Joseph E. Hasten

Bluestem Brands, Inc. operates as a multi-brand online retailer. It offers home products such as housewares, entertainment related, bed and bath, lawn and garden items, home furnishings, and hardware products. The firm also offers a variety of credit options to provide families on a budget the flexibility of paying over time. The company was founded by Thomas J. Petters and Theodore Deikel in 2002 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

Barclays Bank Plc provides commercial banking services. It offers personal, premier, business and corporate banking products and services to its customers. The banks services include current accounts, savings, investments, mortgages, loans, insurance, credit cards and online banking services. The company was founded on October 4, 1971 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, Inc. (FWCM) is a wealth management firm and SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1975, FWCM provides advisory services to high-net worth individuals, trusts, estates and charitable organizations, corporations or other business entities, Taft-Hartley plans, foundations, and endowments.

Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology.

Hireology, Inc. provides a web-based hiring management software platform to source, engage, and hire performers for businesses. Its features include Applicant Tracking System, Search and Organizational Tools, Candidate Communication, Candidate Verifications, Background Checks, Digital Onboarding, Employee Scheduling, HR Analytics and Reporting and Payroll & HR Administration. The company was founded by Adam Robinson, Michael Krasman and Jeffrey Ellman in 2010 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Venminder, Inc. provides compliance documentation solutions. Its services include vetting package, document collection, SOC analysis, infosec review and vendor monitoring. The company was founded by C. Michael Bowers, Kelli R. Schultz and Dana A. Bowers in 2003 and is headquartered in Elizabethtown, KY.

Operation HOPE, Inc. operates as non-profit organization that provides credit counseling, case management, economic education, loan preparation and outreach services to the community. The company was founded by John Hope Bryant in 1992 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Elavon, Inc. provides payment processing and security solutions. It offers enterprise payment gateway, market payment solutions, loyalty programs, and industry payment solutions. The firm serves the airlines, hospitality, restaurant, retail, healthcare, education, and public sector. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

California Bankers Association provides legislative advocacy and regulatory advocacy to the banking industry. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA and has subsidiaries in United States. Simone F. Lagomarsino has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

CLS Investments LLC (CLS) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was founded in 1989 by Patrick Clarke and Gary Lanzen and they are a subsidiary of Orion Advisor Solutions LLC, ultimately held by NorthStar Topco LLC. CLS provides investment advice to individuals, pension, retirement, educational savings and profit-sharing plans, endowments, other pooled investment vehicles, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations or other business entities, and state or municipal government entities.

U.S. Banquecorp Ltd. is a private company based in London, UK that was founded in 2016. The British company provides information services.

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.

U.S. Bank NA engages in operation of a commercial bank that offers loans and depositary services. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

The Children's Theatre Co. is a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis, MN that provides professional theatre experiences and education to build curious, creative, and confident young artists. The private company offers a variety of shows throughout the year, including knife juggling, frog-jumping, and courageous decision-making. In addition to their regular shows, they also offer summer camps, field trips, residencies, and workshops for educators and students. The company relies heavily on donations, which make up 50% of their annual budget. The company also has a mailing list for those interested in upcoming events and special offers.

Bank of Southern California, NA operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank. It offers a variety of financial products, such as checking, VIP Checking, savings, money market, certificate of deposits, cash management, online, mobile and personal banking and loans and financing for business. The firm's financial solutions include lines of credit, term, express business, commercial real estate and construction and SBA loans, letters of credit, credit cards and home equity lines of credit. The company was founded in December 2001 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Visa International, Inc. provides credit card services. The company was founded by Dee Hock and is headquartered in Foster City, CA.

Inner-City Arts is an organization that provides arts education to underserved youth in the Los Angeles area. Inner-City Arts is based in Los Angeles, CA. The private company offers a variety of programs and workshops that allow students to explore different art forms and develop their creativity. The organization also partners with local and state arts organizations to provide opportunities for young artists to showcase their work and connect with professionals in the field.

Los Angeles Universal Preschool provides early education programs. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Boundary Waters Brands LLC produces soda drinks. It offers pineapple coconut and nutmeg, lime hibiscus and clove, and ginger apricot and all spice; grape fruit, chamomile, and cardamom; blackberry, pomegranate, and ginger; and orange, jasmine, and nutmeg products. The company was founded by Robert M. Safford and is headquartered in St. Louis Park, MN.