Wendy Beecham

Recology, Inc. engages in the provision of organics, recycling, and solid waste collection and processing services. It owns and operates composting facilities, transfer stations, materials recovery facilities, and landfills. Its services include residential and commercial recycling; materials recovery; construction and demolition debris recycling; large-scale composting of organic waste; compost sales; waste collection; transfer and landfill operations; and green planning services. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. designs and manufactures semiconductor processing equipment. The company was founded in April 1999 and is headquartered in Gloucester, MA.

The Mechanics Bank Asset Management (Mechanics Bank AM) is the asset management arm of Mechanics Bank (OTC US: MCHB), a full-service community banking financial institution headquartered in Richmond, California. Mechanics Bank AM serves as investment managers for individuals and families, trusts and estates, businesses, such as pensions and profit-sharing plans, IRAs and tax-qualified accounts, nonprofit organizations, and private foundations.

Founded in 2003, FIG Partners LLC is a broker/dealer specializing in mid- and small-cap bank and thrift stocks. They strive to generate superior returns for institutions and high net-worth individuals through integrated trading, sales and research. They are employee-owned. FIG Partners is a member of the NASD and the SIPC. They are located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Keiretsu Capital LLC (Keiretsu) is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Keiretsu Forum LLC founded in 2013 by Matthew le Merle and Randy Williams. The firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

CommonSpirit Health is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of medical services and residential-living facilities. The firm offers in-house health care assistance services to patients who are undergoing rehabilitating treatment and managing chronic conditions. It also provides community cancer center programs, orthopedic care services, and financial assistance for patients. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Tanimura & Antle, Inc. grows and sells vegetable products. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Salinas, CA

Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Blue Diamond Growers processes and markets tree nuts. The firm sells almonds, hazelnuts and other nuts to the food service industry and retailers. Its products include Traditional flavors, Blod flavors, Oven roasted, On-The-Go, Almond breeze, Nut thins and Artisan nut thins. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

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

CHRISTUS Health, Inc. owns and operates hospitals and health care facilities. It offers its services in Texas, Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, Georgia, New Mexico, and Mexico. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Compli, Inc. offers web based human resource and compliance management software. It offers products under the Compligo, CompliView, and Compli 6 brands. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

VSP Vision Care engages in the provision of vision benefits and optometry services. It also offers glasses and sunglasses, diabetes care, and hearing aids. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Rancho Cordova, CA.

The Doctors Co. engages in the provision of liability insurances for medical malpractice. Its insurance solutions include medical malpractice insurance; and medical practice coverage. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Napa, CA.

Pacific Metrics Corp. provides research, information, and program management services. The private company is based in Monterey, CA.

Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California Operates as a state chartered commercial bank. The firm's business services include business checking, savings, business lending, treasury solutions and personal services include personal checking, savings, certificate of deposits, loans and line of credit and investments. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Lodi, CA.

Keiretsu Forum LLC operates as private equity fund. The firm serves to private equity angel investors, venture capitalists and corporate and institutional investors. The company was founded by Randy Williams in September 2000 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Recology CleanScapes, Inc. provides solid waste management and recycling services. Its service include collection, keep it clean, construction debris, waste audits and community programs. The company was founded by Chris Martin in October 1997 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Goodwill Industries of the Greater East Bay provides job training, employment experience and life skills, enabling disadvantaged and disabled individuals to achieve self-sufficiency. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Sasser Family Holdings, Inc. provides transportation services. Its subsidiary businesses include customer-focused rail and vehicle transportation equipment solutions, including asset leasing, repair and maintenance, fleet administration management, and innovative rail technology services throughout North America, Australia, and Europe. The company was founded by Fred H. Sasser in 1928 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. ^ ^

Corbin Multi-Strategy Fund LLC, closed-end management investment company. It engages in allocating capital among various collective investment vehicles. The company was founded on January 4, 2011 and is headquartered Charlotte, NC.

GAI Mesirow Insight Fund LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in Charlotte.

Velocity Risk Underwriters LLC provides insurance services. The firm offerings include residential and commercial property insurance programs. The company is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Pegasus Tech Ventures, Inc.(Pegasus Tech Ventures) is an independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2011 by Anis Uzzaman and Vitaliy Arbuzov. The firm is headquartered in San Jose, California with additional offices around the world.