Herschel C. Patton

American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical & Petroleum Engineers operates as an engineering society. The company was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO.

Green Plains Trade Group LLC produces and distributes ethanol and distillers grains. It offers ethanol, distillers grains, corn oil, grain storage, marketing and distribution, and cattle. The company is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Society for Mining, Metallurgy, & Exploration, Inc. operates as a professional society corporation representing all professionals serving the minerals industry in more than 85 countries. Its members are engineers, geologists, metallurgists, educators, students and researchers. The company was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO.

Greater Phoenix Leadership, Inc. operates as a business leadership organization. The private company is based in Phoenix, AZ.

The Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust is a philanthropic organization based in Phoenix, AZ. The private company supports organizations that enrich health, well-being, and opportunity for the people of Phoenix. Since it began awarding grants in 2000, Piper Trust has invested more than $717 million in local nonprofits and programs. Piper Trust grantmaking areas are healthcare and medical research, children, older adults, arts and culture, education, and religious organizations. The company was founded in 1995 by Virginia Galvin Piper, and the CEO is Stephen J. Zabilski.

Valley of the Sun United Way operates as a non-profit organization which focuses on health and human services. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Translational Genomics Research Institute operates as non-profit organization. It focuses on developing earlier diagnoses and smarter treatments. Translational research applies to the development of diagnostics, prognostics, and therapies for cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes, and other complex diseases. The company was founded by Jeffrey M. Trent in 2002 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

The Hispanic National Bar Association operates as a non-profit organization that represents the interests of Hispanic legal professionals in the United States and its territories. It offers educational, mentoring and pipeline initiatives; career development, leadership training, and career placement; and community outreach and advocacy programs. The company was founded by Mario G. Obledo, Cruz Reynoso, Benjamin Aranda III, Louis Garcia, Miguel R. Mendez, Ed Pena, Baltazar Baca, Alberto Gonzalez, Lorenzo Arredondo, John Huerta, and Donato Tapia in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

GP&W, Inc. distributes gasoline and other refined petroleum products. It is engaged in the wholesale marketing, sale, storage, transportation and distribution of gasoline, diesel fuel, heating oil and other refined petroleum products throughout the eastern half of the United States. The firm supplies products by pipelines, ships, barge, and trucks from petroleum terminals. The company was founded by Gary R. Parker in 1986 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Koch Industries, Inc. engages in the manufacture and trade of chemical products. It operates in variety of industries such as polymers and fibers, fertilizers, electronics, automotive components, forest and consumer products, minerals, glass, process and pollution control systems, refining and biofuels, commodity trading, investments, and ranching. The company was founded by Frederick Chase Koch in 1940 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

Apex Oil Co., Inc. distributes, stores, and supplies petroleum products. It engages in the wholesale sale, storage and distribution of petroleum products, including asphalt, kerosene, fuel oil, diesel fuel, heavy oil, gasoline, biodiesel and marine bunkers. The firm provides butane, carbon black oil, denatured ethanol and vacuum gas oil. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Center Ethanol Co. LLC constructs, owns, and operates an ethanol plant. Its products include ethanol, dry distiller’s grains, and carbon dioxide. The firm provides corn production and storage, construction, real estate development, and speculative investment services. The company was founded by Gary R. Parker in 2006 and is headquartered in Sauget, IL.

Cannery Casino Resorts LLC operates casino hotels and resorts. It offers various facilities and services, such as slot machines, table games, a bingo room, race and sports book, and poker room, rooms and suites. The company was founded by William C. Wortman and William J. Paulos in 2001 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Seidman & Seidman PC is a private company based in New York, NY.

Southwest Gas Corp. engages in the provision of natural gas services. It operates through the Natural Gas Operation and Construction Services segments. The Natural Gas Operation segment deals with the business of purchasing, distributing, and transporting natural gas for customers in portions of Arizona, Nevada, and California. The Construction Services segment through the Centuri Construction Group, Inc., is full-service underground piping contractor that provides utility companies with trenching and installation, replacement, and maintenance services for energy distribution systems, and industrial construction solutions. The company was founded by Harold G. Laub in March 1931 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

The Society of Economic Geologists (SEG) is an organization that focuses on economic geology. The organization is based in Littleton, CO. The company offers membership benefits such as access to publications, webinars, and job listings. The SEG also has a foundation that provides funding for students and early career professionals.

Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association operates as a chamber of commerce. The company is headquartered in Shenandoah, IA.

Part of Bank Iowa Corp., Bank Iowa (West Des Moines, Iowa) is a state chartered commercial bank. The company is based in West Des Moines, IA.

Hopen Life Sciences LLC(Hopen Life Sciences) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Mark P. Olesnavage and Jerry Callahan. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Hope River Ventures, Inc. provides private equity investment services. It focuses on the life sciences sector. The company was founded by Gerald M. Callahan in 2004 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Part of San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, Siren Gaming LLC operates tribal casino operations. The company is based in Las Vegas, NV. The company was founded by Gil Miller. Siren Gaming was acquired by San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians on February 17, 2005.

Rio Properties LLC operates hotels, restaurants, and casinos. The company was founded on February 24, 1992 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.