Richard T. Stephens

The Lubrizol Corp. develops and produces chemical additives for automotive and industrial lubricants. Its business segments are Lubrizol Additives, Lubrizol Advanced Materials, and Lubrizol Oilfield Solutions. The company was founded by Vincent Smith, Kent Smith, Tommy James and Kelvin Smith in 1928 and is headquartered in Wickliffe, OH.

Southwall Technologies, Inc. operates as a global energy technology company which provides energy conservation and climate management thin-film glass solutions. The firm manufactures and develops films and glass products that improve energy efficiency in architectural and automotive glass applications. It manufactures windows & glass sun-proof, heat-proof & cold-proof - enabling their customers to fine-tune the insulating and solar control performance of glass, reducing the energy consumption for cooling and heating for a comfortable indoor climate. Southwall Technologies was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in St. Louisiana, MO.

Williams Controls, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells electronic throttle, pneumatic controls and electronic sensors for heavy trucks, transit buses, off-road equipment and military applications. Its electronic throttle controls send a signal proportional to throttle position to adjust the speed of electronically controlled engines. The company's pneumatic products are used for vehicle control system applications such as power take-offs and air-control applications. Its electronic sensors are a significant component of its electronic throttle controls. The firm also designs and manufactures a line of adjustable foot pedals and arm rests and sells its products globally. Williams Controls was founded by Norman C. Williams in 1937 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Prosper Funding LLC operates as a development stage company that operates a peer-to-peer lending platform. Its platform is an online marketplace that matches individuals who wish to obtain consumer loans with those who are willing to help fund those loans. The company was founded in February 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

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

Southwest Holding is a state commercial bank. The private company is based in Wilmington, DE.

Founded in 1986, Ipswich Investment Management Co., Inc. is a registered investment advisor located in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The firm's clients include individuals, families, trusts, corporations, pension plans and profit sharing plans.

Defiance Metal Products Co. operates as a precision manufacturer of engineered components and assemblies. It offers assemblies for the military vehicle, commercial vehicle, construction equipment and agricultural equipment. The firm’s services include laser cutting, CNC forming, metal stamping, metal fabrication, resistance and robot welding, quality cellular manufacturing, powder coating, epoxy coating and technical assistance. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Defiance, OH.

Bowen Engineering Corp. provides engineering and construction services. It offers designing, building, general contracting and construction management services. The firm services include water, wastewater, industrial, power and underground facility to customers. The company was founded by Robert Lane Bowen in 1967 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Al-Ahlia Holding Co. KSCC operates as a holding company with interest in providing investment services. Its services include portfolio and fund management, instruments, guarantees, securities, lending, brokerage and trading. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Safat, Kuwait.

Part of Rothschild & Co. The company is based in New York, NY. Continuation Holdings AG, L.F. Rothschild & Co., Inc. is a company that provides banking services.

Prescott, Ball & Turben, Inc. provides investment services. The private company is based in Cleveland, OH.

National Society of Professional Engineers operates as a national organization committed to addressing the professional concerns of licensed PEs across all disciplines. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Mercury Partners Management LLC (Mercury Partners) is a venture capital subsidiary of Threshold Ventures Inc. founded in 2005 by Dan Watkins and Blair Garrou. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Iceman Capital Ltd. is a privately owned wealth management firm headquartered in St. Helier, Jersey. The firm was founded in 2005 as Iceman Capital Advisors Ltd. Iceman Capital provides fund/wealth/investment management expertise, structures and services for private wealth managers, family offices and small institutions.

Prosper Marketplace, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in operating a peer-to-peer online credit platform. The firm through its subsidiary Proper Funding operates an online marketplace that permits the lender members to bid on loan listings and purchases. It handles the funding and servicing of the loan on behalf of the matched borrowers and investors. The company was founded by Christian A. Larsen and John B. Witchel on March 22, 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Advanced Composite Materials LLC manufactures and sells silicon carbide crystals and related products. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Greer, SC.

The American Society of Heating Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE) provides resources to help designers make buildings more resilient to natural disasters. The non-profit company is based in Peachtree Corners, GA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's focus is on helping buildings and their systems withstand and recover from adverse events.

Metals & Materials Engineers LLC is a minority-owned business that provides engineering services. It offers metallurgical, utility and construction management services. The company was founded by Barry Bennett in 2001 and is headquartered in Suwanee, GA

Pulse Needlefree Systems, Inc. engages in the development of needle-free pharmaceutical injection systems for animal health and human health industries in the United States and internationally. Its products are used for vaccine, antibiotic, and other injectable applications that are used to treat animals in livestock operations. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lenexa, KS.

Al Imtiaz Investment Co. (Al Imtiaz Investment) is a private equity subsidiary of Al Imtiaz Investment Group KSCC founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Safat, Kuwait.