Carrie Freeman-Parsons

American Airlines, Inc. engages in the provision of airline transportation services. It offers travel insurance, email subscriptions, group and meeting travel and business programs services. The company was founded by C. R. Smith on April 15, 1926 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Populus Financial Group, Inc. provides financial services. Its services include payday loans, installment loans, auto insurance, bill payments and money orders. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

MediaLive International, Inc. provides information technology tradeshows and conferences. The firm connects companies to the markets through media properties, software tools & marketing solutions that educate buying communities, deepen relationships between buyers & sellers and fuel market growth. The company was founded in 2000 and is located in San Francisco, CA.

Zirtual, Inc. provides virtual assistant services to marketplace. It specializes in scheduling, research, and reservations. The company was founded by Maren Kate Donovan, Collin Vine and Erick Jensen in 2011 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Brink's, Inc. provides secure transportation and logistics solutions. Its services include armored transport, ATM, cash counting and management, coin processing, document destruction, and vaulting services. The company was founded by Perry Brink and Fidelia Brink on May 5, 1859 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

The Freeman Cos. organizes conventions, corporate meetings, expositions, and trade shows. The firm offers digital marketing, marketing strategy, network services, video services, presentation support, graphic design, content development, exhibit design, and presentation management. The company was founded by Donald S. Freeman in 1927 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) is the largest community for Business Events Strategists in the world. PCMA is headquartered in an undisclosed location and has 17 North American Chapters, regional communities in EMEA and LATAM, and members in 59 countries. The American company provides senior-level education, networking, and market intelligence for the business events industry. The CEO of the private company is Sherrif Karamat.

Dallas Museum of Art collects, preserves, presents, and interprets works of art of the highest quality from diverse cultures and many centuries, including that of its own time. The firm champions the power of art, embracing its responsibility to engage and educate its community, to contribute to cultural knowledge, and to advance creative endeavor. The firm was founded in 1903 and is located in Dallas, TX.

The Freeman Co. is a roofing contracting company. The private company is based in Dallas, TX and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom, United States, Australia and Canada. The company was founded in 2003. The CEO is Joseph V. Popolo.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit operates local and express bus routes. It offers public transit services, customer facilities, carpool and vanpool services. The company was founded 1983 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Wheelhouse Solutions LLC provides marketing services. It offers event strategy, digital solutions, attendee marketing, sponsorship/exhibit sales and community building services. The firm also provides exposition and corporate meeting services for expositions, show organizers and their participating exhibitors. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Pinnacle Technical Resources, Inc. provides workforce management and technology consulting services. Its services include information staffing and consulting, managed services, payrolling and IC compliance and vendor management services. The company was founded by Nina G. Vaca-Humrichouse in 1996 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Arthritis Foundation provides funds research, advocacy and support services for various kinds of arthritis and related diseases. It offers programs and services including aquatic programs, information about treatment breakthroughs, exercise tips for people with the disease and pain management information. Arthritis Foundation is located in Atlanta, GA.

Special Camps for Special Kids, Inc. provides program support, medical care, and treatment services for chronic and physical disability children. It offers summer, weekend, and family gateway programs. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Part of Audio Visual Management Solutions, Inc., Pinnacle Live LLC is a company that creates and executes meetings and live events for the hospitality industry, event organizers, and corporate productions. The company is based in Arlington Heights, IL. The company customizes solutions to ensure the best possible live experience every time. Pinnacle Live is a premium in-house AV partner that elevates in-person event expectations for people, hotels, and event professionals who demand better. The company was founded in 2021. Eddy Eisenberg has been the CEO of the company since 2023. Pinnacle Live was acquired by Audio Visual Management Solutions, Inc. on August 03, 2023.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Merchant Customer Exchange LLC provides computer technology services. The private company is based in Irving, TX.

Part of Freeman Events International, Inc., The Freeman Company (UK) Ltd. is a British company that organizes conventions, corporate meetings, expositions and trade shows. The company is based in Ryton, UK. Christopher John Preston has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

The U.S. Travel Association is a non-profit organization that represents all aspects of the travel industry. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company's mission is to increase travel to and within the United States. In 2020, the travel industry suffered a significant decline due to the pandemic, generating less economic output and supporting fewer jobs than in previous years. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Black & Veatch Corp. provides engineering, consulting, and construction services. It offers asset management, operations, physical and cybersecurity, procurement, program and construction management, data analytics, and sustainability solutions. The company was founded by Ernest Bateman Black and Nathan Thomas Veatch in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.

The American Society of Civil Engineers, founded in 1852, is the oldest national engineering society in America. The non-profit company is based in Reston, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 150,000 members worldwide, the organization advocates for sustainable and resilient practices to maintain and modernize the nation's infrastructure. The company also works to increase investment in infrastructure and improve engineering knowledge and competency. The society's Civil Engineering Landmark Program recognizes historically significant civil engineering projects, structures, and sites.

The North Texas Commission is a public-private partnership that manages the region's unified advocacy voice at the state and federal levels. The private company is based in Irving, TX. The commission is dedicated to advancing the vibrancy of the region and achieves impactful outcomes benefiting the 13-county area it serves. As the lead convener of subject matter experts, the NTC improves the workforce pipeline and cultivates future leaders. The CEO of the company is Chris Wallace.

Downtown Dallas, Inc. provides community development services through management, public policy, advocacy, and city planning. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX.

American Public Transportation Association provides research, policy documents, and statistics on public transportation issues such as safety, economic impact, and benefits of public transit. The private company is based in Washington. The American company also offers a library of free downloadable content including white papers, webinars, product guides, case studies, and industry analysis.