Dean A. Riesen

Ovation Brands, Inc. owns, operates, and franchises buffet restaurants and steakhouses. It also offers website that lists the restaurants nearby sorted by food category or by the city. The company was founded by Roe H. Hatlen, Dermot F. Rowland, Doron R. Jensen and C. Dennis Scott in 1983 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Rainforest Cafe, Inc. owns, operates and licenses themed restaurants. It also has a retail village where rainforest themed merchandise is sold. The company was founded by Steven Schussler in 1994 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Paper Warehouse, Inc. is a chain of retail stores specializing in party supplies and paper goods. It operates 136 stores including 86 Company-owned stores and 50 franchise stores which are conveniently located in major retail trade areas to provide customers with easy access. The company offers a complete selection of wrap supplies for holidays and special occasions which include birthdays, graduations, weddings, anniversaries and baby showers. Paper Warehouse also offers an extensive selection of regular and seasonal merchandise in the categories include Plates, candy, favors, invitations, snacks, novelties, napkins, balloons, banners, streamers and candles.

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.

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.

Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison Inc. (Goldner Hawn Johnson) is a private equity firm is founded by Van Zandt Hawn, Timothy Daniel Johnson, John Lewis Morrison, and Michael Goldner in 1989. The firm is headquarter in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Union Metal Corp. engages in the manufacturing of steel and aluminum poles for lighting, traffic control, signage, and communication. Its products include traffic control poles, street lighting poles, architectural area lighting, high mast lighting, sports lighting, stadium lighting, cellular tower poles, telecommunication poles, custom structures, catenary and light rail poles, and distribution poles. The company was founded by Christopher Columbus Barrick in 1906 and is headquartered in Canton, OH.

Ryan Companies US, Inc. provides construction and facilities management services. The firm serves industrial, retail, hospitality, and medical sectors. The company was founded by James Henry Ryan and Francis Ryan in 1938 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

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.

Royal Neighbors of America provides life insurance and other financial products. Its products include annuities, term, traditional, and universal life insurance policies. The firm also provides child survivor benefits and college scholarships. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Rock Island, IL.

National Investor Relations Institute operates as an association of corporate officers and investor relations consultants responsible for communication among corporate management, shareholders, securities analysts and other financial community constituents. The company was founded by DeWitt C. Morrill in 1969 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

National Restaurant Association operates as a foodservice trade association. It advocate for pro-restaurant regulation and operational freedom. The firm provide advocacy and representation, educational networking, tools and solutions, and research and insights. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.

Women's Foodservice Forum engages in food services industry. It serves the operations, manufacturing, distribution, publishing and consulting industry. The company was founded by Monica Boyles, Elizabeth Brennan, Jenene Garey, Joyce Goldstein, Denise Gorsline, Marcia Harris, Patricia Harris, Laura Hayden, Florence Jaramillo, Edna Morris, Karen Settlemyer, Julia Stewart, Kathleen Talbert, Jo Linda Thompson and Jackie B. Trujillo in 1989 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Wholesale Produce Supply LLC packs and distributes fruits and vegetables. It offers fruit baskets, fund raising boxes, and delivery services. The firm offers vegetables to retail and foodservice customers. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Sugarloaf Ventures, Inc. provides business support services. The private company is based in Colorado Springs, CO.

GBG Consulting LLC engages in the provision of insurance services. It offers business planning, medical, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance. The company was founded by Mark L. Bartholomay and is headquartered in Newton, MA.

Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants offers services and professional development for CPAs and other accounting professionals. It provides CPE, resources, networking, and advocacy services. The company was founded on June 23, 1904 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

Women Corporate Directors is a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Italy. The company was founded by Mary Beth Vitale, Véronique Morali, Linda Eskind Rebrovick, Deborah A. Peacock, and Darcy A. Howe. The CEO is Susan C. Keating.

Specialty Commodities, Inc. manufactures and distributes specialty products for the snack food, health food, bakery and pet food industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Fargo, ND.

Part of MTY Food Group, Inc., Famous Dave's of America, Inc. operates a restaurant. The company is based in Minnetonka, MN. The CEO of the company is Jeffery Crivello.

Mill City Capital LP (Mill City Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Darren Acheson and Gary Obermiller. The firm is headquartered in Wayzata, Minnesota.

Ecumen is a non-profit company that focuses on creating a home for older adults, regardless of where they choose to live. The company is based in Shoreview, MN. The company offers a variety of senior living services, including cooperative senior housing, independent and assisted living, long and short-term care, home care, and hospice. Additionally, they provide high-quality medical equipment and supplies to make life more comfortable for seniors.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant LLC owns and operates restaurants, wine clubs and retail stores. It offers handcrafted wine, modern casual dining, and napa-style tasting room and artisanal market. The company was founded by Timothy McEnery in 2005 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.

Part of Illinois Bankers Association, Community Bankers Association of Illinois is a business association. The company is based in Springfield, IL.