Jeffrey M. Connally

Phoenix Technologies Ltd. designs, develops, and sells systems software products for PCs, peripherals, and information appliances. It develops basic input/output systems (BIOS), the software that loads a computer's operating system each time it is turned on. The company was founded by Rich W. Levandov in 1979 and is headquartered in Campbell, CA.

Schlotzsky's Franchise LLC operated Director and franchised a chain of sandwich restaurants. The firm offered sandwiches, bread, pizzas, toasted wraps, salads, gourmet soups, potato chips, deli meats, and cheeses. It sells its products through grocery and retail locations in the United States. The company was founded in 1971 and was headquartered in Austin, TX.

Connectinc.com Co. provides technology and services to connect buying and selling companies via internet. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Nortel Networks, Inc. provides digital network solutions and services. It offers end-to-end broadband, voice over Internet Protocol, multimedia services and applications, and wireless broadband technology solutions. The company is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Surfernetwork.com, Inc. provides Internet marketing and streaming radio. It offers live streaming, ondemand, podcasting, and plug and stream services. The company was founded by Bill Grywalski and Harry Emerson in 1998 and is headquartered in Flanders, NJ.

Digital Research Inc. is a market research company based in Portland, Maine. The American company provides qualitative and quantitative research services to help businesses grow and enhance their brand.

Part of Compucom Systems, Inc., MicroAge Technology Services LLC is an American company that provides technology infrastructure services designed to support clients' e-Business and ongoing operational needs. The company is based in AZ. MicroAge Technology Services was acquired by Compucom Systems, Inc. from Frontier Technology LLC on January 10, 2001 for $81 million.

Part of Open Text Corp., AT & T EasyLink Services is a company that provides Internet services and web hosting services. The company is based in Middletown, VA. AT&T EasyLink Services was acquired by Swift Telecommunications, Inc. from AT&T Corp. on February 26, 2001 for $50 million.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

IBM Global Services provides systems integration and technology consulting services. Its services include application development, data storage, infrastructure management, networking, and technical support. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Armonk, NY.

All Covered is a nationwide technology services partner that focuses on computing, networking, and application needs of small businesses. Through one of its local offices, clients will receive a customized solution for their IT network which includes computer and network consulting, planning, design, procurement, implementation, maintenance, and management.

Tech Coast Angels, Inc. (Tech Coast Angels) is an angel firm founded in 1997 by Luis Villalobos. The firm is headquartered in Irvine, California.

Sunbelt Business Brokers, Inc. engages in the brokerage franchise services. It primarily focuses on main street business transactions. The firm’s main street businesses typically include franchised and non-franchised restaurants, retail stores, professional service firms and small manufacturers. The company was founded by Ed Pendarvis in 1978 and is headquartered in Independence, OH.

Part of LeadVenture, Inc., ARI F & I Services LLC is a company that provides outsourced finance and insurance services. The company is based in Schenectady, NY.

Franchoice, Inc. provides franchise consulting services. Its services include franchise consultation, business ownership, entrepreneurship and career transition. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

World Inspection Network International, Inc. offers home inspection services. The firm offers its services for real estate professionals, home buyers and sellers. The company was founded by Thomas Knapp and Dianne Knapp in 1993 and is headquartered in Franklin, TN.