Frank R. Kline

Founded in 1994 by Frank Kline and Jay Ferguson, Kline Hawkes & Co. is a private equity firm located in Los Angeles.

Uprizer, Inc. provides decentralized networking technology for internet and enterprise customers. It offers e-learning, enterprise, and network administration solutions. The company was founded by Ian Clarke in 2000 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Cyalume Technologies Holdings, Inc. designed and manufactured tactical products and training solutions. It manufactured chemical light, reflective and battlefield effects simulator products while its services include planning and implementing tactical training exercises simulating real-world experiences. The company was founded on July 19, 2005 and was headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Cyalume Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes instant light products. It distributes products for military applications as well as the commercial and consumer safety, home land security, emergency, and industrial markets. It also distributes chemical light and related products to the military and safety markets based in the U.S. and France. The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Rayne Corp. develops and manufactures homes water treatment systems and products. Its products include water conditioners; whole house filters, drinking systems, water filters, bottle less water coolers, and exchange tank services. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

CaseStack LLC provides integrated logistics solutions. It offers truckload, intermodal, port drayage, ocean, air and temperature controlled transportation solutions. The company was founded by Dan Sanker in October 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

The Small Business Investor Alliance is an association of senior investment professionals focused on the lower middle market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded by Jonathan F. Wilson. The American company's public policy goals are focused on maintaining access to growth capital for small businesses to support economic growth and job creation. The company recommends policies to unleash more capital for job creation and economic growth, including encouraging investment in rural business investment companies and venture and growth capital.