Louis J. Koenig

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. engages in the business of owning, operating, and franchising quick-service hamburger restaurants. Its brand portfolios include Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee?s Restaurants LLC. The company was founded by Carl L. Karcher in 1966 and is headquartered in Franklin, TN.

PGIM, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. The firm was founded in 1984 and is a direct subsidiary of PGIM Holding Co. LLC, ultimately owned by Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). PGIM provides institutional clients with investment solutions worldwide. It is comprised of autonomous asset management businesses each specializing in a particular asset class with a focused investment approach: PGIM Institutional Advisory & Solutions (provides advisory services to institutional clients located in the US and outside of the US), PGIM Fixed Income (an adviser primarily focused on public fixed income investments), PGIM Real Estate (a provider of real estate investment advisory services) and PGIM Capital Group (a private fixed income investment adviser, also known as Prudential Capital Group).

Essex Portfolio LP operates as a real estate investment trust. It engages primarily in the ownership, operation, management, acquisition, development and redevelopment of predominantly apartment communities. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

Jo-Ann Stores LLC operates as a fabric and craft specialty retailer. It offers products for apparel, craft and home decor sewing and quilting, as well as a range of components, tools and kits for crafters of all ages. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Hudson, OH.

FTD, Inc. provides floral related products and services to consumers and retail florists, as well as other retail locations. It markets to members and retail locations in U.S., Canada, the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.

Courier Capital LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Buffalo, New York. The firm is the successor to Courier Capital Corp., an investment firm originally founded in 1967. They were reorganized as Courier Capital LLC in 2016. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISI). Courier Capital provides customized investment management services to individuals (including high net-worth individuals and other clients), banking institutions, charitable endowments, and pension plans.

Credit Agricole Securities (USA), Inc. (Credit Agricole Securities USA) is a full service broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 and formerly known as Calyon Securities USA, Inc. and Credit Lyonnais Securities, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole Global Partners, Inc., which is owned by Rue la Boétie SAS’s Credit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA) in France. Credit Agricole Securities USA provides investors’ customized solutions to ensure they achieve their execution objectives in the tradition of service excellence and product innovation.

FTD Group, Inc. provides floral related products and services to consumers and retail florists. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.

MFH Partners, Inc. manufactures conveying equipment. The company was founded on May 5, 2004 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

ROTH Capital Partners LLC is a broker/dealer headquartered in Newport Beach, California. The firm was founded in 2001 and is a subsidiary of CR Financial Holdings, Inc. They offer institutional sales and trading services. Their broad institutional coverage includes investors in North America, Canada, UK, Europe and other international territories.

The Institute of Packaging Professionals organizes trade shows. The non-profit company is based in Naperville, IL.

Transtar Industries, Inc. manufactures and distributes driveline parts and services to the motor vehicle replacement parts industry. It offers allison transmission, coolers, transtar driveline, electrical, fluids and chemicals, and hard parts. The company was founded by Monte Ahuja in 1975 and is headquartered in Walton Hills, OH.

Winslow Asset Management, Inc. (Winslow) is a registered independent investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio. The firm was founded by Gerald “Gerry” Goldberg in 1992. Winslow provides investment advisory services to institutional and individual clients. Their clients also include Taft-Hartley plans, public funds, corporate profit sharing plans, endowment funds and individuals (both taxable and non-taxable accounts).

FTD.com, Inc. provides Internet and telephone marketing of flowers and specialty gifts. The company offers floral arrangements, gift baskets, holiday gift sets, garden products, and bath and beauty products. It was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL

Part of Baker J. Co., Shoe Corp. of America, Inc. operates retail shoe stores. The company is based in Columbus, OH. Shoe Corp. of America was acquired by Baker J. Co. on March 02, 2000 for $14.50 million.

Greater Cleveland Partnership is a business membership association. The firm offers resources include project management, asset to capital, real estate site searches, incentive workforce program assistance and workforce grants assistance. The company was founded in March 2004 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

GCA Services Group, Inc. provides facility support services. Its services include janitorial and custodial services, contamination control for cleanroom manufacturing, facilities maintenance and operations, grounds management, in-sourced production staffing and labor management, diversified staffing, support and recycling programs. The company was founded by Graeme A. Crothall and Robert E. Drury in 2003 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Case Western Reserve University provides educational services. It offers a variety of undergraduate degree courses and graduate and professional options such as arts and sciences, dentistry, engineering, law, management, medicine, nursing, social work, and more. The firm also offers dual-degree programs. The company was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

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.

Conning & Co. engages in the provision of investment management services. It offers investment expertise, software and services, and insurance research services. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Hartford, CT.

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center provides medical services. It operates medical, clinical and research centers including cancer, pediatrics, women's health, orthopedics spine, radiology, radiation oncology, neurosurgery, neuroscience, cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, organ transplantation and human genetics. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

University Hospitals Health System, Inc. engages in the provision of health care services. It offers heart and vascular care, neurology, orthopedic surgery, digestive health, urology, cancer care, women’s health, ear, nose and throat care, pediatric care, and emergency and trauma care. The company was founded on May 14, 1866 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Tag Holdings LLC engages in the provision of manufacturing and supply chain management services. It offers services to aerospace, automotive, construction and farm machinery, defense, and medical industries. The company was founded in November 2001 and is headquartered in Wixom, MI.

United Way of Greater Cleveland provides individual and family services. Its programs include fund raising, volunteer and engagement center, community conversations, young leadership training, and women's leadership council. The company was founded on August 27, 1957 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

BioEnterprise Corp. provides access to capital through both its relationships with venture capital and investment banking firms. It initiates for start up funding, and networking information, recruitment, and emerging support firms, including medical devices companies. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank Corp. is a company based in New York, NY.

National Science Teaching Association provides and develops standard based science education. Its principles are to embrace and model diversity through equity, to provide and expand professional development to support science education. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The Millcraft Paper Co. distributes printing paper. The company was founded by Pauline Keil and Harold Keil in 1920 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Direct Recruiters, Inc. provides recruitment and executive search services. It offers services in the areas which include automated packaging, processing and material handling, automation and sensors and controls, energy management, healthcare, information technology security, life sciences, pharmaceutical manufacturing, processing and packaging, plastics and flexible packaging and robotics. The company was founded by Sheldon Myeroff in 1983 and is headquartered in Solon, OH.

Transtar Holding Co. is a portfolio of brands that manufacture, remanufacture, and distribute automotive products. Transtar delivers its products to more than 80 countries through its robust distribution network throughout the US and internationally. Its business units include Nexamotion Group for the aftermarket industry and Coverflexx Group for vehicle and equipment coatings. Transtar's core strengths are technology, distribution, and manufacturing, and its brands include Transtar Industries, Recon Certified, King-O-Matic, Transmart, Nickels Performance, Proking, Transtar Autobody Technologies, and ATCO. The American company offers a comprehensive range of products related to the transmission and driveline, including automatic and standard transmission units, transmission rebuild kits and components, remanufactured torque converters, hard parts, valve bodies, differentials, and transfer case kits and components. The private company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in an undisclosed location. The CEO of Transtar Holding is Neil Sethi.

Transtar Holding Co. LLC engages in the distribution and manufacture of OE and aftermarket automotive products. Its businesses include driveline distribution, paint and autobody, and manufacturing. The company is headquartered in Walton Hills, OH.

National Association of Personnel Services operates as staffing industry educator. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Dawsonville, GA.