Thomas A. Lesica

Stride Rite Corp. manufactures and markets children's footwear. The firm also markets athletic and casual footwear for children and adults. Its brands include Keds, Grasshoppers, Robeez, Saucony, Hind, Sperry Top-sider and Tommy Hilfiger. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA.

Saucony UK, Inc. (formerly Saucony, Inc.) designs and manufactures athletic footwear for men and women. It also manufactures walking, racing and trail shoes for men and women of all ages. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquaretred in Peabody, MA.

Cornerstone Brands Inc. sells online home, leisure, and casual apparels through catalogs. Its direct marketing brands include Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, Improvements, Smith Noble, The Territory Ahead, and TravelSmith Outfitters. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in West Chester, OH.

Part of BLST Acquisition Co., LLC, Popular Club Plan is an American company that sells general merchandise through catalogs. Popular Club Plan was acquired by Bluestem Brands, Inc., a subsidiary of BLST Acquisition Co., LLC from TPG Capital LLC on December 02, 1998.

Central Hockey League operates a professional minor league hockey teams playing in small to medium-sized markets primarily in central and southwestern US states. The league, which was started in 1992, is managed and operated by WPHL, a subsidiary of Global Entertainment Corporation.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Cole Haan LLC manufactures and distributes footwear, handbags, apparel, and accessories. Its products include sandals, pumps, ballet flats, wedges, drivers, loafers, backpacks and clutches. The company was founded by Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan in 1928 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

MidOcean US Advisor LP (MidOcean Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by James Edward Virtue. The firm is headquartered in New York.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America operates as a footwear trade association. It serves the full supply chain of the footwear industry, providing research, design, and development; manufacturing and distribution; and retail selling services. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce based in Kansas City, MO. The CEO of the non-profit company is Terry D. Bassham.

Payless Holdings LLC engages in the operation of retail shoe stores. It provides lifestyle, fashion and performance brands for footwear and related accessories. The firm's portfolio brands include Airwalk, Dexter, Champion and American Eagle. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS.

IHC Health Services, Inc. operates as a holding company and owns hospital. The company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Pepe Jeans USA, Inc. markets women and men jeans wear. It provides services through online retailing. The company is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Heritage Group LLC (Heritage Group) is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm founded in 1986 by Rock A. Morphis and David G. McClellan. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

Collective Brands, Inc. is a private group led by Wolverine Worldwide, Blum Capital, and Golden Gate Capital. The private company is based in Kansas City.

HSNi LLC engages in multichannel retailing of interactive entertainment and lifestyle products. Its product category includes fashion, shoes, home, electronics, beauty, jewelry, kitchen and food, health and fitness, crafts and sewing, and travel. The company was founded on June 30, 2010 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

TOMS Shoes LLC manufactures shoes for men and women. It provides shoes, slip-ons, sandals, wedges, flats, lace ups, boots and slippers. The firm also offers eyewear, bags and coffee products. The company was founded by Blake Mycoskie in 2006 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

e.l.f. Cosmetics, Inc. manufactures and retails beauty product. The firm offers beauty products for eyes, lips, face, and skin care and beauty tools. It provides complete line of makeup and professional tools. The company was founded by Joseph A. Shamah and Scott Vincent Borba in June 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Payless, Inc. owns and operates retail shoe stores. The firm’s products include casual and dress shoes, sandals, boots, slippers, handbags, jewellery, bath-and-beauty product and hosiery. The company is headquartered in Topeka, KS.

Chicago Pacific Capital LP (Chicago Pacific Capital) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2014 by Mary Tolan, Larry Leisure and Vance Vanier. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with an additional office in San Francisco, California.

Image International Manufacturing, Inc. provides clinical skin care products. It operates under the brand name of Image Skincare. The firm?s products include Vital C facial oil, the MAX stem cell neck lift, Ageless total eye cr?me and lightening cleanser. The company was founded by Janna M. Ronert in 2003 and is headquartered in Lantana, FL.

Intalere, Inc. provides healthcare supply chain, revenue and facility management services. The firm focuses on elevating the health of healthcare by designing solutions for member's financial, operational and clinical performance. The company was founded in June 1986 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Sperry is a footwear company that offers a variety of stylish shoes for men and women, including boat shoes, sandals, and boots. The private company is based in Burlington, MA. Sperry is known for its authentic original boat shoes made of canvas and leather, which are perfect for a relaxed style. Additionally, Sperry has collaborated with Kerby to create a unique collection of shoes. The company offers free shipping and easy returns on all orders.

Volansi, Inc.. operates as a logistics and services company. It offers logistics, unmanned aerial systems, vehicles, and drone delivery. The company was founded by Hannan Parvizian and Wesley Guangyuan Zheng in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

KidKraft, Inc. manufactures and distributes children’s furniture and toys. The firm specializes in toys that are interactive and educational such as play kitchens, dollhouses, doll furniture, train sets, chairs, tables, train tables, vanities and beds. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.