William R. Kress

Research Triangle Institute is a non-profit organization which provides research and development services. It offers surveys and data collection, statistics and data science, assessment and analysis, program design and implementation, and research technologies and analytical laboratory. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association provides healthcare insurance services. The firm operates several business initiatives in support of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies and represents the Blue System in national forums. It offers insurance products to all segments of the population, including large employer groups, small business and individuals. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The United Way of Forsyth County, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization that promotes education, financial stability, health, basic needs, and place matters. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund supports and represents students in their member schools, which include public Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). It was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Truist Foundation, Inc. engages in the provision of grants and activities which focuses on leadership development, economic mobility, thriving communities, and educational equity. It offers non-profit leadership development, educator professional development, financial education, financial counseling, workforce development, student financial management, economic development, community revitalization, early learning, and educational access. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Bagla Group Ltd. engages in the manufacture of automobile parts and components. It operates through its divisions: Aluminum High Pressure Die Casting, Aluminum Gravity Die Casting, Electricals and Electronics, Fasteners, and Refrigeration. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Aurangabad, India.

The Winston-Salem Foundation promotes philanthropy through community organizations. It provides knowledge on current community issues and community leadership bringing diverse voices and groups together to address issues and support high impact opportunities. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Carolina North Advanced Energy Corp. provides training, consultation, applied research and program development services. It helps industry produce better products while increasing profits and avoiding callbacks which is accomplish by providing training, consultation, applied research and program development to improve the health, safety, durability, comfort, affordability and environmental responsibility of houses and small commercial buildings. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

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.

Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Inc. provides food to communities in Central and Eastern North Carolina. It operate through their partnership with grocery stores, growers, packers, food manufacturers and community members. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina provides health care insurance services. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

North Carolina Capital Management Trust provides trust services. It manages investment of funds for local governments and public authorities in North Carolina. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

FMR LLC engages in the provision of financial and investment services. It offers financial planning and advice, wealth management, retirement plans, trading and brokerage services, and investment products. The company was founded by Edward C. Johnson II in 1946 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC engages in the operation of a global contract research organization, which provides drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. It offers adaptive trial design, bio analytical lab, bio similar development, biostatistics, GMP lab, clinical supplies, trial monitoring, CMC regulatory, data management, dental pain clinic, real-world outcomes, site intelligence and activation, central lab, global regulatory affairs, IRT systems, late stage research, medical communications, device and diagnostics, medical writing, nonclinical development and regulatory consulting and intelligence, regulatory development, innovation and vaccine sciences. The company was founded by Fredric N. Eshelman in 1985 and is headquartered in Wilmington, NC.

National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The National Science Foundation supports fundamental science and engineering researches. It offers services to people in all scientific and engineering disciplines. The firm focuses on the promotion and progress of science to advance the national health, prosperity and welfare. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

La Jolla Playhouse, Inc. provides educational opportunities for children, teens, and adults interested in theatre arts. The company was founded by Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire, and Mel Ferrer in 1947 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA.

Institute of the Americas promotes cooperation between the public and private sectors to improve the economic, political, and social well-being of people in the Americas. Its programs are focused on energy, healthcare, telecommunication, information technology, and water. It was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA.

Founded in 1946 by Camille Dreyfus, the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. is a non-for-profit corporation located in New York City

IBM Global Services provides systems integration and technology consulting services. Its services include application development, data storage, infrastructure management, networking, and technical support. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Armonk, NY.

Volition Capital LLC (Volition Capital) is a venture capital & private equity firm founded in 2010 by Larry Cheng, Roger Hurwitz, Geraldine Alias, Sean Cantwell and Rob Ketterson. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.