Greg Giannini

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

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

Hilltop Securities, Inc. (dba HilltopSecurities) is a broker/dealer firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm was founded in 1946 as Southwest Securities, Inc. and they a subsidiary of Hilltop Securities Holdings LLC. Hilltop Securities provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients.

Founded by Lewis Friedland, Cobalt Capital Partners is a real estate private equity firm located in Irving, Texas with additional offices in Atlanta and San Antonio, Texas. The firm was founded in 2002 as a partnership between Lewis D. Friedland and USAA Real Estate Company. They manage the Cobalt Industrial REIT.

The Carson Petroleum Co. distributes refined petroleum products. The private company is based in Lansing, OH. The company was founded by Royal W. Carson.

Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

VSP Vision Care engages in the provision of vision benefits and optometry services. It also offers glasses and sunglasses, diabetes care, and hearing aids. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Rancho Cordova, CA.

VSP Global, Inc. engages in the provision of eye care services and manufactures eyewear. Its affiliated companies offers eyewear and sunwear; ophthalmic technology and lab services; custom lens solutions for the vision and lifestyle needs of patients; and practice management and electronic health record software. The company was founded by Marvin R. Poston in September 1955 and is headquartered in Rancho Cordova, CA.

America's Health Insurance Plans, Inc. is the national trade association representing the health insurance industry. AHIP's members provide health and supplemental benefits to more than 200 million Americans through employer-sponsored coverage, the individual insurance market, and public programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. AHIP advocates for public policies that expand access to affordable health care coverage to all Americans through a competitive marketplace that fosters choice, quality and innovation. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

BCS Financial Corp. provides strategic partnership solutions. It provides services to insurance companies, brokers, agents, administrators, employers, employees and individuals. The firm offers excess reinsurance, professional liability, cyber and privacy loss, agent and agency, medical stop loss, limited benefits, student accident and health and travel insurance; health and life insurance, property and casualty insurance, financial service administration, reinsurance partnerships, specialty risk solutions; and international travel and group universal life insurance. It also provides protects assets with strategic financial solutions nationwide for insurance companies and financial institutions that include mutual fund administration and investment management partnerships. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc. engages in helping the Minnesota residents maintain a high quality of life ensuring that the state's economy remains strong and globally competitive. The firms works with elected officials, state agency staff, and others on a range of public policy issues relevant to all Minnesotans such as education, jobs, economy, and health. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis, MN. The foundation focuses on improving the health of communities in Minnesota by providing grants to organizations that work towards health equity and addressing social determinants of health. Dana Erickson has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2022.

Enerpulse, Inc. designs, develops, and markets automotive spark plugs. The company's product, PULSTAR Pulse Plug, uses an integrated capacitor that stores and compresses electrical energy to intensify the ignition spark in internal combustion engines. The company was founded by Lou Camilli on January 22, 2004 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM.

Malaysian Institute of Accountants develops, supports and enhances the integrity, status and interests of the profession in Malaysia. It offers educational services to the members. The company is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. engages in the acquisition and operation of restaurants. It offers pizzas, pastas, soups, sandwiches, appetizers, and desserts. The company was founded by Richard Rosenfield and Larry Flax on March 27, 1985 and is headquartered in Los Angles, CA.

Maxsys Solutions LLC offers recruitment and placement of information technology professionals. It offers staff augmentation, contract to hire, and permanent placement solutions to their clients. The company was founded by Robert Barner and Charles Masoner in 2007 and is headquartered in Frisco, TX.

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, also known as aicpa® & cima®, is a global organization with 689,000 members, students, and professionals. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The British company advocates for the accounting and finance profession, as well as the public interest and business sustainability. Andrew Harding has been the CEO of the company since 2009.

Proton Holdings Bhd. engages in the manufacture, assembly, trading, and provision of engineering and other services for motor vehicles and its related products. The company was founded by Mahathir Mohamad on May 7, 1983 and is headquartered in Subang Jaya, Malaysia.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association provides healthcare insurance services. The firm operates several business initiatives in support of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies and represents the Blue System in national forums. It offers insurance products to all segments of the population, including large employer groups, small business and individuals. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Prime Therapeutics LLC provides pharmacy benefits and services to insurance providers. The company manages pharmacy benefits for health plans, employers, and government programs including Medicare and Medicaid. It processes claims and delivers medicine to members, offering clinical services for people with complex medical conditions. The company was founded on August 28, 1998 and is headquartered in Eagan, MN.

American Beacon Advisors, Inc. (American Beacon) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Irving, Texas. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Resolute Investment Managers, Inc. American Beacon provides investment advisory services to investment companies (the Beacon Funds), corporate employee benefit plans, collective investment trusts, private equity funds-of-funds, corporations and governmental entities.

Atos Origin North America provides information technology services. The firm's services include technical and enterprise solutions, engagement models, global sourcing, Atos application management, Atos infrastructure and workplace solutions. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

GlendonTodd Capital LLC (GlendonTodd Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2011 by Todd Furniss. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Horizon Data Center Solutions LLC provides data center, business process, and information technological services. It offers security and compliance solutions, managed services, data center colocation, hybrid solutions, and federal solutions. The company was founded by Lance A. Smith, Lance L. Black, and Chuck Smith in 2000 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc. provides information technology solutions. The firm offers information technology strategy, security, business innovation, and cloud and managed solutions. Its services include infrastructure assessments, information technology consulting, architecture reviews, audit, quality assurance testing, data analytics, cloud strategy, capital refresh and lifecycle plan, and captive finance programs. The company was founded by Harvey Elias Najim in 1980 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

True North Advisors LLC (True North) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm was co-founded by Scott A. Wood and Mark H. Gehlbach in 2000. True North offers focused wealth and investment solutions to high-net-worth families, entrepreneurs, and institutions across the country.