James Walker

Advance Publications, Inc. is a private, family-owned firm that operates and invests in a broad range of media, communications, technology and education businesses globally. Headquartered in New York, the firm was founded by Samuel Irving Newhouse, Sr. in 1922.

Prime Hospitality Corp. owns, operates and franchise hotels. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Fairfield, NJ.

Wendy's International LLC operates and franchises restaurants. It offers hamburger sandwiches, featuring filet of chicken breast sandwiches, chicken nuggets, French fries, baked potatoes, freshly prepared salads, soft drinks and frosty desserts. The company was founded by David R. Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH.

Jones Day LP provides legal services. It offers services to the airlines, aviation, automotive, construction, energy, healthcare, insurance, media, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunication industries. The company was founded by Edwin J. Blandin and William Lowe Rice on March 1, 1893 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Centre Partners Management LLC (Centre Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1986 by Lester Pollack. The firm is headquartered in New York with additional offices in Los Angeles.

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.

Morrison Cohen LLP provides legal services. It focuses on areas such as corporate and securities, commercial litigation, real estate, taxation and intellectual property. The firm caters to financial and banking sectors. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Sabin Bermant & Gould LLP is a private company based in New York, NY.

Shearman & Sterling LLP provides legal services. It specializes in appellate litigations, capital markets, corporate governance, environmental, finance, international arbitration, investment funds, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, privatization, real estate, and tax. The company was founded by Thomas Shearman in 1873 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

El Pollo Loco, Inc. engages in the ownership and management of restaurant chains. It specializes in fire-grilling citrus-marinated chicken. The company was founded by Pancho Ochoa in 1975 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA.

Standard Chartered International (USA) Ltd. is an international bank that provides services to financial institutions, high net worth individuals and affluent customers. The company was founded in 1919 and it is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

Moe's Franchisor LLC owns and operates a southwestern style restaurant franchise. It offers burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, salads, fajistas, and rice bowls. The company was founded in December 2000 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc. provides investment baking and brokerage services. The firm also provides asset and wealth management, underwriting, alternative investments and advisory services. It serves emerging growth companies and high net worth individuals. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Stamos Capital Partners LP (Stamos Capital) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and fund-of-hedge funds manager headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The firm was founded by Peter S. Stamos in 2002 as Stamos Partners Capital Management LP. Stamos Capital provides advisory services to private investment funds (SCP Funds) and to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, colleges, foundations, endowments, trusts, and other clients.

New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY.

Edible IP LLC designs and offers handcrafted fruit arrangements. It offers handcrafted fruit arrangements and gourmet chocolate dipped fruit. The firm also sells fruit gift items, such as gift boxes featuring chocolate dipped fruit and fresh-fruit-to-go products. The company was founded by Kamran Farid and Tariq Farid in 1999 and is headquartered in Wallingford, CT.

The New York Racing Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation that operates thoroughbred horse-racing tracks. Its racing tracks include Aqueduct, Belmont Park, and Saratoga. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Jamaica, NY.

International Franchise Association is a non-profit organization, which represents and protects the interests of the franchise community. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe LLC owns and operates restaurants. It offers smoothies and light deli-style eats, wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads, tacos, salads and breakfast. The company was founded by Eric Jenrich, Delora Jenrich, and David Walker in July 1997 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides recreational, educational, and support programs for children with cancer. The company was founded by Anna Gould and Lawrence Gould in June 1984 and is headquartered in Casco, ME.

Rosa Mexicano Brands, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. The company was founded by Josefina Howard, Daniel F. Hickey, Douglas M. Griebel in 1984 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

National Restaurant Development, Inc. owns and operates as restaurants. The company was founded by Aziz Hashim in 1996 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

SI Holdings, Inc. provides catering services. It offers lunch, dinner, dine-in, carryout, and catering services, as well as involves in franchising operations. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Just Salad LLC provides customized salads. It also offers wraps, smoothies, and soups. The company was founded by Nick Kenner and Matthew R. Dickman in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of The Coca-Cola Co., The Coca-Cola Co. (Latin America) is a Mexican company that manufactures and distributes non-alcoholic beverages.

UCS Restoration LLC provides cleaning and reconstruction services. It offers air duct cleaning, carpet repair, fire damage, maid service, mold remediation, painting, tile cleaning, pet treatment, flood restoration, general contracting, and upholstery cleaning. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Altitude Trampoline Parks of South Texas LLC operates as an indoor adventure park. It offers indoor jumping space for regular jumping, dodgeball, fitness classes, competitive jumping, and parties for birthdays, and group events. The company was founded by Curt Skallerup and Jeff Rutten in 2012 and is headquartered in Southlake, TX.

Part of K2 Pure Solutions, Inc., K2 Pure Solutions LP is a company that manufactures and supplies bleach, caustic soda, and chlor-alkali products. The company is based in Uniontown, OH.

Tin Drum Asian Kitchen LLC operates chain of restaurants. Its menu is composed of the items that draw influence from Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Indian and Vietnamese cuisines. The firm’s products include stir-fry, curries, noodle dishes, soups, salad, fried rice and spring rolls. The company was founded by Steven Chan in 2003 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

BDO Capital Advisors LLC Provides investment advisory services. It offers mergers and acquisitions advisory, corporate finance capital raising, and board advisory. The firm focuses on technology; healthcare; retail and consumer product; and manufacturing and distribution. It has additional offices in Chicago, Illinois; Houston, Texas; Kirkland, Washington; Los Angeles, California; San Antonio, Texas; and San Francisco, California. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.