Laura DeFina

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc. raises and distributes funds for nonprofit organizations. It is a charitable organization, working with local service providers and agencies to deliver programs and services that center on the building blocks of a good life: Education, Income and Health. The firm also provides volunteer opportunities for people to help their neighbors, giving everyone tools to become informed advocates for addressing the pressing issues in North Texas. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

North Central Texas Council of Governments operates as a local government. It offers planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. The company is headquartered in Arlington, TX.

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

Greater Houston Partnership operates as a place for community-minded business leaders who want to be involved in Houston''s positive growth and influence the direction. The company was founded in 1840 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

CIC Partners LP (CIC Partners) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1993. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

North Dallas Chamber of Commerce offers opportunities for building businesses. It makes new connections, develop leadership skills, and support the community. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

United Way of Greater Houston provides child and family social services. It offers programs in the following four areas, developing children and youth to their full potential with an emphasis on programs involving abuse and neglect, adoption, character development, child care and after school services, delinquency intervention, foster care, special education, and teen pregnancy. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Education is Freedom operates as a non-profit organization. Its programs include middle school, high school, college, workforce development training, community connection, intern fellows program, and service works. The company was founded by James W. Keyes in 2002 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Happy Bancshares, Inc. operates as a bank holding firm. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Amarillo, TX.

Central National Bank operates as a national chartered commercial bank. It officers include personal, business banking, and mortgage loans. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Waco, TX.

Outdoor Resorts of America, Inc. is a developer of recreational vehicle resorts in the United States. It offers luxury accommodations in premier vacation destinations. The resort provides swimming pools, marinas, whirlpools and tennis courts. The company was founded in 1969. Outdoor Resorts of America is located in Bermuda Dunes, CA

PHI manufactures & designs clothes. It designs clothes and accessories with an eye on the urban woman. The company was founded in 2004 by Susan Dell and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation aims to improve outcomes for underserved children. It funds programs that foster and improve the education, health and safety of children. The Foundation's programs include urban education, childhood health, and family economic stability. The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation was founded in 1999. Its headquarters are located in Austin, TX.

Children's Medical Center Foundation of Central Texas provides hospital services. The non-profit company is based in Austin, TX.

McLane International LLC provides international trading and solution services. Its services include consolidating export containers worldwide, multi-llngual stickering program, expert logistics management, international trade show participation and the lady liberty brand. The company was founded by Drayton McLane in 1958 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Sewell Village Cadillac Co., Inc. sells used and new automobiles which include Cadillac, Hummer, Infiniti, Pontiac, Buick, Lexus and Saab. It provides vehicle sales and services which include roadside and mobile service. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Network Management Resources, Inc. provides business consulting services. Its services include information technology, security, program management, logistics support, risk management and infrastructure services. The company was founded by David Garcia in 1996 and is headquartered in Chantilly, VA.

Public Health Institute is a non profit organization that promotes research, leadership, and partnerships. It focuses on alcohol, tobacco, drugs and mental health, capacity building, chronic disease prevention, communicable disease prevention, disabilities, environmental health, public health systems, and women, youth, and children's health. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

AcademyHealth provides healthcare services. The company was founded in June 2000 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Health Research & Educational Trust operates as an research and educational affiliate. Its applied research seeks to create new knowledge, tools and assistance in improving the delivery of health care by providers and practitioners within the communities they serve. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Trust for America’s Health is a non-profit organization which engages in working to prioritize the prevention of diseases, disasters, and bioterrorism. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Child Care Connection, Inc. provides child care services. It provides training, and advocacy, It seeks to provide for the health, safety, and development of children. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Trenton, NJ.

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth provides health and wellness programs. It offers programs such as diabetes prevention, sports, summer camp, lifeguarding, child care and youth mentor. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Happy State Bank operates as a state chartered commercial bank. It offers personal and commercial banking, internet banking, investment and trust services, small business checking, business analysis checking and merchant credit card services. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Happy, TX.

CyberSalus LLC provides custom computer and design programming services. The company was founded by Drayton Mclane Jr. in 2012 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Part of Baylor Scott & White Health, Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Scott, Sherwood & Brindley Foundation is a medical facility located in Temple, TX. The company provides general medical and health care services.

BDO USA LLP operates as an accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping firm. It offers advisory; audit and assurance; digital; and tax services. The company was founded by Maximillian L. Seidman in 1910 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Houston Astros LLC owns and operates a professional baseball franchise. The firm offers game tickets and mobile games. It also sells and auctions jerseys, caps, collectibles, baseball cards, baseballs and bats, equipment, line-up cards, photos, and game used items. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

McLane Group LP owns a grocery and food distribution network. It operates through its companies portfolio such ad Classic Foods, McLane Ford Dealership of Fredericksburg LLC, McLane Global, McLane Intelligent Solutions, McLane Ranch, and Sports in Action. The company was founded by Drayton McLane Jr. in 1992 and is headquartered in Temple, TX.

Children's Miracle Network operates as a non-profit organization that raises funds for children's hospitals. It provides charitable care, purchase life-saving equipment, and funds research and education programs that save and improve the lives of children. The company was founded by Marie Osmond, John Schneider, Mick Shannon, and Joe Lake in 1983 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

The Texas Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a Chamber of Commerce.

The Boy Scouts of America provides a program for young people that builds character, trains in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

McLane Co., Inc. engages in the wholesale distribution of groceries and non-food items. Its main business units include McLane Foodservice and McLane Grocer. The McLane Foodservice business unit provides supply chain and logistics services to quick service restaurants throughout the entire country. The McLane Grocery business unit provides supply chain and logistics services to convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores and military locations throughout the entire country, including Alaska and Hawaii. The firm's other business units include McLane Home Office and McLane Information Systems. The McLane Home Office business unit supports various business units across the U.S. in performing their main function of meeting the needs of various customers and teammates. The McLane Information Systems business unit provides superior solutions in the design, development, operation and maintenance of systems and technology for McLane and its customers. The company was founded by Robert McLane in 1894 and is headquartered in Temple, TX.

Scott & White Healthcare, now known as Baylor Scott & White Health, is a healthcare company based in Temple, TX. The non-profit company is committed to innovation, collaboration, integrity, and compassion for patients. Robert W. Pryor has been the CEO of the company since 2005. Baylor Health Care System (Texas) acquired Scott & White Healthcare on September 30, 2013.

The Temple Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a platform for local businesses to connect, network, and promote economic growth. The Chamber of Commerce is based in Temple, TX.

McLane Advanced Technologies LLC provides information technology solutions and services. It offers systems modernization, training solutions, professional services and information security services to federal government, defense industry, state and local government and commercial industries. The company was founded by Drayton McLane Jr. in 2004 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

RDM Commerce, Inc. operates as a business association. The company is headquartered in Temple, TX.

Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast provides support services to individuals and families. The company is based in Houston, TX.