Gerald F. Ryles

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.

Hot Topic, Inc. provides retail stores that specialize in apparel, accessories, gifts and music. Its products include woven and knit tops, skirts, pants, shorts, jackets, shoes, costume jewelry, body jewelry, intimate apparel, sunglasses, cosmetics, leather accessories and gift items. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in City of Industry, CA.

Ideal Image Development (Delaware), Inc. operates laser hair removal franchise clinics. It offers non-invasive full body laser hair removal treatment for women, men, celebrities, professional athletes, models, and bodybuilders. The company was founded by Joseph Acebal, Richard D. Mikles, and Angela Mikles in September 2001 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC acquires and manages a group of small and middle market businesses. It acquires controlling interests in and actively manages businesses that operate in industries with long-term macroeconomic growth opportunities; have positive and stable cash flows; face minimal threats of technological or competitive obsolescence and; have management teams largely in place. The company was founded on November 18, 2005 and is headquartered in Westport, CT.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Recreational Equipment, Inc. designs, develops and retails outdoor gear and apparel. It offers products for camping, hiking, cycling, urban lifestyle, travel, and general outdoor recreation. The firm?s products include backpacks, bikes, books, maps, car racks, dog gear, electronics, gift cards, jackets, luggage and day bags, sleeping bags, strollers and bike trailers, sunglasses, tents, and watches. The company was founded by Mary Anderson and Lloyd Anderson in 1935 and is headquartered in Kent, WA.

Sierra Designs provides camping equipment and supplies. The firm's products include tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, men and women apparel, and gifts. The company was founded by Bob Swanson and George Marks in 1965 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

CamelBak Products LLC engages in the manufacture of portable hands-free hydration systems and backpacks. It has hands-free hydration systems for hiking, running, snowboarding and skiing. Its products include pack accessories, bottles, tumblers, travel mugs, and soft flasks. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Petaluma, CA.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

YMCA of the USA is a non-profit organization which provides health and social services. The firm offers adventure guides, aquatics, arts, camping, child care, health and fitness, adults, scuba, and sports programs to communities and families in the United States. The company was founded by George Williams in 1844 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Young Womens Christian Association USA operates as a multicultural women's organization. It provides shelters, child care, employment training, job placement, and youth development programs for women. The firm also sponsors racial justice, antiviolence, and human rights advocacy programs. Young Women's Christian Association was founded in 1855 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.

5.11, Inc. manufactures law enforcement related apparel products. It creates products for the safety, accuracy, speed and performance of law enforcement, military and firefighting professionals and sells these products under the registered trademarks. The firm's products include pants, shirts, shorts, uniforms, outerwear, flashlights, footwear, bags and packs, eyewear, gloves, watches, knives, belts, women’s apparel, gun holsters, training, headgear, slings, breaching tools, and accessories. The company was founded by Daniel J. Costa in 2001 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

K&L Gates LLP engages in the provision of legal services. The firm represents corporations, growth and middle-market companies, capital markets participants and entrepreneurs as well as public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations, and individuals. The company was founded by Kirkpatrick Lockhart in 1946 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

CBK Holdings LLC operates as a holding company with interest in providing software and hardware products. It offers laptops, adapters, batteries, pen drives, keyboards and other accessories. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Thomasville, GA.

Denergy, Inc. engages in designing and marketing of footwear, sports and fitness products. The company was founded on May 10, 1988 and is headquartered in Key West, FL.

Softree, Inc. retails women's clothing. The firm offers shoes and bags, dresses and rompers, lingerie, tops, and necklaces. The company was founded by Jai Rhee and Bennett Koo in 2007 and is headquartered in

Part of Kingsway Financial Services, Inc., CSuite Financial Partners LLC is a financial executive services firm based in Manhattan Beach, CA. The company provides financial management leadership to companies of all sizes and industries throughout the country. The company's partners and executive-level resources are experienced CPAs and MBAs who possess an average of twenty-five years of senior-level strategic and operational experience. CSuite Financial Partners offers flexible engagement options, including interim, project, and non-retained search solutions, to meet their clients' specific needs efficiently. The company was founded by Arthur Cohen and was acquired by Kingsway Financial Services, Inc. on November 01, 2022 for $8.55 million.

One Medical Group, Inc. provides healthcare services. The firm's services include dermatology, family medicine, flu shot, mental health, nutrition, on-site labs, pediatrics, prenatal care, primary care, same-day care, sports medicine, travel health and women's health. The company was founded by Thomas H. Lee and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Asarasi, Inc. produces organic bottled water from sugar maple trees. The company was founded by Adam N. Lazar and Brian Pare in December 2013 and is headquartered in Danbury, CT.

5.11 ABR Corp. manufactures apparel and gear for law enforcement agencies. It creates products for the safety, accuracy, speed and performance of law enforcement, military and firefighting professionals and sells these products under the registered trademarks. The firm's products include pants, shirts, shorts, uniforms, outerwear, flashlights, footwear, bags and packs, eyewear, gloves, watches, knives, belts, women?s apparel, gun holsters, training, headgear, slings, breaching tools, and accessories. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Part of Seattle Pacific Industries, Inc., Unionbay is a company that manufactures and sells clothing and accessories through online. The company is based in Kent, WA.

Ultimate Direction is an American company that specializes in designing and testing ultra gear and apparel kits for outdoor activities such as trail running, ultrarunning, FKT, and hiking. The private company is based in Boulder. The company offers a range of products including hydration vests, accessories, and handheld water bottles such as the Fastdraw Plus and Fastdraw Extreme, which come with a zippered ID/key pocket.

H & W Franchise Holdings LLC functions as an investment holding American company. The private company is based in Fort Worth.

Pacific Northwest Ballet Association offers ballet production. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.