Consumer Services

Hunter Safety System Corporate Office

Hunter Safety Systems was founded in 2001 by current CEO John Wydner in Danville, Alabama. Wydner was hunting with his brother and friend when tree stand collapsed, causing Wydner to fall. His life was saved by a few tree branches, but Wydner started to realize that hunters did not wear their harnesses because they were difficult and cumbersome. Wydner set out to make a better harness.

The company sells hunting vests which have harnesses built in, as well as hunting Lifelines, Tree Straps, and other hunting accessories. Today, the company is a leading manufacturer and seller of hunting items and accessories, such as trail markers, bow holders, and warning signs, as well as their infamous safety vest.

Hunter Safety System is still owned and operated by the Wydner family and has headquarters in Danville, Alabama. In 2014, the company introduced a similar hunting vest designed for women.

Hunter Safety System

Hunter Safety System is still owned and operated by the Wydner family and has headquarters in Danville, Alabama. In 2014, the company introduced a similar hunting vest designed for women.

History

Van Ru Credit Corporation Corporate Office

Van Ru Credit Corporation was founded in 1953 in Des Plaines, Illinois, by current CEO and owner Albert Rubin. The company is a collection agency that works for a variety of banks and federal institutions.

The company offers collection services for a wide range of industries including education, energy, financial institutions, telecommunications, and health care facilities. The company is privately held and employs approximately 700 persons full time. The company currently has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and is a member of the American Collectors Association since 1964.

Van Ru Credit Corporation was named in a class action lawsuit in 2012. The complaint stated that the company routinely violated federal law by calling numbers via Robo-Calling. The company agreed to pay $2.3 million (approximately $1600 per plaintiff) in August of 2014.

Van Ru Credit Corporation

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Wild Waves Park Corporate Office

Wild Waves Park was founded in 1977 in Federal Way, Washington, by Byron Betts. Originally named Enchanted Village, the park was very small with only about 6 rides. Wild Waves was built on an adjacent lot and in 1993, Wild Waves bought out Enchanted Village.

The company operates both a water park, as well as an amusement park on the same lot. The park sits on slightly more than 70 acres and has 44 rides in all, most of them water rides or attractions. Today, the park is owned by Premier Parks, LLC.

Wild Waves Park has had minor issues with safety and cleanliness, but health department officials claim that problems are promptly corrected. In August of 2016, a 32 year old man with limited swimming abilities drown in a 10 foot pool on a busy day. The park is reviewing the incident and police reports state it was an accidental drowning.

Wild Waves Park

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E-Trade Corporate Office

E-Trade was founded in Palo Alto, California, in 1982 by William Porter and Bernard Newcomb. The company’s original name was TradePlus. In 1991, the pair invested money made by TradePlus to start a new company, E-Trade Securities. By June of 1996, the company had 73,000 clients and was processing more than 8,000 trades each day.

E-Trade is an online, discount stock brokerage firm for self-directed investors, commonly called Day Traders. The company also offers banking services to retail investors.

In 1996, the company went public on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol: ETFC. It is still a publicly-traded company, with a total margin receivable balance of $6.731 billion as of December of 2016. E-Trade currently has 3.5 million clients and 164,000 trades each day, on average.

The company has 30 branches in 6 states, with headquarters in New York City. As of December 31, 2018, the company had 4.9 million brokerage accounts and a total margin receivables balance of $9.560 billion.

While E-Trade stock has been impressive, the company warned that there could be lower than expected earnings after low trading and decreased customer activity in the second quarter of 2019.

The company made Forbes 2019 Global 2000 list, which rates the largest companies in the world. E-Trade came in at number 838.

E-Trade

E-Trade is an online, discount stock brokerage firm for self-directed investors, commonly called Day Traders. The company also offers banking services to retail investors.

History

While E-Trade stock has been impressive, the company warned that there could be lower than expected earnings after low trading and decreased customer activity in the second quarter of 2019.

The company made Forbes 2019 Global 2000 list, which rates the largest companies in the world. E-Trade came in at number 838.

Vacation Home Rentals Corporate Office

Vacation Home Rentals was founded in 2004 in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The company provides information for beach and vacation rental properties via an eCommerce site.

The company lists rental properties in the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, Asia, Canada, Central and South America, Africa, and South Pacific. All rental transactions occur between the renter and the property owner directly.The company claims to have more than 190,000 listings in 190 countries. Clients can list their home or rental property, as well as look for rentals for themselves. Fees are paid by those listing their rental property.

Vacation Home Rentals was acquired by Flipkey in 2014. Flipkey is owned by Travel Advisor.Com. The company currently has a C rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Vacation Home Rentals

Vacation Home Rentals was founded in 2004 in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The company provides information for beach and vacation rental properties via an eCommerce site.

Vacation Home Rentals was acquired by Flipkey in 2014. Flipkey is owned by Travel Advisor.Com. The company currently has a C rating with the Better Business Bureau.