Douglas G. Tackett

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Part of Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co., Ltd., Xingfa USA Corp. is a leading manufacturer of specialty phosphates, serving over 50 countries for more than 30 years. The company is based in Naperville, IL. The company owns and operates phosphate rock mines and derivative manufacturing plants using hydropower stations, giving them control over the entire supply chain from rock to ingredient. Xingfa USA provides customers with unmatched reliability, traceability, and sustainability. Xingfa USA offers custom formulas and products for various markets, including food and beverage, agriculture, pharma and nutrition, and industrial specialties.

Clearon Corp. manufactures and supplies water treatment chemicals for the pool and spa industry. It provides and markets brominated biocide products. The company was founded on October 4, 1995 and is headquartered in South Charleston, WV.

Manufacturers Chemicals LLC manufactures raw materials to make specialty chemicals. It serves chemical intermediates and contract manufacturing and tolling. The firm's products include chemical intermediates, fire retardants, defoamers, lubricants, and surfactants. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Cleveland, TN.

Palmer of Texas Tanks, Inc. manufactures fibre glass and steel storage tanks. Its products include fiberglass, steel, and field erected tanks. The firm provides drafting and engineering, delivery and set-up, painting coating, and field services. It serves the chemical, petrochemical, municipal, and food processing industries. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Andrews, TX.

Carus Group, Inc. manufactures and supplies potassium permanganate products. It serves the municipal and industrial markets. The company was founded by Edward Hegeler Carus in 1915 and is headquartered in Peru, IL.

One Rock Capital Partners LLC (One Rock Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Tony W. Lee and R. Scott Spielvogel. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. designs, markets, and distributes small electric kitchen and household appliances. It offers beverage products, such as blenders, coffee grinders, coffee makers, drink mixers, electric kettles, espresso makers, hand blenders, home carbonation, iced tea makers, and juicers. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Glen Allen, VA.

Northstar Aerospace, Inc. manufactures components and assemblies to the global aerospace industry. It products include gears and transmissions, accessory gearbox assemblies, rotorcraft drive systems and other machined and fabricated parts for helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. The firm provides maintenance and repair and overhaul on these same platforms. The company was founded on March 29, 1984 and is headquartered in Burr Ridge, IL.

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

Advancion develops and delivers distinct nitro alkane and derivatives. Its markets include paints and coatings, metalworking fluids, water treatment, personal care, life sciences, wood adhesives, leather tanning, synthesis, and synthetic rubber. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Sierra Chemical Co. engages in the manufacture and distribution of chemicals. The company was founded on March 6, 1959 and is headquartered in Sparks, NV.

Founded in 2001, Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc. is a registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Macquarie Bank Ltd. (ASX: MBL). They provide coverage of the following industries: resources, healthcare, security/defense, transportation, financial services, retail/consumer products, TMET (telecommunications, media, entertainment and technology), oil & gas, diversified manufacturing/distribution and infrastructure/utilities. Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc. is a member of FINRA.

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.

Part of Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd., Arctic Canadian Diamond Co. Ltd. is a company that engages in mining, producing, and supplying diamond assortments. The company is based in Calgary, Canada. The company was founded in 1998. Rory O. Moore has been the CEO of the company since 2021. Arctic Canadian Diamond Co. was acquired by Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd. from Arctic Canadian Diamond Holding LLC on July 04, 2023 for $26.13 million.

Norwood Promotional Products, Inc. manufactures and supplies promotional products. Its products include travel bags, golf balls, calendars, writing instruments, ceramics, calendars, recognition awards, magnets, personal and computer products, sporting goods, as well as automotive, business and electronic accessories. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN

Invensys Ltd. designs and manufactures software products, systems, and control equipment to various markets. Its Software segment develops and supplies industrial software products including SimSci-Esscor, a design, simulation, and optimization software, as well as a trading, planning, and scheduling software. The company was founded on April 1, 1920 and is headquartered in Telford, he United Kingdom.

Telular Corp. provides transportation, energy and waste management industries. It develops wireless terminals that work in conjunction with software systems to provide integrated event monitoring and reporting services for machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. The company was founded by William L. De Nicolo in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Zilliant, Inc. provides strategic software solutions. Its applications are built on its optimization platform that provides insights on pricing and sales that grow the top and bottom lines. The firm provides services to distribution, manufacturing, equipment rental and private equity sectors. The company was founded by Peter Zandan and Deborah Vollmer Dahlke in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

University of Akron provides public research education. Its programs include under graduate studies, graduate studies, international studies, law, and continuing education. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Akron, OH.