Rob Cottrell

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

General Electric Capital Corp. provides financial products and services. Its services include commercial loans and leases, fleet management, financial programs, credit cards, personal loans, and other financial services. The firm’s solutions include energy finance and aviation finance. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

Xerox Business Solutions, Inc. provides business technology solutions. Its solutions include managed print services, office and production systems, software solutions, service and supplies, and network integration. The firm offers service contracts that include maintenance, supply, network management, technical support and training. The company was founded by Thomas S. Johnson in 1994 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. (Stifel) is a dual-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1890, the firm is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), a financial service holding company. Stifel provides full-service brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals and their families, institutions and businesses, and financial advisors.

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.

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.

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.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Boyne Capital Partners LLC (Boyne Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Jim R. Malone and Derek A. McDowell. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Shenandoah Valley Organic LLC operates as an organic chicken processor and wholesaler. The firm offers boneless, bone-in, seasoned items, fully cooked products, and chicken bone broth. The company was founded by Corwin Heatwole and Jefferson Heatwole in 2013 and is headquartered in Harrisonburg, VA.

Ernst & Young Global Ltd. engages in the provision consulting services. Its services include assurance, consulting, strategy and transaction, and tax. The company was founded on November 26, 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd. operates as an international association of accounting and consultancy firm. The company was founded on June 24, 1998 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Eze Software Group LLC provides software based investment technology solutions. It specializes on providing office solutions to buy-side and sell-side asset managers. The firm's services encompass implementation, product support, project management, managed services, and sell-side services. The company was founded in January 2013 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Iron Sheepdog, Inc. is a company based in Williamsburg, VA. Iron Sheepdog, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is led by CEO Jacob Liebler.

Moran Foods LLC owns and operates grocery stores. It offers USDA-inspected beef, pork and poultry and farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. The company was founded in 1983 by Moran bill and is headquartered in St. Ann, MO.

New Energy Equity LLC operates as a solar development and financing company. It provides electricity to the commercial, industrial, municipal and utility customers under long-term contracts. The company was founded by Matthew Hankey and Don Baker in 2013 and is headquartered in Annapolis, MD.

SmartPitch Ventures LLC (SmartPitch Ventures) is a private equity firm founded in 2019 by Gautam Chandra and Sanjiv Mahan. The firm is headquartered in FairFax, Virginia.

Part of AltaGas Ltd., WGL Energy Systems, Inc. distributes electric power. The company is based in Vienna, VA.

Aliment Capital LLC (Aliment Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Pontifax Management Co. Ltd. founded in 2014 by Philip Robert Erlanger and Ben Belldegrun. The firm is headquartered in California, United States.

Murphy's Naturals, Inc. manufactures and produces natural products for health and wellness comes from the environment. The company was founded by Philip Freeman in 2014 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

KPS Capital Partners LP (KPS Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Eugene Keilin, Michael Psaros and David Shapiro. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Design To Delivery, Inc. provides consulting services. Its services include commercial, acquisition management, contract administration and closeout, small business outreach, marketing communications services, administrative support, contracts and vehicles, human capital and training for government agencies. The company was founded by Diana Dibble Kurcfeld and Molly K. Gimmel in 2001 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

Ellington Management Group LLC (Ellington) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 1994 and is primarily owned by Michael Vranos indirectly through his ownership interest in Ellington’s majority owner, EMG Holdings LP. Ellington provides investment advice to pooled investment vehicles and institutional managed accounts.

Centerbridge Partners LP(Centerbridge Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Jeffrey Harold Aronson and Timothy Gallogly. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Mercer Alternatives Ltd is a private equity firm founded in 1998 by John A Hess and Jenny Fenton. The firm is headquartered in London.