David J. Tarantino

GST Telecommunications, Inc. is a facilities-based integrated communications provider which offers voice, data and Internet services throughout the western United States. The company's products include data transport, high-speed Internet access and voice services which include a bundled offering of local and long distance services and wholesale services.

BTR Capital Management, Inc. (BTR) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Oakland, California. The firm was founded in 1989 by Lewis Katcher and Stephen Yeatman when they acquired Sutro Capital Management. They were acquired by Wealth Enhancement Group LLC in 2022. BTR provides experienced, professional, discretionary asset management for individuals, foundations, conservatorships, IRAs and retirement plans.

EarthLink LLC provides Internet services. It empowers customers with managed information technology services including cloud computing, data centers, virtualization, security, applications and support services, in addition to nationwide data and voice IP services. The company was founded by Sky D. Dayton in February 2000 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Java Detour, Inc. owns, operates, and franchises Java Detour gourmet retail coffee stores. Its stores sells gourmet coffees, fruit smoothies and selected baked goods from retail facilities that are specialized in speed and convenience. The company's business also includes buying, blending and overseeing the roasting of coffee beans. Java Detour was founded by Michael D. Binninger and Steven Binninger in 1994 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Brookside Capital, Inc. is an independent wealth management firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded by James Rea in 1989. They provide investment management services to high-net worth individuals and charitable organizations.

Blue Oak Capital LLC (Blue Oak) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The firm was founded in 1999 by Thomas Baker and Loren Walden. Blue Oak provides wealth management services to a select group of individuals, families, and trusts.

AllBusiness.com, Inc. provides information for small businesses through the Internet. The firm offers resources including business forms, contracts and agreements, advice, blogs, business news, business directory listings, product comparisons, business guides, and small business association. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Bruno, CA.

Afterburner, Inc. provides management consulting, leadership training, and team building services to employers. It specializes in leadership development, corporate strategies, execution, and continuous improvement solutions. The company was founded by James D. Murphy in 1996 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

CenturyLink Communications LLC provides communications services and products. It offers local and long distance voice, data and Internet services. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Splice Communications, Inc. provides single-source technical consulting and support in the design, implementation, and management of custom data network solutions. It offers network design, connectivity, provisioning, service ticketing, remote management, and carrier-bill auditing. The company was founded by Andrew Coan in 2002 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.