Paul W. Edmondson

Virginia Retirement Systems (VRS) is a state-owned pension fund management firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1942, VRS administers pension plans and other benefits for Virginia's public sector employees through sound financial stewardship and superior customer service. Members include public school teachers, political subdivision employees (cities, towns, special authorities and commissions), state agency employees, public college and university personnel, state police, Virginia law officers and the judiciary. They also administer an optional retirement plan for political appointees and the Virginia Sickness and Disability Program for state employees.

Citibank NA engages in the provision of banking services. It offers retail and commercial banking; credit cards; banking, capital markets, and advisory; markets and securities services; private banking; and treasury and trade solutions. The company was founded on June 16, 1812 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

IBM Retirement Fund is the defined benefit plan manager for IBM Corp.'s (NYSE: IBM) employees. It was formed in 1983 and headquartered in Armonk, New York.

Cavion, Inc. engages in development of pharmaceuticals products. It produces oncology drugs to treat solid tumors that selectively inhibits the t-type calcium channel. The company was founded by Andrew J. Krouse, Lloyd S. Gray, and Timothy L. Macdonald in 2005 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

Smithsonian National Museum of American History is a museum. It collects, preserves, and displays the heritage of the United States in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific, and military history. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

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.

Founded in 1989, Fairfax Partners LLC is a private equity firm located in McLean, Virginia

Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc. engages in the provision of biomedical research services and science education programs. It funds grants to both institutions and individuals in support of a wide range of science and research-related initiatives, including precollege and undergraduate science education, pre- and post-doctoral research fellowships, and international research activities. The company was founded by Howard R. Hughes in 1953 and is headquartered in Chevy Chase, MD.

The National Trust For Historic Preservation provides leadership, education, advocacy and resources to save America's historic places. The firm helps revitalize neighborhoods, communities, and spark economic development and promote environmental sustainability. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Associated Catholic Charities, Inc. provides social services. It focuses on children & families, the elderly, and people with developmental disabilities. The firm offers adoption services, child abuse prevention, food, immigration assistance, residential facilities, and services for homeless people. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Association for Financial Professionals, Inc. provides treasury management services. It provides training, certification, career counseling and other professional development services and hosts an annual four-day conference. The firm also publishes AFP Exchange, a bimonthly magazine. Its committee on Investment of Employee Benefit Assets represents executives who oversee investment funds of pension and benefit plans. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

Heifer Project International, Inc. provides livestock, training and related support to families & communities. The company was founded by Dan West in 1944 and is headquartered in Little Rock, AR.

The Martin Agency, Inc. provides direct marketing services. It offers advertising, strategic planning, direct response, digital, data analytics, design and content services. The company was founded by David N. Martin in 1965 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

DUMAC, Inc. is the investment arm of Duke University, a private research university headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. Founded in 1989, the firm manages Duke University’s endowment assets. In addition to managing Duke’s endowment, DUMAC also manages the university’s defined benefit pension plan assets, Duke University Health System’s investments, and much of the university’s working capital. DUMAC also manages the assets of The Duke Endowment, the private charitable trust established by Duke University’s founder, James B. Duke.

Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of Greater Cincinnati operates as an association which provides social services. The company is based in Cincinnati, OH.

Catholic Relief Services, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization that provides social services. It offers programs and services to emergency response and recovery, agriculture, health, education, microfinance, water and sanitation, justice and teambuilding, and partnership and capacity. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Atlanta History Center provides information about exhibitions, archives, programs, events, and tours of historic local homes and gardens. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Advanced Software Systems, Inc. provides information technology services. Its services include program and configuration management, armed services consulting, information assurance, enterprise content management and cloud computing. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Sterling, VA.

Episcopal Relief & Development Corp. operates as a relief and development agency. It works with Church partners and other local organizations to save lives and transforms communities worldwide. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in New York, NY.