Melina A. Platt

Part of Owens Financial Group, Inc., Owens Securities Corp. engages in selling securities. The company is based in Walnut Creek, CA.

Beau Delicious! International LLC manufactures and markets nutritional food. Its products include the bowls of rice and beans with salsa, soup, salad, and sandwiches. It also provides catering services. The company was founded by Mark Beauchamp and Mary Ann Beauchamp in 1991 and is headquartered in Eugene, OR.

BillFloat, Inc. provides leasing and credit solutions to consumers and small businesses online, in-store, and via mobile. The firm offers SmartPay for consumers, a lease-to-own payment plan, to get smartphones, accessories and other high-value items; and SmartBiz that allows users to apply online for low-interest, long-term, SBA-guaranteed working capital loans. The company was founded by Ryan M. Gilbert and Sean O'Malley in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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.

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

US Small Business Administration provides funding and support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. It delivers loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses. The firm’s programs include financial and federal contract procurement assistance, management assistance, and specialized outreach to women, minorities and armed forces veterans. It also provides loans to victims of natural disasters and specialized advice and assistance in international trade. The company delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam. US Small Business Administration was founded on July 30, 1953 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Owens Financial Group, Inc. operates as a portfolio bridge financing company that focuses on providing debt solutions for improved income properties. It provides short-term debt for commercial real estate assets, such as apartments, industrial facilities, retail centers and research & development centers. The company was founded by Milton N. Owens in 1951 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA.

Founded in 2005, Kenmare Capital Partners LLC is a hedge fund manager located in New York City.

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

Part of Orient Bancorporation, Bank of the Orient provides commercial and residential real estate solutions. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company works with clients to respond to their financing needs quickly and efficiently, whether it be for a home, rental investment property, office space, warehouse, light industrial facilities, rental, or mixed-use properties for their business. David Jai Min Tai has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Candlewood Investment Group LP (Candlewood) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Rye, New York. The firm was formed founded by Michael Lau and Indra Chandra in 2010 as the result of a spin-off from Credit Suisse Group AG. Candlewood provides investment management services to private pooled investment vehicles (Candlewood Funds) that are offered to investors on a private placement basis.

Westmoreland Mining LLC is a private company that has been a cornerstone of the energy generation sector for over 150 years. The company is based in Lone Tree, CO. The company has a track record of innovation and service, and a zero-harm commitment to worker safety. Westmoreland has energized and supported communities and businesses since the start of modern times. The company operates several mines in Alberta and Saskatchewan, including the Coal Valley Mine, Poplar River Mine, and Sheerness Mine. These mines supply thermal coal for export and generate electricity for power corporations. Westmoreland's existing operations provide a robust and reliable platform for the company's business goals, despite significant changes taking place in the minerals and energy sector due to economic disruption, geo-political tensions, changes to supply and demand fundamentals, among others. The CEO of the company is Martin David Purvis.

The Oregon Bankers Association is a full-service trade association that represents state and national commercial banks, savings banks, and trust companies. The non-profit company is based in Salem, OR, and the CEO of the company is Linda Wilhelms Navarro. The association was established in 1905 and offers quality training, information, and educational services to its members. The association promotes and integrates diversity, equity, and inclusion across its organization and the banking industry it serves.

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

California Mortgage Bankers Association provides benefits to its members, including discounted event registration, monthly webinars, and state representation. The non-profit company is based in Sacramento, CA. The association offers educational resources, such as a weekly podcast featuring prominent figures in the mortgage industry. The MBA Future Leaders Program is an exclusive benefit for member companies to nominate employees. The association represents hundreds of companies and tens of thousands of employees, advocating for the industry in the largest mortgage/real estate market in the nation.

NAIOP, Inc. operates as a commercial real estate development association for developers, owners, and investors of office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use real estate. It offers advocacy, educational programs, and business and networking opportunities. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

Summit Bank operates as an independent community bank. It provides personalized service and professional banking advisory services in Lane and Deschutes Counties. Its services include personal, municipal, and business banking. The company was founded on February 23, 2004 and is headquartered in Eugene, OR.