James G. Hyde

Michaels Stores, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty retail stores. It provides arts, crafts, framing, floral, home décor and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The firm's crafting classes, in-store events, project sheets and displays, mobile applications and on-line videos; they offer a shopping experience that can inspire creativity and confidence in their customers' artistic abilities. The company was founded by Michael J. Dupey in 1983 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. retails premium pet food, supplies, services and companion animals. The firm specializes in pet services, dog food, dog supplies, dog products, dog beds, cat food, cat supplies, cat products, cat beds, fish tanks, fish supplies, small animal and reptile supplies. The company was founded by Walter Evans in 1965 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

The Coleman Co., Inc. manufactures camping and outdoor recreation products. The firm's products include tents and shelters, stoves and grills, coolers and water jugs, lanterns and lights, furniture and games, sleeping bags and beds, accessories and ATV, and replacement parts.. The company was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

Linens 'n Things, Inc. operates as an online retailer of home textiles, house wares and decorative home accessories. It offers garden decor, kitchen, electronics, and pet supplies. The company was founded by Eugene Wallace in 1975 and is headquartered in Clifton, NJ.

SLS International, Inc. engages in the manufactures and sells loudspeakers through dealer networks. The company's product lines consist of professional contractor speaker system, the universal soldier speaker system and the home theater speaker system. The professional speaker system consists of eighteen different models of speaker systems, each model consisting of a speaker cabinet and components of woofers and ribbon drivers. The commercial loudspeakers consist of lower cost speakers with twelve models of different size that are sold in music stores for orchestras and disc jockeys. Home theatre systems consist of four models that use the smallest unit of professional contractor loudspeaker system as their basis. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Ozark, MO.

Diversified Resources LLC is a private company based in College Park, MD.

Topco Associates LLC provides procurement, quality assurance, packaging, and other services for its food industry member-owners and customers. It engages in procuring perishables, such as fresh and processed meats, and produce/floral programs; dairy/bakery, frozen, grocery, health and beauty care, and non-grocery and commodity items; and foodservice products that comprise frozen vegetables, breaded frozen vegetable appetizers, fresh and frozen protein offerings, custom dairy products, shortening and oil supplies, bulk mayonnaise and salad dressings, potato appetizers, frozen potatoes, condiments, dressings and sauces, fountain soda and equipment, and sushi. The company was founded in December 1950 and is headquartered in Skokie, IL.

Wal-Mart.com USA LLC owns and operates superstores. Its product range includes contact lenses, electronics, apparel, furniture, pet products, pharmaceuticals, tires, toys, and jewelry. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bentonville, AR.

Meijer, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets and pharmacies. It offers various products in the areas of baby and toddler, clothing and accessories, crafts and art supplies, electronics and computers, furniture and home products, garden and outdoor, gift cards, groceries, health and beauty, home utility and care, jewelry and watches, kitchen and dining, pet supplies, sporting goods, toys, games and bikes, and video games, as well as fresh produce and meat, pharmaceutical products, and apparel. The company was founded by Frederik Gerhard Hendrik Meijerand in 1934 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Energy Sources, Inc. develops, builds, owns and operates fuel-grade ethanol plants. The company is headquartered in Lubbock, TX.

Houlihan's Restaurant Group, Inc. is a private company based in Leawood, KS. The company specializes in the restaurant industry.

SKT Ventures, Inc. (SKT Ventures) is a venture capital arm of The Southern Kansas Telephone Co., Inc. founded in 1997 The firm is headquartered in Clearwater, Kansas.

True Value Co. operates as a member-owned wholesaler cooperative of hardware and related merchandise. The company also manufactures and sells paint and paint applicators. It offers value-added services, such as marketing, advertising, merchandising, and store location and design services. The company was founded by John Cotter in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Brookshire Brothers Ltd. owns and operates super markets. Its stores include Budget Chopper, B&B Foods and Celebrity Foods. The firm's brands include Hy.Top, Better Valu, and BV Care H& BC. The company was founded by Austin Brookshire and Tom Brookshire on September 21, 1921 and is headquartered in Lufkin, TX.

Association for Corporate Growth, Inc. is a global organization founded in 1954 by Kenneth S. Berryman and David H. Brenner. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Canada, and the United States. The company's mission is to drive middle-market growth and it serves 90,000 investors, executives, lenders, and advisers to growing middle-market companies. The company's core focus is on middle-market M&A, with more than 25 years of sell-side and buy-side advisory experience, closing more than 200 transactions with a combined value of more than $1 billion. The company also publishes Middle Market Growth, the official publication of the Association for Corporate Growth, which includes a print magazine, website, weekly e-newsletter, and daily newsfeed. The CEO of the company since 2019 is Brent A. Baxter.

Mariner Equity Management LLC operates as an alternative Investment manager. The company is headquartered in Leawood, KS.

Steel & Pipe Supply Co., Inc. manufactures, fabricates and distributes ERW tubes. The company was founded by Sam Goldstein in 1933 and is headquartered in Manhattan, KS.

Cobalt Boats LLC manufactures luxury power boats and cruisers. Its products range from 10 Series, Bowriders, A Series, Water Sports Series, Cuddies & Cruisers, and SD Series. The company was founded by Pack St. Clair in 1968 and is headquartered in Neodesha, KS.

Part of Energy Transfer LP, Crestwood Equity GP LLC is a company that operates as a general partner. The company is based in Wilmington, DE. Robert G. Phillips has been the CEO of the company since 2013. Crestwood Equity GP was acquired by Crestwood Holdings LLC on June 19, 2013 for $80 million.

Ferrellgas, Inc. manufactures and distributes propane and related equipment in the United States. It supplies propane for residential, industrial, and agricultural needs. The company is located in Liberty, MO

Tristar Products, Inc. offers long-form infomercials and commercial spots to sell home appliances, fitness equipment, and sports gear. The company was founded by Keith Mirchandani in 1992 and is headquartered in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

Seiyu GK engages in the operation of retail chain of groceries, clothing, and home appliance store. The company was founded in April 1963 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Merchco Services, Inc. provides retail store development and support services. The private company is based in San Antonio, TX.

Part of Energy Transfer LP, Crestwood Midstream GP LLC is a company that markets, stores, and supplies natural gas liquids. The company is based in Kansas City, MO.

Global Marine Holdings LLC operates as a holding company. It provides wireline telecom services through its subsidiaries. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, CT.