Ashton D. Asensio

Imperial Sugar Co. processes and markets refined cane sugar. It refines, packages, and distributes granulated, powdered, liquid, and brown sugars, as well as co-crystallized sweeteners and syrups under the Dixie Crystals, Imperial, Savannah Gold, NatureWise, and Holly brand names, as well as under private labels. The firm also markets organic and fair trade sweeteners and sugar/stevia sweetener blends. The company was founded in 1843 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, TX.

Steinberg Asset Management LLC (SAM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. It was founded by Michael A. Steinberg in 1982 as Steinberg Priest & Sloane Capital Management LLC. The firm is a subsidiary of Steinberg Asset Management Co., Inc., which is owned by the Steinberg 2001 Family Trust. SAM manages separate accounts in primarily all-cap value equity portfolios for institutions, pensions, endowments, foundations, and high net worth individuals. It also manages certain client accounts in small-cap, and small-to-mid-cap strategies.

American Italian Pasta Co. produces and markets branded and private label dry pasta in North America with brands. The company was founded by Richard C. Thompson in 1986 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Hometown America LLC develops and manages manufactured housing communities and destination recreational resorts. The firm provides recreational facilities such as swimming pools, clubhouses and basketball courts. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

NewPage Holding Corp. engages in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of coated papers. It also operates paper mills. The company was founded on April 5, 2005 and is headquartered in Miamisburg, OH.

Atticus Capital LP provides investment management services. It invests in global securities markets on behalf of its clients. The company was founded by Timothy Barakett in 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

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.

Homax Products, Inc. manufactures and sells home improvement products. Its products include wall and ceiling textures, wall patch and repair, kitchen and bath tools and paint and outdoor products. The firm offers brands that include Homax, Goo Gone, Magic, Stone Care International, Tile Guard, Natural Magic, Oops!, Myro, Rhodes American, Squirrel Mixer and Gonzo. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Bellingham, WA.

UTZ Quality Foods LLC engages in the manufacture of potato chips and snacks. Its brands include utz, Bachman, Zapp’s, and Dirty Potato Chips. The firm offers its products through grocery stores, mass-merchants, club stores, convenience stores, drug stores, and other channels. Its products include popcorn, potato chips, pretzels, and cheese snacks. The company was founded by William Utz and Salie Utz in 1921 and is headquartered in Hanover, PA.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

KPMG International Cooperative focuses on the promotion of the economic interests of its members. It engages in the protection, promotion, improvement, and expansion of the KPMG Group. The company was founded on February 8, 1988 and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

Part of Wienerberger AG, Cherokee Sanford Group LLC is an American company that manufactures bricks.

Wise Foods, Inc. manufactures snack foods. The firm also manufactures popcorn, pork rinds, tortilla chips, dips and salsa. The company was founded in 1921 by Earl Wise Sr. and is headquartered in Berwick, PA.

Bruce Foods Corp. produces canned foods and sauces. It offers marinades, seasoning mixes and baking mixes. The firm brands include Bruce's Products, Cajun King Brand, Casa Fiesta and Mexene Chili. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Lafayette, LA.

Elmer's Products, Inc. provides adhesive craft, home repair, and office supply products. It offers glues, foam and display board, wood filler, and paint markers. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Westerville, OH.

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

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a professional body for accountants. The non-profit company is based in Glasgow, UK, and has subsidiaries in Mauritius, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. The British company offers a program called ALP-C, which approves learning materials from high-quality content providers to support studying towards ACCA's qualification. The role of the CFO is evolving beyond finance to include reporting on value-centric aspects of their operations, as companies move towards sustainable practices. The CEO of the company is Helen Joanna Brand.

Cafe Valley, Inc. produces bakery products. The firm provides its products for in-store bakeries, club stores, food service and convenience stores throughout the world. It develops and manufactures assortment of croissants, gourmet pastries, puffed pastries, cakes, and muffins and other baked goods through production facilities in Arizona and Indiana. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of accounting, tax preparation, and advisory services. It also offers auditing, internal audit, regulatory and compliance, corporate recovery, and forensic accounting, and risk management services. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Foster Dairy Farms, Inc. owns and operates dairy farms. The firm's products include milk, yogurt, butter, sour creams, ice creams, juices, cottage cheese, and other dairy products. The firm owns and operates hatcheries, growing complexes, feed mills, and processing plants. The company was founded in 1939 by Max Foster and Verda Foster and is headquartered in Modesto, CA.

Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc. engages in the business of producing, distributing, and marketing branded and private label dry and wet pet food and pet snacks. Its products portfolio includes Meow Mix, Milk-Bone, Kibbles ‘n Bits, 9Lives, Natural Balance, Pup-Peroni, and Milo’s Kitchen. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Ronnoco Coffee LLC produces and sells coffee, tea and related products. It roasts, blends, grinds, packages and distributes coffee and teas under four primary brands such as Ronnoco, Seattle Roast, Wild Horse Creek and Camellia. The firm offers beverages such as cappuccino, hot chocolate, smoothies and water as well as coffee-related products such as flavoring syrups and condiments. The company was founded by J.P. O’Connor and James J. O’Connor in 1904 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Berwind Group produces and markets chemical and oil products. The company supplies products such as coatings, polishes, adhesives, sealants, lubricants, and degreasers. It was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA

Cherokee Investment Partners LLC is a Private Equity and Venture Capital firm founded in 1996 by John A. Mazzarino and Thomas F. Darden. The firm is headquartered in Raleigh.

Mi Corp. develops and licenses enterprise mobile information software services for mission-critical business processes. Its services include mobile field inspections, mobile timesheets, offline data capture, enterprise application development, and executive reports and analytics. The company was founded by James B. Clary and Gregory J. Clary in 1999 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

WeSoft Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of software development services. It offers software quality assurance and testing, technical and maintenance support, and information technology consultation. The company was founded on February 26, 2014 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.