Michael J. Cook

Allied Capital Corp, a business development company, invests in private middle market companies located in the US. The fund target companies across a broad range of sectors with an EBITDA of $5 - $150 million. It provides debt and equity financing for buyout transactions and also makes minority equity co-investments. It also invests in private equity and debt funds.

LCG Capital Advisors LLC provides advisory services. The firm offers services to senior corporate executives, financial sponsors, creditors, and boards of directors. Its services include due diligence, investment banking, and wealth management. The company was founded by Brian M. Smith and Paul Epstein in 2003 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP provides legal services. It offers services in education, aviation, communications, consumer and retails, corporate and securities, hospital and intellectual property. The company was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Houston Zoo, Inc. engages in the operation and management of zoo. The firm operates as a conservation, education, and recreation organization dedicated to the reproduction, protection, and exhibition of animals in their habitats. It participates in programs that oversee the breeding of endangered animal species. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. is an American company that provides an array of industry data prepared by NAREIT staff and other outside sources. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company specializes in REITs, or real estate investment trusts, which are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors. Steven A. Wechsler has been the CEO of the company since 1997.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY.

Part of Houlihan Lokey, Inc., Houlihan Lokey EMEA LLP provides finance advisory services. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2016. Stephen Meredith Winningham has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Northern Virginia Technology Council operates as a membership and trade association for the technology community in Northern Virginia. It serves businesses from all sectors of the technology industry, service providers, universities, foreign embassies, non-profit organizations and government agencies. The company is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

Museum of Fine Arts of Houston owns and operates Museum. The Museum collection contains around 56,000 artworks, which date from antiquity to the present. The company was established in 1900 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Turnaround Management Association is a organization that provides turnaround management, corporate restructuring and distressed investing services. Its members include turnaround practitioners, attorneys, accountants, investors, lenders, venture capitalists, appraisers, liquidators, executive recruiters, and consultants, as well as academic, government, and judicial employees. The company was founded by Thomas J. Allison, Jay Alix, C. Charles Bahr, Jacques H. Belet, Donald B. Bibeault, Gary Brooks Gerald, P. Buccino, John Butler, Melanie Rovner Cohen, John M. Collard, Marvin A. Davis, Peter Dusenberre, Timothy F. Finley, Kenneth E. Glass, Frank Grisanti, David Hansing, William J. Hass, Thomas D. Hays, William K. Marrinan, F. Richard Matthews, Kevin McConnaghy, Gilbert C. Osnos, Victor Palmieri, Peter Pellitier, Sanford C. Sigoloff, Jack R. Stone, James Sullivan, Rollie Tillman, Peter Tourtellot, John Whitney and Carl M. Youngman in 1991 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

New Jersey State Bar Association operates as a not-for-profit organization. It educates the public to enhance awareness of the legal system. The company was founded in June 1899 and is headquartered in New Brunswick, NJ.

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is an organization that develops economic evidence for businesses, policymakers, and thought leaders. The CBI is redefining business as usual and changing their ways of working to develop the future UK economy on their own terms. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company offers services to evaluate economic benefit, advocate policy change, gauge the impact of businesses, assess risk, and explore future scenarios. The company is advocates for businesses and can help them thrive. The organization shares their reaction to daily issues and the latest political and economic news on their website.

American Red Cross Greater Houston provides emergency and other relief services. It deals with the following services: Disaster Relief and Preparedness, Assistance for Military Personnel and Families, Health and Safety Courses, and Transportation. It provides material assistance that may include feeding, shelter, clean-up kits, comfort kits, and financial assistance. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Associated Industries of Massachusetts employer association in Massachusetts, supports employers with public policy advocacy human resources services & management training. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

The Penrod Society Ltd. supports the cultural and educational activities of Indianapolis-area artists, students, and arts organizations. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Interstate Restoration Group, Inc. provides disaster recovery and construction services. The firm’s services include asbestos abatement, catastrophic storm response, contents restoration, document restoration, drying & dehumidification, emergency mitigation, fire & smoke damage, large loss recovery, mold remediation, temporary HVAC, temporary power, water damage & removal, code compliance, construction defect, demolition, going green & LEED, interior finish work, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, structural repairs and property damage consulting. The company was founded by Stacy Mazur and Clay Mazur in 1998 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Paul Hastings LLP engages in the provision of legal services. It specializes in the areas of finance, fintech and payments, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, real state, restructuring, tax advisory, employment law, government, intellectual property, international arbitration, entertainment and media, and technology, media, and telecommunications. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Mainstreet Property Group LLC engages in the real estate development, value investments, and healthcare business. The firm operates into two divisions: Mainstreet Property Group and Mainstreet Health. The company was founded by Paul Ezekiel Turner in 2002 and is headquartered in Carmel, IN.

Business Valuation Association, Inc. provides a forum for professionals to learn about leading edge valuation issues from practitioners. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Palatine, IL.

The British & American Business, Inc. of New York & London is a non-profit organization, which engages in operating a corporate network of transatlantic businesses. It offers strategic insights, introductions, and marketing opportunities to its members. The company was founded on July 1, 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Institute of Directors (United Kingdom) is a community of passionate UK business leaders. The non-profit company is based in Birmingham, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company provides professional training opportunities and access to essential help and resources for its members. The CEO of the company is Stephen Martin.

Webster Bank, NA provides banking services. It offers investment management, financial planning services, banking and lending solutions, fiduciary services and institutional services. The company is headquartered in Waterbury, CT.