David Baker

Warnaco Group, Inc. designs, sources, markets, licenses and distributes a broad line intimate apparel, sportswear and swimwear worldwide. The firm's products are sold under several brands including Calvin Klein, Speedo, Chaps, Wamer and Olga. Its products are distributed domestically and internationally, primarily to wholesale customers through various distribution channels, including department stores, independent retailers, chain stores, membership clubs, specialty, off-price and other stores, mass merchandisers and the Internet. The company was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Synecor LLC (Synecor) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Richard S. Stack, William N. Starling, and Judith L. Swain. The firm is headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center provides official tickets for the performing arts entertainment. The company was founded in November 1992 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP provides legal services. The firm provides services to the manufacturing, transportation and energy, financial services, insurance, health care, education, and technology industries. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

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

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

The North Carolina Bar Association is a voluntary membership organization of legal professionals, including lawyers, judges, paralegals, and law students. The non-profit company is based in Cary, NC. The organization is dedicated to serving the public and the legal profession. The North Carolina Bar Foundation, a charitable organization, leads pro bono and civic education programs and development initiatives for members and the public. The mission of the organization is to unite the talent and generosity of the legal profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina.

Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. (Counsel) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm was founded in 1984 by Richard Bryant and E.O. “Bobby” Edgerton, Jr. They are a subsidiary of R. Bryant Family Partners, Ltd. Counsel provides portfolio management services on a discretionary basis to individuals, high net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and estates.

Live Oak Banking Co. operates as state chartered commercial bank. It offers personal and business banking products and services. The firm's solutions include asset-based lending, commercial real estate, general SBA lending and sponsor finance. The company was founded by James S. Mahan III and William L. Williams in 2008 and is headquartered in Wilmington, NC.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Alston & Bird LLP engages in the provision of legal advisory services. It offers services in the areas of corporate and finance, litigation, intellectual property, regulatory and specialty, international, and tax. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

HII San Diego Shipyard, Inc. provides ship repair services. It offers electrical, machinery, metal fabrications, sheet metal, coating, abrasive blasting, pipe fabrication, and rigging and crane services. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Southern Tide LLC designs, manufactures, and sells casual clothing. It offers a variety of apparel and accessory products for men, ladies and youth. Its products include pants and shorts, polo shirts, sweaters, jeans, and t-shirts. The company was founded by Allen Stephenson in 2006 and is headquartered in Greenville, SC.

Nautica Apparel, Inc. manufactures and markets men's, women's, and children's apparel and accessories. The company was founded by David Chu on December 30, 1988 and is headquartered in Albany, NY.

National Basketball Association (NBA) operates a professional basketball league. The firm is recognized as the national governing body for basketball in the United States. It also operates the Women’s National Basketball Association and the NBA Development League. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Huntington Ingalls, Inc. provides ship building and repairing services. It handles design, engineering, construction, research studies, planning, life cycle support, logistics data, overhaul, and other support services. The company was founded on January 28, 1886 and is headquartered in Newport News, VA.

The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a Chamber of Commerce. The private company is based in Tysons, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. Julie J. Coons has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

HII Unmanned Maritime Systems, Inc. builds and maintains swimmer delivery vehicles for military use. The company is headquartered in Newport News, VA.

NAIOP, Inc. operates as a commercial real estate development association for developers, owners, and investors of office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use real estate. It offers advocacy, educational programs, and business and networking opportunities. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

Trustar Bank is a community bank conceived to meet the banking needs of businesses and individuals. The company was founded by Shaza L. Andersen and is headquartered in Great Falls, VA.

Brrr, Inc. develops temperature cooling technology. The company wass founded by Mary-Cathryn Kolb in 2014 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. manufactures and markets tobacco products. The firm has tobacco-sheet manufacturing operations and a research-and-development facility in Winston-Salem. Its brands include Camel, Kool, Pall Mall, Winston, Doral, Barclay, Lucky Strike, and Monarch. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Inova Health System Foundation is a non-profit organization that operates hospitals and provides healthcare services including emergency care, home care, nursing, mental health and blood donor services. The organization operates Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. It also provides outpatient surgery operations. The company was founded in 1956 and is located in Falls Church, VA.