Rick Blackshaw

Converse, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets footwear for men, women and children. It offers sneakers, high top, low top, slip, wedge and customized footwear. The firm also offers clothing products that include tees, shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, socks and accessories. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Camuto Consulting, Inc. manufactures and distributes footwear products. The firm offers business consulting services on a contract or fee basis. Its brands include Imagine Vince Camuto, Louise ET Cie, Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Sanctuary and Chaus. The company was founded by Vince Camuto in 2001 and is headquartered in Greenwich, CT.

Sport Brands International LLC operates as a holding company. It manufactures and distributes sports apparel and footwear through its subsidiaries. The firm's products include shorts, T-shirts, jackets, leggings, sports shoes, pullovers and pants. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of adidas AG, adidas International, Inc. manufactures sports shoes and related products. The company is based in Portland, OR.

ASICS America Corporation offers a full line of performance-driven athletic shoes, technical active sports apparel and accessories. ASICS shoe line includes cutting-edge and technical footwear for running, racing, track and field, walking, training, basketball, wrestling, volleyball, SportStyle and Onitsuka Tiger. ASICS apparel line utilizes the latest in technical fabrications and design and includes styles for running, walking, training, team and fashion. ASICS also offers a wide variety of sport accessories, including athletic bags, hats, socks and kneepads

2nd Time Around provides online shopping services for handbags. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Saucony UK, Inc. (formerly Saucony, Inc.) designs and manufactures athletic footwear for men and women. It also manufactures walking, racing and trail shoes for men and women of all ages. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquaretred in Peabody, MA.

Part of Wolverine World Wide, Inc., Sperry Top-Sider LLC is a company that manufactures men's footwear products. The company is based in Lexington, MA.

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.