Tess Roering

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides scheduled air transportation services. The firm's services include planning and booking, deals, travel information, gifts and products, and mileage plans. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Backcountry.com LLC provides online retail services. It provides products for activities such as skiing, backpacking, camping, snowboarding, rock climbing, kayaking and mountaineering through its website. The firm also retails outdoors and winter sports gear, selling through sites that include Backcountry.com, Backcountryoutlet.com, Tramdock.com, and Dogfunk.com. The company was founded by James Holland & John Bresee in October 1996 and is headquartered in Park City, UT.

Evereve, Inc. engages design of clothing to moms. It offers jeans, tops pants, dresses and skirts, and accessories. The clothes are designed to appeal younger, busier moms and the affordable pricing is right in line with department stores. It influences premium brands and boutique labels to design exclusive for a mom’s lifestyle. The company was founded by Michael Tamte and Megan Tamte in 2004 and is headquartered in Edina, MN.

NatPets LLC produces and sells pet care products for dogs and cats. The firm?s dog products include raw dog food, raw freeze dried food, grain free dog kibble, canned food, biscuits, daily supplements, and natural remedies, and cat products include dry kibbles, canned, treats, daily supplements, natural remedies, and litters. The company was founded by Steve Ball, Chris Bentley and Brendan Synnott in 2010 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Accenture LLP provides management consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. Its services encompass customer relationship, finance, human resources, service, supply chain, information management, business process, and infrastructure outsourcing services. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Duke University Health System, Inc. engages in the provision of health care services. It offers cancer treatment, primary care, orthopedics, aesthetics, and fertility services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Grease Monkey International LLC owns and operates automotive preventive maintenance centers. The firm provides air conditioning, air filter, battery, brake, check engine light, diagnostic service, diesel exhaust fluid, differential service, emission reduction, tire, windshield, and radiator services. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO.

Recreational Equipment, Inc. designs, develops and retails outdoor gear and apparel. It offers products for camping, hiking, cycling, urban lifestyle, travel, and general outdoor recreation. The firm?s products include backpacks, bikes, books, maps, car racks, dog gear, electronics, gift cards, jackets, luggage and day bags, sleeping bags, strollers and bike trailers, sunglasses, tents, and watches. The company was founded by Mary Anderson and Lloyd Anderson in 1935 and is headquartered in Kent, WA.

Rodan & Fields LLC develops and sells skin care products. It offers anti-aging, anti skin discoloration, anti-acne, sensitive skin, everyday use, and enhancement creams. The company was founded by Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields in 2000 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Premera Blue Cross provides health, life, vision, dental and long term care insurance services. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, WA.

Winona Capital Management LLC (Winona Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Laird Koldyke and Luke Reese. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Part of Volvo Car AB, Volvo North America Corp. is a company that sells new and used cars. The company is based in Rockleigh, NJ.

Dragon Alliance LLC designs and markets sunglasses. It offerings include visually distinct sunglasses, snow goggles, motorsport goggles and softgoods. The company was founded by William Howard in 1993 and is headquartered in San Clemente, CA.

Stream Global Services, Inc. provides business process outsourcing services. It specializes in customer relationship management including technical support, customer care, and sales. The firm serves the technology, computing, telecommunications, retail, entertainment and media, and financial services companies. The company was founded on June 26, 2007 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Fusion Academy & Learning Center offers customized academic learning programs and tutoring services. The firm operates as a college preparatory private institution that offers full-time classes, summer courses, tutoring sessions, or supplement credit programs. It specializes in the development and implementation of personalized mentoring programs, allowing students to customize their own class schedules and begin a new semester at any time of the year. It also offers art workshops, music classes, and homeschooling solutions. The company was founded by Peter G. Ruppert and Michelle Rose Gilman in 1989 and is headquartered in Solana Beach, CA

Young Living Essential Oils LC makes nutritional supplements, bath and body products, and skin care products. The firm provides essential oils and wellness solutions. It offers essential oils and blends, essential oil singles, essential oil blends, roll-ons, massage oils, healthy cooking, animal care, multivitamins, antioxidant support, and hair care oils. The company was founded by Gary D. Young and Mary Young in 1993 and is headquartered in Lehi, UT.

Petsense LLC provides pet supplies and services. It offers grooming, training, adaptations, and vet clinics. The firm also offers dog food, cat food, small animal food, reptile food, dog treats, cat treats, vitamins and supplements, pet toys, grooming supplies, flea and tick prevention, collars and leashes, training supplies, and apparel and accessories. The company was founded by James Dougherty in 2005 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

AeroDesigns, Inc. manufactures novel devices and formulations that deliver natural nutrition through the act of breathing. The firm's novel nutritional delivery platform can be utilized for delivery of nutrients or pharmaceuticals directly to the mouth for ingestion, thus avoiding common safety concerns of delivering active molecules to the lungs. The company was founded by David Edwards and Thomas Hadfield in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Ancora Holdings LLC is an investment holding company. The company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in United States. The company was founded by Nicola Kinnaird, Lori Perella Krebs.

Grease Monkey International LLC (Colorado) is a part of fullspeed automotive, which is one of the largest franchisors and operators of automotive aftermarket repair facilities in the United States. The company is based in Greenwood Village, CO and has subsidiaries in China and the United States. Grease Monkey International LLC (Colorado was acquired by MidOcean US Advisor LP on November 30, 2020. The company is home to flagship brands such as Grease Monkey, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service, and Kwik Kar. The company's brands offer services like oil changes, tire sales and rotations, brake services, and car washes. With a strategic geographic footprint of over 900 franchised and company-owned locations, they have a strong presence in high growth markets. In 2023, both Grease Monkey and SpeeDee were included in Entrepreneur's prestigious Franchise 500 ranking. Robert M. Lynch has been the CEO of the company since 2022.