Julie Fussner

United Soybean Board is a group of 78 volunteer farmer-directors who invest in research, education, and promotion to deliver sustainable soy solutions across the three priority areas of infrastructure & connectivity, health & nutrition, and innovation & technology. The non-profit company is based in Chesterfield, MO. As stipulated in the federal soybean promotion, research and consumer information act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff. The volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds in programs and partnerships to drive soybean innovation beyond the bushel and increase preference for soy. Polly Ruhland has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

The American Council On Renewable Energy is a charitable organization that brings together finance, policy, and technology for the renewable energy sector. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company was founded by Gregory H. Kats, Andrew L. Shapiro, and Hank Habicht. The CEO is Gregory Wetstone.

Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.

POET LLC produces, distributes and markets ethanol products. Its products include biofuels, feed and feed products, oil and lubricants, specialty chemicals, and EPC services. The company was founded by Jeff Broin in 1986 and is headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD.

National Corn Growers Association operates as a trade organization that represents corn growers. It takes care of the corn growers concerns in national legislative, judicial and regulatory agencies decisions affecting agriculture. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Chesterfield, MO.

Ten Pin Ventures LLC operates as a commercial real estate firm. The frim offers consulting, brokerage, retail site selection, investment and development services. The company was founded by Chip Bowling in 2013 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association, Inc. operates as a dairy farmers association. It represents dairy farmers to builds demand for milk and dairy products. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Dairy Management, Inc. engages in research and education of dairy farms. The private company is based in Rosemont, IL. The CEO of the company is Barbara O'Brien.

Feeding America operates as a non-profit organization that provides meals through a nationwide network of member food banks. The firm also supports local charitable agencies operating programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, after-school programs, and Kids Cafes. The company was founded by John van Hengel in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL