Pete Bloomer

The Black & Decker Corp. manufactures power tools, electric lawn and garden tools, hardware and home improvement products. The firm has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, accessories, outdoor yard care equipment, home cleaning products, automotive and lighting products, hardware and other home improvement products. The company was founded by S. Duncan Black and Alonzo G. Decker Sr. in 1910 and is headquartered in Towson, MD.

Bell Sports, Inc. manufactures and markets sports equipment. It offers gloves, helmets, and other accessories for auto racing, motorcycling, and bicycling. The firm's products are sold under the brand names such as Bike Star, Rhode Gear, Vistalite, Blackburn, and SportRack. The company is headquartered in Rantoul, IL.

The North Face, Inc. retails climbing and backpacking equipment. It designs and distributes outerwear, skiwear, functional sportswear, tents, backpacks, and climbing and backpacking equipment. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Part of SAES Getters SpA, FST Consulting Group, Inc. is a company that provides quality assurance and control for gas and deionized water distribution systems for the semiconductor industry. The company is based in Morgan Hill, CA. FST Consulting Group was acquired by SAES Getters SpA on December 21, 1998 for $5.85 million.

Spyder Active Sports, Inc. offers ski apparel and accessories. It also designs and manufactures mountain-based apparel used by big mountain, free ski, and park and pipe skiers. The firm offers jackets, pants, layering, gloves, hats and socks. The company was founded by David L. Jacobs in 1977 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Strategic Equipment & Supply Corp. provides equipment, service and solutions for foodservice industry. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

The Basketball Marketing Co., Inc. manufactures footwear and apparels for basketball players. Its products include shoes, shorts, sleeveless tees, sweats, and other accessories. The firm distributes its products in Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, and Taiwan. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Patagonia, Inc. manufactures outdoor clothing garments including outerwear, gear, fleece, capilene underwear, and sportswear for camping, climbing, and hiking. The company produces garments under the brand names Lotus Designs for paddling gear, Water Girl for women's sportswear and Great Pacific Iron Works for outdoor gear. Patagonia was founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973 and is headquartered in Ventura, CA.

The Rockport Co. LLC engages in men''s footwear except athletic. The company is headquartered in Canton, MA.

L'Oréal USA, Inc. manufactures and distributes cosmetics, concentrating on hair color, skin care, sun protection, make-up, perfumes, and hair care. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Philip Morris USA, Inc. makes and markets tobacco goods. Its products include cigarette non-tobacco, cigarette tobacco and flavor ingredients. The company was founded by Philip Morris in 1847 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

KPA Services LLC engages in the provision of compliance and risk management consulting services. It offers risk management and human resources software, internal and external compliance audits, multi-site visibility, and interactive training solutions. It serves the automotive, dealers, distribution, food and beverage, insurance brokers, manufacturing, and transportation industries. The company was founded by Kip Prahl in 1986 and is headquartered in Lafayette, CO.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts operates hotel and resorts. The company is headquartered in White Plains, NY.

Targus, Inc. provides carrying cases and accessory products for the mobile lifestyle. It offers laptop bags, tablet cases, and docking. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Anaheim, CA.

Attune Consulting USA LLC is a global team of business technology advisors who work with fashion and lifestyle brands to transform their business performance. Attune Consulting USA LLC is considered the premier, global SAP and Technology Solutions provider to the fashion and lifestyle industries, and is the preferred resource for leading edge, proprietary products and services that transform wholesale, manufacturing and retail businesses. A trusted advisor to both global brands and brands that are preparing to expand into the global marketplace, attune has an established reputation for connecting people, processes and technology to make great fashion and lifestyle companies greater.

MTM Luxury Lodging provides hotel and asset management services. It specializes in managing luxury, independent hotels, inns and resorts. The company is headquartered in Kirkland, WA.

Fitboombah sells fitness, health, and beauty products online. The private company is based in Chicago.

Rainmaker Solutions, Inc. develops magnetic couplings for air and fluid delivery. The company is based in El Segundo, CA. The CEO of the company is Eduard Albert Jaeger.

United Airlines, Inc. engages in the provision of passenger airline transportation services. It offers business products, United Airlines credit cards, premier access travel services, gift certificates, gift registry, travel products, and trip insurance. The company was founded by Walter T. Varney in 1934 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

CBOE Livevol LLC provides equity and index options technology and market data services. It offers a spectrum of technology and data solutions including a consolidated feed, real-time programmatic analysis and scanning, historical files and back testing, real-time decision support, flat files, XML web services, web components, custom development and consulting. The company was founded by Stefen Choy in 2009 and is headquarters in Chicago, IL.^ ^