James W. Hood

Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. provides residential care facilities. It operates senior living residences that provide seniors with a supportive, home-like setting with care and services, including 24-hour assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, life enrichment, health, and wellness. The firm offers senior living options including assisted living, memory care, independent living, and short-term stay. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of Avado Brands, Inc., DF&R Restaurants, Inc. is a full-service restaurant operator. The company is based in Bedford, TX. DF&R Restaurants was acquired by Avado Brands, Inc. on November 27, 1995 for $208 million.

Wendy's International LLC operates and franchises restaurants. It offers hamburger sandwiches, featuring filet of chicken breast sandwiches, chicken nuggets, French fries, baked potatoes, freshly prepared salads, soft drinks and frosty desserts. The company was founded by David R. Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH.

Burger King Corp. is engaged in the operation and franchise of fast food restaurants. Its products include burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast meals. The company was founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton in March, 1954 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

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.

Part of Upland Software, Inc., Kino Interactive LLC provides software that enhances communications and the networked delivery of digital media. The American company was founded by James G. Crawford, David J. Ide, Nathaniel T. Bradley. Kino Interactive was acquired by Modavox, Inc. on March 03, 2006 for $3 million.

Part of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., The CSI Cos., Inc. is a leading provider of healthcare and technology solutions. The company is based in Jacksonville, FL. With nearly three decades of providing tailored consulting services, building high-performing teams, and aligning processes, CSI ensures its clients remain at the forefront of innovation. The company provides national staffing solutions by placing top talent in the technology, financial, accounting, healthcare, and other professional industries across the country. Chris Flakus has been the CEO of the company since 2003. The CSI Cos. was acquired by Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. on July 06, 2010.

IMI Global, Inc. provides software solutions and consulting services to the livestock industry. The firm also provides livestock identification, traceability, and source/age verification solutions. Its clients include Cargill, Purina Mills, Missouri Department of Agriculture, and Consolidated Beef Producers. The company was founded by John K. Saunders and Leann Saunders in 1995 and is headquartered in castle Rock, CO.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

WesTower Communications, Inc. designs and builds communication towers. The company's services include structures, engineering & design, project management, construction, and maintenance. WesTower was founded in 1989 by Roy Jeffrey & Calvin J. Payne and is headquartered in Chesterfield, MO