Bill Dandy

Michaels Stores, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty retail stores. It provides arts, crafts, framing, floral, home décor and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The firm's crafting classes, in-store events, project sheets and displays, mobile applications and on-line videos; they offer a shopping experience that can inspire creativity and confidence in their customers' artistic abilities. The company was founded by Michael J. Dupey in 1983 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Borders Group, Inc. owns and operates bookstores and music stores. It operates through its subsidiaries, Borders, Inc. and Walden Book Company, Inc., which operates stores selling books, music and movie superstores and mall-based bookstores. The company operates a proprietary e-commerce Web site www.borders.com. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Jo-Ann Stores LLC operates as a fabric and craft specialty retailer. It offers products for apparel, craft and home decor sewing and quilting, as well as a range of components, tools and kits for crafters of all ages. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Hudson, OH.

Mattress Firm, Inc. offers mattresses and related products. It offers a broad selection of both traditional and specialty mattresses, bedding accessories and related products. The firm markets its products under the brand name of Sealy, Serta, Stearns and Foster, Tempur-Pedic, and Simmons. The company was founded by Paul Stork, Harry Roberts, and Stephen G. Fendrich in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Brierley+Partners, Inc. provides customer loyalty programs. The firm develops electronic marketing technology that collects and analyzes information about customer habits and preferences. The company was founded by Hal Brierley in 1985 and is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

Part of Caleres, Inc., Famous Footwear is a footwear brand that believes everyone deserves to feel the joy of a new pair of shoes. The company is based in Madison, WI and offers a diverse range of styles for women, men, and kids from top brands such as Nike, Vans, Steve Madden, Timberlands, Dr. Martens, Converse, and many more. With over 130 years of craftsmanship and passion for fit, Caleres continues to inspire people to feel good feet first through their mission of helping every person find the perfect pair of shoes.

Cole + Russell Architects, Inc. provides architectural, engineering, branding and interior design services for commercial, hospitality, housing, retail, senior living, education and government buildings. It has a national portfolio featuring commercial, office, municipal, public safety, housing, mixed-use, retail, restaurant, hotel and school facilities. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.