Richard I. Vogel

Xenix Medical, Inc. designs and manufactures medical simulation systems. Its products include Virtual IV system, Endoscopy AccuTouch(R), CathLabVR(TM), and LaparoscopyVR(TM) surgical simulation systems. The company was founded by Gregory Louis Merril in 1987 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. develops advanced wound care solutions and therapies designed to deliver positive outcomes for patients and healthcare professionals. It operates business through two segments: Active Healing Solutions and LifeCell. The Active Healing Solutions segment is focused on the development and commercialization of advanced wound care therapies primarily based on its negative pressure technology platform. The LifeCell segment focuses on the development and commercialization of regenerative and reconstructive acellular tissue matrices for use in reconstructive, cosmetic, orthopedic and urogynecologic surgical procedures to repair soft tissue defects, as well as for reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. It has offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia, Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North America. The company was founded by James R. Leininger in 1976 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Part of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Vestar, Inc. is a leading privately held real estate company that specializes in the acquisition, management, and development of retail real estate. The company is based in San Dimas, CA. The company manages over 30 million square feet of space in 7 states throughout the western United States, including entertainment-retail complexes, power and lifestyle centers, and neighborhood centers. Founded in 1989, Vestar has earned a reputation for integrity and responsibility in the fields of retail property development, operations, leasing, and marketing. Vestar was acquired by Nexgen, Inc. on February 22, 1995 for $96.70 million.