Daniel A. Neef

Northwest Natural Gas Co. engages in the provision of natural gas services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. It operates through the Local Gas Distribution and Gas Storage segments. The company was founded by H. C. Leonard and John Green on January 7, 1859 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

New Aurora Corp. provides communication software solutions. The company was founded on April 11, 1994 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

Bleacher Report, Inc. engages in sports journalism. It creates editorial content covering all major sports. The firm also offers Team Stream, a tablet and smartphone application that provides users with the coverage of their favorite teams and sports, sport-and-team-specific email newsletters and advertising opportunities. The company was founded by Dave Finocchio, Zander Freund, Bryan Goldberg and Dave Nemetz in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Stoel Rives LLP provides full suite of transactional and litigation solutions for U.S. and international clients. Its practice areas include corporate, energy, environmental, intellectual property, labor and employment, land use and construction, litigation, natural resources, real estate, renewable energy and technology law. The firm?s clients include financial institutions, public and private utilities, energy and renewable energy companies, developers, manufacturers, retailers, hospitals, universities, agribusinesses, software companies, food and beverage companies, charitable foundations, telecommunications and forestry companies, among others. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Meriwether Capital LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 1976 by George Dorr O Neill. Meriwether Capital LLC is headquartered in New York.

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC provides legal services. The firm offers intellectual property, business, corporate, litigation, dispute resolution, employment and environmental regulation services. It serves to the healthcare, manufacturing, natural resources, real estate, technology and transportation industries. The company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Oregon Chai, Inc. manufactures and distributes teas and tea products. Its products include concentrates, powdered mixes and single serve. The company was founded by Heather Howitt in March 1994 and is headquartered in Beloit, OR.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Part of PT Jakarta International Hotels & Development Tbk, PT Pacific Place Jakarta operates shopping malls. The company is based in Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia. Santoso Gunara has been the CEO of the Indonesian company since 2008.

Positive Coaching Alliance is a non-profit company that serves as a catalyst for a positive youth sports culture. The company is based in Oakland, CA. The company provides research-based training and resources for coaches, parents, athletes, and leaders to ensure a positive youth development experience for all kids, in all communities across the world, through sports. Positive Coaching Alliance also offers a PCA Development Zone® resource center where thousands of resources can be searched to develop better athletes and better people. The company was founded by Jim Thompson. The CEO is Janet Carter.

Solena Cellars LLC wholesales and distributes alcoholic beverages. It produces Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Syrah. The company was founded by Laurent Montalieu and Danielle Andrus Montalieu in May 2000 and is headquartered in Yamhill, OR.

Part of adidas AG, adidas America, Inc. is a company that manufactures and sells sport shoes, apparel and accessories. The company is based in Portland, OR.

Voyager Management LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1997 by Christopher Knight and Lyle Poncher. Voyager Management builds and manages Alternative Investment portfolios on behalf of wealth managers, family offices, foundations, corporations, institutions and high net worth individuals.

Fox Sports Interactive Media LLC develops new media initiatives for FOX Sports and FOX Sports Net. It operates a Website that acts as an online source of sports news, information, listings, games, and special features about programming on FOX Sports, FOX Sports Net and FOX Sports Radio. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

The Meriwether Group is a private lender, investment banking, and business acceleration firm based in Portland, OR. The firm specializes in serving entrepreneurs of iconic, disruptive consumer brands and consists of a team of accomplished entrepreneurs, corporate executives, financiers, and lawyers. The Meriwether Group uses a unique and effective methodology to accelerate desired outcomes for businesses and their leaders in a brand-centric way. The Meriwether Group offers a range of services throughout an entrepreneur's journey, including launch, growth, financing, and exits. The company was founded by David M. Howitt in 2004 and has been led by him as the CEO since incorporation.

Thayer Ventures Management Co LLC (Thayer Ventures) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Thayer Lodging Group founded in 2009 by Lucien ruby. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Remind101, Inc. provides mobile application that offers teachers to instantly text students and parents. It helps students, teachers, and school leaders to connect at place. The company was founded by Brett Kopf and David Kopf in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Meriwether Ventures LLC is a private equity firm located in Portland, Oregon.

Panther Creek Cellars LLC manufactures and produces wine. Its wines are made from grapes grown at some of Oregon's finest vineyards. The company was founded by Ken Wright in 1986 and is headquartered in Dundee, OR.

Amadeus IT Group SA is a private equity firm founded in 2014 headquartered at Madrid, Spain.

Optii Solutions LLC develops web based hotel-specific software solutions. It specializes in housekeeping management services. The company was founded by Soenke Weiss in 2006 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Hewlett-Packard Enterprises LLC provides information technology transformation solutions. The company is headquartered in Roseville, CA.