Angela Lord

Carlyle Credit Solutions, Inc. invests in the US middle market companies with an EBITDA of $25 to $100 million. It targets companies operating in a broad range of sectors. The fund invests primarily in first lien senior secured and second lien senior secured loans. It also considers mezzanine loans and equity co-investments.

The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in the year 1990 by William E. Conway, Jr. and Daniel A. D'Aniello. The firm is headquartered in Washington DC.

The Nielsen Co. BV engages in the provision of information and measurement solutions. It delivers critical media and marketing information, analytics, and industry expertise. The company was founded by Arthur Charles Nielsen Sr. in 1923 and is headquartered in Diemen, the Netherlands.

Doyle Sailmakers, Inc. designs and manufactures racing or cruising sails for large or small boats in the United States and internationally. It also offers utility power sails and mainsail furling systems. The firm provides various services, which comprise sail maintenance and repair, sail graphics, and spinnaker color programs. The company was founded by Robert E. Doyle in 1982 and is headquartered in Salem, MA.

The TCW Group, Inc. provides investment management services. The firm's clients include corporate and public pension plans, financial institutions, endowments and foundations in the United States, as well as a number of foreign investors and individuals. It works in partnership with financial advisors to help build the businesses and meet the needs of clients. The company was founded by Robert Addison Day in 1971 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Liberty Capital Management, Inc. (LCM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Birmingham, Michigan. It was founded in 1993 by Robert Foster. LCM provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, high net-worth individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, Taft-Hartley plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, corporations, and municipalities. They also provide consulting services to sponsors of employer sponsored retirement plans.

DeRoy & Devereaux Private Investment Counsel, Inc. (D&D) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. The firm’s predecessor, RAC Investment Advisors, was founded in 1979 by Arthur DeRoy Rodecker to provide investment management services to the DeRoy Testamentary Foundation. In May of 2002, Mr. Gregg D. Watkins joined Arthur Rodecker at RAC Advisors, acquired an ownership interest in the firm, and renamed the firm DeRoy & Devereaux. D&D provides investment advisory services for individuals, families, foundations, pension plans and other institutional investors on a discretionary basis.

The Kresge Foundation (Kresge) is a private, national foundation headquartered in Troy, Michigan. The firm was founded in 1924 to promote human progress. Kresge works to expand opportunities in America’s cities through grantmaking and social investing in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development, nationally and in Detroit, Memphis and New Orleans.

Sciens Building Solutions LLC engages in fire detection and security services. It offers the design, installation and provision of maintenance services for fire detection and clean agent fire suppression systems in commercial, institutional, and government facilities. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Regent Holding Co. LLC deals with the wholesale of decorative accessories. The company was founded by Susan Wang and Robert Wang in 2001 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Deloitte Consulting LLP provides business consulting services. It offers services related to public finance, public sector management, health and social protection, information technology, financial sector, and trade and investment. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

RCC Western Stores, Inc. retails western footwear and apparels. The company is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Floor & Decor Outlets of America, Inc. retails flooring and related products. Its products include stone, wood, laminate, and vinyl. The company was founded by George Vincent West in 2000 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

City Barbeque, Inc. operates restaurant chain. It provides catering services for formal wedding receptions, casual backyard get-togethers, and everything in between. The company was founded by Rick Malir in 1999 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH.

Garden Green Products LLC engages in the provision of seed and seed starting products. It operates through the following brands: american seed, NK Lawn & Garden, Ferry-Morse, Jiffy, SUPERthrive, Livingston, Jiffy Hydro, and McKenzie Seed. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Norton, MA.

Arhaus LLC provides home furnishings. It offers furniture for the living and dining room area, bedroom, office furniture, lighting products, rugs, bedding and pillows and outdoor furniture. The firm provides accessories which include candles and candle holders, glass, mirrors, seasonal and decorative products, framed arts, wall and holiday accents. The company was founded by Jack Reed and John Reed in 1986 and is headquartered in Walton Hills, OH.

Paradies Holdings LLC operates retail stores and restaurants in airports. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Boot Barn, Inc. retails western footwear and apparels. Its products include shoes, shirts, jeans, pants, jackets, skirts, buckles & belts, hats, handbags, watches and gift items for men, women, and kids. The company was founded by Kenneth Meany in 1978 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Yousif Capital Management LLC (YCM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The firm was founded by Kevin K. Yousif in 2021. YCM offers their investment management services to institutional clients only. They manage those client assets inside of separately managed funds where the client alone owns the assets or in commingled funds when they sub-advice on collective funds.

Victory Capital Management, Inc. (Investment Management) (Victory Capital-IM) is the investment management division of Victory Capital Management, Inc., a financial services company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The firm was founded in 1894 and formerly known as Key Asset Management, Inc. They are an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCTR). Victory Capital-IM provides specialized investment strategies to institutions, intermediaries, retirement platforms and individual investors.

United Way For Southeastern Michigan provides financial support to partner organizations. The non-profit company is based in Detroit, MI. Darienne Driver has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

Downtown Dallas, Inc. provides community development services through management, public policy, advocacy, and city planning. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX.

The Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a platform for businesses to connect, grow, and thrive. The Chamber of Commerce is based in Dallas, TX. Dale A. Petroskey has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2014.

Dallas Citizens Council operates as a membership organization for citizens council. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX. W. Kelvin Walker has been the CEO of the company since 2019.