John E. Nienstedt

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is a state-owned pension fund management firm headquartered in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1932, the firm has long been at the forefront of shareholder activism in the US. CalPERS provides retirement and health benefit services to private individuals and employers, specifically active, inactive and retired employees of California state and local public agencies. They routinely put pressure on companies to achieve better corporate performance corporate governance.

Dell, Inc. engages in the manufacture of electronic devices. Its products include laptops, desktops, tablets, thin clients, printers, monitors, software, workstations and accessories. The company was founded by Michael Saul Dell on February 1, 1984 and is headquartered in Round Rock, TX.

Icahn Associates Holding LLC is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm is affiliated with Icahn Enterprises LP (NASDAQ: IEP), a Delaware master limited partnership and diversified holding company engaged in seven primary business segments: Investment, Energy, Automotive, Food Packaging, Real Estate, Home Fashion and Pharma. Icahn Associates Holding manages the assets of high net-worth clients.

Brandes Investment Partners LP (Brandes) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in La Jolla, California. The firm was founded by Charles H. Brandes in 1974 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brandes Worldwide Holdings LP. Brandes manages global equity and fixed-income assets for clients worldwide.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Saturna Capital Corp. is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Bellingham, Washington. The firm was founded by Nicholas “Nick” Kaiser in 1989. Saturna Capital advises a variety of accounts divided between (1) investment management accounts for individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans and (2) pooled investment funds (mutual funds and private partnerships).

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) is a voluntary metropolitan bar association that was founded in 1878. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. It is one of the largest bar associations in the country and serves attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals through various committees, networking events, live and on-demand CLE programs, and pro bono opportunities. LACBA also provides public service and informational resources.

American Railcar Leasing LLC specializes in leasing and sale of railroad tank and covered hopper railcars. Its products include hopper cars, specifications, manuals and bulletins, outlets, photos, tank cars, specifications and service bulletins. The firm’s combination of industry knowledge, employees, flexible terms, equipment availability and client centered service enables them to provide you with the optimal leasing solution. The company was founded in July 2004 and is headquartered in Saint Charles, MO.

Nautilus Environmental LLC is a minority-owned company which provides environmental consulting services. It offers testing and consulting services, and outreach. The company was founded by Marilyn O'Neill in 2004 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

WestPoint International LLC manufactures, sources, markets and distributes bed and bath home fashion products. Its product portfolio include sheets, pillowcases, comforters, blankets, bedspreads, pillows, mattress pads, towels and related products. The firm conducts its operations exclusive in the consumer home fashion industry. It markets the products under trademarks, brand names and private labels, namely, WestPoint Home, Atelier Martex, Grand Patrician, Martex, Patrician, Lady Pepperell, Luxor, Utica and Vellux. The company was founded on February 25, 2005 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Insight Portfolio Group LLC operates as an investment company. The private company is based in New York, NY.

WestPoint Home, Inc. manufactures broad woven fabrics. Its products include bed linens, towels, blankets, comforters and accessories under the brand names Grand Patrician, Patrician, Martex, Atelier Martex, Baby Martex, Utica, Lady Pepperell, Seduction, Vellux and Chatham. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

PT Cakrawala Andalas Televisi operates as a national private television station. It broadcasts television programs such as news, sports, documentary, reality show, talk show, movies, lifestyle, music, and cartoons. The company was founded on October 25, 1990 and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.

PT Lativi Media Karya engages in the television media business. It operates Tvone cannel which focuses on the news and sport programs. The company was founded on February 14, 2008 and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Part of PT Visi Media Asia Tbk, PT Viva Media Baru is an internet news portal. The company is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

PT Pasaraya Toserjaya is an Indonesian company that leases commercial properties. The private company is based in Jakartha, Indonesia.

The State Bar of California operates as an official attorney licensing agency. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA. Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

SAE International engages in the designing, manufacturing, operation and maintenance of automobiles, aircraft, space vehicles and commercial vehicles. It focuses on encouraging a lifetime of learning for mobility engineering professionals and setting the standards for industry engineering. The company is headquartered in Troy, MI.

Cleantech San Diego is a non-profit company located in San Diego, CA. The dictionary includes job postings for various engineering and manufacturing positions, as well as a mention of GKN Hydrogen Americas. The company was founded by Camille Sobrian Saltman and Tony Haymet, and the CEO is Jason Anderson.

GreenSource Corp. provides environmental management and field services. The private company is based in San Diego, CA. The company was founded by Tad Simmons. Tad Simmons has been the CEO since incorporation.

Part of Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd., PT Pama Indo Mining is a mining and earth moving contractor. The company is based in South Kalimantan, Indonesia.