Colin McElroy

Cargill, Inc. engages in the provision of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services. It specializes in food service, agriculture, meat and poultry, transportation, pharmaceutical ingredients, and beauty products. The company was founded by William Wallace Cargill in 1865 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Koch Industries, Inc. engages in the manufacture and trade of chemical products. It operates in variety of industries such as polymers and fibers, fertilizers, electronics, automotive components, forest and consumer products, minerals, glass, process and pollution control systems, refining and biofuels, commodity trading, investments, and ranching. The company was founded by Frederick Chase Koch in 1940 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

Part of The Travelers Cos., Inc., The Travelers Indemnity Co. is a provider of insurance coverage for architects and engineers, as well as small businesses across various industries. The company is based in Hartford, CT. The company also offers tips for preventing damage to homes, businesses, and automobiles. The company was founded by James G. Batterson. Alan D. Schnitzer has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management LLC (WST) is a SEC-registered asset management firm headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia. In 2024, the firm was acquired by Clearstead Advisors LLC, a holding company. The firm was founded by Wayne Wilbanks in 1990. WST provides investment services for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, Taft Hartley organizations, municipalities, bank trust departments, trust companies, insurance companies, foundations, and endowments.

Purina Animal Nutrition LLC manufactures animal feed. The company's products include young animal, personalized dairy & dry cow feeds, rumen buffers and NutriSave Forage management. It also offers expert solutions. It was founded in 1921 and is located in Shoreview, MN.

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

Part of NatWest Group Plc, Royal Bank of Scotland International Custody Bank Ltd. provides banking services. The company is based in London, UK.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Australian Institute of Co. Directors is a non-profit organization that provides leadership on director issues. It offers governance education, director development, and advocacy. The organization was founded in January 1, 1990 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Thomas West, Inc. develops, manufactures, and supplies polishing pads for chemical mechanical planarization. The private company is based in Sunnyvale, CA.

Farm Foundation operates as an agricultural policy institute cultivating dynamic non-partisan collaboration to meet society's needs for food, fiber, feed, and energy. The firm's program areas include resource management and stewardship; science and technology; building capacity; and evolving business conditions. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Hearthside Food Solutions LLC manufactures baked goods and snacks. It offers cookies, crackers, granolas and cereals products. The firm also offers processing, decorating, blending, and packaging services. The company was founded by Richard G. Scalise in 2009 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.

Navajo Agricultural Products Industry, Inc. specializes in offering agricultural and specialty crops.

New Forests Pty Ltd. operates as a real assets investment manager. It provides services in forestry, land management, and conservation. The company was founded by David Brand in 2005 and is headquartered in North Sydney, Australia.

Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. operates as a winery. Its services include wine bottle etching, private labeling, and personal wine consulting. The firm's brands includes Windsor Vineyards, Girard Winery, Viansa Sonoma, and Sonoma Coast Vineyards. The company was founded by Pat Roney in 2007 and is headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA.

Animal Supply Co. LLC operates and develops a mobile platform that engages in the distribution and wholesale pet products. The company was founded by Randy Reber and John Shine in 1987 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Green Plains Trade Group LLC produces and distributes ethanol and distillers grains. It offers ethanol, distillers grains, corn oil, grain storage, marketing and distribution, and cattle. The company is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Sierra Energy Corp. provides waste gasification and renewable energy company. It offers FastOx waste gasification systems that’s transform waste into clean renewable energy. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Davis, CA.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. (Investment Portfolio) (MetLife-IM) is the insurance management division of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., which is owned by MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), a global provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs. The firm is headquartered in New York City with additional office in Morristown, New Jersey. MetLife-IM offers group dental benefit plans for individuals, employees, retirees and their families and provides dental plan administration for over 20 million people. The firm provides disability products for individuals, as well as employee and association groups who receive them through their employer.

Green Plains Cattle Co. LLC engages in the production of livestock feed products. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

BrightPet Nutrition Group LLC engages in the development and manufacture of pet foods. It offers its products under the followings brands: Blackwood, Adirondack, and By Nature. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Lisbon, OH.

Alvean Sugar Intermediação e Agenciamento Ltda. The private company is based in São Paulo, Brazil. is a Brazilian company that was founded in 2014 and engages in the origination, commercialization, and trading of raw and white sugar.

Timberlink Australia Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that manufactures and distributes timber products. The private company is based in Australia.

Forico Pty Ltd. is a forest management company based in Kings Meadows, Australia. The Australian company manages approximately 173,000 hectares of land across the state, consisting of 89,000 hectares of plantation managed for wood fibre production and 77,000 hectares of natural forest managed for conservation, biodiversity, and cultural values. Forico is committed to operating as a sustainable and respected business, with ongoing investment in quality for their tree breeding activities. The company has released a world-leading and Australian first natural capital report, setting a benchmark for business and industry in environmental stewardship and corporate sustainability reporting. Evangelista Albertini has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Materra Farming Co. Llc is an American company that engages in crop farming. The private company is based in Bakersfield.

ScanTech Sciences, Inc. designs and manufactures E-beam systems for food treatment. It services include Electronic Cold-Pasteurization and integrated logistics services. The company was founded by Chip Starns and Dolan Falconer and is headquartered in Norcross, GA.

Eildon Capital Group provides real estate investment and fund management services. The private company is based in Melbourne, Australia. and has subsidiaries in Australia. The CEO of the Australian company is Laurence Parisi.

Shell Rock Soy Processing LLC is a company that operates a soybean processing plant in northeast. The company is based in Shell Rock, IA. The plant is expected to benefit farmers in the area. The CEO of the company is Michael W. Kinley.