Evelyn Benford

Engineered Support Systems, Inc. was provider of advanced sustainment solutions including design, manufacture and supply of integrated military electronics, support equipment, technical and logistics services for armed forces, certain foreign militaries, homeland security forces and intelligence agencies. The company was headquartered in Saint Louis, MO

Part of Aristocrat Leisure Ltd., Casino Data Systems designs, manufactures, and distributes technology-driven products for the gaming industry. The company is based in Las Vegas, NV. The company's products include casino management systems, games and meters, multiple-site progressive systems, and casino signs. The company was founded by Jack Kiland. Casino Data Systems was acquired by Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. on June 29, 2001 for $171.80 million.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

GTL Resources Ltd. engages in production and sale of ethanol. It operates as a bio-refining company. The firm produces liquids, such as methanol and ethanol from stranded gas, corn and other feedstocks. The company operates through its subsidiary, Illinois River Energy LLC. It was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Sam's West, Inc. operates a membership warehouse club. The firm offers jewelry, electronics, organic foods, choice meats, and beauty items. The company was founded by Sam Walton in 1983 and is headquartered in Bentonville, AR.

Tropicana Atlantic City Corp. owns and operates casinos and resorts. The hotel amenities include rooms and suites, casino gaming, gourmet dining, indoor and outdoor pool, fitness center, Jacuzzi, sauna, beach towel, cabana service, spas and pampering. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Atlantic City, NJ.

LaBarge Pipe & Steel Co. provides fabricating services such as coating (custom linings, epoxy and tape wrapping) cleaning and painting (finish coats, priming, sandblasting and wheelabrate), cutting and beveling (flame, machine, milter and sawing). It serves industries like construction, energy, petrochemicals and water and wastewater treatment. The company was founded in 1952 and is located in St. Louis, MO.

Sachs Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in Fenton, MO.

The American Gaming Association is a dynamic and responsible organization that represents the united casino gaming industry. The private company is based in Washington. The American company works towards achieving greater innovation and growth together. The AGA recently released a report that shows Americans gamble more than half a trillion dollars illegally each year. The company was founded by H. Steven Norton.

VJCS Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company that engages in retailing. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Mid-America Transplant Services provides social services through organ and tissue donation coordination. The firm recovers organs and tissue for transplant, provides services to donor families. It also offers educational programs for schools, and partners with the community. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association operates as a non-profit organization, which engages in economic development business and public policy. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

United Way of Greater St. Louis raises and allocates funds for charities. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Grand Center, Inc. promotes and fosters the performing arts in the St. Louis area. It coordinates, advocate and catalyst for the Grand Center District. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Latino Leadership Institute is a professional development program that prepares, connects, and elevates Latino leaders and entrepreneurs. The non-profit company is based in Littleton, CO, and was founded in 2014. The company aims to unlock the full economic and social potential of Latinos. By 2050, Latinos will comprise nearly 30 percent of the population, and the demographic destiny of the country will be characterized by the growing Latino population. The company provides technical, social, and financial resources and tools to Latino and BIPOC entrepreneurs through its growth-stage accelerator program. It also connects and advances accomplished and influential professionals across sectors and industries through its activated Latino network. In addition, the company offers inclusive leadership training developed with a neuroscience lens and grounded in history and context. The CEO is Joelle L. Martinez.

Verus Investment Partners LLC (Verus Investment Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Christopher P. Fuller and Erik S. Miller. The firm is headquartered in New York.

The HistoryMakers operates as non-profit research and educational institution creating a digital archive of the untold personal stories of well-known and unsung African Americans. The company was founded by Julieanna L. Richardson in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Freedom House, Inc. defends human rights and promotes democratic changes in political rights and civil liberties. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Gail Snowden.

Perspective Equity Partners (Perspective Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 2021 by Erik S. Miller. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Vistage Worldwide, Inc. engages in the provision of business and executive coaching services. It offers programs such as chief executives, small business owners, key executives, and professional service providers. The company was founded by Robert Nourse, Fred Chaney and Bill Hall in 1957 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Denver Scholarship Foundation provides tools, knowledge, and financial support services. It provides scholarships to the students and college partners. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Impetus Agriculture, LLC is an American company that specializes in growing commercial biotech crops and developing bio pesticide formulations. The company was founded in 2018, and Martha Schlicher has been the CEO of the company since 2020.