David B. Knowles

Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. develops and manufactures silicones and fused quartz and ceramic materials. It operates through the following segments: Performance Additives, Formulated and Basic Silicones, Quartz Technologies, and Corporate. The Performance Additives segment manufacturers of specialty silanes, silicone fluids, and urethane additives. The Formulated and Basic Silicones segment produces electronic materials, coatings, elastomers, sealants, and basic silicone fluids focused on automotive, consumer goods, construction, electronics and healthcare end-markets. The Quartz Technologies segment engages in the development and manufacturing of fused quartz and non-oxide based ceramic powders and shapes. The company was founded in December 2006 and is headquartered in Waterford, NY.

Hexion, Inc. engages in the manufacture of thermoset resins. Its products are used in several applications including abrasives, adhesives, chemical intermediates, civil engineering, coatings, composites, crop protection, electrical/electronics, engineered wood, fertilizers and pesticides, fibers and textiles, foams, friction materials, furniture, molding compounds, oilfield, oriented strand board, particleboard and fiberboard, plywood, and laminated veneer lumber, and refractories. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

CEVA Group Plc is a supply chain management company, which engages in providing logistics and supply chain management services. It offers a broad spectrum of services based on market lending, freight management, and contract logistics. It also operates end-to-end supply chain solutions for multinational and large and medium sized companies. The company was founded on August 9, 2006 and is headquartered in Ashby De La Zouch, the United Kingdom.

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Holdings LLC manufactures and distributes organic chemicals. It offers binder, adhesive, coating, and ink resins for industrial applications. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Indiana University Foundation provides financial support to education and charitable causes. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Bloomington, IN.

Part of Newell Brands, Inc., Rubbermaid, Inc. is a leader in home and food storage. The company is based in Wooster, OH. The company offers durable products designed for everyday use to keep your refrigerator, cabinets, garage, and outdoors organized. Rubbermaid was acquired by Newell Co. on March 24, 1999 for $5,408.83 million.

Federal Process Corp. manufactures specialty chemicals and industrial products. The company was founded by Jon H. Outcalt in 1915 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Central Hockey League operates a professional minor league hockey teams playing in small to medium-sized markets primarily in central and southwestern US states. The league, which was started in 1992, is managed and operated by WPHL, a subsidiary of Global Entertainment Corporation.

Anchor Hocking LLC designs, manufactures and markets glass products. Its products include beverageware, candle containers, servingware, ovenware, storageware, lighting components and other glass products sold under various brand names or as customized solutions for private label lines. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Lancaster, OH.

Borden Chemicals & Plastics Operating LP owns, acquires and operates polyvinyl chloride resins, methanol and other chemical plants located in Geismar, Louisiana & Illiopolis. It operates through its subsidiary Borden Chemicals and Plastics Operating Partnership. The company is headquartered in Geismar, LA.

The Scotts Co. LLC manufactures non compost, natural organic fertilizers, phosphates, fungicides, and herbicides. The company also offers lawn and garden products including grass seeds, spreaders, and soils. The Scotts Co. is located in Marysville, OH.

Dairy Mart Convenience Stores, Inc. through its subsidiaries operates as one of the nation's largest regional convenience store chains. It offers a wide range of products and services that cater to the convenience needs of its customers, including gasoline, milk, ice cream, groceries, beverages, snack foods, candy, deli products, publications, health & beauty care aids, tobacco products, select highly consumable general merchandise, lottery tickets, money orders and select customer focused services. The stores are typically located in densely populated, suburban areas on a site which are easily accessible to customers and provide ample parking. Dairy Mart stores are generally free-standing, well-lit structures and designs to encourage customers to purchase high-profit margin products such as deli items, coffee, fountain drinks and other fast food items. The company was founded in 1957 and is operates 480 stores under the 'Dairy Mart' name in seven states located in the Midwest and Southeast which 89 stores are franchised.

Blonder Home Furnishing, Inc. provides furniture products and services. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

LESCO, Inc. distributes turf and lawn care products. The company customers include golf courses, athletic fields, and professional lawn care companies that maintain landscapes around apartments, office complexes, government buildings, cemeteries and private homes. The company mission is to be the sales, marketing, manufacturing and distribution services leader for the professional green and pest control industries

Arhaus LLC provides home furnishings. It offers furniture for the living and dining room area, bedroom, office furniture, lighting products, rugs, bedding and pillows and outdoor furniture. The firm provides accessories which include candles and candle holders, glass, mirrors, seasonal and decorative products, framed arts, wall and holiday accents. The company was founded by Jack Reed and John Reed in 1986 and is headquartered in Walton Hills, OH.

Momentive Performance Materials Holdings, Inc. manufactures and sells speciality chemicals and materials. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Thomson Industries, Inc. designed and manufactured linear anti-friction ball bushing bearings, round way roller bearings, 60 case linear race shafts, ready-to-install round rail systems, accuglide and accumax profile rail linear guides and nyliner engineered polymer bearings. The company was headquartered in Port Washington, NY.

OMG Energy Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company. The company was founded on December 15, 2009 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Apollo Global Management, Inc /Private Equity/ (Apollo Global Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 1990. The firm is headquartered in New York City.

Pinnacle Agriculture Holdings LLC operates as anagricultural retail and wholesale distribution company. It operates through its Sanders, Providence Agriculture, Performance Agriculture, AgOne Application Services, OptiGro, Innvictis, and Meridian brands, serving growers across the United States. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Part of Barnes Group, Inc., Barnes Distribution provides maintenance repair and operation supplies. The company is based in Cleveland, OH.

University of Akron provides public research education. Its programs include under graduate studies, graduate studies, international studies, law, and continuing education. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Akron, OH.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.