Mark Kerns

The Keds Corp. manufactures athletic and lifestyle footwear products. The company offers many different types of shoes and sandals for men, women, and kids. The Keds was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Richmond, IN

Part of SRAM International Corp., Avid LLC is a company that manufactures brake systems for the bicycle industry. The company is based in Englewood, CO. Avid was acquired by SRAM LLC on March 10, 2004.

Part of Performance Horizon Group Ltd., Volant Sports, Inc. is a company that manufactures steel skis. The company is based in Denver, CO. Volant Sports was acquired by Gen-X Sports, Inc., part of Performance Horizon Group Ltd. from March 22, 2004 on September 20, 2001.

Brooks Stevens, Inc. operates as a product design and development company. It serves transportation, power sports and recreation, healthcare and medical device, commercial products, telecommunications, lawn and garden, agricultural and construction equipment, consumer goods and juvenile products industries. The company was founded by Clifford Brooks Stevens in 1934 and is headquartered in Allenton, WI.

LineRate Systems, Inc. develops high performance network appliance software solutions. The company was founded by John Giacomoni and Manish Vachharajani in 2008 and is headquartered in Louisville, CO.

Vydrogen LLC (Vydrogen) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Jack Martin. The firm is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Deloitte & Touche provides audit, enterprise risk management, and financial advisory services. The company delivers services in four professional areas: audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services. It provides its clients with global services such as entering foreign markets, raising funds, and investing in Mainland China. The company was founded in June, 2003 and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.

First United Bank & Trust operates as a state commercial bank. It offers personal banking products and services that include checking, savings, money market, and retirement accounts; overdraft services, and debit and credit cards; and personal loans, mortgage loans, and home equity lending, as well as auto, boat, and RV loans. The company was founded in November 1900 and is headquartered in Oakland, MD.

Part of Foot Locker, Inc., Footaction USA is a leading retailer in the sneaker and youth culture industry. The company is based in Milwaukee, WI. The company is dedicated to inspiring and empowering youth around the world through a portfolio of brands, including Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Eastbay, Footaction, Runners Point, and Sidestep. With over 3,100 retail stores in 27 countries, as well as websites and mobile apps, Footaction USA creates unrivaled experiences at the heart of the sneaker community.

Hansa Toys USA, Inc. provides soft toys. Its collection includes toys of bear, animal seats, insects, safari, rockers, and puppets. The company was founded Hans Axthelm in 1972 and is headquartered in Sunrise, FL.

Aerogroup International LLC manufactures and distributes women's footwear. Its products include dress boots, pumps, sandals, and flats. The firm also offers accessories, such as socks and bags, as well as cleaning kits and leather lotions. It has retail locations throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded by Richard S. Olicker in 1987 and is headquartered in Edison, NJ.

Visa USA, Inc. provides retail electronic payment services. It offers its financial products and services for personal use, small businesses, merchants, companies, and the government. The company is headquartered in Foster City, CA.

Reebok France SA is a French company that manufactures footwear.

Stride Rite Corp. manufactures and markets children's footwear. The firm also markets athletic and casual footwear for children and adults. Its brands include Keds, Grasshoppers, Robeez, Saucony, Hind, Sperry Top-sider and Tommy Hilfiger. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA.

Boathouse Row Sports Ltd. manufactures and designs custom team athletic apparel, outerwear and uniforms. Its products include accessories, coaches and sideline gear, full zip jackets, pullover jackets, weather shirts, parkas, pants, gore-tex apparel, training and travel suits. The company was founded by John M. Strotbeck III in 1985 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Reebok International Ltd. designs and manufactures apparel, shoes and sports related products. It markets and distributes sportswear and accessories under the Reebok, Rockport, CCM, Jofa, Koho and Greg Norman brands. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Canton, MA.