Kevin Hickman

RailAmerica, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of short line and regional freight railroads in North America. It transports a variety of products, including farm and food products, lumber and forest products, paper and paper products, metals, chemicals and coal. The company was founded by Gary O. Marino and John H. Marino on November 12, 1992 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Trammell Crow Co. provides commercial real estate services. The company delivers brokerage, project management, and building management services through its global services group. The company operates in Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin/South America. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

First London Securities Corp. is an independent broker-dealer headquartered in Dallas, Texas. It was founded in 1991 by John Drake and Douglas Nichol. The firm provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients.

Cutting Edge Investor Group, Inc. develops services and applications for mobile phones. The firm offers ring tones, videos, and other mobile related products and services. The company was founded on December 13, 1996 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

The American Bottling Co. manufactures, markets and distributes bottled & canned soft drinks. Its bottling portfolio consists of 40 brands such as Dr Pepper, 7 UP, Sunkist, A&W, Canada Dry, Welch's and Deja Blue. The company sells its products packaged in cans or bottles to retail customers including chain and independent supermarkets, drug stores, convenience stores and mass merchandisers. American Bottling was founded on April 6, 1998 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Asurion LLC provides consumer technology protection services. It offers mobile protection, extended warranty, and soluto services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Inc. provides inpatient and outpatient diagnostic and treatment services. It specializes in the areas of cardiology, critical care medicine, gastroenterology, geriatrics, general surgery and trauma, infectious disease, medical oncology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, otolaryngology, orthopedics, pediatrics, psychiatry, psychology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, plastic-reconstructive surgery, pulmonology, radiation oncology, rheumatology, surgical oncology, urology, and vein clinic. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Lakeland, FL.

AREA Property Partners LP is a real estate fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in April 1993 by William Mack and Apollo Global Management LLC as Apollo Real Estate Advisors. For the most part, the investment vehicles AREA manages have involved funds that do not participate in the active trading of securities instruments. In 2004, however, the firm expanded its fund management activities into securities trading when one of their affiliates, Claros Management LP, began managing an actively-traded investment vehicle focused on the trading of commercial mortgage-backed securities. Following the passage of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, AREA formed Area Management Holdings LLC (AMH) to serve as the registered investment advisor to the family of funds and other investment vehicles sponsored and/or managed by AREA and its affiliates. AMH's investment adviser registration became effective in February 2012. Under AMH's investment advisor registration, AREA continues to carry out its business through one or more affiliated investment managers. In July 2013, the firm was acquired by global alternative asset manager, Ares Management LLC. In December 2013, AREA Management Holdings LLC became known as Ares Real Estate Holdings LLC.

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. manufactures carbonated soft drinks. Its products include Dasani, Dr. Pepper, POWERade, Sprite, and Coca-Cola. The firm also offers warehouse, delivery, and equipment maintenance services.. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Springfield, MO.

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is a professional organization that represents over 22,000 public finance officers throughout the United States and Canada. The GFOA is based in Chicago, IL and has more than 21,000 members from cities, counties, towns, school districts, state, provincial, the federal government, and other special districts in the United States and Canada. The GFOA's mission is to advance excellence in government finance by providing best practice guidance, leadership, professional development, resources and tools, networking opportunities, award programs, and advisory services. The organization is dedicated to the sound management of government financial resources and provides professional development opportunities to more than 12,000 state and local finance professionals each year.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit operates local and express bus routes. It offers public transit services, customer facilities, carpool and vanpool services. The company was founded 1983 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Dallas Zoological Society engages in saving wildlife. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

The Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Society, Inc. is a public venue that promotes the art, enjoyment, and knowledge of horticulture. The society offers an array of popular annual events, educational programs for children and adults, and family-oriented activities. The Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden is designed to connect children with nature, and the Children's Garden encompasses several galleries, each designed to be age-specific. The society also offers financial assistance options and 7-week residency after-school programs. Visitors can explore the beautiful gardens, including a new addition in front of the DeGolyer House, and get married under the morning light amidst one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces.

Part of AT&T, Inc., Southwestern Bell Wireless, Inc. provides wireless communication services. The company is based in Pasadena, TX.

Brilliant /Shanghai/ Enterprise Management Consulting Co. Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides warehousing, logistics, and distribution services.

Flourish Change, Inc. operates a platform for donation. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.