Alice Marie Richter

Bluestem Brands, Inc. operates as a multi-brand online retailer. It offers home products such as housewares, entertainment related, bed and bath, lawn and garden items, home furnishings, and hardware products. The firm also offers a variety of credit options to provide families on a budget the flexibility of paying over time. The company was founded by Thomas J. Petters and Theodore Deikel in 2002 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

G&K Services LLC engages in the provision of branded work apparel programs and facility services. It operates through the United States, and Canada segments. The company was founded in December 1934 and is headquartered in Mason, OH.

West Marine, Inc. engages in the retail of boating, fishing, sailing and paddling gear. Its products include anchor and docking, boats, motors and parts, electrical, electronics and navigation, fishing, galley and outdoor, maintenance and hardware, paddling, plumbing and ventilation, safety, shoes, and water sports. The company was founded by Randolph K. Repass in 1968 and is headquartered in Watsonville, CA.

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.

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 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.

Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants offers services and professional development for CPAs and other accounting professionals. It provides CPE, resources, networking, and advocacy services. The company was founded on June 23, 1904 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

The National Association for Female Executives operates associations for women professionals and business owners. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.