Dane Tyson

Helios Consulting Group, Inc. provides strategic advice on marketing and branding to a range of clients, including Royal Caribbean International, TXU and Wolters Kluwer. The company specializes in providing insight and advice on such areas as product definition, market assessment and segmentation, channel selection, brand architecture and brand segmentation. The company is located in Skokie, IL.

Part of Dean Foods Co., Franklin Holdings, Inc. manufactures metal cans, plastic containers, and films and packaging equipment. The company is based in Syosset, NY. Franklin Holdings was acquired by Suiza Foods Corp. on June 01, 1998 for $165.75 million.

White Cap Industries, Inc. sells construction tools and materials. The firm offers hand tools, fasteners, safety equipment, power tools and equipment, work wear and landscape lighting. The company was founded by Greg Grosch in 1976 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA.

EXCEED Corp. provides management, analytical and technical services to the federal government and private industries. It offers solutions to the complex management, organizational and programmatic challenges. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Lanham, MD.

Part of JPMorgan Chase & Co., The Helios Group is an investment banking firm specializing in options. The company is based in Chicago, IL. The Helios Group was acquired by The Bear Stearns Cos., Inc. on November 20, 2000.

Booz Allen & Hamilton International provides management and technology consulting services. The company provides services to international corporations and governments around the world. It was founded in 1914 and is located in McLean, VA.