Kerry D. Graskewicz

The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. manufactures and retails scented candles. Its products include candles, wax melts, candle accessories, flameless fragrance, car and small spaces, gifts and gift cards, personalized candles and fragrances. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in South Deerfield, MA.

Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. distributes vitamins, nutritional supplements and mineral products. It offers nutritional supplements, herbs, sports nutrition formulas, homeopathic remedies and health, and beauty aids. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in North Bergen, NJ.

Alvarez & Marsal LLC provides debtor management and advisory services. It offers turnaround management consulting, crisis and interim management, performance improvement, creditor advisory, financial advisory, and business consulting services. The company was founded by Tony Alvarez II and Bryan Marsal in 1983 and is headquartered in New York. NY.

Ideal Image Development (Delaware), Inc. operates laser hair removal franchise clinics. It offers non-invasive full body laser hair removal treatment for women, men, celebrities, professional athletes, models, and bodybuilders. The company was founded by Joseph Acebal, Richard D. Mikles, and Angela Mikles in September 2001 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. manufactures and sells household products for home cleaning and storage, air and personal care, and insect control. Its brands include Windex, Pledge, Glade, Shout, Saran, Ziploc, Kiwi, Scrubbing Bubbles, and Raid. The company was founded by Samuel C. Johnson in 1886 and is headquartered in Racine, WI.

Crabtree & Evelyn Ltd. manufactures and distributes personal care and fragrance products. Its products include gifts and novelties, hand and feet, bath and body washes, facial skin care, and different type of fragrance. The company was founded in 1973 by Cyrus I. Harvey Jr. and is headquartered in Woodstock, CT.

Arbonne International LLC manufactures and distributes personal care products. It offers skincare, bath and body, nutrition, and make up products. The company was founded by Petter Morck in 1975 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Nestle Purina PetCare Co. engages in the manufacturing and distribution of pet food products. It offers dry and wet dog and cat food, treats, and litter. The company was founded by William H. Danforth, George Robinson, and William Andrews in 1894 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

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

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Alerion Partners LLC (Alerion Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Bruce Failing. The firm is headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut.

National Retail Federation operates membership organizations. Its channels of distribution include department, specialty, discount, catalog, Internet and independent stores. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Godiva Chocolatier, Inc. produces and markets chocolates. Its products include truffles and shell-molded chocolate pieces, biscuits, gourmet coffees, and hot cocoa. The firm also sells chocolate concoctions, including bonbons, flavored coffee, and cookies. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

CR Brands, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of household cleaning and laundry products. It offers laundry detergents, stain and odor eliminators, at-home dry cleaning products, all-purpose cleaners, and drain and septic care products. The firm operates its products under the following brand names: Biz, dryel, and Oxydol. The company was founded by Richard Owen in 2000 and is headquartered in West Chester, OH.

Coty International LLC is a brand that approaches personal care from a skin care point of view, while celebrating the human spirit. The company was founded in 1996 by Cristina Carlino and is headquartered in Chandler, AZ.

Performing Arts Fort Worth, Inc. operates as a performing theater. The private company is based in Fort Worth, TX. The CEO of the company is Martin C. Bowen.

Zoe's Kitchen USA LLC provides catering services. Its menu consist of Mediterranean-inspired dishes which include salads and sandwiches. The firm operates restaurants in Florida, Columbia, Georgia, New Jersey and Virginia. The company was founded by Marcus Cassimus and Zoë Cassimus in 1995 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

H2O Plus LLC develops, manufactures and markets water-based skin care products. It offers moisturizers, masks, scrubs, cleansers, makeup removers, toners and serums. The firm also sells its products through online. The company was founded by Cindy Melk in 1989 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

The White Barn Candle Co. manufactures, distributes, and retails home fragrance products. The private company is based in Roseville, MN.

EnviroScent, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of home fragrances. Its products include car air fresheners; scented ornaments; fragrance machines and cartridges; fragrance infusers; seasonal fragrances for florals; and scent sticks and ceramic vases. The company was founded by Jeffrey Sherwood in 2001 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

United Way of Tarrant County provides educational, income and health assistance programs. It offers financial assistance to low income working families, helping adults with on going health concerns, and fundraising to generate revenue for programs. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Forth Worth, TX.

Sensible Organics, Inc. develops, manufactures and sells natural and organic personal care and beauty products. Its products include bath and body care, baby care, hair care, and face care products. The firm offers contract manufacturing, custom product formulation, packaging development, testing and filling services. The company was founded by Lynn C. Betz and Thomas W. Betz in 1996 and is headquartered in Beaver Falls, PA.

Part of Steiner Leisure Ltd., Ideal Image Development Corp. provides aesthetics and wellness services. The company is based in Tampa, FL. Sharon M. Leite has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Mitra QSR KNE LLC is a franchisee of KFC restaurants and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. The private company has become one of the 50 largest franchisees in the US and are the 3rd largest domestic franchisee of KFC restaurants. Mitra QSR has a demonstrated track record of strategically acquiring restaurant portfolios throughout the US and optimizing their results, which has led to returns for their shareholders. The company continues to build new restaurants in underpenetrated markets where customers crave their world-famous product. Mitra QSR seeks to attract and retain the best employees and encourages an ownership mentality at every level of their organization. The company provides their team members with opportunities for personal and professional development and believe that true success can only be achieved through partnership. Mitra QSR continues to invest in their people, stores, technology, and training to build the strongest organization they can.

Phelps Pet Products engages in the provision of pet services. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Rockford, IL.