Paul A. Valas

Blount, Inc. markets branded parts and accessories for the forestry, lawn and garden, farm, ranch, agriculture and construction equipment markets. It engages in manufacturing of saw chains, sprockets, related accessories, timer harvesting and log loading equipment, industrial tractors and loaders, and material handling equipment, and rotation bearings and mechanical power transmission components. The company is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Eaton Corp. engages in the provision of energy-efficient solutions. The company was founded by Viggo V. Torbensen and Joseph O. Eaton on August 28, 1916 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Formica Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and distribution of laminated and solid surfacing products. It offers surfacing materials that range from high-pressure laminates, specialty laminates, solid surfacing to sinks, commercial casework, and other related products. The company was founded by Daniel J. O?Conor and Herbert A. Faber in 1913 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Part of United States Sugar Corp., Savannah Foods & Industries, Inc. is a company that specializes in producing high-quality pure cane sugar and sweeteners. The company is based in Savannah, GA. Savannah Foods & Industries was acquired by Imperial Sugar Co., part of United States Sugar Corp. from November 30, 2022 on December 23, 1997 for $581.94 million. The company has been a staple in family celebrations for over 100 years and offers a variety of time-tested recipes, baking tips, how-to guides, cookbooks, and videos to help customers become better bakers.

The Duchossois Group, Inc. operates as an alternative investment manager. It provides management support, and capital resources. The company was founded by Richard L. Duchossois in 1983 and is headquartered in Elmhurst, IL.

Carnival Plc operates as a global cruise and vacation company. The firm offers holiday and vacation products to a customer base that is broadly varied in terms of cultures, languages and leisure-time preferences. It operates through the North America and Australia (NAA), Europe and Asia (EA), Cruise Support, and Tour and Other segments. The NAA segment includes Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, P and O Cruises (Australia), Princess and Seabourn. The EA segment includes AIDA, Costa, Cunard, and P and O Cruises (UK). The Cruise Support segment includes a portfolio of port destinations and other services, all of which are operated for the benefit of cruise brands. The Tour and Other segment represents the hotel and transportation operations of Holland America Princess Alaska Tours and other operations. The company was founded on July 19, 2000 and is headquartered in Southampton, the United Kingdom.

Allied Holdings US, Inc. engages in the provision of electrical and metalproducts. The company was headquartered in Harvey, IL.

Atkore International, Inc. provides electrical raceway solutions. Its products include cable, cable tray, and framing systems, conduit, fittings, barbed tape, mechanical tube, and standard pipe. It also offers energy, healthcare, and data center solutions. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Harvey, IL.

GKN Aerospace Services supplies structures, components, assemblies and engineering services to aircraft and aero engine manufacturers. The company is headquartered in Lisle, IL.

GKN Aerospace Chem-Tronics, Inc. designs and manufactures/fabricates lightweight structures for aerospace applications. The firm specializes in lightweight unistructure and unisandwich chemically-milled titanium and aluminum alloy parts for engines, airframe structures, and launch vehicles. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Woodridge, IL.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.

Tyco International (US), Inc. engages in the provision of security, fire protection, and detection products and services. The company is headquartered in Exeter, NH.

The Chicago Urban League provides economic, educational and social progress for African Americans. The company was founded on December 11, 1916 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago offers exhibitions of art. The MCA documents contemporary visual culture through painting, sculpture, photography, video and film, and performance. Its programs include Dance, Live Art, Music, Screenings, Theater and Workshops. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Chicago Academy of Sciences, Inc. operates museums. Chicago Academy of Sciences, Inc. is based in Chicago, IL.

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that has been working towards realizing Robert F. Kennedy's dream of a more just and peaceful world since 1968. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company advocates for key human rights issues and pursues strategic litigation at home and around the world in partnership with local activists. The company also foster a social-good approach to business and investment and educate millions of students about human rights and social justice.

Pine Grove Holdings LLC is a privately held investment company that specializes in acquiring and operating middle-market businesses with a high engineering component. The company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's investments are primarily focused on power generation, specialty logistics and transportation, SaaS, and advanced materials. As a boutique investment firm, Pine Grove Holdings engages privately held company owners and financial institutions in transacting fairly-valued and uncomplicated exits. The company was founded in 2011 by Nelda J. Connors, who has been the CEO since 2011.

Queen's Gambit Growth Capital II operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses for its initial business. The company was founded on January 27, 2021 and is headquartered in New York.