation services across state lines. The company was founded in 2022, and the CEO is Mitch Hires.