Michael Daseke

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

The Walden Group, Inc. provides investment banking and consulting services that focuses in the healthcare industry. It offers mergers and acquisition advisory, strategic alliances and consulting, direct marketing assessments, health care consulting, and medical device management services. The company was founded by James A. Walden in 1987 and is headquartered in Tarrytown, NY.

The Salvation Army is a non-profit organization. It is an international movement which is part of the universal Christian church. The organization was founded by William Booth in 1865 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Sage Telecom, Inc. provides telecommunications and Internet services. It offers local and nationwide long distance phone services to residential and small business customers. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Annie's Media LLC operates publishing and printing stores. The firm’s publishing brands include Annie's Attic, American School of Needlework, House of White Birches, Clotilde and The Needlecraft Shop. The company was founded by Ed Kutlowski and Mike Kutlowski in 1925 and is headquartered in Berne, IN.

The American Statistical Association is the world's largest community of statisticians, connecting members in industry, government, and academia worldwide. The private company is based in Alexandria, VA. The association works to advance research, promote sound statistical practice, inform public policy, and improve human welfare. The organization is the second-oldest continuously operating professional association in the United States.

Bed Rock, Inc. provides transportation services. It specializes in transporting cargo that requires careful handling due to its explosive or contaminant nature. The firm offers two different freight segments, secured materials and heavy haul. The company was founded in 1929 by Cloyd B. Jeans and Denver Merrick and is headquartered in Joplin, MO.

Smokey Point Distributing, Inc. provides trucking and logistics services. It specializes in less than truckload (LTL), truckload (TL), general commodities and heavy haul transportation. The firm offers time-saving solutions for your transportation needs. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Arlington, WA.

East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc. imports and supplies teak and other fine hardwood species. Its fine hardwood species used as decking, flooring, siding, moldings and custom millwork in the construction of hotels, resorts, office buildings, luxury homes and yachts. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

TNI (USA), Inc. provides trucking transportation services. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Duenweg, MO.

WaterTower Theatre is a professional theatre company founded in 1996. The private company is based in Addison, TX. The company is one of the flagship arts institutions in North Texas.

Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. is based in Alexandria. The American company honors outstanding leaders who have achieved remarkable success despite adversity by awarding them the Horatio Alger Award and inducting them as lifetime members. The association also supports young people by providing resources and confidence for them to pursue higher education and overcome adversity. In 2024, they are awarding over $18 million in need-based scholarships to 1,800 students and offering comprehensive support services. The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. is an organization founded in 1947 that believes in the power of hard work, honesty, and determination to overcome obstacles. Lesley Albanese has been the CEO of the company since 2024.