Richard L. Schatzberg

Decision Options LLC is a privately held, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Groton, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Gill Eapen in 2001 to initially provide consultation and software for real estate valuation and portfolio management. They expanded the firm’s services to include investment advisory services for individual and institutional clients, thereafter.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

W.J. Deutsch & Sons Ltd. distributes wines and spirits. Its brands includes André Lurton, Barone Fini, Bellacosa, Bib & Tucker Bourbon, Cave de Lugny, Château Bonnet, Close de los Siete, Enza, Eppa, Fleurs de prairie, Girard, Gray Whale Gin, Hob Nob, Joseph Carr, Josh Cellars, Josh Cellars Reserve, Kunde Family, Layer Cake, Luksusowa Vodka, Masterson's Rye, Peter Lehmann, Quinta do Vale Meão, Redemption Rye, Ruta 22, Sauvion, Skyfall Vineyard, The Calling, The Crossings, Villa Pozzi. The company was founded by William J. Deustch in 1981 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. With national headquarters in Tucson, MDA has more than 200 offices across the country, sponsors some 200 hospital-affiliated clinics and supports more than 330 research projects around the world. MDA supports more research on neuromuscular diseases than any other private-sector organization in the world. MDA scientists are in the forefront of gene therapy research and have uncovered the genetic defects responsible for several forms of muscular dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease), childhood spinal muscular atrophy and several other neuromuscular conditions. The Association's comprehensive services program includes diagnostic and follow-up medical consultations, flu shots, support groups, MDA summer camps for youngsters, a medical equipment program, assistance with equipment repairs and resource referral. Through its national advocacy program, MDA works to make life better for people with muscular dystrophy and related muscle diseases by providing representation in matters of public policy and research advancement, nationally and internationally; and facilitating active involvement in these areas by the people it serves. MDA was created in 1950 by a group of adults with muscular dystrophy, parents of children with muscular dystrophy and a physician-scientist studying the disorder. Since its earliest days, it has been energized by its number-one volunteer and national chairman, entertainer Jerry Lewis.

The Viscardi Center, Inc. provides education, vocational training, career counseling, employment placement, and assistive technology to individuals with disabilities. The private company is based in Albertson, NY. The center also assists businesses in creating disability-inclusive cultures in their workplaces. The center offers pre-K through high school education, school-to-work youth transition services, vocational training, career counseling, employment placement, assistive technology, and adapted driver education to individuals with a wide variety of disabilities. Founded by Dr. Henry Viscardi Jr., a leading disability advocate who served as disability advisor to eight presidents, the center educates, employs, and empowers people with disabilities. Christopher J. Rosa has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Melinda Consulting LLC provides business consulting services. The private company is based in East Lyme, CT. The company was founded by Makarand Jawadekar.