At Allstate, we're advocates for peace of mind and a good life. And that comes through in everything we do. From building diverse and innovative teams that truly understand our customers' needs, to challenging each other to develop our careers in a meaningful way, and finally to the incredible results we're able to achieve together. See how we’re creating a better future through innovation, advocacy, and empowering people and communities.

Hilltop Holdings is a Dallas-based financial holding company focused on providing business and consumer banking services from offices located throughout Texas through PlainsCapital Bank, the sixth largest Texas-based bank by deposits. PlainsCapital Bank’s wholly owned subsidiary, PrimeLending, provides residential mortgage lending throughout the United States. Hilltop Holdings’ broker-dealer subsidiaries, Hilltop Securities Inc. and Hilltop Securities Independent Network Inc., provide a full complement of securities brokerage, institutional and investment banking services in addition to clearing services and retail financial advisory. The Hilltop Holdings family of companies employs approximately 4,800 people and operated approximately 420 locations in 48 states.

Contran Corporation is a private financial holdings company located in Dallas, TX. Contran owns shares of publicly traded companies including VALHI, Inc., KRONOS Worldwide, Inc. and CompX International Inc. Contran also gives back through its relationship with Harold Simmons Foundation, providing grants to non-profit organizations in the area.

AEG Vision (formerly Acuity Eyecare Group) empowers doctors to deliver world-class patient care and service by leveraging eyecare industry best practices, innovation, and collaboration. As a practice acquisition and operational support team, AEG supports and empowers eyecare professionals to grow their practices while elevating focus on the most valuable part of the business—delivering excellent eyecare.

As part of the Guidance Team, we developed and implemented strategies that mirrored ambassador needs and aligned with company goals for 2018; Accomplishments: Achieved 97% Sexual Harassment training upon implementation; Introduced 4DX, established a new Brand Book (Supplemental Handbook), Performance Management and Annual Review system; Implemented structured Interviewing Program; Revamped New Hire Orientation and New Leader Training tools; Rectified budget records; Introduced compliance tools: Hep B Program Bloodborne Pathogen training and maintenance Tip Reporting Background Check Standards and Matrix I-9 Audit reached 100% compliance Projects: Core Champ Program Recognition Program, Milestone Award Program, Increase Retention, Safety Program, Wage Survey/2018 Merit Increases & Ethics Hotline.

ECOM is a world-leading soft commodity services group specialising in coffee, cocoa, and cotton. We employ more than a thousand agronomists and field staff worldwide, running innovative on-the-ground operations and sustainability programmes to help our customers and farming communities worldwide. Our global presence, unparalleled experience, and strong, trusted relationships allow us to create a valuable and profitable environment for our suppliers, customers, shareholders, and employees.

Aethon Energy is a private investment firm and owner-operator of onshore and oil and gas properties in the United States. Aethon is a leading operator with a proven track record in developing its large position. Aethon is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with operations in Louisiana, Texas, and Wyoming.

One Organization with One Focus - To provide world-class technology-enabled revenue cycle management and related business solutions for hospital-based physician specialties.

WHO WE ARE Trive Capital is a Dallas, TX based private equity firm with more than $7 billion of regulatory assets under management. Trive focuses on investing equity and debt in what it sees as strategically viable middle-market companies with the potential for transformational upside through operational improvement. We seek to maximize returns through a hands-on partnership that calls for identifying and implementing value creation ideas. TRIVE BACKGROUND We partner with talented management teams to identify transformational opportunities and deploy best business practices. Since 1998, Trive's team members have successfully sourced, executed and managed more than 100 transactions across a range of industries, representing over $7 billion in aggregate revenue. COHESIVE AND MULTIFACETED TEAM The firm's leadership team has worked extensively together during the past ten years at both Trive and predecessor firms. Trive has assembled a team with multifaceted skills in principal investing, investment banking, strategic consulting, restructuring, general management and corporate finance. It is this diverse collection of knowledge and experience in both finance and operations that positions the firm to serve as a valuable strategic resource for the management teams and companies we support. WHY PARTNER WITH TRIVE CAPITAL? The cornerstone of Trive's philosophy is to develop collaborative partnerships with management teams to drive value and tackle challenges. The firm takes a long term perspective to investing, as we understand great businesses are not built overnight and value is created over multiple economic cycles. We recognize every situation is unique and look to find the optimal strategy to enhance and transform businesses. Our rigorous approach and flexibility allow us to move quickly and take advantage of developing opportunities.

Hicks Holdings Llc is a financial services company based out of 100 Crescent Court Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas, United States.

Fifth Partners provides the human, intellectual, and financial capital needed to build enduring, profitable enterprises. Our investments focus on real estate, energy, proprietary opportunities, and growth. Our mission is to identify, develop, and empower leaders. We strive to achieve this through partnerships that align authority and responsibility, promote personal initiative, and provide clarity regarding governance and economic rights.

Copper Beech is a single-family office, and I managed our direct investment strategy in operating businesses and real estate. Significant M&A, strategic planning, corporate development, and capital formation/raising experience across a variety of industries.