Daniel E. Beckley

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

George K. Baum & Co. is an investment banking firm with an industry-leading municipal bond business. Its clients include both individual and institutions, and it approaches each one with commitment, energy, innovation and confidence. Its focus is on helping its clients achieve their goals. It does that by providing relevant products and services in every segment of its business. It is dedicated to combining quality service with integrity and creativity- a commitment it has maintained since the firm was founded in 1928. By choosing George K. Baum & Co. as an investment partner, clients gain access to a broad array of investment opportunities and expertise. It is a leader in municipal finance and consistently ranks as one of the nation's top underwriters of negotiated municipal bonds. The firm trades government, agency and mortgage-backed securities. The Firm's affiliate, George K. Baum Capital Advisors, Inc. helps clients realize superior value primarily through mergers and acquisitions and private capital raising assignments.

A.T. Kearney, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. Its services include strategic, operational and technology consulting executive search services. The company was founded by Andrew Thomas Kearney in 1926 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Intermountain Health Care, Inc. provides healthcare services. It focuses in kidney care, plastic surgery, tele-health services, urology, paediatrics, pharmacy services, heart care, and imaging services. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

GI Manager LP (GI Manager) is a private equity firm founded by Richard Allen Magnuson and Michael F. Foust in 2001. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

MRIGlobal operates research and development organizations. The firm's programs include environmental research, health, pharmaceutical product development, agriculture & food safety, and national security, defense & energy. The company was founded in 1944 and headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Kansas City Royals Baseball Corp. owns and operates a professional baseball franchise. The company is a member of the American League Central Division of the Major League Baseball. Kansas City Royals was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation operates as a private, nonpartisan foundation that works in entrepreneurship and education to create uncommon solutions and connect people to the tools they need to shape their futures and be successful. It works with partners to encourage entrepreneurship across America and improve the education of children and youth. It works with educators and researchers nationwide to create awareness of economic impact of entrepreneurship. The company was founded by Ewing Marion Kauffman in 1966 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

DCL Medical Laboratories, established in 1984, is a full service regional laboratory that researches, markets and performs anatomic, clinical and molecular pathology testing for medical diagnostic applications. DCL also provides anatomic and molecular pathology services for global clinical trials in partnership with the world's largest central laboratories and clinical research organizations.

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation provides services for the downtrodden and homeless people. It also offers donor-advised funds. The company was founded by Ed Smith in 1978 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Lead Bank operates as a state chartered commercial bank. It offers business and personal banking services such as business accounts, cash management, credit cards, loans and digital banking services. The company is headquartered in Garden City, MO.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art offers neo-classical architecture and collection of Asian art. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment and understanding of the visual arts and the varied cultures they represent. The firm offers visitors the opportunity to explore civilization through the eyes of painters, sculptors, craftsmen and many other artists. The company was founded 1933 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Inc. (AACC) is a scientific and medical professional organization that focuses on clinical laboratory science and its application to healthcare. The organization is based in Washington and was founded in 1948. AACC provides leadership in education, advocacy, and collaboration to help lab professionals adapt to change and provide vital insight and guidance for patient care. The organization offers accreditation programs, press releases, media advisories, and statements that spotlight scientific, clinical, and technological breakthroughs. AACC has a longstanding commitment to provide customers with the best possible experience every time they use the AACC website. Mark J. Golden has been the CEO of the American company since 2020.

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit center for music, opera, theater, and dance located in Kansas City. The center offers year-round business development, recognition, and hospitality benefits to companies that align with it. College students can apply for internships in various fields such as marketing, theater operations, and volunteer management. The center serves as the performance home for the ballet, lyric opera, and symphony. It was designed by Moshe Safdie and opened in 2011. Paul J. Schofer has been the CEO of the American company since 2012.

Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients.

Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation engages in the provision of grantmaking services. It support organizations and programs that enhance the quality and accessibility of the arts. The company was founded by Muriel Irene Kauffman in 1987 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Institute for BioNanotechnology in Medicine promotes translational bionanotechology research that has the potential to revolutionize regenerative medicine and produce targeted therapeutics. It performs research in fields that can have profound impacts on regenerative medicine and targeted therapeutics, such as self-assembly, tissue engineering, genomics, smart drug delivery, and developing new bionanotechnologies. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Exicure Operating Co. operates as a biopharmaceutical company commercializing spherical nucleic acid constructs as gene regulation and modulation agents for diseases including applications in oncology, dermatology, neurology, and for immune disorders. The SNA constructs allow the use of oligonucleotide-based therapies to treat diseases in a range of tissue types. The company was founded by Chad A. Mirkin and Colby Shad Thaxton in 2011 and is headquartered in Skokie, IL.

PGI Holdings, Inc. (Tennessee) engages in the provision of anatomic, clinical, and molecular pathology services. Its services include dermatology, forensic medicine, gastroenterology, hematology oncology, hospital services, infectious disease testing, urology, molecular oncology, neuropathology, and non-gyn cytopathology. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Brentwood, TN.

The Association for Molecular Pathology develops molecular diagnostics. The American company was founded by Jeffrey Cossman.