Ken Embers

Western Plains Energy LLC engages in the production and sale of ethanol products. The firm also produces fuel grade ethanol by processing corn and mil. It provides distillers grains that acts as animal feed supplement primarily marketed to the dairy and beef industries. The company was founded on July 10, 2001 and is headquartered in Oakley, KS.

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC engages in the management of labor and employment law firm. It offers affirmative action and OFCCP compliance, appellate, drug testing, airline and railway, construction law, defense contracting, healthcare, litigation, and employment law. The company was founded on February 14, 1977 and is headquartered in Greenville, SC.

Torch Energy Advisors, Inc. offers oil and gas exploration, production, and other upstream and midstream services. The company was founded by James Perry Bryan on May 11, 1988 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Frito-Lay North America, Inc. produces and markets snack foods. Its products are sold under the brand names of Cheetos, Doritos, Fritos, Lays, Baked, Stax and FritoLay. The company was founded in September, 1961 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Alpha Baking Co., Inc. engages in the production and distribution of bakery products. It offers bread, bun and roll, bagel, and tasty bread. The company was founded by Michael L. Marcucci and Lawrence L. Marcucci in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Alliance of Area Business Publications, Inc. provides business services. It offers publication members marketing and communication services, lobbying, educational programming and new-business development. The company's membership includes about 70 publications in the US, Mexico, Canada, Australia, and Puerto Rico. The organization was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

Riotto-Jones & Co. LLC provides management consulting services. The firm offers executive search, talent management, merger, acquisition and consultation services. The company was founded in 1982 by Anthony R. Riotto and is headquartered in New York, NY.

National Fire Protection Association provides fire, building, electrical and life safety materials. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Quincy, MA.

The Florida Bar operates as professional organization of lawyers. The company is headquartered in Tallahassee, FL.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is an organization that represents over 95,000 members and works to protect, promote, and advance the needs of all veterinarians and those they serve. The AVMA is based in Schaumburg, IL, and Janet Donlin has been the CEO of the private company since 2016. The AVMA provides a variety of resources and tools to help veterinarians run a more efficient and successful practice, including practical tools for day-to-day operations, HR management, and business calculators. The organization also partners with state veterinary associations to advocate for animal health, animal welfare, and the advancement of the veterinary profession.

American Animal Hospital Association Services Corp. sells animal healthcare products. It offers pharmaceuticals, biologics, diagnostics, and equipment for veterinary practices. The company is headquartered in Lakewood, CO.

Kansas Bioscience Authority LLC operates as a venture investor. It invests its own funds, attracts co-investors, manages its portfolio companies, and calls on its network of partners and experts to generate a return on and of invested capital. The firm focuses on agribusiness, animal health, human health, and life sciences technology sectors. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Olathe, KS.

American Bakers Association operates as a trade association for the baking industry. It produces bread, rolls, crackers, bagels, sweet goods, tortillas and other baked products. The company was founded on October 18, 1897 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Primus Builders, Inc. provides turnkey construction and design services. It offers planning, budgeting, design, construction and professional services. The company was founded by Richard A. O’Connell and Erik Gunderson in 2000 and is headquartered in Woodstock, GA.

The American Frozen Food Institute operates as a member-driven national trade association. The firm advances the interests of all segments of the frozen food and beverage industry. It works to advance food safety and advocates before legislative and regulatory entities on the industry’s behalf. The company is headquartered in McLean, VA.

J.M. Wilkerson Construction Co., Inc. provides construction services. Its offers pre-construction, CM at-risk, design and build, BIM, sustainability, construction, and post construction. The company was founded by James M. Wilkerson in 1982 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA.

LBX Co. LLC manufactures and sells excavators, scrap/material handlers, demolition equipment, and forestry equipment. The firm also rents excavators. It offers parts, services, and technical support. The company offers its products for excavation, demolition, forestry, material handling, and pipeline applications. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Lexington, KY.

Part of The American Institute of Baking, AIB International UK Ltd. is a company that provides food safety inspections, audits, certification, education, research, and technical services. The company is based in Leatherhead, UK and was founded in 2009.

Nuevo Midstream Dos LLC designs, builds and operates midstream systems and delivers service to oil and gas producers across North America. Its core capabilities include natural gas gathering, compression, treating and processing; fractionation and NGL storage and takeaway; and gathering, storage and transportation of crude oil and condensate. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.