Carolyn P. O'Keefe

Applebee's International, Inc. develops franchises and operates restaurants. The firm provides food and beverage products which include traditional favorites and signature dishes. It also offers beer, wine, liquor, and specialty drinks. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Glendale, CA.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Hot Topic, Inc. provides retail stores that specialize in apparel, accessories, gifts and music. Its products include woven and knit tops, skirts, pants, shorts, jackets, shoes, costume jewelry, body jewelry, intimate apparel, sunglasses, cosmetics, leather accessories and gift items. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in City of Industry, CA.

Ormco Corp. manufactures pharmaceutical products and solutions to enhance the lives of its customers and their patients. The company?s products range from legacy twin brackets Titanium Orthos and Mini-Twin to self-ligating appliances with the Damon System and Damon Clear. Its Ormco Custom, an end-to-end digital suite of products and services, is a solution offered to give clinicians the benefits of both personalization and profitability. The company was founded by Frank Miller in 1960 and is headquartered in Orange, CA.

Wendy's International LLC operates and franchises restaurants. It offers hamburger sandwiches, featuring filet of chicken breast sandwiches, chicken nuggets, French fries, baked potatoes, freshly prepared salads, soft drinks and frosty desserts. The company was founded by David R. Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH.

El Pollo Loco, Inc. engages in the ownership and management of restaurant chains. It specializes in fire-grilling citrus-marinated chicken. The company was founded by Pancho Ochoa in 1975 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA.

Taco Bell Corp. operates a chain of restaurants. Its products include texas-mexican cuisine foods such as tacos, burritos, gorditas, quesadillas, nachos, chalupas, salads and food items. The company was founded by Glen William Bell, Jr. in 1962 and is headquartered in Irvine, 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

The American Society for Training & Development is a professional association that is dedicated to the training and development field. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Togo's Eateries, Inc. operates fast food sandwich restaurants. Its products included meatballs, roast beef, hot pastrami, salad wraps, hummus, dry salami and cheese. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Oakwood Worldwide, Inc. provides housing solutions. It offers relocation, government, business travel and consulting, insurance, entertainment, industry sight, apartments, and extended-stay lodging. The company was founded by Howard Ruby in 1960 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Automobile Club of Southern California operates motor clubs. It provides 24-hour roadside assistance, travel planning, auto pricing, buying, and maintenance services. The firm has offices in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Illinois. The company was founded on December 13, 1900 and is headquartered in Santa Ana, CA.

The John Randolph Haynes & Dora Haynes Foundation operates as a supporter of social science research for Los Angeles. The firm serves in the area of areas of education, transportation, local government, elections, public safety, demographics, public personal services and natural resources. The company was founded by John Randolph Haynes and Dora Fellows Haynes in 1926 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Mastro's Restaurants LLC owns and operates restaurants. It operates nine premium fine dining steakhouses and seafood restaurants, comprised of six steakhouse restaurants under the brand name of Mastro's Steakhouse and three seafood restaurants under the brand name of Mastro's Ocean Club. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA.

Prandium, Inc. owns, operates and franchises restaurants. The company is primarily engaged in the operation of restaurants in the full-service and fast-casual segments. The company operates restaurants under the Chi-Chi's, Koo Koo Roo and Hamburger Hamlet concepts, its Chi-Chi's restaurants serve Mexican food and various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The firms Koo Koo Roo restaurants are fast-casual restaurants that serve meals and The Hamburger Hamlet restaurants are full-service casual dining restaurants. The company was formerly known as Koo Koo Roo Enterprises, Inc. and as Family Restaurants, Inc. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals is a professional association that has been dedicated to advancing and disseminating research and knowledge on supply chain management for 60 years. The non-profit company is based in Lombard, IL. With over 8,500 members from 65 countries, representing nearly all industry sectors, government, and academia, the organization provides networking opportunities, cutting-edge research, and professional educational opportunities.

Institute for Supply Management offers educational products and programs. It provides opportunities for the promotion of the profession and the expansion of professional skills and knowledge. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

Part of CVS Health Corp., Prudential HealthCare, Inc. is an American company that offers board & care homes and all levels of care. Prudential HealthCare is based in NJ and serves various locations including , , and the Inland Empire. The company has partnered with NXT Level Care to provide the highest level of caregiving needs for their patients. Prudential HealthCare was acquired by Aetna, Inc., a subsidiary of CVS Health Corp., from PGIM, Inc. on August 06, 1999 for $500 million.

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.

Part of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., U-Swirl International, Inc. operates frozen yogurt stores. The company is based in Durango, NV.

Blaze Pizza LLC produces and distributes pizza. The company was founded by Elise Wetzel and Rick Wetzel in 2011 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.