Larry Anderson

Maxwell Locke & Ritter is an accounting, tax and consulting firm that helps dynamic companies and people achieve their dreams. With roots extending back to the 1960's, Maxwell Locke & Ritter has become part of the fabric of Central Texas. Locally owned and managed, the company is the largest accounting firm in the Greater Austin Area and has extensive experience in all facets of business, personal finance planning and tax matters. They focus on three things: its clients, people and the community. It is passionate about the needs of their clients, dedicated to creating an environment of open communication, honesty, compassion and respect, as well as actively participating in the community. They accomplish this by selecting and retaining Great People, serving Great Clients and focusing on Great Execution. The company believes that humanizing the workplace is not only compatible with business success, but is a competitive advantage. Its culture allows their people to grow in their relationships with its clients, as well as providing them with a workplace focused on family and the community. The firm's philosophy of 'We care for clients. We care for each other' is the core to this culture and is built on a foundation of people dedicated to: ¢ Creating an environment where people do things because they want to, not because they are afraid not to ¢ Encouraging open communication ¢ Committing themselves and living up to their commitments ¢ Treating everyone with honesty, dignity and respect ¢ Serving their clients with the highest regard for competency, compassion and courtesy ¢ Actively participating in the community ¢ Treating other people as they want to be treated

Insight Fs supplies a range of agricultural products and services including seeds, feed, fertilizers, farm equipment, turf products, propane, fuels, lubricants, and agricultural finance services. The private company is based in Jefferson.

Malchine Farms, Inc. operates a general crop farm. The private company is based in Waterford.

GROWMARK, Inc. engages in the provision of agronomy, energy, facility planning, and logistics products and services. It also offers grain marketing and risk management services. Its products include crop nutrients, crop protection, seed, fuels, lubricants, propane, and energy and agronomy equipment. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Bloomington, IL.

The Boy Scouts of America provides a program for young people that builds character, trains in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

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.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

The Episcopal School of Dallas, Inc. is a private co-educational college preparatory school located in Dallas, TX. The school caters to curious learners from ages 3 to grade 12.

Blue Sky Technologies, Inc. provides commercial semi-hermetic, scroll and screw compressors, replacement HVAC parts, and refrigerant monitors. Its products include Compressors, Sherlock refrigerant monitors, Chiller motors, Parts and supplies, High efficiency purge units, Backup relief valves, Impeller and seal repair, Replacement tubes, and Laboratory analysis. The company is headquartered in Jeffersonville, IN.

Blue Sky Logistics LLC provides transportation services. The company is headquartered in Smithfield, UT.

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.