Christopher Neimeth

Ariat International, Inc. manufactures footwear and apparel for equestrian enthusiasts. It offers performance, exotic, cowboy, roper and lacer, western fashion, new west, rugged west, farm and ranch, dress, casual, and work footwear, apparel, including denims, woven shirts, base layers, mid layers, T-shirts and polos, tops, outerwear, and workwear; and accessories, such as belts, footbeds, socks, bags, caps, hats, and scarves. The company was founded by Elizabeth Cross and Pam Parker in 1993 and is headquartered in Union City, CA.

New York Transit, Inc. provides footwear and accessories, dresses, and casuals to ladies and teens. New York Transit, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Hayward, California.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.