Paul A. Branstad

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority (North Carolina) operates as a not for profit healthcare organization. It offers outpatient surgical centers, laboratories, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and imaging centers. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Argosy Private Equity (Argosy Private Equity) is a private equity subsidiary of Argosy Capital Group LLC (PA) founded in 1990 by Kirk B. Griswold and John P. Kirwin. The firm is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Westinghouse Electric Corp. engages in the distribution and marketing of home appliances. It offers air purification, bakeware and baking tools, blenders and juicers, ceiling fans, cookers and steamers, cooking utensils, cookware, electric cooktops, electric kettles, food preparation, and fryers. The company was founded by George Westinghouse in 1886 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Argosy Real Estate is a private equity firm subsidiary of Argosy Capital founded in 2007. The firm is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Argosy Capital Group, Inc. operates as an alternative investment manager. It provides investment advisory services to private equity and real estate funds. The company was founded by Kirk B. Griswold and John P. Kirwin III in 1990 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA.

buildOn, Inc. operates as an international nonprofit organization that runs youth service afterschool programs in United States high schools, and builds schools in developing countries. The company was founded by Jim Ziolkowski in 1991 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Rita's Water Ice Franchise Co. LLC engages in the operation of franchise of ice cream parlors. The firm’s menu of frozen treats includes Italian ice cream, frozen custard, and layered gelatin. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Trevose, PA.

The Small Business Investor Alliance is an association of senior investment professionals focused on the lower middle market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded by Jonathan F. Wilson. The American company's public policy goals are focused on maintaining access to growth capital for small businesses to support economic growth and job creation. The company recommends policies to unleash more capital for job creation and economic growth, including encouraging investment in rural business investment companies and venture and growth capital.

The Financial Accounting Foundation is a non-profit organization that administers, finances, and appoints financial and governmental accounting standards boards. The non-profit company is based in Norwalk, CT.

Insurance Capital Group LLC is a private company that provides insurance services. The company is based in New York, NY. The company's website contains information that is protected by copyright laws and may not be reproduced without prior written approval. The information posted on the website is accurate as of the date indicated and the company is under no obligation to update or remove information other than as required by law or regulation. The company was founded by Craig Allen Huff and Matthew Thomson Popoli, with Matthew Thomson Popoli serving as the CEO since incorporation.

Intrepid Aviation Ltd. engages in the leasing and financing of commercial aircrafts. The company was founded on February 5, 2013 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Prosperity Life Insurance Group LLC engages in the provision of insurance services. It offers protection, asset accumulation, and supplemental insurance services. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Gradiant Corp. engages in the provision of sustainable water, technology, and business solutions. It operates through the following divisions: Gradiant Energy Services, Gradiant China, Gradiant India, Gradiant South East Asia, and Gradiant Australia. The Gradiant Energy Services division solves water-related issues in oil and gas basins in North and South America. The Gradiant China division gives strict environmental regulation for industrial wastewater discharge. The Gradiant India division minimizes water pollution and maximizes compliance. The Gradiant South East Asia division comprises of the company's research and development facilities. The Gradiant Australia division provides water treatment, sewage management, and rental equipment. The company was founded by Anurag Bajpayee and Prakash Govindan in 2013 and is headquartered in Woburn, MA.

Ridgeway Partners LLC is an advisory firm that specializes in executive search, board appointments, and succession planning for a select group of multi-sector, domestic, and international companies. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company has a team across the United States, Europe, and Asia, as well as strategic alliances and research support around the world. Ridgeway Partners has placed over 400 leaders with a completion rate of 98.5% and diverse placements of 52% last year. The company's process includes kickoff, calibration, execution, referencing, negotiation, and onboarding & closeout. Ridgeway Partners serves various industries, including asset & wealth management, banking & capital markets, fintech, private equity, technology, energy/utilities, consumer/retail, insurance, real estate, and professional services.

Jennison Associates LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager which was founded in 1969 by Spiros Segalas and six colleagues. The firm was acquired by The Prudential Insurance Company of America (PICA) in 1985. They are a subsidiary of PGIM, Inc., ultimately held by Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). Headquartered in New York City, Jennison Associates manages equity, fixed income, and custom solutions portfolios in a range of styles, geographies and market capitalizations for various clients.

Part of JPMorgan Chase & Co., JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management (USA), Inc. provides investment advice. The company is based in Wilmington, DE. The CEO of the company is Paul T. Bateman.

C12 Energy LLC develops carbon sequestration technology. Its primary business involves rehabilitating mature fields through gas injection. The firm's technologies separate emissions streams and inject those emissions into geological formations for storage. It also develops, owns, and operates projects that manage industrial carbon dioxide in subsurface geologic structures for enhanced oil recovery and long-term storage. The company was founded by Charles M. Brankman, Justin Dawe and Kurt Zenz House in 2008 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Center for Creative Leadership is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of leadership and management training services. Its products include facilitator certification, assessments, digital learning, and books and tools. The company was founded by H. Smith Richardson in 1970 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

The Duke Endowment is a private foundation serving the people of North Carolina and South Carolina by supporting selected programs of higher education, health care, children's welfare and spiritual life. The endowment was founded in 1924 and is located in Charlotte, North Carolina

Shorenstein Properties LLC provides real estate management services. Its services include asset management, leasing, property management, and construction services. The company was founded by Walter H. Shorenstein in 1924 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

The Real Estate Roundtable operates real estate and trade associations. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Jeffrey D. DeBoer.

Crosland LLC designs, develops and manages real estate properties. It provides real estate development and property management across the southeast. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

SRI Twelve REIT provides financial services. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Capital Health System, Inc. owns and operates hospitals. It offers healthcare services in the areas of brain and spine, oncology, digestive health, orthopedics, gynecological surgery, heart and vascular, weight loss surgery, breast care, surgery, maternity, sleep medicine, chest pain, trauma and emergency, pediatrics, diabetes, and rehabilitation. The company was founded in December 1997 and is headquartered in Trenton, NJ.