Christopher C. Cole

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra provides live orchestra presentations. The firm performs as the Cincinnati Pops, is one of America’s finest ensembles. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Since 1995, Knighted has focused on being a leader in developing and pioneering warehouse management and logistics software. Knighted is a leading provider of web-enabled Logistics Software specializing in Warehouse Management Software (WMS), Warehouse Control Software (WCSPlus) and Labor Execution Software (LMS). Knighted's technology drives billions of transactions annually at their leading customers in Retail, E-Commerce, Route Distributors, 3PL, and Consumer Goods. Through their investments in R&D and Java technologies, Knighted provides both on-premise “Private Cloud” and Saas 'Cloud' logistics solutions. It is well positioned to meet the current and future demands of new emerging technologies and the ever-changing demands of the distribution industry. Their company’s core value proposition addresses the critical need of complex distribution driven businesses to better manage the movement of materials, products and related information in and amongst multiple, complex facilities. Most important, their company’s solution features real “ROI” and delivers measurable bottom line improvements, cost reductions, and increased supply chain performance. Knighted's proven web-enabled technology processes billions of inventory tracking transactions annually for leading customers in Retail, E-commerce, Route Distribution and 3Pl. Many of their clients use multiple distribution channels to move their product to market and knighted's products supports them all.

Gleason Corp. provides total gear solutions. The firm offers cylindrical and bevel gear, metrology solutions, work holding, and cutting tools. It also provides machinery for the production, finishing, and testing of gears as well as support system which provides replacement parts, field service, application development services, gear design and inspection software, training programs, engineering support, and machine rebuild and upgrade services. The company was founded by William Gleason in 1865 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Plus One Robotics, Inc. develops computer vision software to enable robotic automation in supply chain applications. The company was founded by Erik Nieves, Shaun Edwards and Paul Hvass in 2016 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Intelligrated, Inc. designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs complete material handling automation solutions. It offers conveyor systems, sortation systems, palletizers, robotics, automated storage, and retrieval systems and order picking technologies all managed by advanced machine controls and software. The firm helps retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers build smarter distribution and fulfillment operations, using the right mix of automation, software, and labor. The company was founded by Christopher C. Cole and James R. McCarthy in 2001 and is headquartered in Mason, OH.

Buschman Corp. Manufactures metering and coating rods. It provide grooved and smoothing rods which enables them to offer rods that can be customized to specific machines and applications. The firm also offers rod holders, wire-wound rods, spare parts and accessories. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

American Red Cross, Inc. provides individual and family social services. It is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Pinnacle Automation, Inc. engages in the provision of engineering consultancy services. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.