Louis E. Hannen

Giant Cement Holding, Inc. produces masonry cement and related aggregates. It operates limestone quarries in Portland and masonry cement-manufacturing facilities in South Carolina. The firm's products and services include cement, recycling and aggregates. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Summerville, SC.

Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC (GGHC) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Richard Gilder in 1968. GGHC provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, LLC’s, partnerships, pension and profit-sharing plans, and investment clubs.

Gagnon Securities LLC is an independent registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 by Neil Gagnon, Brian Gagnon and Maureen Drew. Gagnon Securities manages individual brokerage accounts on a discretionary basis for individuals, retirement accounts, trusts, custodial accounts, and other institutions and business entities.

WestEnd Advisors LLC (WestEnd) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm was founded by Robert L. Pharr in 2004 as Southview Partners LLC. They were acquired in 2022 by Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCTR). WestEnd manages equity and fixed-income portfolios for institutional and individual investors. Additionally, the firm participates as a portfolio manager in several wrap-fee programs.

Gagnon Advisors LLC is a registered investment adviser and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 and is principally owned by Gagnon Administrative Services LLC. Gagnon Advisors provides discretionary investment advice to pooled investment vehicles.

BDO USA LLP operates as an accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping firm. It offers advisory; audit and assurance; digital; and tax services. The company was founded by Maximillian L. Seidman in 1910 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Black Hills Power, Inc. generates, transmits, and distributes electricity. The firm is a regulated electric utility company serving customers in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Rapid City, SD.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Castrip LLC manufactures flat-rolled, carbon, and stainless steel sheets. It develops technology that helps steel makers to manufacture at very thin gauges. The firm is a joint venture between Nucor, BlueScope steel and Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries. The company was founded in March 2000 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Hydro Conduit Corp. manufactures pipes and concrete products. It provides services for new pipeline construction and storm water treatment. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

North Star BlueScope Steel LLC manufactures hot rolled steel products. The firm offers electric arc furnace, ladle refining furnaces, slab caster, rolling mill and down coiler. The company was founded in June 1995 and is headquartered in Delta, OH.

Commercial Credit Group, Inc. provides equipment financing and leasing services. It provides secured loans and leases to small and mid-sized businesses. The firm sources its transactions through end-users, equipment vendors, and manufacturers. The company was founded by Daniel J. McDonough, Kevin T. McGinn, Richard W. Radom, and W. Joe Mattocks in 2004 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

The Portland Cement Association is a professional organization based in Skokie, IL. The non-profit company's description is simply stated as a professional organization.

Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc. provides security brokerage services. The private company is based in Buffalo, NY and has subsidiaries in Switzerland. The company was founded by Thomas W. Ostrander.

Part of Fortaleza Materiales SAB de CV, Giant Cement Co. is a producer of top quality Portland and masonry cements. The company is based in Harleyville, SC and provides materials for highways, bridges, and buildings. Giant Cement has contributed to the construction of important projects such as Interstate 26, the Mark Clark Expressway, and the University of South Carolina. The company's mission is to create sustainable value for its shareholders, employees, customers, and communities by providing high-quality products and services. With state-of-the-art technology and a dedicated team, Giant Cement seeks to fulfill the market needs and be the supplier of choice in the construction industry.

Keystone Cement Co. engages in the manufacture and commercialization of construction products. It specializes in Portland and masonry cements used in the construction of highways, bridges, and buildings. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Bath, PA.

The South Carolina Aquarium operates an aquarium that focuses on the conservation of the natural world by exhibiting and caring for animals. The private company is based in Charleston, SC.

J.C. Bradfords Co. is a private company that provides securities brokerage services. The company is based in Nashville, TN.

Peter Browning Partners LLC provides advisory services. It offers board advisory services, advices and counsel to CEO’s, Executive coaching and advising. The company was founded by Peter C. Browning and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Ewing Capital Partners LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in Jacksonville, FL. The company was founded by Walter Allen Rogers.

Rogers & Co. organizes events and trade shows. The private company is based in Vienna, MO.

Commercial Credit, Inc. provides equipment financing to the construction, transportation and waste industries. It offers leasing for debt consolidation loans, new and used equipment. The company was founded by Kevin T. McGinn, Daniel J. McDonough, Richard W. Radom and W. Joe Mattocks in 2004 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.