John Sooker

Blackstone Corporate Private Equity (Blackstone Corporate) is a private equity division of The Blackstone Group Inc founded in 1985 by Stephen Allen Schwarzman. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Tradesmen Parent Holdings LLC functions as an investment holding company. The company is headquartered in Macedonia, OH.

AlliedBarton Security Services LLC provides security officer services. It offers security services with trained personnel to clients in a number of industry sectors, including commercial real estate, higher education, healthcare, residential communities, manufacturing and industrial, financial institutions, shopping centers and other commercial facilities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Conshohocken, PA.

Part of Alight, Inc., Alight Solutions LLC is a human capital and business partner that helps companies get more out of their benefits, payroll, and HR. The company is based in Lincolnshire, IL. Alight Solutions offers a flexible benefits experience for a diverse workforce, as well as a healthy mind, body, wallet, and life wellbeing solution. The company provides cloud deployment services, digital wallet, and a single integrated payroll solution. Alight Solutions also offers healthcare navigation and concierge support, industry-leading Medicare marketplace, and personalized guidance to help employees become better educated and more engaged with their benefits options. The company's solutions facilitate business transformation by leveraging insights from existing systems and other hidden data sources. Alight Solutions proudly serves 4,300 human capital clients and their more than 30 million employees and family members. Stephan D. Scholl has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Alight Holding Co. LLC is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on March 26, 2020 and is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Il.

Motion JVco Ltd. is a holding company. It operates through the following segments: Midway Attractions, Legoland Parks, Resort Theme Parks, Other Items, and Exceptional Items. The Midway Attractions segment is involved in indoor attractions with a typical one-to-two-hour dwell time located in city centers, shopping malls, or resorts. The Legoland Parks segment focuses on families with younger children and has Lego as the central theme. The Resort Theme Parks segment offers national brands aimed at families, teenagers, and young adults with themed accommodation. The Other Items segment includes Merlin Magic Making, head office costs, and various other costs. The company was founded on June 18, 2019 and is headquartered in Poole, the United Kingdom.

VCP I Inc (VCP) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Vestar Management Corp. II founded in 1988 by Norman W. Alpert, Daniel S. O’Connell and Robert L. Rosner. The firm is headquartered in New York.

The Children's Aid Society, Inc. provides adoption, foster care & health and education services to underserved children and families. It serves early childhood, school aged children, adolescents, and parents. The company was founded in 1853 by Charles Loring Brace and is headquartered in New York City, New York.

Part of Motion Topco Ltd., Motion Midco Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Poole, UK. It was founded in 2019.

Hilton International owns and operates hotels. It operates 403 hotels, with 261 branded Hilton, 47 under the Hilton Worldwide Resorts and 142 under the mid-market Scandic brand. The company is headquartered in Watford, UK.

Motion Acquisition Ltd. is a British special purpose acquisition company founded in 2019. The private company is based in Poole, UK. The company operates as a SPAC.

Motion Topco Ltd. is an investment holding British company founded in 2019. The private company is based in Poole, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom.

DJO Global, Inc. engages in the development and distribution medical devices for musculoskeletal health, joint reconstruction, vascular health, and pain management. Its product include knee ligament bracing, custom bracing, post-op knee bracing, hip implants, shoulder implants, shoulder bracing, spine bracing, cervical collars, walking braces, and ankle bracing. The company was founded by Mark Nordquist and Ken Reed in 1978 and is headquartered in Lewisville, TX.

Dental Intelligence, Inc. provides dental practice management software solutions. The company was founded by J. Weston Lunsford in 2012 and is headquartered in American Fork, UT.

Tradesmen International LLC provides staffing and labor support consulting services. It offers custom construction staffing solutions including commercial, heavy and light industrial, manufacturing and fabrication, institutional, residential, marine, power generation, alternate energy, petro-chemical, disaster recovery, and construction management and professional services. The company was founded by Joseph O. Wesley in April 1992 and is headquartered in Macedonia, OH.

Outerstuff LLC manufactures licensed youth sports apparel. It designs and produces children’s jerseys, t-shirts, and other clothing items for the brands in American sports, including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and US Olympic Committee. The company was founded by Solomon Werdiger in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

APX Group Holdings, Inc. engaged in the development of smart home technology. Its smart home platform allows users to engages with people at its front door; view live and recorded video inside and outside of home; control thermostats, locks, lights, and garage doors; and proactively manage the comings and goings of family, friends, and strangers. It operates through the United States and Canada geographical segments. The company was founded by Todd R. Pedersen in 1999 and is headquartered in Provo, UT.

DJO Finance LLC develops, manufactures and distributes medical devices with a products used for rehabilitation, pain management and physical therapy. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Vista, CA.

Stuart Moore Law Office provides legal services. The private company is based in San Luis Obispo, CA.

The Terminix Co. LLC engages in the business of manufacturing and selling lawn care, and termite and pest control products. The company was founded by Marion E. Wade in 1929 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Cottman Transmission Systems LLC franchises automotive transmission repair centers. Its services include transmission, exhaust system, engine tune-up, brakes repair, and battery checkup. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Horsham, PA.

American Driveline Systems, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in automotive transmission services. The firm offers automotive after-market franchising services through its subsidiaries. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Horsham, PA.

AAMCO Transmissions LLC provides and franchises transmission repair services. It also offers transmission services, power purge and maintenance services, check engine light service, transmission tips, factory recommended maintenance, multi-point inspection and radiators or cooling systems services. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Horsham, PA.

Veyance Technologies, Inc. manufactures and markets engineered rubber products. Its products include air springs, power transmission products, conveyor belts and services, industrial and hydraulic hose and rubber track. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Fairlawn, OH.

Team Car Care LLC engages in the operation of automobile service centers. The firm offers air condition, air filtration, brake, cooling system, drivetrain, electrical system, engine, fuel system, inspection and emissions, tire, transmission, and windshield services. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Outerstuff Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of sports youth apparel. It offers brand name and sports-centered merchandise, which include outerwear, sportswear, active wear, fleece, micro-fleece, and accessories including headwear, gloves, scarves, and gift box sets. The company was founded by Solomon Werdiger in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Falconhead Capital LLC (Falconhead Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1998 by David Moross. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Candle Media LLC is a home for high-quality brands and franchises that is built for the digital age. The company is based in Sacramento, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Mexico, and Canada. The company brings together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth. The company has also made a strategic minority investment in Westbrook Inc., a media company focused on empowering artists to tell stories that connect the world. Candle was founded in 2021 by Kevin A. Mayer and Thomas O. Staggs, who are also the co-chairmen and co-CEOs. Candle has acquired Hello Sunshine, a mission-driven media company that puts women at the center of every story it creates, and Moonbug Entertainment Ltd., a digital-first children’s entertainment company behind highly popular shows such as Cocomelon and Little Baby Bum.

Prep for Prep is an educational and leadership development program that was founded in 1978. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The program prepares and places promising students of color into independent schools and provides them with ongoing support and life-changing opportunities. The organization has more than 5,000 members, which proves that academic and professional success exists in all racial and ethnic groups and socioeconomic classes.

SESAC, Inc. operates as a performing rights organization. It administers public performance, mechanical, synchronization, and other rights. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Part of Vestar Management Corp. II, Vestar Capital Partners LLC is a middle-market private equity firm that specializes in management buyouts and growth capital investments. The company is based in New York, NY. The company has invested over $11 billion in 92 companies and more than 200 add-on acquisitions, with a total value of approximately $52 billion. Vestar collaborates with incumbent management teams and private owners to build long-term enterprise value, with a focus on business & technology services, consumer, and healthcare.

Ancestry.com LLC engages in the provision of family history and personal DNA testing services. The firms offers services relating to searching family history records on its subscription-based websites to helping people discover their detailed genetic ethnicity through DNA testing services. Its brands include AncestryDNA, AncestryHealth, Ancestry ProGenealogists, AncestryAcademy, and Ancestry Institution. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Levi, UT.