| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Jon Miller |
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | Profile |
Blue Giant Equipment Corporation is a prominent global manufacturer and distributor of loading dock systems and material handling equipment, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1963 by Kurt Larsen, the company has celebrated over 60 years of innovation in the industry. Blue Giant began with mechanical dock levelers and hand pallet trucks, later expanding its offerings to include intelligent dock controls and air-powered loading dock equipment. The company provides a wide range of products, including loading dock systems, material handling equipment, HVLS fans, and ergonomic lift assist solutions. Their innovative Blue Genius Connect control panel enhances the management of loading dock operations. Blue Giant has received multiple awards for its products, including recognition in the Professional Door Dealer magazines "Best of Business Dealers Choice Poll" and a Bronze Award from Plant Engineering magazine. With a commitment to growth, Blue Giant relocated its headquarters in 2017 to a larger facility in Mississauga, Ontario, reflecting its dedication to expanding its capabilities in the material handling sector.
In 2011, KUIU was launched by founder Jason Hairston with the idea of bringing incredible technology and innovation to serious mountain hunters at fair prices. The goal was to fulfill this mission by doing business with uncompromised commitment to quality and consumer transparency. Utilizing a direct to consumer business model, KUIU has brought revolutionary equipment to the hunting industry based off of a technical layering system designed to keep you comfortable and dry in the most extreme hunting conditions. By eliminating the middleman and introducing unmatched technology at unbelievable pricing, KUIU is bringing to life its motto "Innovation Never Rests".
Accelerant is a data-driven risk exchange connecting specialty insurance underwriters with risk capital providers. Founded in 2018 by a group of longtime insurance industry executives and technology experts, our vision is to rebuild the way risk is exchanged – so that it works better, for everyone. For the underwriters we call Members, we deliver a full service offering that includes insights and analytics, distribution management, operational resources, and stable underwriting capacity. Our approach frees our Members to focus on profitable underwriting while growing their businesses. Our portfolio presents attractive, validated, and diversified source of specialty insurance premium to our risk capital provider partners.
Artist Partner Group (APG) is a record label and music publishing company based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2013 by Mike Caren, APG initially operated as a joint venture with Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group. In November 2020, it became an independent entity after Atlantic Records acquired its catalog and roster. APG focuses on music publishing and record label operations, providing a platform for artists and songwriters to create and distribute music. The company emphasizes partnership and creativity, offering concierge-level creative services to support its writers. APG has played a significant role in the careers of various notable artists, including YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Charlie Puth, and Kehlani. The parent company of APG is Artist Publishing Group, also founded by Mike Caren, with distribution managed by Warner ADA.
The Odessa Roughnecks is a professional indoor football team based in Odessa, Texas. The teams nickname is a tribute to the oil industry, which has been the source of Odessas wealth over the past century. The team began operations in 2004 as a charter member of the Intense Football League. In 2005, the Intense Football League merged with the National Indoor Football League. For the 2006 season, the Intense Football League was resurrected, and the Odessa Roughnecks returned to their original league. In 2008 the Intense Football League merged again, this time with United Indoor Football to create the Indoor Football League. The team plays its home games at the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa. The teams founder and owner was Tommy Benizio until he resigned to become the IFLs commissioner. In September 2008, the Roughnecks were purchased by the ownership group Allegiance Pro Sports, Inc., led by President & CEO Brandon Smith, a Odessa native, local business owner and 1991 graduate of Odessa High School. The Roughnecks are coached by Chris Williams (former head coach of the Tennessee Valley Vipers of the af2 and was the Roughnecks first head coach). The 2009 season will be Coach Williamss sixth season with the Roughnecks. The Roughnecks won its first championship in 2006 at Intense Bowl 2, beating the Corpus Christi Hammerheads by a score of 97-56, which was an Intense Football League record for most points scored by one team in a game. The team finished with an overall record of 14-2.