David Howitt

Halo Technologies, Inc. manufactures household vacuum cleaner. The company was founded by Carrie Garcia and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

The Meriwether Group is a private lender, investment banking, and business acceleration firm based in Portland, OR. The firm specializes in serving entrepreneurs of iconic, disruptive consumer brands and consists of a team of accomplished entrepreneurs, corporate executives, financiers, and lawyers. The Meriwether Group uses a unique and effective methodology to accelerate desired outcomes for businesses and their leaders in a brand-centric way. The Meriwether Group offers a range of services throughout an entrepreneur's journey, including launch, growth, financing, and exits. The company was founded by David M. Howitt in 2004 and has been led by him as the CEO since incorporation.

Meriwether Capital LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 1976 by George Dorr O Neill. Meriwether Capital LLC is headquartered in New York.

Meriwether Ventures LLC is a private equity firm located in Portland, Oregon.

Respect Your Universe, Inc. is a is a vertically integrated, active lifestyle apparel brand company, which engages in the development, marketing and distribution of apparel and accessories. It is a performance apparel brand designed for both athletes and active adults. The company operates its business through four segments: wholesale, retail, e-commerce and other. Respect Your Universe was founded by Kristian J. Andresen, Oliver-Barret Lindsay, Joseph LaFleur, David Winsby, and Emmanual Kofi Brown on November November 21, 2008 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Oregon Chai, Inc. manufactures and distributes teas and tea products. Its products include concentrates, powdered mixes and single serve. The company was founded by Heather Howitt in March 1994 and is headquartered in Beloit, OR.

Part of adidas AG, adidas America, Inc. is a company that manufactures and sells sport shoes, apparel and accessories. The company is based in Portland, OR.