Ryan Bohr

Founded in 2009, Torch Lake Capital Management LLC is a private equity firm located in Chicago, Illinois.

Effigi, Inc. designs and develops apparel and related accessories. Its products include casual, sports and outer wear, lingerie and sleepwear, swimwear, socks, hose and tights, home decor and kitchen products. The company was founded in 1991 by Sylvain Veronneau and is headquartered in Laval, Canada.

School Specialty LLC is a leading provider of comprehensive learning environment solutions for the pre-k–12 education marketplace. School Specialty is based in Greenville, WI. The private company offers essential classroom supplies, furniture and design services, educational technology, science curriculum, learning resources, professional development, funding assistance, and more. School Specialty believes that every student can flourish in an environment where they are engaged and inspired to learn and grow. The company applies its unmatched team of subject-matter experts and designs, manufactures, and distributes a broad assortment of name-brand and proprietary products. Ryan M. Bohr has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Fresh Matters LLC is a private company that manufactures and distributes beverages. The company is based in Prosser, WA.

Hilco Equity Partners LP invests in middle market companies located in North America with revenues of $20 - $150 million, experienced management team and sustainable competitive advantage. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of retail, consumer products, business services and manufacturing. It provides financing for MBOs, financial restructurings, leveraged acquisitions and growth capital requirements with an investment size ranging from $5 - $20 million. It acquires controlling positions and makes co-investments with limited partners and other co-investment partners.

Hilco Equity Management LLC is a private equity firm Founded by Jeffrey Hecktman and John Tomes in 2002. The firm is headquartered in Northbrook and subsidiary of Hilco Trading Co.

William Blair & Co. LLC (William Blair) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by William McCormick Blair in 1935 and is a subsidiary of WBC Holdings LP. Until 1941, they were known as Blair, Bonner & Co. William Blair provides broking services to individual, institutional and issuing clients.