Dean A. Riesen

BBQ Holdings, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of franchise restaurants. It offers authentic hickory-smoked and off the-grill barbecue favorites, chopped pork, country-roasted chicken, and signature sandwiches and salads. The company was founded on March 14, 1994 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

Meridian Bank NA provides commercial banking services. The firm also offers construction and commercial real estate lending services. It has offices in Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Kierland, McDowell Mountain, Phoenix, Wickenburg, and Peoria. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Avondale, AZ.

Carlson Systems Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in the fastening and packaging industries. Its products include fasteners, tools, other construction products, packaging and marking materials, packaging and marking equipment, tool accessories, safety and maintenance, material handling and concrete products. The company was founded by Julia Carlson and Carl Carlson in 1947 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Part of Motors Liquidation Co. GUC Trust, Carlson Real Estate designs, manufactures, and markets automobiles and trucks. The company is based in Detroit, MI.

Thomas Cook UK Ltd. owns and operates travel agencies. It offers bookings for holiday travels, city breaks, hotels, cruises, flights, and sports. The company was founded on June 9, 1841 and is headquartered in Lynch Wood, the United Kingdom.