Ronald S. Ricotta

Part of General Dynamics Corp., Analysis & Technology, Inc. is a company that provides tactical analysis to the Office of Naval Research and sonar analysis. The company is based in North Stonington, CT. Analysis & Technology was acquired by Anteon International Corp., part of General Dynamics Corp. from June 09, 2006 on June 24, 1999 for $95.40 million.

Bausch & Lomb, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets eye health products. It offers over-the-counter supplements, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, lens care, ophthalmic surgical devices, and instruments. The company was founded by John Jacob Bausch and Henry Lomb in 1853 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Falcon Point Capital LLC (Falcon Point) is an independent investment manager headquartered in Orinda, California. The firm was founded in 1986 and formerly known as Emerging Growth Management LLC and EGM Capital LLC. Falcon Point serves as the general partner of investment limited partnerships and serves as the investment adviser to other accounts.

Mobil Corp. operates primarily in the petroleum industry. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, TX.

Manning & Napier Advisors LLC (MNA) is an investment advisory firm headquartered in Fairport, New York. The firm was formed in 2011 as the successor to Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc., which was founded as a partnership in 1970. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Manning & Napier Group LLC and their ultimate parent is Callodine Midco, Inc. MNA provides investment advice to individuals and institutional clients. The firm also acts as the sub-advisor to affiliated and unaffiliated advisors and to certain registered and unregistered commingled investment vehicles.

Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

The American Society of Heating Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE) provides resources to help designers make buildings more resilient to natural disasters. The non-profit company is based in Peachtree Corners, GA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's focus is on helping buildings and their systems withstand and recover from adverse events.

M/E Engineering PC is a mechanical and electrical consulting engineering firm. It offers mechanical and electrical engineering, lighting dynamic, computational fluid dynamics, commissioning and building information modeling services. The company was founded by Allen G. Casey, Joseph F. Straub, Ronald C. Mead and William P. Liberto in 1991 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Equitable Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment adviser and wealth management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Equitable Distribution Holding Corp., ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). Equitable Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, banks or thrift institutions, corporations and other business entities, and pension and profit-sharing plans.

AFCEA International is engaged in the provision of information technology, communications, and electronics services to military and government industry. The firm offers leadership, engagement, and networking opportunities. It focuses on cyber, command, control, communications, computers and intelligence to address national and international security challenges. The company was founded in May 1946 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

Federated Investment Management Co. (FIMCO) is a mutual fund manager and SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is a subsidiary of FII Holdings, Inc., owned by Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI). FIMCO offers domestic and international equity, fixed-income and money market mutual funds, and a variety of separate account options for many investors.

MAR, Inc. provides technical and management services to government agencies and commercial customers. It specializes in information technology services and cyber security, intelligence and special programs, systems engineering and integration, and facilities management and marine operations. The company was funded in 1971 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

Northland Securities, Inc. (NSI) is a dually registered, full-service broker dealer and investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 2002 and is owned by Northland Capital Holdings, Inc., which was acquired by First National of Nebraska, Inc. (OTCMKTS: FINN) in 2023. NSI is actively engaged in buying and selling securities for its own account as well as for clients.

International Code Council, Inc. operates as a member-focused association specializing in model codes and standards used in the design, build, and compliance process. It offers membership, education and certification, and tech support. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

HRI Properties LLC engages in real estate development and services. Its operates hotels and apartments across different states. The company was founded by Edward B. Boethner and Pres Kabacoff in 1982 and is headquartered in New Orleans, LA.

News Media Alliance provides newspapers and non-daily newspapers. It focuses on ensuring the future of new media through communication, research, advocacy and innovation. The company was founded on June 1, 1992 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

EMA Design Automation, Inc. engages in the provision of electronic and mechanical design software solutions, training, and consulting services. Its solutions include scalable PCB Design, virtual prototyping, electrical and mechanical CAD integration, PCB data and library management, and constraint-driven design solutions. The firm?s products include OrCAD and Allegro. The company was founded by Emmanuel Marcano Jr. in 1989 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Philadelphia Gear Corp. provides gearing and power transmission solutions. It offers onsite technical services, inspect, repair and up gradation, renewal parts, enclosed drives and high speed drive design. The firm serves power generation, refining and pipeline, petrochemical, mining, cement, steel, pulp and paper, water management, sugar and marine industries. The company was founded by George B. Grant in 1892 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA.

The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates technical professional association. It provides membership and services, societies and communities support, publication services, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

National Defense Industrial Association engages in the defense and national security education. It offers courses such as configuration and data management certification program, defense systems acquisitions management, mastering business development, and certified modeling and simulation professional certification program. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Arlington, VI.