George N. Skegas

Catalyst Equity Partners LLC provides financial, strategic, and operational services. The company is headquartered in Grayslake, IL.

Cooper Investment Partners LLC (Cooper Investment) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Stephen F. Cooper. The firm is headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Lively Root Technologies, Inc. offers a subscription gift called the Lively Rare & Special Plant Gift Club, which delivers a unique and special plant in a 6” diameter grow pot to your door every quarter. The company was founded by Jon Ewing, Steve Pyle, Jerry Halamuda, and George N. Skegas, and is based in San Diego, CA. The subscription includes four deliveries throughout the year, and the plant variety changes every quarter. Lively Root is committed to offering healthy, locally grown plants and eco-friendly products to help you and your green spaces grow. The CEO is Colin Barceloux.

Heller Financial, Inc. provided mercantile financing. It was acquired by GE Capital Corp. The company was located in Chicago, IL

Bankers Trust Co. is an asset management headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1917 and is a subsidiary of BTC Financial Corp. The firm serves as a trusted partner for individuals’ comprehensive financial planning, trust and fiduciary needs.

Founded in 1998 by George Skegas, Kroll Catalyst Partners LLC is a private equity firm located in San Francisco. They are a subsidiary of Kroll Zolfo Cooper LLC.