Brian J. Ruisinger

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is a data-driven regional economic development organization that works with 22 member communities and over 190 private investors to attract and grow quality businesses in the Greater Phoenix area. The non-profit company is based in Phoenix, AZ, and the CEO of the company is Chris Camacho. The company's mission is to advocate for the competitiveness of the region and serve as a strategic partner to companies across the world as they expand or relocate to Greater Phoenix. Over the past 32 years, GPEC has helped 895 companies, creating nearly 164,000 jobs and $33.40 billion in capital investment.

Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority owns and operates the University of Phoenix stadium. It is responsible for building and operating the new University of Phoenix stadium, funding tourism promotion in Maricopa County, funding the construction and renovation of Cactus League Spring Training facilities, funding youth and amateur sports projects and programs. The company was founded in November 2000 and is located in Glendale, AZ

VisionGate, Inc. provides in-vitro automated 3D cell structure and analysis solutions. It focuses on early detection and prevention of lung cancer. The firm’s attendees include surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pulmonologists, radiologists, pathologists, epidemiologists, basic research scientists, nurses and allied health professionals and patients. The company was founded by Alan C. Nelson and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Part of University of Arizona, Arizona Cancer Center provides clinical and medical research services. The company is based in Tucson, AZ.

Blue Yonder Group, Inc. engages in the provision of integrated enterprise-wide software products and consulting services. It offers cloud services, customer solution development, customer support, electronic data interchange, education and training, implementation and upgrades, performance services, and strategy and optimization. The company was founded by James D. Armstrong and Frederick M. Pakis in 1985 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

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.

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.

University of Hawai'i at Manoa engages in the provision of educational services. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree. The company was founded in 19078 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI.

Part of ZenPayroll, Inc., Symmetry Software Corp. is a specialist in payroll-related technology applications that simplify the payroll process. The company is based in Scottsdale, AZ. The company's mission is to simplify the payroll process with dependable and accurate payroll withholding tax solutions. Symmetry's tools were built from 37 years of experience in payroll tax withholding software. Symmetry's products include the Symmetry Tax Engine®, Symmetry Payroll Forms™, Payroll Point®, and PaycheckCity® calculators. For software service providers integrating payroll into their applications and payroll and HR service providers, Symmetry's tools make their customers' processes more automated, efficient, error-free, and regulatory compliant. The company was founded in 1984 by Thomas M. Reahard. The CEO is Elizabeth Oviedo. Symmetry Software was acquired by ZenPayroll, Inc. on July 08, 2021.

Alvaria, Inc. is an enterprise contact center solution provider that offers leading-edge customer experience and workforce engagement software, as well as cloud services technology solutions. The company is based in Westford, MA and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company specializes in contact center and workforce engagement solutions for large call centers across various industries. The company was founded in 1973, and the CEO is Jeff Cotten. Alvaria was acquired by Vector Capital Management LP from Aspect Software Parent, Inc. on February 04, 2019.

TapRoot Interventions & Solutions, Inc. is an American Phoenix-based digital healthcare company that combines person-centered behavioral interventions with cutting-edge technology to improve care for cognitively-impaired individuals. The company's AI-powered digital assistant, Ella, facilitates point-of-care documentation by staff about changes in behavior of residents with dementia and provides decision support by suggesting person-centered interventions that are known to be effective in addressing the behavior. TapRoot's mission is to help caregivers care for their patients more effectively by reducing the use of unnecessary psychotropic medication, decreasing fall risk from sedation, and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations. The company was founded by Linda Buscemi and Scarlett Spring, with Scarlett Spring serving as the CEO since incorporation.