Our Advisory Board and our investor base consist predominantly of proven business leaders with in-depth experience across a wide range of industries. Our Advisory Board offers us operating and industry-specific knowledge, as well as board support and management mentoring. Drawing upon their impressive track record in developing management teams and successfully growing businesses, we can provide portfolio companies with a reservoir of experience and knowledge. Our Advisory Board Members are:

Jerry E. Dempsey

  • Former President of Borg Warner (NYSE)
  • Former Vice Chairman of Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE)
  • Former CEO of PPG Industries (NYSE)

Robert A. Dobson, III

  • President and Chairman, Dobson Ministries, Inc
  • Former Tax Attorney
  • Former Corporate Counsel and Major Shareholder of Baby Superstore, Inc. prior to its
    acquisition by Toys R’ Us

Nick W. Evans

  • Chairman of Bumper2Bumper Media, Inc.
  • Chairman of ECP Benefits, Inc.
  • Former CEO of Spartan Communications, Inc., a regional broadcast and media concern
    that was acquired by Media General

Leslie G. McCraw

  • Former CEO of Fluor Corporation (NYSE)
  • Current Member, Clemson University Board of Trustees
  • Current Board Member, New York Life Insurance Company, Inc. (NYSE)

James M. Micali

  • Chairman and President Michelin North America, Inc.

H. Donald Nelson

  • Former Executive with Texas Instruments responsible for starting and building its
    Calculator Division
  • Former CEO of Pulsar Watch Company, Inc.
  • Founder, Former Chairman and CEO of U.S. Cellular, Inc. (NYSE)

Mack I. Whittle, Jr.

  • President and CEO, The South Financial Group (NYSE), a $15 billion regional financial
    institution and parent company of Carolina First Bank
  • Chairman, University of South Carolina Board of Trustees