Brian K. Barksdale

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Mueller Industries, Inc., Mueller Europe Investment Co. Ltd. is a British company that provides investment services. The private company is based in Bilston, UK and was founded in 2015.

Part of Mueller Industries, Inc., Micro Gauge, Inc. is a precision machining products supplier based in Brighton, MI. With over 20 years of experience, the private company produces a wide variety of parts for the automotive and other industries. The company's goal is to provide high-quality parts on time with zero defects and to be a reliable partner in business through outstanding service and teamwork. Micro Gauge offers solutions to reduce weight issues in the automotive industry by creating lightweight and strong aluminum driveshaft yokes. The company reviews the end product with the customer to determine the best design and shape that would offer the best cost to performance ratio. The proposal includes automation at the forming process, as well as at the machining, washing, and inspection of the yokes. Micro Gauge has proven to be a dependable and reliable partner, as they were chosen to machine aluminum yokes previously machined by the OEM's.

Part of Mueller Industries, Inc., Mueller Brass Forging Co., Inc. is a manufacturing private company based in Port Huron, MI. The company provides a complete manufacturing solution for aluminum forging and brass forging, from processing raw material through forging and fully machined components. With equipment that can handle 440 to 2500 tons, the company can produce top quality parts up to 50 pounds. The company's state-of-the-art metallurgical laboratory and iatf 16949 certifications ensure only the highest quality. Mueller Brass Forging Co. offers solutions to customers by reducing the time spent machining through offering a nonferrous forging with net contours and flats. The company also runs a computer simulation to verify metal flow with “ lap ” detection to show any hidden defects prior to tool design. The company's collaborative design approach resulted in a dramatic increase in parts per hour, preventing a costly investment in an additional CNC mill along with a 40% reduction in raw material, resulting in lower overall cost.

Part of Jefferies Financial Group, Inc., Jefferies High Yield Holdings LLC is a private equity fund. The private company is based in Stamford, CT. The CEO of the company is Richard Brian Handler.

Leucadia Asset Management LLC (LAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2002 as Jefferies Private Client Advisers LLC. They changed their name to Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC in 2006 and to Leucadia Asset Management LLC in 2021. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). LAM provides advisory services to high net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities.

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (Investment Management) (Jefferies-IM) is the asset management division of Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF), a diversified financial services company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1968 as Talcott National Corp. and became Leucadia National Corp. in 1980. They change their name into Jefferies Financial Group in 2018. Jefferies-IM offers predominantly institutional clients an innovative range of investment strategies through its affiliated asset managers.

Premier Entertainment Biloxi LLC owns and operates the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, a full service gaming and entertainment resort built along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Biloxi. It was located in Biloxi, MS.

The BSS Group Ltd. distributes plumbing and heating supplies, pipeline equipment and power tools. Its products include metal pipe systems, plastic pipe systems, valves and filtration and pumps and pumping equipment. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Leicester, the United Kingdom.

Open Mobile Alliance Ltd. develops interoperable mobile enabling services. It drives service enabler architectures and open enabler interfaces that are independent of the underlying wireless networks and platforms. Its application protocols include the WAP, Wireless Village, The SyncML Initiative, the Location Interoperability, the Mobile Games Interoperability and the Mobile Wireless Internet Forum. The company was founded in June, 2002 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Cardinal Spellman High School operates as A premier, independent, co-educational, college preparatory and Catholic high school. The company is headquartered in Bronx, NY.

The National Philanthropic Trust provides philanthropic expertise to donors, foundations and financial institutions. The firm offers donor-advised funds and other philanthropic services. It serves the Individual donors, financial institutions, corporations and private foundations. The company was founded by Clark D. Pitcairn in 1996 and is headquartered Jenkintown, US.

DR Bank operates as a state chartered commercial bank. It provides community with an exceptional combination of competitive banking services and thoughtful personal services. The firm offers conveniences and financial services from a larger bank, with the incredible rates, safety, and personal attention. The company was founded by Robert M. Baylis, David M. Campbell, Kevin P. Conroy, Daniel Dolcetti, Harriette Weiss-Terbell, Peter B. Maglathlin, Michael Joyce Thomas, Charles Hoffman and Spencer J. McIlmurray in 2006 and is headquartered in Darien, CT.

Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed, coeducational university with ten colleges emphasizing career education and experiential learning. It was founded in 1829 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Horizon Global Americas, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets accessories for light trucks, sport utility vehicles, recreation vehicles, passenger cars, and trailer. Its products include towing and hitch systems, trailer components and accessories, and electrical, brake, cargo carrying and rack systems. The company is headquartered in Plymouth, MI.

Envolve Communities LLC engages in the management of residential real estate properties. It offers services relating to property management, investments, and asset management. The company is headquartered in Montgomery, AL.