Dan O'Connell

Information Resources, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise market information solutions and services. Its solutions include market performance and strategy, consumer and shopper intelligence, analytics and in-market execution, media, and technology. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Pure Action Sports Worldwide, Inc. designs, manufactures and distributes kites, boards and accessories for kite surfing. It offers kites, bars, boards, waist harnesses, and men's and women's clothing, as well as provides accessories, such as bags, bladders, board accessories, bridles, kite lines, promos and videos, replacement parts, and upgrade kits. Pure Action Sports builds, acquires and partners with rapidly growing action sports companies. It doing business through its brand names Best Kiteboarding.com and Balance Kiteboards. The company also provides pre-owned gear and gift certificates. It offers its products through a network of retailers internationally. Pure Action Sports Worldwide was founded by Ian M Huschle and Alexander L. Shogren in 2003 and is headquartered in Delray Beach, FL.

Simple Mills, Inc. produces and sells almond flour baking mixes. The firm offers frostings, almond flour and sprouted seed crackers, crunchy and soft baked cookies, and veggie pita crackers. It sells its products through stores and an online store. The company was founded by Katlin Smith and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

VCP I Inc (VCP) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Vestar Management Corp. II founded in 1988 by Norman W. Alpert, Daniel S. O’Connell and Robert L. Rosner. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Solo Cup Co. produced and marketed single-use products used to serve food and beverages. The company was founded in 1936 and was headquartered in Highland Park, IL.

Triton Container International Ltd. operates marine cargo container fleet. It offers dry van, refrigerated, flat rack, and open top equipment. The company was founded by Edward Schneider in 1980 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc. engages in the business of producing, distributing, and marketing branded and private label dry and wet pet food and pet snacks. Its products portfolio includes Meow Mix, Milk-Bone, Kibbles ‘n Bits, 9Lives, Natural Balance, Pup-Peroni, and Milo’s Kitchen. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.