Jay Black

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.

UBS Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Weehawken, New Jersey. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UBS Americas Inc., ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG; NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1969, UBS Financial Services provides investment advisory services to individuals, banks, thrift institutions, mutual funds and other investment companies, pension and employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, charities, corporations and other business and government entities.

Fixed Income Capital Partners LLC is a private company based in Wheaton, IL.

Academic Merit LLC engages in providing e-learning services. It specializes in literacy, writing, professional development, assessment and reading. The company was founded by Ogden Morse and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

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.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Lincoln Park Zoo owns and operates a zoological park. It offers services for individual, schools and organization and other different kinds of commercial companies. The company was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Medical University of South Carolina Foundation engages in the provision of educational foundation. It supports the education, research, patient care, and other programs at the Medical University. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Charleston, SC.

CitySoft, Inc. engages in the provision of web based software solutions. It offers software products, such as development tools, anti-virus and security, business, design and editing, games and edutainment, operating systems, utilities, hardware products, including audio visual, cables, computer accessories and components, computers, laptops and net books, digital cameras, gifts and gadgets, GPS, monitors, networking, phones and PDAs, point of sale, power devices, printers, printer accessories, projectors, scanners, servers, storage and memory and remanufactured products. The company was founded by Jim Picariello and Nicholas A. Gleason in 1996 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Sapient Corporate Finance provides advisory services to the leisure, pubs, bars, and brewing sectors. It specializes in acquisitions, disposals, and fund raising and restructuring. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association provides facilities management services. The private company is based in Dallas, TX.

Learning Objects, Inc. provides education technology products and services. Its services include difference engine, campus pack, and learning objects brands. The firm offers Difference Engine, a competency-based operating system that tailors learning platform for learners and delivers it at scale. It also provides Campus Pack that helps to create learning environments with various applications, such as social, modular, and integrated applications. The firm serves higher education, K12, and for-profit educational organizations. The company was founded by Derek Hammer and Hal Herzog in 2003 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Birch Cove Group Ltd. is a financial advisory firm based in Minneapolis, MN. Birch Cove Group aims to help clients achieve confidence, security, and financial freedom through every milestone in their lives. The American company provides financial planning services using a holistic approach to create a strategy designed to meet today's needs and future objectives. The private company closely monitors performance and provides clear and transparent reports on an ongoing basis. Birch Cove Group is an independent firm that offers investment advisory services, and securities are offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. The company was founded by Sarah Parkins and she has been the CEO since incorporation.

Watterson Environmental Group LLC engages in the provision of support services. It offers emergency and disaster response, environmental services, and property redevelopment. The firm serves retailers, insurance providers, and commercial lenders. The company was founded by David Dukat in 2001 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, IL.

Jobready Tech Pty Ltd. provides purpose-built technology for various employment services programs in Australia, including Workforce Australia and Disability Employment Services. The company is based in Pyrmont, Australia and was founded by Marc Washbourne and Bill Hughes, with Marc Washbourne serving as the CEO since incorporation. The Australian company's technology helps customers navigate complexity in areas such as work, education, government, and justice systems. The company also offers a modular procurement software suite called Ready Contracts, which is a leading provider of contract management software. Additionally, they provide purpose-built technology for State Training Authorities, Group Training Organisations, and the Australian Apprenticeships Support Network. Ready Case is another product offered by the company that helps expedite justice agencies' digital journey.

Logan Marketing Group LLC provides specialty print, direct mail, and omnichannel marketing services. The private company is based in King of Prussia, PA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded by Bill Hughes and Manny Ortiz.

Cambridge Incubator LLC offers new and startup companies assistance to develop by providing services such as management training or office space. The company was founded by Timothy Rowe in 1999 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Espressive, Inc. operates as an AI for enterprise service management. It offers augmented reality, brand marketing and virtual assistance services. The company was founded by Pat R. Calhoun and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

The Standard Market LLC is a food market located in Westmont, IL. The private company offers a variety of delicious food to-go, catering services, and a calendar of events including tastings, beer and wine happenings, and other special events. The market also features departments such as beer, coffee & tea, floral, wine, online ordering, catering, event tickets, gift cards, instacart grocery delivery, and a grill. The company's mission is to make every meal special® and they have registered trademarks for "Standard Market®", "What's for dinner tonight?®", "Make every meal special®", and "Let's make a meal®".

KADENCE is an American company that processes over 1 billion transactions per month. The private company offers a wholesale billing system that can be used as an extension of a team. The company's cabs platform provides tier-one functionality and professional services for ilec, clec, mso or cable companies. Additionally, they offer mediation services. The company was founded by Sarah Parkins and she has been the CEO since incorporation.

Lago Asset Management LLC (Lago Asset Management) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Heather La Freniere. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Part of Learning Mate Solutions Pvt Ltd., Jobready is an adult-education and workforce development solution based in Boston, MA. The company connects learners to careers and provides affordable career skills training to individuals to improve their job readiness. Jobready offers a unique combination of a deep, career-fit assessment and curated career-aligned course collections from thousands of courses, enabling job seekers to follow upskilling pathways that lead to jobs and promotions. The company's initial pathways include cybersecurity, data science, project management, IT and networking, software development, skilled trades, manufacturing, project management, business skills, leadership, and certifications. The company was founded by Bill Hughes, who has been the CEO since incorporation. Jobready (Boston) was acquired by Learningmate Solutions, Inc.

g2 revolution LLC provides customized recycling solutions. It offers recycling services for aerosols, consumer chemical products, cosmetics, electronics, liquids, medical products, plastic films, and universal wastes. The company was founded by Billy J. Watterson in June 2008 and is headquartered in Lake in the Hills, IL.