Christopher DeSousa

Cargill, Inc. engages in the provision of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services. It specializes in food service, agriculture, meat and poultry, transportation, pharmaceutical ingredients, and beauty products. The company was founded by William Wallace Cargill in 1865 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Balyasny Asset Management LP (BAM) is a multi-strategy hedge fund manager and SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm’s predecessor, Balyasny Capital Management LLC (BCM), was founded in 2001 by Dmitry Balyasny, Scott Schroeder and Taylor O'Malley. In 2003, BCM converted from a limited liability company to a limited partnership. Then, in January 2004, their name was changed to Balyasny Asset Management LP. They are a subsidiary of Balyasny Asset Management Holdings LP. BAM provides investment advisory services to high net-worth individuals and institutional clients through privately offered pooled investment funds.

Rock-It Cargo USA LLC provides logistic services. It specializes in entertainment and live events and its line of business areas include aviation and aerospace, film and commercial production, fine arts, industrial and large projects, passenger air charter, specialty automotive, theater, orchestra and dance, tradeshows, fairs and exhibitions and sports and television events. The company was founded by David Charles Bernstein in 1974 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

American Securities LLC (American Securities) is a private equity firm founded in 1994 by Michael Gerald Fisch and Charles D.Klein. The firm is headquartered in New York, United States.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.

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.

College Possible National provides education services. It makes college admission and for low-income students. The company was founded by Jim McCorkell in 2000 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Allina Health System, Inc. operates hospitals and clinics. The company was founded by Kaye J. Ehlen in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc. engages in helping the Minnesota residents maintain a high quality of life ensuring that the state's economy remains strong and globally competitive. The firms works with elected officials, state agency staff, and others on a range of public policy issues relevant to all Minnesotans such as education, jobs, economy, and health. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC (Craig-Hallum) is an employee-owned, idea-driven research, trading and investment banking firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded by Bradley Baker and Kevin Harris in 1997. Craig-Hallum provides research, institutional sales and trading and investment banking services to institutional investors and growth companies.

LXSI Services, Inc. provides transportation management and integrated logistics services. It offers freight management, warehousing and asset management solutions. The company was founded by David Halland and Andrea B. Salazar-Hall in 2003 and is headquartered in Redondo Beach, CA.

The US-China Business Council is an organization that provides information, advisory, advocacy, and program services to its members. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company focuses on shaping the relationship between the United States and China. USCBC offers research and analyses on Chinese government personnel, member newsletters, and advisory services to answer sector-specific and general investment questions.

Value Investment Group, Inc. is a commercial real estate broker, agent, and investment firm that specializes in helping clients sell their commercial properties. The private company is based in Avon, CO and was founded by Rashaun Williams. The company focuses on retail centers, strip centers, and office buildings.

Cargill Agrícola SA processes as well as distributes agricultural products such as oilseeds, meat and sugar. It also provides solutions to the agricultural, food, financial and industrial markets. The firm sells citric acid and citrates in the Latin American market, besides exporting sugar. It also sells starches as well as sweeteners and processes cocoa products, wheat products and oil seeds. Its other activities include financial investment and asset management, among others. The company has industrial plants, port terminals, warehouses, farms and branch offices throughout Brazil. Cargill Agricola was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

Washburn Center for Children provides mental health services for children. The non-profit company is based in Minneapolis, MN. Craig Warren has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Arrive Logistics LLC provides logistic and transportation management services. The company was founded by Manish Patel, Matt Pyatt and Eric Duniganand in 2014 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

FreightVerify, Inc. engages in a cloud-based technology company. The firm transforms the way that the business is done in the freight industry. The company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Direct ChassisLink, Inc. operates as a maintenance and repair organization responsible for repairing containers, chassis, and refrigeration unit generator sets. It offers road side services including incident reporting, DVIR reporting, street turn instructions. The company is founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Global Critical Logistics LLC is a private company that specializes in logistics planning, execution, and operations. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and Spain. The company's leading brands, Rock-It, Dietl, and Cosdel, help clients create continuity in their business operations, which is essential for success in today's economy. Daniel Rosenthal has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Ports America, Inc. operates port terminals. The firm provides terminal management, stevedoring, and portside automotive processing services. It also handles containers, roll on and roll off cargo, general cargo, cruise ship passengers, and luggage. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ.

Gammite Ventures Management Corporation (Gammite Ventures Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021. The firm is headquartered in United States.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Opus Corp. provides real estate development services. It develops office buildings, warehouses, malls, mixed-use developments, multifamily housing, and business parks. The firm's services include architectural, engineering, construction, property management, leasing, and financing. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN