James Thorp

AAVIN Equity Advisors LLC (AAVIN Equity Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by James D. Thorp, Eric M. Hender and Paul D. Rhines. The firm is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Coolibar, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets sun protection products. It offers sun protective clothes, SPF clothing, sun hats, sun protection swimwear, sunglasses, umbrellas and sunscreens for men, women, boys and girls. The firm sells its products through stores and online. The company was founded by Mary Mills Barrow and John F. Barrow in 2001 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Orbitz, Inc. provides internet travel arrangements and services. The firm offers leisure and business travelers. It also deals on lodging, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages and other travel. Orbitz is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP provides legal services. It counsels clients in litigation, corporate and tax, intellectual property and restructuring matters. The firm offers intellectual property, antitrust and competition, international trade and national security, real estate and tax, benefits and estate planning services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Diversified Graphics, Inc. provides printing, marketing and fulfillment services. It offers look books, catalogs and brochures, direct mail programs, invitations and special events collateral, custom boxes and packaging, and domestic and international mailing and distribution. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Dakota Services Corp. offers outsourcing solutions for global corporations and smaller regional industries. The company is headquartered in Hatfield, PA.

PMT Industries LLC provides complex forging components for passenger vehicles, construction equipment, marine applications and heavy truck. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Surgoinsville, TN.

Zea Capital Fund LLC operates as a closed-end investment fund/trust. It is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Roanwell Corp. specializes in producing ultralight open ear headsets that utilize bone conduction technology to produce internal sound within the skull. Roanwell was founded in 1948 and is based in Bronx, NY with subsidiaries in the United States. This allows the user to be fully aware of external sound while receiving audio communication simultaneously. The company also offers custom headsets and provides work-up sheets for customers to complete. The CEO of the company is Peter Rutkowski.

AJ Manufacturing, Inc. manufactures metal insulated doors and windows. Its products include extended products, cabinet assembly, contract manufacturing, storm doors, post frame windows, post frame doors, access doors and panels. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Bloomer, WI.

ECS Learning Systems, Inc. publishes test-prep materials. Its products include product catalog includes thousands of activity books, workbooks, test-preparation materials, and other resources for reading, writing, and thinking skills. The company was founded in 1982 by Sam Mammen and Lori Mammen and is headquartered in Bulverde, TX.