Carl W. Langren

NewLink Genetics Corp. is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company. It engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel immunotherapeutic products to improve cancer treatment options for patients and physicians. The firm's portfolio includes biologic and small molecule immunotherapy product candidates intended to treat a range of oncology indications. It products include HyperAcute Pancreas, HyperAcute Lung, HyperAcute Melanoma, HyperAcute Imunotherapies, NLG8189, and IDO Pathway Inhibitors. The company was founded by Charles J. Link and Nicholas N. Vahanian on June 4, 1999 and is headquartered in Ames, IA.

Part of Lumos Pharma, Inc., BioProtection Systems Corp. is a company that manufactures biological products. The company is based in Ames, IA.

RSM US LLP engages in the provision of accounting services. It offers audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management services. The firm serves the energy, government, life sciences, manufacturing, private equity, and real estate and construction industries. The company was founded by Ira B. McGladrey in 1926 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Equity Dynamics, Inc. (Equity Dynamics) is a private investment firm founded in 1969 by John Pappajohn. The firm is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.