James J. Thome

Georgia-Pacific LLC manufactures tissue, pulp, paper, packaging, building products and related chemicals. It offers hygienic dispensing systems, towels, tissues, soaps, air fresheners, wipers, cups, cutlery, and napkins. The firm's household brands include Brawny paper towels, Quilted Northern bath tissue and Dixie cups and tableware. The company was founded by Owen R. Cheatham in 1927 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Radio Systems Corp. engages in the manufacture of electronic pet training products. Its brands include Petsafe, Invisible Fence, and SportDog. The company was founded by Randy Boyd in 1991 and is headquartered in Knoxville, TN.

Accredo Health, Inc. provides specialty retail pharmacy services in the United States. The company is into the sale of drugs for the recurring treatment of chronic and potentially life threatening diseases. Their services includes specialty retail pharmacy services, clinical services, reimbursement services, delivery services and other support services customized for individual therapies. It was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

TrueVision Systems, Inc. provides 3D vision systems for microscopes. It offers pre-operative image registration, intra-operative eye tracking, incision location calculator, surgeon incision preferences and default settings, Phaco SIA compensator, and 3D overlay depth control. The company was founded by Michael A. Weissman on October 14, 2003 and is headquartered in Goleta, CA.

DiscGenics, Inc. operates as a regenerative medicine company. It focuses on the devlopment of therapies that alleviate pain and restore function in patients with degenerative diseases of the spine. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

DeRoyal Industries, Inc. manufactures and markets medical and surgical equipment. Its product line includes syringes, respiratory care equipment, wheelchairs, X-ray equipment, laser systems, and other medical equipment. The company was founded by Pete O. V. DeBusk in 1973 and is headquartered in Powell, TN

PalletOne, Inc. manufactures and supplies pallets. Its services include unit load consulting, warehouse solutions, pallet repair programs, and industrial recycling. The firm’s products include new and recycled pallets, custom boxes, crates and bins, mulch and other by-products, and replacement parts and cut stock. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Bartow, FL.

Part of Koch Industries, Inc., G-P Flakeboard Ltd. is a Canadian company that produces industrial particle board. The company is based in Bancroft, Canada. G-P Flakeboard was acquired by Georgia-Pacific Corp. on October 29, 1993.

The Health Industry Distributors Association provides legal information, networking and educational programs. It also hosts conferences for distributors and manufacturers, lobbies government on behalf of the industry, publishes newsletters & special issue reports and conducts research on industry trends. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory offers energy, national security and the environment research and development services. It offers research services in the areas of microbial and cellular biology, environmental sciences, information analytics, sensing, and measurement technologies. The company was founded on January 4, 1965 and is headquartered in Richland, WA.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. offers health care and social assistance services for children. It is internationally recognized for its pioneering research and treatment for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. The firm's treatment programs include brain tumors, leukemia, lymphoma, infectious diseases, immunodeficiency diseases, blood disorders, sickle cell disease, and solid tumors. The company was founded by Danny Thomas on February 4, 1962 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

National Endowment for Democracy provides support services to the democratic institutions. The company is dedicated to fostering the growth of a wide range of democratic institutions abroad, including political parties, trade unions, free markets and business organizations, as well as the many elements of a vibrant civil society that ensure human rights, an independent media, and the rule of law. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

UT-Battelle LLC operates as a management contractor for the laboratory. It manages and operates Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Oak Ridge, TN.

Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP) is a nonprofit association that serves as the spokes group for the finance and technology segments of the hospitality industry. The non-profit company is based in Austin, TX. Established in 1952, HFTP is headquartered in Texas, USA, with offices in other locations. HFTP offers expert networks, educational resources, career development programs, research, leadership opportunities, and conferences and events. It produces international events throughout the year, including the world's largest hospitality technology tradeshow and conference brand: HITEC. HFTP also oversees the hospitality-specific Pineapplesearch.com® and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI). The HFTP Foundation, the newly-established philanthropic arm of HFTP, assists in securing nonprofit funding for hospitality and travel industry-related research. HFTP has 61 local chapters throughout the world, enabling hospitality financial and technology professionals the chance to network and share solutions.

The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that provides research and data on internet and technology, as well as other issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The center conducts demographic and international survey research, with a focus on exploring key demographic trends both domestically and internationally.

The Media Institute operates as a foundation that specializes in communications policy issues. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA.

Youth Villages, Inc. provides services to emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and families. Its services include intensive in-home treatment, residential treatment, foster care, adoption, LifeSet, specialized crisis services, MYPAC provider, and mentoring. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Norbord Industries, Inc. manufactures fiber products, wood products, papers, and allied products.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare engages in management of hospitals and provision of healthcare services. It offers services in the areas of cancer care; emergency medicine; hospice care; neurology and neurosurgery; pediatrics; transplant; cardiology; employee assistance program; imaging and diagnostic services; orthopedics; primary care; and women’s health. The company was founded by John Sherard Sr. in 1918 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) is a national non-profit organization which provides professional case management services to Americans with chronic, life threatening and debilitating illnesses. PAF case managers serve as active liaisons between the patient and their insurer, employer and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job retention and/or debt crisis matters as they relate to their diagnosis also assisted by doctors and healthcare attorneys. Patient Advocate Foundation seeks to safeguard patients through mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability. The organization was founded in 1996 and is located in Hampton , VA.

Public Health Foundation offers health assistance solutions. It specializes in public health quality improvement, public health workforce development, public health resources and tools and strengthening the quality and performance of public health practice. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Semmes-Murphey Clinic, P.C. develops technology and procedures to cure neurological and spine disorders. It specializes in neurosurgery, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, interventional pain and neuropsychology. The company was founded by Eustace Semmes on May 31, 1961 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Tennessee Institute of Public Health provides healthcare services. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Johnson City, TN.