Paul Hodges

Chemical Financial Corp. is a diversified financial holding company, which operates through its subsidiary, Chemical Bank. The bank operates through an internal organizational structure of regional banking units, offering traditional banking, fiduciary products and services to the residents and business customers in its geographical market areas. Its offers business & personal checking accounts, savings and individual retirement accounts, time deposit instruments, electronically accessed banking products, residential and commercial real estate financing, commercial lending, consumer financing, debit cards, safe deposit box services, money transfer services, automated teller machines, access to insurance & investment products, corporate & personal wealth management services and other banking services. The company was founded in August 1973 and is headquartered in Midland, MI.

Part of Federal Signal Corp., Codespear LLC is a private company that provides solutions for moving material, cleaning infrastructure, and protecting communities. The company is based in Birmingham, MI. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including pavement marking and removal equipment, hauling products, street sweeping technologies, and industrial cleaning and vacuum excavation solutions. The company also provides total solutions for critical communications and mining support equipment. The company's brands and machines have demonstrated a necessary impact on the world, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company was founded by Paul E. Hodges. Codespear was acquired by Federal Signal Corp. on January 15, 2007 for $16.60 million.

Talmer Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company for Talmer Bank and Trust. Through the bank, it engages in the provision of commercial and retail banking, mortgage banking, wealth management and trust services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals. The company was founded in February 2003 and is headquartered in Troy, MI.

Helix Technologies, Inc. engages in the provision of infrastructure solutions to the cannabis industry. It operates through the following segments: Security and Guarding; Systems Installation; and Software. The Security and Guarding segment provides armed and unarmed guards, monitoring of security alarms and cameras, as well as armed transportation services. The Systems Installation segment offers Internet Protocol camera, intrusion alarm systems, perimeter alarm systems, and access controls for clients. The Software segment engages in developing and licensing seed to sale cannabis compliance software to both private-sector and public-sector clients that are involved in cannabis related operations. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO.

HelloWorld, Inc. engages in the creation of campaigns for mobile, social media, and websites. Its solutions encompass auction, points-based rewards, integrated platform, continuity, punch card, community, promotion overlays, social loyalty, and mobile loyalty. The company was founded by Joshua M. Linkner in 1999 and is headquartered in Southfield, MI.

Michigan Strategic Fund provides loan insurance for industrial, commercial, and agricultural enterprises. The private company is based in Lansing, MI. The company is ultimately controlled by the State of Michigan.

As a relationship bank, First Michigan Bank has an unwavering commitment to building long-term client relationships based on confidence and trust. Their clients' unique banking needs extend well beyond standardized transactions, putting a premium on creativity, expertise and flexibility. Like other banking institutions, they offer a full array of products and services, however they believe the exceptional level of personal attention and service provided by their Relationship Bankers is unmatched by any other bank. It sets them apart and it's what has kept their clients loyal to them.

Netarx Holdings, Inc. provides video-conferencing e-mail hosting and other information technology communication services for businesses. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI.

Part of Datatec Ltd., Logicalis US Holdings, Inc. is a technology company based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Logicalis provides technology solutions to help clients build a blueprint for success in a digital-first world. The private company offers services such as collaboration, cloud, data center, network security, and managed services. Logicalis has over 7,000 employees, 104 offices, and serves more than 10,000 customers across 27 countries. The company has recently renewed its accreditation as a Cisco Gold Integrator and expanded into new markets. Logicalis has also made several leadership changes, including the promotion of Jessica Soqui to Vice President of Professional Services and the appointment of Marin McClean as COO. The company was founded by Paul E. Hodges and Jonathan Groves has been the CEO of the company since 2020.