Mark H. Shipps

Seven Seas Petroleum, Inc. explores & develops oil and gas properties. The company was founded on February 3, 1995 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Unicom Engineering, Inc. designs and manufactures application platforms and appliance solutions. The firm provides platform management software tools and support services related to solution design, systems integration, application management, global logistics and support and maintenance programs. The company was founded by Lawrence A. Genovesi and Cheryl Smith in 1997 and is headquartered in Canton, MA.

Greenwood Capital Associates LLC (GCA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Greenwood, South Carolina. The firm was founded by William (Bill) Allin in 2001, at which time they acquired substantially all of the assets of Greenwood Capital Associates, Inc., an independent registered investment advisor formed in 1983. The firm is principally owned by TCB Corp., which acquired a majority ownership interest of the firm in 2008. GCA provides investment management services to individuals and high net-worth individuals, banks and thrift institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations or other business entities, state or municipal government entities, and other investment advisors.

Higher One, Inc. provides online banking and financial disbursement services. It offers CASHNet payment platform which provides college and university campuses implement PCI-compliant processes for simplifying electronic billing, accepting payments all over campus, offering flexible tuition payment plans and creating online storefronts. The firm is focused on helping college business offices manage operations and provide enhanced services to students. The company was founded by Miles Lasater in March 2000 and is headquartered in New Haven, CT.

CE University, Inc. was established in 1999, as a result of a merger between Online Teaching International and the Graduate School Online. It grown to be the leader in online insurance continuing education for licensed insurance professionals and adjusters. The company courses are approved by all 50 state insurance departments, the District of Columbia, the American College, the CPCU Society, the CFP Board, the Insurance Regulatory Examiners Society, and Insurance Educational Association.

SouthEast Bank operates as a state chartered commercial bank. It offers insurance, personal and business banking services. The firm also provides education loan finance and program for kids. The company is headquartered in Farragut, TN.

Part of Grizzly Energy LLC, Eagle Rock Energy G & P LLC is a company based in Houston, TX. Scott W. Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

Merlon International, Inc. engages in the exploration and production of of oil and gas sector. The firm specializes in the identification and subsequent development of hydrocarbons in previously undeveloped areas. It explores for oil and gas in the Western Desert of Egypt and the Gulf Coast of Texas. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Polaris Partners is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 1996 by Stephen D. Arnold, Jonathan A. Flint and Terrance G. McGuire. Polaris Partners is headquartered in Waltham.

Recreational Equipment, Inc. designs, develops and retails outdoor gear and apparel. It offers products for camping, hiking, cycling, urban lifestyle, travel, and general outdoor recreation. The firm?s products include backpacks, bikes, books, maps, car racks, dog gear, electronics, gift cards, jackets, luggage and day bags, sleeping bags, strollers and bike trailers, sunglasses, tents, and watches. The company was founded by Mary Anderson and Lloyd Anderson in 1935 and is headquartered in Kent, WA.

Bricker & Eckler LLP provides legal services. The company is based in Columbus, OH and has subsidiaries in United States.

Part of Allin Corp., Allin Consulting supplies interactive television systems to the cruise line industry. The company is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Credit Suisse Securities (Canada) Inc. is a broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario with offices worldwide. The firm is a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group (NYSE: CS). Their equity research equity group engages in a broad range of activities for investors including sales, trading, financing, prime brokerage and market-making in U.S. and international equity and equity related securities, options, futures, risk management and hedging products. Their activities cover both exchange-traded and over-the-counter traded securities, including American depositary receipts, restricted stocks, equity repurchases, block trade executions, program trading executions, equity derivatives and convertible securities. The fixed-income franchise operates as a single, unified platform that handles all fixed-income cash and derivative products. Products and services range from securitization and liability management transactions to sales and trading and superior research.

Part of Oblong, Inc., USTeleCenters, Inc. is a telecommunications company that provides full-services telecommunications services. The company is based in Boston, MA. USTeleCenters was acquired by Glowpoint, Inc. on November 29, 1996 for $17 million.

Part of W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., RPA Group, Inc. provides community planning and engineering services. The company is based in Tallahassee, FL. RPA Group was acquired by W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc. on July 21, 2003.

NBCUniversal Media LLC owns and operates news and entertainment television networks. It includes broadcasting, sports, television series, movies, fashion programs, and theatrical, and non-theatrical filmed entertainment contents. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

GE Nuclear Energy, Inc. provides technology based products and services for Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) & Advanced BWR (ABWR) nuclear power plants. The company is a segment of GE Power Systems. The company is located in Wilmington, NC

Greenwood Mills, Inc. designs and manufactures fabrics. It also supplies protective and specialty clothing to the industrial markets. The firm’s products are protected from chemical, biological, and other hazards. The company was founded by William L. Durst and John K. Durst in 1889 and is headquartered in Greenwood, SC.

Part of Worldview International Management Ltd. SEZC, Merlon Petroleum Co. explores and produces oil and gas with interests in the industry. The company is based in Houston, TX. Merlon Petroleum was acquired by Melrose Resources Plc on June 30, 2006 for $265 million.

Air Transport Association of America, Inc. engages in promoting safety, security, and health in airline industry. It collaborates with the airlines, labor groups, congress, and administration to improve air travel for everyone. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Quantum Health, Inc. provides healthcare management services. The company was founded by Kara J. Trott in 1999 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Telecommunications On Demand, Inc. engages in the provision of on-demand customer and telemarketing services. The company was founded by Jeffrey Bornstein in 1994 and is headquartered in Pottsville, PA.

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is a monthly e-publication dedicated to helping its members and the 9.1 million-plus women entrepreneurs across the country to power their “whole professional you”—in their business, in their lifestyle, and in their community. The non-profit company is based in McLean, VA. Teana McDonald has been the CEO of the company since 2012. The Circle is an ever-evolving national program designed specifically for premier members who own larger businesses that exceed $1 million in annual revenue. This program offers exceptional connections, access, and learning opportunities above and beyond membership.

Crusader Energy Group, Inc. explores for oil and natural gas. The company was founded on July 3, 2008 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK.

Providea Conferencing LLC is engaged in the provision of video conferencing, collaboration, and networking solutions. It addresses a unified communication strategy that includes voice applications, data, infrastructure, mobility video conferencing, collaboration, and telepresence. The firm also offers cloud-based and managed service options to support customer needs at every level. The company was founded by John Price, Steve Cogliano, William Benoit, and Todd Luttinger in 1999 and is headquartered in Camarillo, CA.

Countybank provides banking and financial services. It offers personal, business, wealth management, mortgage, and insurance services. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Greenwood, SC.