Aaron Coley

Allied Waste Industries LLC was a non-hazardous solid waste management company. It provided collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services. The company was headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

7-Eleven, Inc. engages in the operation and owning of convenience stores. Its products include sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings, and mini beef tacos. The company also offers beverages such as coffee and tea, cold pressed juices, beer and wine, energy shots and drinks, big gulp, and Slurpee. The company was founded by Joe C. Thompson Jr. in 1927 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Hotels.com, Inc. provides on-line discount hotel accommodation services. The company offers reservation services through its own websites. It offers travelers the wide selection of lodging accommodations from traditional hotels to vacation rentals. The company offers a one-stop shopping source for hotel pricing, amenities and availability and also provides travelers with accommodations during sold-out periods. The company was founded in 1991 and is located in Dallas, TX.

Ares Management LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and global alternative investment manager headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1997 by Merritt Hooper, John Kissick and Antony Ressler. They are a subsidiary of Ares Management Holdings LP and their ultimate parent is Ares Management Corp. (NYSE: ARES). Ares Management provides investment advice to various pooled investment vehicles, other separately managed accounts and other institutional clients.

EnCap Investments LP (EnCap Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 1988 by Gary Peterson and Robert Zorich and The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Maxum Enterprises LLC operates as an energy logistics company. It provides fuel, lubricants and chemicals to the energy, marine, mining and industrial markets. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

The Walden Group, Inc. provides investment banking and consulting services that focuses in the healthcare industry. It offers mergers and acquisition advisory, strategic alliances and consulting, direct marketing assessments, health care consulting, and medical device management services. The company was founded by James A. Walden in 1987 and is headquartered in Tarrytown, NY.

AlixPartners LLP engages in the provision of restructuring, consulting, and financial advisory services. It specializes in management consulting, strategic planning, corporate restructuring, go-to-market strategies, business growth and performance investments, and accelerated business transformation. The company was founded by Jay Alix in 1981 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. engages in the provision of management and technology consulting services. Its services include consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering, cyber security, and product. The company was founded by Edwin G. Booz in 1914 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

The Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. engages in the provision of bulk transportation services to the chemical and petroleum industry. It operates as tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering fuel, chemicals, specialty and food products, and industrial gases. The company was founded by Dennis A. Nash in 1991 and is headquartered in North Canton, OH.

American Trucking Associations, Inc. provides safety and security services to the trucking industries. The firm also provides educational programs and industry research. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The Truckload Carriers Association is a trade association that focuses on the truckload segment of the motor carrier industry. The association is based in Alexandria, VA. The association's administrative, advocacy, operating, outreach, and policy efforts are guided by its committees.

Bed Rock, Inc. provides transportation services. It specializes in transporting cargo that requires careful handling due to its explosive or contaminant nature. The firm offers two different freight segments, secured materials and heavy haul. The company was founded in 1929 by Cloyd B. Jeans and Denver Merrick and is headquartered in Joplin, MO.

Strategy& engages in the provision of global management consulting services. It serves industries including aerospace and defense; health; oil and gas; technology; automotive; entertainment and media; power and utilities; telecommunications; and transportation. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Central Oregon Truck Co., Inc. provides logistics services. It offers shippers, carriers and track shipments services. The company was founded by Rick Williams in 1992 and is headquartered in Redmond, OR.

Children International provides health and educational services. It is a nonprofit humanitarian organization dedicated to bettering the lives of impoverished children, their families and communities. The company achieves their goals primarily through child sponsorship, which unites children in need with individual sponsors who wish to address the children's immediate and basic needs. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

TNI (USA), Inc. provides trucking transportation services. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Duenweg, MO.

Expedia, Inc. operates as an online travel agency. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

E.W. Wylie Corp. provides trucking and logistics services. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in West Fargo, ND.

National HME, Inc. provides home medical equipment services. Its products include oxygen concentrators and cylinders, commode chairs, internal pumps, poles and gastric suctions. The firm offers respiratory services for patients having illness or declining functional status. The company was founded by George R. Robertson and Joshua T. Robertson in 2006 and is headquartered in Richland Hills, TX.

WaterTower Theatre is a professional theatre company founded in 1996. The private company is based in Addison, TX. The company is one of the flagship arts institutions in North Texas.

Copper Mobile, Inc. is an award-winning enterprise mobile app development company that transforms businesses by generating ideas, building products, and accelerating growth. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. With over 12 years of experience, they provide custom mobile solutions for Android, iOS, and cross-platform. The company was founded in 2010 by Rupak Lohit, Aakash Sareen, Arvind Sarin. Rupak Lohit has been the CEO since 2010.

Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC is a full-service business law firm that has been providing legal expertise and success for over 20 years. The firm is based in Plano, TX, and has subsidiaries in other parts of the United States. The firm has a team of builders, creators, and collaborators who have a complex, layered understanding of the law and business, which is needed in the Plano and metro areas. FBFK represents clients nationwide in nearly 40 practice areas related to business structures and transactions, intellectual property protection, and dispute resolution. Founded by L. Kyle Ferguson, who has been the CEO since incorporation, the firm is committed to creating lasting client relationships grounded in high-quality representation and client service.

Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. is based in Alexandria. The American company honors outstanding leaders who have achieved remarkable success despite adversity by awarding them the Horatio Alger Award and inducting them as lifetime members. The association also supports young people by providing resources and confidence for them to pursue higher education and overcome adversity. In 2024, they are awarding over $18 million in need-based scholarships to 1,800 students and offering comprehensive support services. The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. is an organization founded in 1947 that believes in the power of hard work, honesty, and determination to overcome obstacles. Lesley Albanese has been the CEO of the company since 2024.