Emily Ledet

Part of Comerica, Inc., Comerica Bank is a financial services company based in Dallas, TX. Comerica Bank is strategically aligned by three business segments: the commercial bank, the retail bank, and wealth management. The company focuses on building relationships and helping people and businesses be successful. Comerica Bank has over 400 banking centers across the country, with locations in several states, including Texas, California, and Michigan. The company reported total assets of $88.40 billion as of June 30, 2021. The company was founded by Marc J. Verissimo and has been led by CEO Curtis Chatman Farmer since 2008.

Dallas Citizens Council operates as a membership organization for citizens council. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX. W. Kelvin Walker has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

The North Texas Commission is a public-private partnership that manages the region's unified advocacy voice at the state and federal levels. The private company is based in Irving, TX. The commission is dedicated to advancing the vibrancy of the region and achieves impactful outcomes benefiting the 13-county area it serves. As the lead convener of subject matter experts, the NTC improves the workforce pipeline and cultivates future leaders. The CEO of the company is Chris Wallace.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Black & Veatch Corp. provides engineering, consulting, and construction services. It offers asset management, operations, physical and cybersecurity, procurement, program and construction management, data analytics, and sustainability solutions. The company was founded by Ernest Bateman Black and Nathan Thomas Veatch in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.

Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Inc. provides planning, architecture, engineering and interior designing services. It also offers planning, engineering, and program management services. The company operates through 22 offices worldwide including Atlanta, Denver, Dallas, Honolulu, Houston, Las Vegas, and Washington DC. It was established in 1935 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit operates local and express bus routes. It offers public transit services, customer facilities, carpool and vanpool services. The company was founded 1983 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

American Public Transportation Association provides research, policy documents, and statistics on public transportation issues such as safety, economic impact, and benefits of public transit. The private company is based in Washington. The American company also offers a library of free downloadable content including white papers, webinars, product guides, case studies, and industry analysis.

Texas Capital Bank provides commercial banking services. It offers credit solutions, treasury and liquidity, mortgage services, private wealth, and personal banking. The company was founded by Jody Grant and C. Keith Cargill on December 18, 1998 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Balfour Beatty Construction LLC engages in the provision of construction services. It offers general construction, design build, site development, pre-construction, value engineering, and project management. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Saddle River, NJ.

Mack Financial Group, Inc. provides financial solutions. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Comerica Bank (Investment Management Texas) (Comerica-IM) is the investment management arm of Comerica Bank, owned by Comerica, Inc. (NYSE: CMA), a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm was founded in 1849 by Elon Farnsworth. Comerica-IM manages assets for high net-worth individual investors, foundations, endowments and institutional investors. The firm also provides asset allocation guidelines and investment research for Comerica Securities, their brokerage affiliate.

Comerica Bank & Trust, NA operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank. The company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

The American Society of Civil Engineers, founded in 1852, is the oldest national engineering society in America. The non-profit company is based in Reston, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 150,000 members worldwide, the organization advocates for sustainable and resilient practices to maintain and modernize the nation's infrastructure. The company also works to increase investment in infrastructure and improve engineering knowledge and competency. The society's Civil Engineering Landmark Program recognizes historically significant civil engineering projects, structures, and sites.

Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. is a tourism company that provides guides, maps, weather information, and insider tips to help travelers plan their trips. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. The company also offers CityPASS®, a mobile ticket that provides a 51 percent discount on admission to four attractions in the city, and allows travelers to skip the ticket line. The CEO of the company is Phillip J. Jones.

Asian Public Real Estate Association Ltd. operates a real estate association. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore. The Singaporean company was founded by Ciputra.

SMTA Liquidating Trust is a common law trust that was established by Spirit MTA REIT, a corporation, on January 1, 2020. The private company is based in Bonita Springs, FL and has subsidiaries in the United States. The trust's main purpose is to liquidate its assets and distribute the proceeds to the shareholders of Spirit MTA REIT. It is managed by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit Realty Capital, one of the largest publicly traded triple net-lease REITs.

American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. is the largest hotel association in the United States, representing all segments of the industry nationwide. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company provides financial assistance to hoteliers through two main programs listed below. The company is focused on enhanced hotel cleaning practices, social interactions, and workplace protocols to meet the new health and safety challenges and expectations presented by COVID-19. Chip Rogers has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

WatchFacts, Inc. is a luxury watch authentication company based in Miami, FL. WatchFacts offers a 31 point inspection grading system to confirm the authenticity of luxury watches. The private company has certified brand trained watchmakers who inspect the watches and provide a warranty. The company also offers services like trade-in, quick cash, and consign. The company has a transparent process and provide knowledge about the risks of buying counterfeit watches. WatchFacts also has a blog and partners with dealers and platforms. The company was founded by John Cormier and he has been the CEO since incorporation.

Central City Association LLC operates a business organization. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA.

Town Hall Los Angeles operates as a non-profit, nonpartisan speaker’s forum, providing a platform for discussing and debating today’s most pressing issues. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

AB CarVal Investors LP (AB CarVal) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and alternative investment fund manager headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 2006 as a continuation of Cargill Value Investment (CVI), which was an internal business unit of Cargill, Inc. (Cargill). In 2022, they were acquired by AllianceBernstein LP, which is ultimately owned by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). The firm immediately changed its legal name from CarVal Investors LP to AB CarVal Investors LP. AB CarVal offers investment advisory services to private funds, single-investor vehicles, CLO vehicles, separately managed accounts, and non-discretionary accounts.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

The Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a platform for businesses to connect, grow, and thrive. The Chamber of Commerce is based in Dallas, TX. Dale A. Petroskey has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2014.

Taleo Corp. provides on-demand talent management software solutions. It offers recruiting, on boarding, performance management, compensation, succession planning, leadership development, learning and analytics software solutions. The company operates through two operating segments: subscription and support, and professional services. The Subscription and Support segment is engaged in the development, marketing, hosting, and support of the company's software subscriptions. The Professional Services segment offers implementation, business process, reengineering, change management, and education and training services. The company was founded by Martin Ouellet and Louis Têtu in 1996 and is headquartered in Dublin, CA.