Ken Gradman

New Mountain Capital LLC (New Mountain Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Steven Klinsky. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Careismatic Brands, Inc. school uniforms.Its brands include Cherokee, Dickies, Skechers, Baby Phat and Rockers. The company was founded by Frank J. Weinstock in 1995 and is headquartered in Chatsworth, CA.

Sun Products, Inc. manufactures and distributes toys, hobby goods, and gifts. It also supplies baby products, bags of all kinds, artificial finger nails, photo albums, and stationery. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN

International Crane Foundation, Inc. operates as a conservation organization that works to conserve cranes and the ecosystems, watersheds, and flyways. The company was founded by Ronald Sauey, Forrest Hartmann and George Archibald in 1971 and is headquartered in Baraboo, WI.

ABB/Con-cise Optical Group LLC manufactures and distributes optical products. The firm offers soft lenses, custom soft lenses, gas permeable lenses, stock ophthalmic lenses and digital lenses. The company was founded by Angel Alvarez in 1989 and is headquartered in Coral Springs, FL.

Lake Forest Academy operates as a boarding and day school. It offers programs in arts, science, language, and personality development. The firm operates as a non-profit organization. The company was founded in 1857 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.

US Foods, Inc. engages in the market and distribution of fresh, frozen, dry food and non-food products. The firm offers meats and seafood; dry grocery products; refrigerated and frozen grocery products; equipment, disposable, and supplies; dairy; beverage products; and produce. Its brand portfolio includes Chef’s Line, Rykoff Sexton, Stock Yards, Metro Deli, Monarch, Monogram, Molly’s Kitchen, Glenview Farms, Valu+Plus, and Harvest Value. The company was founded on August 1, 1989 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL.

Giant Food, Inc. is a community grocery store that has been serving its customers for 85 years since opening its first location in 1936. The American company operates 165 supermarkets in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and the District of Columbia, with approximately 20,000 associates. Giant is committed to being a better neighbor and has designated four main giving pillars that address local food insecurity, military support, pediatric cancer research, and social equality. The stores offer full-service pharmacies, PNC banks, and Starbucks locations. With 162 Giant pickup locations and delivery options available in all of its markets, customers have even more convenient options to get the best products and prices, whenever and however they choose.

Diversified Foodservice Supply, Inc. distributes maintenance repair and operation parts to the foodservice industry. It services include Replacement parts and supplies for cooking and warming equipment, refrigeration, warewashing, and food preparation equipment. It has locations in Boulder, Colorado, Connecticut, Las Vegas, Nevada and Winsted. The company is headquartered in Mount Prospect, IL.

Reinhart FoodService LLC distributes food items through distribution centers. Its products include exclusive brands, equipment and supply, gourmet and specialty, imports, specialty diet, food safety and quality assurance. The firm offers services such as, manage food costs, operation management, marketing support, tools/technology, market updates and third-party value-adds. The company was founded in 1972 is headquartered in Rosemont, IL.

Part of Tyson Foods, Inc., Metz Baking Co. operates 21 bread and specialty bakeries. Metz Baking was acquired by Earthgrains Co. from Specialty Foods Corp. on March 20, 2000 for $625 million.

Essendant Co. distributes office products. It offers office supplies, furniture and technology to cleaning, breakroom, and foodservice. The company is headquartered in Deerfield, IL.

Bolder Capital LLC is a private equity firm founded in January 1, 2004. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Feeding America operates as a non-profit organization that provides meals through a nationwide network of member food banks. The firm also supports local charitable agencies operating programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, after-school programs, and Kids Cafes. The company was founded by John van Hengel in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL

Milwaukee Sign Co. LLC supplies fascia and plastic accent bands. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Information Resources, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise market information solutions and services. Its solutions include market performance and strategy, consumer and shopper intelligence, analytics and in-market execution, media, and technology. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Ahold USA, Inc. operates retail grocery stores selling food, pharmacy, health, and beauty care items. It also operates an online internet grocer. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Quincy, MA.

GHS Holding Co., Inc. provides insurance services. It owns five insurance operating subsidiaries, which include Member Service Life Insurance, BlueLincs HMO, GHS Property & Casualty Insurance, The Oklahoma Caring Foundation, and the GHS General Insurance Agency. The company is headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK.

Cajun Funding Corp. owns and operates fast food restaurants. It offers chicken choices, side dishes, desserts, and signature sauces. The company was founded by George W. Church, Sr. in 1952 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

FIC Restaurants, Inc. operates as a restaurant company It offers burgers, soups, salads, classic cones, sundaes, floats, breakfast meals, and kids' meals. The company was founded by S. Prestley Blake and Curtis Blake in 1935 and is headquartered in Wilbraham, MA.

The Krystal Co. owns and operates as restaurants. Its menu includes cheese Krystals, Krystal sunrisers (small breakfast sandwiches), Krystal chiks (small chicken sandwiches) and pups (small hot dogs offered with chili and cheese). The Krystal was founded on October 24, 1932 by Rody Davenport Jr. and J. Glenn Sherrill and is headquartered in Dunwoody, GA.

Sbarro LLC owns, operates, and franchises restaurants. The firm features a menu of Italian food, including pizzas, salads, and pastas. The company was founded by Gennaro Sbarro and Carmela Sbarro in 1956 and is headquartered in Nyack, NY.

Part of The Quizno's Master LLC, Quiznos Global LLC is a company that owns and operates restaurants. The company is based in Denver, CO.

Bijoux Terner LLC supplies accessories to the travel retail channel. The company was founded by Salomon Terner in 1974 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.