Joe Katcha

Turnout Industries LLC is a diversified holding private company based in Chicago, IL, focused on acquiring lower middle-market companies with $5-50 million of revenue and at least $1 million of EBITDA. The company was formed in 2021 with committed capital in partnership with a strategic investor. Turnout Industries prefers candor and believes in straightforward communications. The company is an excellent partner to management teams and good stewards of its businesses. Its investment criteria include new platforms and Canada, control and non-control, complete junior capital solution, subordinated debt and equity situations, healthy and underperforming growth financing through full buyout, and private seller preferred, although it will acquire from institutional owners. The company has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded in 2021 by Rob S. France, Mike Lazarczyk, Andrew C. Simmons, Will J. Oberholtzer.

Southern Design Concrete LLC provides residential and commercial concrete services. The company is based in Cumming, GA. The company was founded in 2017 by Karla Burel. Karla Burel has been the CEO since 2017.

Pinnacle Contracting Services LLC is a concrete construction company founded in 2011. The private company is based in Summerfield, NC. The company specializes in residential and multi-family home construction and prides itself on being employee-centric and focused on growth. Pinnacle Contracting Services values a family-like team atmosphere both in the workplace and with customers.

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

Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Co. of New York Provides banking and other finanial services. The company provides corporate trust and agency services including products structured to provide innovative & customized solutions to meet clients individual needs. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Clover Capital Partners LLC (Clover Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by David Choe & Alex Schneider. The firm is headquartered in Evanston, Illinois.

NeoSystems LLC engages in strategic back office services. It offers accounting; outsourced IT; hosting and software; human capital management; system integration; association management; and financial planning and analysis. The firm serves the government contractors, non-profit organizations, and commercial businesses. The company was founded by Michael W. Tinsley and Robert J. Wilson in 2000 and is headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA.

Suburban Drywall, Inc. provides drywall, insulation, steel stud framing and custom finishing services. The company was founded by George Scheffler in 1978 and is headquartered in Waukesha, WI.

Part of Accretive Holdings LLC, Accretive Capital Management LLC is a company that provides investment advice. The company is based in Madison, CT.

Heritage Capital Group, Inc. is a business advisory firm that offers resources for mergers and acquisitions, strategic consulting, and restructure and reorganize services. The private company is based in Jacksonville, FL. The company is a founding member of M & A International, now Oaklins International, an organization with offices worldwide. The company has 800 professionals in 60 offices operating in 40 countries. The company has expertise in various industries such as business to business, business to consumer, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, real estate, and technology. The company has a technology advisor who has the experience and resources to quickly understand the technologies that drive your company. The CEO of the company is Donald C. Wiggins.

BCD International, Inc. sells surveillance and security systems. It offers video surveillance storage servers, access control servers, industrialized servers and switches, client viewing stations, networking, and provides professional on-site services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Commodity Blenders, Inc. provides trucking services. It transport direct commodities such as dairy, poultry, and swine products. The company is headquartered in West Salem, OH.

Evanston Partners LLC (Evanston Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1900. The firm is headquartered in Evanston, Illinois.

Acadian Kitchens LLC is a company that specializes in providing authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine to customers. The company is based in Broussard, LA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company believes in delivering mouth-watering and exciting American cuisine choices to everyone. The CEO of the company is Paul Leleux.

Auto Driveaway Franchise Systems LLC engages in the provision of vehicle delivery services. It offers shipping, storage, casual car list, and other related services. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Lombard, IL.

Part of Washos, Inc., Sparkl Mobile LLC provides car wash services. The company is based in Lombard, IL. The company was founded in 2016 by Lisa Souter. Sparkl Mobile was acquired by Washos, Inc. from Auto Driveaway Franchise Systems LLC on August 17, 2023.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

M3 Capital Partners LLC is engaged in the provision of integrated origination, execution, asset and investment management services to its principal investment and advisory businesses. It has invested in and advised on investment and development strategies across a broad range of core and alternative real estate sectors, including office, retail, logistics, residential, student accommodation, seniors housing, self storage, cemeteries and funeral homes, medical office buildings, parking, motorway service areas, strategic land, manufactured housing, hotels, and real estate debt. The company was founded in 1991 and it is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Kouzina Foods LLC is a food truck that offers a unique dining experience with a focus on fresh, local ingredients and adventurous flavors. The company is based in Lincoln, NE and offers their services at various locations throughout the city. Kouzina's feature menu is constantly changing, revolving around what's in season and what their chef is dreaming up. The American company was founded by the owners of the local favorite, The Parthenon, in Lincoln, NE.

Heavy Duty Specialists, Inc. supplies parts and components for diesel and industrial equipment. The company is based in Omaha, NE. The company was founded in 1976 by Walter C. Horner, who has been the CEO since its inception.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Turnaround Management Association is a organization that provides turnaround management, corporate restructuring and distressed investing services. Its members include turnaround practitioners, attorneys, accountants, investors, lenders, venture capitalists, appraisers, liquidators, executive recruiters, and consultants, as well as academic, government, and judicial employees. The company was founded by Thomas J. Allison, Jay Alix, C. Charles Bahr, Jacques H. Belet, Donald B. Bibeault, Gary Brooks Gerald, P. Buccino, John Butler, Melanie Rovner Cohen, John M. Collard, Marvin A. Davis, Peter Dusenberre, Timothy F. Finley, Kenneth E. Glass, Frank Grisanti, David Hansing, William J. Hass, Thomas D. Hays, William K. Marrinan, F. Richard Matthews, Kevin McConnaghy, Gilbert C. Osnos, Victor Palmieri, Peter Pellitier, Sanford C. Sigoloff, Jack R. Stone, James Sullivan, Rollie Tillman, Peter Tourtellot, John Whitney and Carl M. Youngman in 1991 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Tatum LLC provides executive consulting services. It provides services to the healthcare, private equity, venture capital, public, not-for-profit, manufacturing, distribution, retail, financial and business services sectors. The company was founded by John Tatum and Doug Tatum in 1993 and is located in Atlanta, GA.

Part of National Bank of Canada, Credigy Solutions, Inc. is a business-to-business specialty finance company that invests in existing consumer-related assets across multiple asset classes and geographies. The company is based in Norcross, GA, and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in their workplace. The company offers flexibility across the capital structure to acquire or finance a diverse range of assets and are the partner of choice when financial institutions face complex challenges and strategic changes. Credigy's portfolio is diversified across a wide variety of consumer-related assets, and they have closed more than 350 deals, representing over $24b+ invested life to date. The company prioritizes unbiased recruiting, hiring, and employment practices and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Northern Trust of California, NA (NTC) is an investment management firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. They are a subsidiary of Northern Trust Corp. (NASDAQ: NTRS). NTC provides investment solutions to individuals, families, and institutions.

Metalforming Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures parts for automotive OEMs. The company operates through three main divisions. Its Engineered Systems unit makes closure systems, HVAC components, power train and chassis components and seat pan assemblies. MTI's Safety Systems unit makes air bag & seat belt components and the company's structural & tubular systems unit makes tubing components & assemblies for applications such as crossembers and frame rails. It was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI.

Donnelly Penman & Partners, Inc. provides investment banking services. It also provides services to the automotive and truck and financial institutions industries. The company was founded by James C. Penman in September 2000 and is headquartered in Grosse Pointe, MI.

Comerica Bank (Investment Management Texas) (Comerica-IM) is the asset management arm of Comerica Bank, which is owned by Comerica, Inc. (NYSE: CMA), a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm was founded in 1849 by Elon Farnsworth. Comerica-IM manages assets for high net-worth individual investors, foundations, endowments and institutional investors. The firm also provides asset allocation guidelines and investment research for Comerica Securities, their brokerage affiliate.