Denis A. Ackah-Yensu

Back Yard Burgers, Inc. operates and franchises restaurants and provides catering services. Its restaurants specialize in charbroiled, freshly prepared, great-tasting food. The firm’s menu includes made-to-order gourmet Black Angus hamburgers and chicken sandwiches charbroiled over an open flame, fresh salads, chili and other specialty items, including hand-dipped milkshakes, fresh-made lemonade and fresh-baked cobblers. The company was founded by Lattimore M. Michael in 1987 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

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.

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.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP provides legal services. The firm's practice areas encompasses corporate, executive compensation and benefits, international business, litigation, pro bono, tax, and trusts and estates. Its lawyers and associates' training focus on addressing and handling clients' legal issues, business transaction, and disputes. The company was founded in 1819 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Quincy's Family Steakhouse operates a chain of restaurants. It has restaurants in Georgetown, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The company is headquartered in Monroe, NC.

The Culinary Institute of America refines the world of gourmet chefs. It offers bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and management, as well as continuing education, conferences, travel programs, and e-learning.

GMRI, Inc. operates restaurants. It offers succulent fresh fish, seafood, beef, chicken, and combination platters. The company also offers salads, appetizers, desserts, and cocktail service. GMRI was founded by Bill Darden and Joe Lee in 1968 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

The Chicago Bears Football Club, Inc. operates as a professional football team. The firm covers football operations, scouting, stadium and game operations, brand development, broadcasting and marketing partnerships. The company was founded by George Halas in 1920 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.

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.

Portable Facilities Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company with interests in portable sanitation equipment rental services. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

The James Beard Foundation is a non-profit organization that celebrates and supports the people behind America's food culture. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. Established over 30 years ago, the foundation is committed to supporting a resilient and flourishing industry that honors its diverse communities. The foundation amplifies new voices, celebrates those leading the way, and supports those on the path to do so, to create a more equitable and sustainable future. The foundation brings its mission to life through the annual awards, industry and community-focused programs, advocacy, partnerships, and events across the country. The CEO of the company is Clare Reichenbach.

Black Box Intelligence is a business intelligence and insights company specializing in the restaurant industry. It provides weekly interactive reports with industry benchmarks based on the operational results. The company was founded by Wallace B. Doolin and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients.

The Carolina Panthers LLC owns and operates an American professional football team which is a part of the South Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The firm handles football operations, brand development and advertising. It is also engaged in the community through charities, donations, fundraising, outreach, charity events, game day programs, education, youth fitness, youth and prep football programs. The Company was founded by Jerry Richardson on October 26, 1993 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Part of National Basketball Association, Inc., NBA Africa is a South African company that operates a basketball association. The company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company was founded in 2021. Clare Akamanzi has been the CEO of the company since 2024.