Nick Dilks

Polen Capital Credit LLC (PCC) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Formerly known as DDJ Capital Management LLC, the firm was co-founded by David Breazzano in 1996 and was acquired by Polen Capital Management LLC in 2022. PCC provides discretionary investment advice to corporate domestic and foreign pension plans, public pension and retirement plans and Taft-Hartley plans. They also act as investment sub-advisors to certain US and non-US investment advisors and asset managers. PCC is a signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Ashford Capital Management, Inc. (Ashford) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm was founded by Theodore H. Ashford in 1979. Ashford offers investment management services to institutions and high net worth individuals that seek to discover small growth companies. The firm offers both separately managed accounts and limited partnership investment opportunities.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

Genzyme Corp. engages in development and manufacture of specialty therapeutic, surgical and diagnostic product. It serves in the areas of rare genetic diseases, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and endocrinology. The company was founded on June 8, 1981 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

JD Capital Management LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 2001 by J. David Rogers and they provide investment advisory services to (i) a Separate Account client and (ii) the Feeder Funds that invest all their assets into the Master Fund.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA (Investment Management) (JPMC-IM) is the investment management division of JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a global financial services firm. Headquartered in New York City, JPMC-IM provides asset management services for corporations, institutional investors, hedge funds, governments, healthcare organizations, educational institutions and affluent individuals.

Victaulic Co. manufactures mechanical pipe joining systems. The firm’s services include customer training, applications engineering, virtual design and construction and custom castings. It also offers pipe joining, fittings, flow control, equipment modules and tools. The company was founded by Ernest Tribe and Henry Hele-Shaw in 1919 and is headquartered in Easton, PA.

Y&R Advertising provides advertising services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

GoldenTree Asset Management LP (GoldenTree) is a registered independent investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 by Steven A. Tananbaum, Steven Shapiro, Frederick Haddad and Leon Wagner. GoldenTree manages discretionary investment funds and advisory accounts for institutional investors including public and corporate pensions, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, family offices and sovereign wealth funds.

Nestlé Canada, Inc. provides chocolates and confectionery products. The firm offers coffee, hot beverages, water, cold beverages, ice cream, frozen treats, pizza, infant nutrition and pet food products. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in North York, Canada.

FCB Worldwide, Inc. provides advertising agency services. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Italy, Poland, Brazil, South Africa and India. The company was founded in 1873 by Daniel Lord. Tyler Turnbull has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Founded in 2001, Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc. is a registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Macquarie Bank Ltd. (ASX: MBL). They provide coverage of the following industries: resources, healthcare, security/defense, transportation, financial services, retail/consumer products, TMET (telecommunications, media, entertainment and technology), oil & gas, diversified manufacturing/distribution and infrastructure/utilities. Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc. is a member of FINRA.

The Advertising Council, Inc. promotes public service campaigns. It carries out pro bono ad campaigns on behalf of both government and private organizations. The company campaigns on children's issues, health, community, environment and family matters. The council relies on volunteer efforts from advertising firms. The Advertising Council was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

TruArc Partners LP (TruArc Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Ian K. Snow. The firm is headquartered in New York.

FCB Health provides advertising services and marketing programs. It sells its clients products and building brands. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC (Blue Wolf Capital Partners) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2005 by Adam Blumenthal and Josh-Wolf-Powers. The firm is headquartered in New York City, New York.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers operates non-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development for engineering community. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The American Advertising Federation operates an online advertising platform. The non-profit company is based in the United States and has subsidiaries across the country. Steve Pacheco has been the CEO of the American company since 2019.

Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing Co. LLC provides business solutions to help buyers and manufacturers improve sales and reduce expenses. It hosts e­fficient program planning sessions to conduct category-specific events that consist of one-on-one planning sessions scheduled between manufacturers, buyers, and distributors to review new items, marketing initiatives, and strategic direction. The company was founded by Charlie Bowlus and Mitch Bowlus in 1994 and is headquartered in Solon, OH.

Cascade Drilling LP provides environmental drilling and remediation services. It offers drilling services for environmental, geotechnical, mining, and construction projects. The firm provides mining and exploration, direct push, chemical injection, subsurface profiling, vacuum truck hole clearing, and investigation waste management services. It serves private industries and public agencies, including mining and dam safety and military sectors, port facilities, airports, municipalities, corps of engineers, federal and state environmental agencies, retail facilities, refineries, and environmental and engineering companies. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Woodinville, WA.

Accenture LLC operates as a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. The company is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients.

Jacmel Growth Partners Management LLC (Jacmel Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by Nick Jean-Baptiste. The firm is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Part of Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc., FCB Inferno Ltd. is a leading creative agency based in London, UK. The agency works with a diverse mix of local and international clients to create highly commercial and purpose-driven ideas that endure and build brands of tomorrow. FCB Inferno's creativity and effectiveness have been recognized at numerous award shows, including multiple grands prix at Cannes and D&AD white and yellow pencils. The agency is part of the FCB network with over 8,000 employees across 80 countries. FCB was named agency network of the year by Adweek 2020 and network of the year at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity for 2020/2021. The British company was founded by Fraser Elliot Gibney, Tim Doust, and the CEO is Katy Wright.

Founded in 1969, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation located in New York City. The foundation was formed through the consolidation of two foundations: the Avalon Foundation and the Old Dominion Foundation. The Avalon Foundation was founded in 1940 by Ailsa Mellon Bruce, daughter of Andrew W. Mellon. The Old Dominion Foundation was founded in 1941 by Paul Mellon, son of Andrew W. Mellon. When the two foundations were consolidated, the foundation was renamed. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation makes grants in six program areas: higher education and scholarship, scholarly communications, research in information technology, museums and art conservation, performing arts and conservation and the environment.

Arlon Group LLC operates as a food and agriculture investment firm. It provides investment across the entire food supply chain. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY.