David P. Scharf

Guidant Corp. manufactures cardiovascular therapeutic devices. The company also provides cardiac and peripheral vascular repair surgical systems. It operates in Europe and Japan. Guidant was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Sears, Roebuck & Co. engages in provision of merchandise and related services. It offers range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services. It also provides a variety of merchandise and services through online and catalogs. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL.

Baker & Daniels LLP provides advice and counsel to regional, national and international clients with legal and business needs. The company practices includes bankruptcy and business restructuring, construction, corporate finance, economic development, education, energy and climate change, health care and life sciences, immigration, insurance, intellectual property, international, government services, labor and employment, nonprofit, product liability, real estate, renewable energy and tax law. The company was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN

The Shedd Aquarium Society is a leader in animal care, conservation education, and research. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL and is supported by the people of the state and the park district. The company is home to 32,000 aquatic animals from around the world, representing 1,500 species of fishes, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds, and mammals. The company is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute. The John G. Shedd Aquarium sparks compassion, curiosity, and conservation for the aquatic animal world.

Baxalta, Inc. engages in the research, development, and manufacture of biopharmaceutical products. Its portfolio includes treatments for hemophilia, bleeding disorders, immune deficiencies, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, burns, and shock. The company was founded on March 13, 2015 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.