Bob Brauer

IT Group, Inc. engages in hazardous waste management services. It operates its business through the following segments: Government. Commercial, and International Services. The Government Services segment provides services to the federal government in the areas of Hazardous, Toxic and Radiological Waste remediation, Outsourced Services for renovation, design/build and facilities management, and Civil Works. The Commercial Services segment provides consulting, engineering and construction services to commercial clients, primarily in the petroleum, chemical, manufacturing, transportation, telecommunication, utility and solid waste industries through four business lines: Commercial Services, Solid Waste, Transportation and Telecommunication, and Real Estate Restoration. The International Services segment provides infrastructure and environmental services to multi-national and foreign-based clients with principal operations in Canada, Europe, and Australia. The company is headquartered in Monroeville, PA.

Thomas Weisel Partners Group, Inc. is an investment banking company, which engages in the provision of investment banking, brokerage, equity research, and asset management services. Its services include brokerage services, tax and estate planning strategies, investment management consulting, alternate investments, and corporate client services. The company was founded by Thomas W. Weisel in 1999 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Gluware, Inc. offers cloud-based network automation services. It automates the configuration and management of complex deployments. The firm's products include Gluware, Gluware control, Gluware lab and Gluware platform. The company was founded by Jeff Gray and Olivier Huynh Van in 2007 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. (Stifel) is a dual-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1890, the firm is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), a financial service holding company. Stifel provides full-service brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals and their families, institutions and businesses, and financial advisors.

Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

A.T. Kearney, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. Its services include strategic, operational and technology consulting executive search services. The company was founded by Andrew Thomas Kearney in 1926 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Part of Jaggaer LLC, Isadra, Inc. is a developer of distributed technology for commerce networks. The company is based in Palo Alto, CA. The company was founded by Raul A. Deju. Isadra was acquired by BravoSolution US, Inc., part of Jaggaer LLC from January 30, 2008 on August 25, 1999 for $46.94 million.

Likewize Corp. provides wireless distribution and supply-chain services. The firm specializes in accessories, supply chain solutions, handset protection & insurance programs, reverse product solutions, buyback & trade-in solutions and financial solutions. The company was founded by Raul Marcelo Claure in 1997 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Founded in 2003 by Benjamin Howe and Maria Lewis Kussmaul, America's Growth Capital LLC (ACG) is an emerging growth-focused, research, broker/dealer and investment banking firm headquartered in Boston. The firm is a subsidiary of America's Growth Capital Holdings LLC. They seek to identify small-cap opportunities and bring new investment opportunities to growth-oriented institutional and private equity investors. AGC completes investment banking transactions for emerging growth companies in the following industries: (1) technology including communications, data center, financial technology, information security, semiconductors and software (2) clean technology, (3) digital media/Internet and (4) business services. They have participated in transactions ranging in size from $6 million to $1 billion. These transactions have included buyouts, buy-side and sell-side advisory assignments, private placements, PIPEs, IPOs, follow-ons and fairness opinions. The firm's Capital Markets group provides analysis on leading emerging growth sectors with a focus on identifying dynamic changes and trends in their focus industries. They present ideas through: (1) white papers, which provide topical and industry-wide analysis by highlighting the leading small-cap public and private companies of influence (2) thought pieces, which illustrate the impact of current events such as legislation, market swings and (3) capital market updates which present comprehensive statistics and data on one or more product areas including IPOs, M&A, private placements, etc. that have an impact on the emerging growth universe. AGC maintains relationships across multiple pools of capital including institutional, private equity, venture capital, hedge fund, sovereign wealth and debt. They leverage those relationships to provide clients with the best sources of financing for their particular needs.

Part of Seven Group Holdings Ltd., Boral Materials LLC is a company that specializes in managing and marketing coal combustion products. The company is based in South Jordan, UT. The company offers comprehensive utility site services and have a national distribution network for fly ash and other coal combustion products.

Brightstar 20 20 Ltd. distributes mobile devices. It offers smartphones and tablets, handsets, and accessories as well as financing solutions. The company is headquartered in Crewe, the United Kingdom.

World Nuclear Association operates an international organization that promotes nuclear power and supports the companies that comprise the global nuclear industry. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Coherent Corp., Coherent Aerospace & Defense, Inc. is a company that manufactures and supplies prototype and custom optical systems. The company is based in Murrieta, CA. The CEO of the company is Mark Maiberger. Coherent Aerospace & Defense was acquired by Coherent Corp. on December 21, 2012 for $35 million.

Fifth Street Management LLC is a registered investment advisor located in Greenwich, Connecticut. In 2014, Fifth Street Asset Management Inc. ("FSAM") completed its initial public offering of common stock (NASDAQ:FSAM). As part of the restructuring in connection with the IPO, FSAM became the general partner of Fifth Street Holdings LP ("Holdings”) and the proceeds of the IPO were used to repurchase interests in Holdings from certain minority holders. Fifth Street is wholly-owned by Holdings, and FSAM holds a minority interest in Holdings. The majority of interests in Holdings is held by employees of affiliates of Fifth Street, including Leonard M. Tannenbaum.

Brightstar Capital Partners LP (Brightstar Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by Andrew S. Weinberg. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Texas Water Supply LLC engages in water supply and irrigation systems. The company was founded on October 10, 2017 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Amerit Consulting, Inc. provides staffing and consulting services. It offers temporary staffing and permanent placement recruiting services for technology, engineering, professional, and administrative positions. The company was founded by Gary Herbold in 2002 and is headquartered in San Ramon, CA.

Brightstar Corp. is a global company that provides end-to-end device lifecycle management solutions and device protection services. The private company works with carrier, retail, and enterprise customers in around 50 countries, managing every stage of a device's lifecycle. The company simplifies the wireless world, making mobile technology accessible to everyone. Brightstar was founded in 1997 by Raul Marcelo Claure and is currently headquartered in Miami, FL. The CEO is Rod J. Millar.

Windsor Willits Co. is a manufacturer of craftsman primed wood trim boards, moldings, shiplap, tongue & groove, and casing. The company is based in Petaluma, CA. The company offers traditional boards or protected boards with a 30-year warranty. The company was founded in 1972 by Raymond Flynn. The CEO is Craig Flynn.

Part of QualTek Services, Inc., QualTek HoldCo LLC is a company that provides infrastructure services to the 5G wireless, telecom, and renewable energy sectors. The company is based in Blue Bell, PA.

QualTek USA LLC engages in the provision of turnkey services to the North American telecommunications, infrastructure, and power industries. Its services include wireless, wireline, fulfillment, and recovery logistics. The company was founded by Christopher Scott Hisey in 2012 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA.

Global Resale LLC engages in the provision of chain solutions for their IT, wireless, and enterprise assets. It offers planning and reverse logistics. The company was founded by Jeff Zeigler and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

ERC, Inc. engages in the provision of scientific, engineering, and technical services. It offers independent assessment support, information technology support, and operations and maintenance support to the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, and commercial clients. The company was founded by Y.C.L. Susan Wu on March 16, 1988 and is headquartered in Huntsville, AL.

Part of Chicago Group Ltd., Brightstar 20:20 UK Ltd. distributes smartphones, tablets, and handsets. The company is based in Crewe, UK.

King School, Inc. operates as an educational institution. It offers lower, middle and upper school, STEM, reading and writing, college counseling, global education, arts. The company is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Novae LLC develops mobile applications. The company was founded by Reco McDaniel, Justin Owens and Carlton Calhoun in 2014 and is headquartered in Conyers, GA.

Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society operates as an organization for education administration programs. The non-profit company is based in Plattsburgh, NY.

InfraServ US LLC provides industrial equipment dealership and services. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Zempleo, Inc. engages in the provision of staffing services. It offers staffing, HR and payroll services. The company was founded by Amein Punjani in 2005 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.