Michael W. Lister

International Dairy Queen, Inc. owns and operates soft serve ice cream and fast food restaurants. It offers dairy desserts, hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Jostens, Inc. develops, manufactures, and distributes school-related affinity products and services. It provides products, programs and services that help people to celebrate the important moments, recognize achievements, and build affiliations. The firm offers yearbooks, class rings, graduation, and athletic champion’s products. The company was founded by Otto Josten in 1897 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Whitebox Advisors LLC (Whitebox) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and alternative asset manager headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1999, Whitebox manages and advises private investment funds. They also offers advisory services to separately managed accounts.

Visant Holding Corp. operates as a holding company with interests in providing marketing and publishing services. The company was founded on October 2004 and is headquartered in Armonk, New York.

Visant Corp. provides publishing and marketing services. It operates business through the following segments: Scholastic, Memory Book, and Marketing and Publishing Services. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

BCCM Advisors LLC is an alternative asset management firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 2012 as Blue Clay Capital Management LLC. They are owned by BCCM, Inc., which is a subsidiary of Air T, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRT). BCCM Advisors manages the Blue Clay Pan-Africa Fund.

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.

Fairview Health Services provides health care services. It offers acupuncture, allergies, asthma, immunology, artery and vein care, athletic training, audiology and hearing aid services, behavioral health, the birthplace, bleeding and clotting disorders, blood and marrow transplant, breast care, cancer care, certified nurse midwives, chiropractic services, cosmetic services, critical care, dermatology, and diabetes care services. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

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.

Part of Dakotah, Inc., Faribault Woolen Mill Co. is a company that produces handcrafted blankets, decorative throws, apparel, and accessories. The company is based in Faribault, MN and is committed to 100% made in USA manufacturing using naturally sustainable fibers like wool and cotton. Faribault Woolen Mill was acquired by Dakotah, Inc. on August 31, 1998. The CEOs of the company are Paul D. Grangaard, Tom Kileen. Founded in 1865, the company has a storied history of providing woolen blankets to pioneers heading west and comforting troops through two world wars.

Caribou Coffee Co., Inc. owns and operates coffee shops. It offers products to grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. The firm operates through three segments: Retail, Commercial and Franchise. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

P&G Hair Care Holding, Inc. produces and distributes hair color and hair care products. Its products include hair spray, shampoo, conditioner and hair styling items. Its brands include Herbal Essences, Nice 'n Easy, Hydrience, Ultress, Natural Instincts, Loving Care and Balsam Color. The company is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

American Dairy Queen Corp. operates as a restaurants specializing in frozen treats. The firm also includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads and sweet eats including DQ cakes, pies, sundaes, cones and blizzard treats. The company was founded on August 4, 1938 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

KFC Corp. owns and operates chains of chicken restaurant. It specializes in original recipe, extra crispy, kentucky grilled chicken and original recipe strips with home-style sides, honey BBQ wings and freshly made chicken sandwiches. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Metropolitan Economic Development Association provides business management consulting services for minority entrepreneurs. The non-profit company is based in Minneapolis, MN. Dorothy J. Bridges has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Del Taco Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company with interests in restaurants. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, CA.

Pleasant Lake Partners LLC is an independent hedge fund management firm headquartered in Rincon, Puerto Rico. The firm was founded by Jonathan Lennon and David Mastrocola in 2012.

Part of UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Unitedhealth Group International BV provides healthcare coverage, software, and data consultancy services. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN.

3G Capital, Inc. provides investment services. is a private equity firm specializing in investments in brands and businesses in retail and consumer sectors. It seeks to invest in special situations. The company was founded by Alexandre Da Costa Behring, Jorge Paulo Lemann, Carlos Alberto da Veiga Sicupira, Marcel Hermann Telles and Roberto Thompson Motta in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Fridababy LLC provides medical apparatus. The firm specializes in baby products, parenting, health and wellness, consumer goods, and postpartum care. Its products include bitty bundle of joy, nose frida, windi, fridet, and feverfrida. The company is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Garnett Station Partners LLC (GSP) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Matthew Perelman and Alex Sloane. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Trew Capital Management, Inc. provides financial services. The private company is based in Downers Grove, IL.

Part of MTY Food Group, Inc., Famous Dave's of America, Inc. operates a restaurant. The company is based in Minnetonka, MN. The CEO of the company is Jeffery Crivello.

Famous Dave's Ribs, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It offers barbecue ribs. The company is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.