Rick Caro

Kaydon Corp. designs, manufactures and sells custom engineered products. It operates in two segments, Friction Control Products and Velocity Control Products. The Friction Control Products segment offers anti-friction bearings, split roller bearings, and specialty balls that are used in the aerospace, defense, specialized robotics, medical, alternative energy, security, electronic, material handling, construction, and other industrial applications. The Velocity Control Products segment provides industrial and safety shock absorbers, velocity controls, gas springs, rotary dampers, vibration-isolation and shock-control products, isolation mounts, and highly engineered vibration solutions for use in specialized robotics, material handling, machine tool, medical, amusement, and other industrial applications. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Toys "R" Us, Inc. engages in the distribution and retail of toys and baby products. The firm's products include Hello Kitty City Cruiser, Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Strollers, Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets and Hug and Tugs, Puppy and Monkey. It offers a selection of private label merchandise under names such as Babies "R" Us, Journey Girls, Imaginarium, Fast Lane, You and Me, Just Like Home, True Heroes, Totally Me!, Dream Dazzlers, and Fao Schwarz. The company was founded by Charles P. Lazarus in February 1948 and is headquartered in Wayne, NJ.

Valassis Communications, Inc. provides media and marketing services. It offers direct mail, newspaper advertising, coupon clearing, consulting and analytic services. The company was founded by George F. Valassis in 1970 and is headquartered in Livonia, MI.

The American National Red Cross provides blood collections and disaster relief services. The firm provides neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, emergency assistance, disaster relief and education. It offers compensate services such as support and comfort for military members and their families, the collection, processing and distribution of blood products, educational programs that promote health and safety, and international relief and development programs. The company was founded by Clarissa Harlowe Barton in 1881 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Burger King Corp. is engaged in the operation and franchise of fast food restaurants. Its products include burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast meals. The company was founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton in March, 1954 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Spectrum Clubs, Inc. owns and operates a chain of health clubs. It offers yoga, pilates, kickboxing, step and cycling, and dance classes. The company also offers lifestyle strategies, sports performance guidance, and health management consulting services. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

Meijer, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets and pharmacies. It offers various products in the areas of baby and toddler, clothing and accessories, crafts and art supplies, electronics and computers, furniture and home products, garden and outdoor, gift cards, groceries, health and beauty, home utility and care, jewelry and watches, kitchen and dining, pet supplies, sporting goods, toys, games and bikes, and video games, as well as fresh produce and meat, pharmaceutical products, and apparel. The company was founded by Frederik Gerhard Hendrik Meijerand in 1934 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Babies "R" US operates retail stores. It offers products for newborns and infants, including cribs, furniture, car seats, strollers, formula, diapers, bedding, and toys. The company was founded in 1996 and is located in Wayne, NJ.

Business Leaders For Michigan operates as a non-profit organization that publishes research and benchmarking reports. It specializes in public policy research, public policy strategy, event organization, economic development, and public policy advocacy. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation operates as a non-profit organization which supports the exhibitions and programs of library and museum which includes noted speakers, educational activities, and community events. The company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Valassis, Inc. provides commercial printing services. The private company is based in Wichita, KS.

Part of Starmark Management Holdings LLC, Wellbridge Club Management, Inc. is a company that operates fitness clubs. The company is based in Greenwood Village, CO.