| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Jennifer Juste |
Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer | Profile |
Hal Smith Restaurants is a restaurant management company based in Norman, Oklahoma, founded in 1992 by Hal Smith. The company operates over 80 locations across seven states, featuring a diverse range of dining options from casual to upscale. Annual sales approach $250 million, and the company emphasizes strong customer service and employee training. The company develops, manages, and franchises various restaurant concepts. Its portfolio includes full-service dining options like Charleston’s Restaurant, Red Rock Canyon Grill, and Mahogany Prime Steakhouse. It also features casual and themed concepts such as Ted’s Café Escondido, Louie’s Bar & Grill, The Garage, and Pub W. Hal Smith Restaurants has a history of franchising, having previously managed Outback Steakhouse and On The Border Mexican Cafe franchises. With a focus on community-centric locations, Hal Smith Restaurants continues to expand, including new openings like Neighborhood JA.M. in Oklahoma City planned for Spring 2025. The company is dedicated to culinary excellence and creating memorable dining experiences for a wide range of customers.
KACE Company, based in Ashburn, VA, is a federal government contractor with over 30 years of experience in linguistics and related services. The company specializes in mission-critical services that enhance national security, public safety, and government operations. As one of the largest language services providers to the U.S. federal government, KACE employs over 1,500 people and is recognized as a Hispanic American Owned and Minority Owned business. KACE offers a range of professional services tailored to government needs, including program optimization, intelligence and analytics, and specialized language services. Their program optimization focuses on data-driven strategies to improve performance and efficiency. In intelligence and analytics, KACE extracts insights from large datasets to support various missions. Their language services encompass transcription, translation, interpretation, and language analysis, ensuring accurate communication across more than 150 languages and dialects.