Thomas J. Rizzi

Zorch International, Inc. provides solution for corporate branded merchandise industry. The firm offers eCommerce technology, on-demand inventory control, tranparent pricing, and supply chain services. Its solutions include technology, innovative supply chain, transparent pricing, no risk inventory, and brand protection. The company was founded by Nicole P. Loftus in 2002 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Honeywell International, Inc., Textron-Lycoming Turbine is a company that specializes in commercial and defense turbine engines. The company is based in Stratford, CT. Textron-Lycoming Turbine was acquired by AlliedSignal, Inc. from Textron, Inc. on November 01, 1994 for $375 million.

Blackford Capital LLC (Blackford Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Martin W. Stein. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan with an office in Hong Kong.

Bridge Street Capital Partners LLC (Bridge Street Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Bill Kaczynski and John Meilner. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Honeywell Aerospace provides integrated avionics, engines, systems and services for aircraft manufacturers. The firm's products include avionics and electronics, air transport systems, business and general aviation systems, defense electronics, fasteners and hardware, bearings, electrical and electromechanical components, seals, pneumatic systems and components, hydraulic systems, integrated environmental control systems, wheel and brake products, auxiliary power units, ground power units, propulsion engines, space systems and services and microelectronics. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Jacob Ash Holdings, Inc. designs, merchandises and distributes gloves, hats and hunting apparel accessories. Its product line has become more diversified, offering a variety of specialty seasonal apparel: hunting gloves, headwear, backpacks, waders, fishing vests, bird vests, and licensed camo sweaters, as well as deerskin, elk skin, work, dress, ski and sport gloves/mittens, casual apparel accessories, and rainwear. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in McKees Rocks, PA.

The Taubman Co. LLC owns and manages outlet shopping centers. It operates properties such as Beverly Center, The Shops at Belmond Charleston Place, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, City Creek Center, Country Club Plaza, Dolphin Mall, Fair Oaks Mall, Great Lake Crossing Outlets, and The Mall at Green Hills. The company was founded by Alexander Alfred Taubman in 1950 and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Michigan Venture Capital Association operates as a non-profit trade organization designed to bring together venture capital industry participants in the state of Michigan. The company was founded by 2002 by Terry Cross and David P. Weaver in 2002 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Dake Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of metalworking machine tools. It offers arbor presses, hydraulic presses, drill presses, cold saws, vertical bandsaws, horizontal bandsaws, tire presses, belt grinder, and vises. The company was founded on January 7, 1887 and is headquartered in Grand Haven, MI.

JSJ Furniture Corp. operates as furniture store. The firm manufactures seats, tables, desks and related institutional furniture. The company was founded by Chuck Saylor in 2001 and is headquartered in Spring Lake, MI.

Coastal Group operates as an investment management and holding company. Its portfolio companies include Coastal Automotive, Coastal Container, Coastal Honeycomb and TKP Investments. The company is headquartered in Holland, MI.

42 North Partners LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in Grand Rapids, MI.