Ricardo Baez

Northwest Natural Gas Co. engages in the provision of natural gas services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. It operates through the Local Gas Distribution and Gas Storage segments. The company was founded by H. C. Leonard and John Green on January 7, 1859 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Oregon Investment Council (OIC) is a state-owned pension fund manager headquartered in Tigard, Oregon. OIC is a division of the Oregon State Treasury, which invests all State of Oregon funds, which includes the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund (OPERF) and the State Accident Insurance Fund. They provide low-cost programs for governments and empower Oregonians.

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. produces and sells potato salads. Its products include deli salads, refrigerated potatoes, pastas, sauces, smoked meats, smoked sausages, dips, salsa, and desserts. The company was founded by Mildred Reser and Earl Reser in 1950 and is headquartered in Beaverton, OR.

Portland Metro Chamber provides business resource services. Its program offers Alaska airlines referral program, emergency professional of Portland leadership in Portland, and public service training program. The company was founded on April 25, 2002 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Citizens Business Bank operates as a state commercial bank. It provides banking solutions across government and nonprofit organizations, as well as title and escrow, dairy and livestock, medical, property management and real estate industries. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Ontario, CA.

PacificSource Health Plan provides health insurance plans and services. It provides medical, dental and prescription drug benefits to more than 152,000 members throughout Oregon. The company provides both PPO & HMO-type managed care products and its network includes more than 9,000 health care providers. It also provides coverage for life insurance, vision care, chiropractic services and acupuncture treatments. PacificSource Health Plan was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Springfield, OR.

California Bank & Trust, Inc. provided banking services. The company was founded in 1972 and was headquartered in San Diego, CA.

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

Legacy Health operates as a non-profit organization which provides health care services. It offers caregiver, behavioral health, laboratory, imaging, obesity, rehabilitation, and transplant services. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Straight Line Industries, Inc. contracts roadways marking services. Its services include installation of pavement markings, traffic paints, epoxy, preformed tapes, pavements, marking asphalt and concrete surfaces. The firm serves highway construction contractors and paving companies. The company was founded by Pilar G. Dexter in 1993 and is headquartered in Cohoes, NY.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.

The Associated General Contractors of America is a leading association for the construction industry, representing over 27,000 firms, including 6,500 general contractors and 9,000 specialty-contracting firms. The private company is based in Arlington, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to ensure the continued success of the construction industry. The CEO of the company is Stephen E. Sandherr.

Oregon Business Council operates as non-profit organization, specializes in advocating state policies and investments aimed at reducing poverty in Oregon. It focuses on economic development, education, health, and poverty reduction. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

American Society of Appraisers provides education, accreditation and publication for appraisers. It offers international organization of professional appraisers representing all appraisal disciplines: appraisal review and management, business valuation, gems and jewelry, machinery and technical specialties, personal property and real property. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

The Oregon State Bar Association provides legal services. The non-profit company is based in Portland, OR.

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce organization. The non-profit company is based in Atlanta, GA. The CEO of the company is Chris Clark.

Jesuit High School functions as a coeducational college-preparatory school. The non-profit company is based in Portland, OR.

SMART Reading offers literacy support to children. It helps kids become confident readers by providing individual volunteer attention and new, take-home books. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce operates as a chamber of commerce. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Atlanta, MI.

U.S. Bank NA engages in operation of a commercial bank that offers loans and depositary services. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is a monthly e-publication dedicated to helping its members and the 9.1 million-plus women entrepreneurs across the country to power their “whole professional you”—in their business, in their lifestyle, and in their community. The non-profit company is based in McLean, VA. Teana McDonald has been the CEO of the company since 2012. The Circle is an ever-evolving national program designed specifically for premier members who own larger businesses that exceed $1 million in annual revenue. This program offers exceptional connections, access, and learning opportunities above and beyond membership.