Timothy Penny

Acdi/Voca provides business consulting services. It promotes broad-based economic growth and the development of civil society in emerging democracies and developing countries. The firm provides programs for agribusiness, enterprise development, financial services, community development, and food security. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is a donor-supported foundation that invests in economic growth in the 20 counties of south central and southeastern Minnesota. The non-profit company is based in Owatonna, MN. SMIF's key interests include entrepreneurship, early childhood development, and community vitality. The foundation has invested over $154 million in the region since 1986. SMIF offers various lending options for small to large businesses and has three areas for contributions: General Endowment, Entrepreneur Fund, and Youth Trust Fund. Timothy J. Penny has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund operates as a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek a high level of current income consistent with limiting its overall exposure to domestic interest rate risk. The company was founded on April 10, 2003 and is headquartered in Charlotte, CA.

NorthStar Education Finance, Inc. provides loan to students for education. It also offers Total Higher Education repayment bonus benefit plan and RepayReady, a personalized repayment planning resource to manage student loans after school. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Eagan, MN.

Evergreen Global Dividend Opportunity Fund is a Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust. Its investment management services are provided by Evergreen Investment Management Company, LLC. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Allspring Utilities & High Income Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. It seeks a level of current income and moderate capital growth, with an emphasis on providing tax-advantaged dividend income. The company was founded on February 4, 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Evergreen International Balanced Income Fund is a closed-end investment fund. The fund seeks to provide a high level of income. The fund will invest primarily in dividend-paying international stocks and other equity securities and international debt securities. In addition, the fund will write call options on international indexes. The fund was founded on 27 October, 2005 and is headquartered in Boston, MA

Allspring Income Opportunities Fund operates as a closed-end management investment company. It seeks current income and capital appreciation through investment in below investment grade debt securities, loans, and preferred stocks. The company was founded on December 3, 2002 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.