Vicki Pierson

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans operates as a not-for-profit membership organization of Christians, which engages in the provision of investment advisory services. It offers life insurance, annuities and mutual funds, student and educational resources, charitable planning, and trust services. The company was founded in June 2001 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Bottling Group LLC manufactures and distributes carbonated and non-carbonated beverages. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Evergreen Partners LLC engages in the real estate development. It focuses on the acquisition, re-development and long-term ownership of affordable rental housing. The company was founded by Brian M. Poulinin and William A. Houlihan in 2000 and is headquartered in South Portland, ME.

DigitalSports, Inc. distributes web-based multi media and sports contents. The firm publishes local high school and youth sports and activities through the Internet and local community events using video and audio entertainment technology. The company was founded by Carlos Escaffi, James J. Martell, Jr., Edward Kelley III and Rich Toland in 2002 and is headquartered in New Hope, PA.

Lowers & Associates LLC is a risk management company. The firm provides loss prevention, insurance claims investigations, fraud investigations, asset recovery, due diligence, litigation support, venue security, risk management training, security risk management, special investigations, and crime reports services. The company was founded in 1980 by Mark D. Lowers and is headquartered in Purcellville, VA.

Inova Health System provides health care services. It operates a network of hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, outpatient services and facilities, primary and specialty care physician practices, emergency and urgent care centers, home health care, mental health and blood donor services, wellness classes, and more. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Falls Church, VA.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Children's Health Care engages in the operation of a children's hospital. It offers emergency and trauma care, primary care, surgery, walk-in ready care, specialty care and departments, family services, and education materials. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Home Federal Savings Bank operates as a federally chartered savings bank. The firm provides personal banking, business banking, private banking, and investment services. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Rochester, MN.

University of Nebraska Foundation is a private, nonprofit corporation which secures financial support for the university. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Lincoln, NE.

The Minnesota Orchestra provides support for the orchestra and promotes music education. Its association reaches 10,000 children and adults each year through its music education programs. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The Public Affairs Council is a business association. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

Minneapolis Club operates a club that serves as a meeting place for business, civic, and community leaders. The non-profit company is based in Minneapolis, MN.

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce operates as a Chamber of Commerce. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

The Minnesota Opera Co. engages in the production of live music entertainment. The company was founded by Dominick Argento in 1963 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce organization. The non-profit company is based in Leesburg, VA.

Himle Horner, Inc. provides public relations services. The private company is based in Minneapolis, MN. The company was founded by John S. Himle.

HumanR provides organizational leaders with the tools to measure and improve employee performance and retention. Together with data-driven strategic consulting, HumanR offers employee surveys, 360 feedback, competency modeling and performance management tools, leadership development programs, and training design and delivery. Their integrated, customized approach to human capital initiatives enables organizations to effectively "connect the dots" and align their people strategies with their business objectives. HumanR works with commercial, non-profit, and government entities. Federal Contractor Services Thet provide a special set of offerings to organizations that provide professional services to the Federal government. Key elements include a HR metrics subscription service that provides tracks benchmarking reports on voluntary turnover and related metrics for benchmarking purposes, an online employee engagement survey with industry norms, and merger and acquisition services industry-specific 360 feedback assessments and management training programs.