Danielle Kiersztyn

Beckman Coulter, Inc. manufactures and distributes biomedical testing instrument systems and general biomedical research products. It develops and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. The firm’s systems operate in both diagnostics and life sciences laboratories on seven continents. Its products improve the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery. The company was founded in 1935 by Arnold O. Beckman and is headquartered in Brea, CA.

Dubuque Bank & Trust Co. is an investment division of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF). The firm is located in Dubuque, Iowa.

Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology.

Knightsbridge Advisers LLC (Knightsbridge Advisers) is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 by Joel Romines. The firm is headquartered in Belmont, Massachusetts.

Principal Global Investors LLC, dba Principal Asset Management (Principal AM), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Principal Global Investors Holding Co. (US) LLC and their ultimate parent is Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFG). Principal AM provides investment advisory services to institutional investors and individuals on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

TIMM Medical Technologies, Inc. manufactures and distributes medical devices. Its urological devices are used in diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. The company's products include Osbon ErecAid Vacuum Therapy System. TIMM Medical Technologies was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. engages in the provision of services for product safety certification. It offers certification, testing, inspection, auditing, validation, advisory and education services, bundles, software, and test tools. The company was founded by William Henry Merrill Jr. in 1894 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Nebraska provides health insurance products. It offers health and temporary coverage plans, medicine discount programs, and benefit administration solutions. It has offices in Lincoln and Grand Island Nebraska. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

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

Roland Berger GmbH provides business consulting services. It offers advisory services to international enterprises and public institutions on business management issues ranging from rule-breaking strategies to organizational structures and business processes. The firm focuses on corporate development, information management, marketing and sales, operations strategy, restructuring and corporate finance. Roland Berger was founded on September 14, 1998 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Part of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., Zimmer Spine Surgical, Inc. is a company that specializes in orthopedic prosthetic and surgical appliances and supplies. The company is based in Warsaw, IN.

AGA Medical Corp. manufactures medical devices used to treat structural heart defects and abnormal blood vessels. Its AMPLATZER products help improve patient outcomes, reduce length of hospital stay, and accelerate patient recovery times. The company was founded by Kurt Amplatz and Franck L. Gougeon on July 12, 1995 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MN.

Cottingham & Butler, Inc. provides employee benefit and risk management services. It offers property and casualty insurance, casualty claims administration, captive development and management and safety and loss control consulting services. The company was founded in 1887 by Dixon Cottingham and is headquartered in Dubuque, IA.

Jobs for America's Graduates Operates as a non profit organization that runs a school-to-work transition program focused on helping at-risk youth graduate from high school. It offers public education and workforce development systems at the national, state and local level. The company was founded by Kenneth M. Smith in 1980 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Founded in 1868, the YMCA of Greater Des Moines is a non-profit organization composed of community volunteers and individuals. Their programs aim to build character and assets in kids, strengthen family relationships and promote healthy lifestyles. Aside from their programs, they also provide transitional housing shelter in the state. The organization has nine office locations in the State of Iowa aside from its headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa

Castlelake LP (Castlelake) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Rory Joseph O'Neill and Evan Andrew Carruthers. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Members Group Holding Co., Inc. provides credit union, card processing and consulting services. The firm’s services include credit, debit, ATM, prepaid, fraud, marketing, support, business and consulting services. The company is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

Delta Dental of Iowa operates as an insurance company. It provides dental and vision insurance plans for individuals, employers and government programs. The company is headquartered in Johnston, IA.

AMC FS, Inc. provides credit card issuing and transaction processing services. Its services include online account services, fraud text alerts, online rewards redemption, call center and advisory services. The firm's products include Platinum Rewards MasterCard, ATIRAcredit Secured MasterCard, the Serenity MasterCard, and ATIRAcredit Business MasterCard. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA.

Part of Ally Financial, Inc., GMAC ResCap provides capital solutions to businesses. The company is based in Washington, PA. The CEO of the company is Thomas F. Marano.

BootstrapLabs Group LLC (BootstrapLabs) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Nicolai Wadstrom and Benjamin Levy. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

TaxOps of Colorado provides tax consulting and preparation services for businesses. It specializes in state and local tax and tax operations, minimization, and optimization. The company was founded by Brian Amann in 2003 and is headquartered in Lakewood, CO.

Energy Foundry (Energy foundry) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Jason Blumberg. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Delta Dental of Iowa (Investment Portfolio) (DDI-IP) is the investment portfolio division of Delta Dental of Iowa, which is ultimately held by Dentegra Group, Inc. Headquartered in Johnston, Iowa, DDI-IP provides insurance management services to individual and institutional clients.

KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms that provide audit, tax, and advisory services. The private company is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. With over 265,000 employees working in member firms across 143 countries and territories, KPMG is widely recognized as a great place to work and build a career. The Sri Lankan company is committed to community service, inclusion and diversity, and eradicating childhood illiteracy. KPMG operates in 20 countries and territories in the region, with more than 46,000 people in member firms.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Nebraska (Investment Portfolio) is the investment portfolio division of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Nebraska, an insurance firm headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. They are owned by Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association. Founded in 1939, the firm manages investment portfolios for various insurance clients.

Manchesterstory Group LLC (ManchesterStory Group) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Matthew P. Kinley. The firm is headquartered in West Des Moines, Lowa.

The Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) is a US-based organization that aims to engage, empower, and connect limited partners to enhance their performance on an individual, institutional, and collective basis. The American company's focus is on providing assistance to limited partners, and they offer various services to achieve this goal. For more information on how ILPA can help, interested parties can contact them directly.

Chester Culver Group LLC provides renewable energy and infrastructure consulting services. The private company is based in Des Moines. The American company was founded by Chester J. Culver.

Activate Capital Management LP (Activate Capital Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Anup M Jacob, David Lincoln and Rajesh Atluru. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Part of Monument Group, Inc., Mozaic Capital Advisors LLC provides investment advisory services. The company is based in Boston, MA. The company was founded by Solomon Owayda. Mozaic Capital Advisors was acquired by Monument Group, Inc. on June 27, 2023.

Governors Biofuels Coalition is an organization that provides regional and national leadership on ethanol policy development. The coalition is based in Lincoln, NE. The coalition has recently expanded its scope to address all biofuels, including ethanol, biodiesel, advanced biofuels, co-products, and new applications and technologies yet to come. The organization aims to promote the use of biofuels in the nation's energy future.

The Governors Wind Energy Coalition is a bipartisan group of governors dedicated to developing the nation's wind and solar energy resources in an environmentally responsible manner. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA. The coalition aims to reduce the nation's dependence on imported energy sources and stimulate state and national economic development. Through coordinated efforts, the coalition encourages sound policy and legislation for the development and distribution of wind and solar energy, communicates the value and benefits of these resources, creates an environment of support for responsible development, and invests in infrastructure to support expansion.

American Investment Council provides investment and business advocacy services. The private company is based in Washington.

Rice Park Capital Management LP (Rice Park Capital Management) is a venture capital subsidiary of Rice Park Capital Management LLC, founded in 2018 by Nick Smith. The firm is headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota.

PMA Financial Network LLC engages in the provision of public funds management services. It offers self-directed investments, public finance, investment advisory services and pool services, and funding solutions. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.