William R. Griffin

Barefoot, Inc. provides lawn care services through the applications of fertilizer, and weed and insect controls. It offers its lawn care customers with additional service options, which included tree and shrub care, lawn aeration, liming, and seeding. The company is located in Worthington, OH

Part of Culligan International Co., Harmony Brook, Inc. develops, makes, markets, distributes, and operates filtration equipment. The company is based in Eagan, MN. Harmony Brook was acquired by Culligan International Co. on March 23, 1998 for $4.39 million.

Part of Equity Residential, Globe Business Resources, Inc. operates a rent-to-rent business and provides corporate housing. The company is based in Cincinnati, OH. Globe Business Resources was acquired by Equity Residential on July 11, 2000 for $64.96 million.

Diamond Home Services, Inc. markets and contracts installed home improvement products. The company through its subsidiary it provides financing to consumers of installed home improvement products and services. The company was founded in May 1993 and is headquartered in Woodstock, IL.

Roto-Rooter Group, Inc. provides plumbing and drain cleaning services to both residential and commercial customers in North America. It offers a variety of repair and maintenance services to both homeowners and businesses. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.