Mark C. Layton

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

William Blair & Co. LLC (William Blair) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by William McCormick Blair in 1935 and is a subsidiary of WBC Holdings LP. Until 1941, they were known as Blair, Bonner & Co. William Blair provides broking services to individual, institutional and issuing clients.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Priority Fulfillment Services, Inc. develops and deploys integrated business infrastructure solutions and fulfillment services. The company is headquartered in Allen, TX.

Homestead Technologies, Inc. provides website and online marketing solutions for small businesses. Its services encompass website creation software and eCommerce solutions. The company was founded by Justin Kitch in 1996 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

Chicago Growth Partners LLC (Chicago Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Robert Blank, David Chandle, Arda Minocherhomjee and Timothy Murray. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Symetra Life Insurance Co. engages in the provision of products and services that serve the retirement, employment-based benefits and life insurance markets. It operates through the following business segments: Benefits, Retirement, Individual Life, and Other. The Benefits segment is a multi-line carrier offering medical stop-loss; group life and DI insurance; and group fixed-payment medical, accident, and critical illness insurance products ad services to employers. The Retirement segment comprises of deferred annuities and income annuities. The Individual Life segment offers individuals life insurance products, primarily UL, including IUL, and term insurance. The Other segment represents the investment results related to surplus invested assets; unallocated corporate expenses; and inter-segment elimination entries. The company was founded on 1957 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra provides live orchestra presentations. The firm performs as the Cincinnati Pops, is one of America’s finest ensembles. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Part of The Needham Group, Inc., Needham Holdings LLC provides securities brokerage services. The company is based in New York, NY. The CEO of the company is George Austin Needham.

Equalis LLC provides online destination for the mathematics community. It offers cutting-edge research, open source software, problem solving, open innovation, job opportunities for individuals and organizations with a common interest in math and math-centric endeavors. The company was founded by Neil Mitchell in 2009 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA.

ParkerGale LLC (Parkergale) is a private equity firm founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Towne Holdings, Inc. provides air cargo transportation and logistics management services. The firm operates three divisions which include Towne Network Solutions, Towne Air Freight, and Rocket Expedited Services. The company was founded by Eugene Towne in 1963 and is headquartered in Greeneville, TN.

Part of Cisco Systems, Inc., LineSider Technologies, Inc. develops software for network services. The company is based in Danvers, MA. LineSider Technologies was acquired by Cisco Systems, Inc. on December 13, 2010.

Booth Capital Partners LLC provides real estate services. The private company is based in Dallas, TX.

National Association of Corporate Directors provides online and print information services to directors of public companies. It offers in-boardroom education, evaluation, governance reviews, board composition and succession planning, board recruitment, ongoing advisory, insights, and analytics services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Beard Integrated Systems, Inc. provides plumbing, heating and air conditioning contract services. It offers construction services to industry groups, including health care, bio-pharmaceutical, microelectronic, aerospace, transportation, higher education clients and municipalities. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.