David Christian Brinkman

Gibson Capital LLC (Gibson) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Wexford, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1989 by Roger C. Gibson as Gibson Capital Management, Ltd. Gibson provides investment advisory services, based on a strategic asset allocation approach, to high net-worth individuals, foundations, and retirement plans nationwide.

Manchester Bidwell Corp. is a non-profit organization that provides arts education and mentorship services. It also offers career training and social enterprise services. The company was founded by Bill Strickland in 1968 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Association for Corporate Growth, Inc. is a global organization founded in 1954 by Kenneth S. Berryman and David H. Brenner. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Canada, and the United States. The company's mission is to drive middle-market growth and it serves 90,000 investors, executives, lenders, and advisers to growing middle-market companies. The company's core focus is on middle-market M&A, with more than 25 years of sell-side and buy-side advisory experience, closing more than 200 transactions with a combined value of more than $1 billion. The company also publishes Middle Market Growth, the official publication of the Association for Corporate Growth, which includes a print magazine, website, weekly e-newsletter, and daily newsfeed. The CEO of the company since 2019 is Brent A. Baxter.

The Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association (PVCA) is an organization that advocates for early-stage investors and fosters relationships among parties united in purpose to create a more vibrant, diverse entrepreneurial community. The organization is based in Bridgeville, PA. The PVCA offers a variety of dynamic networking, educational, finance, and social outings throughout the year, including the nationally renowned 3 Rivers Venture Fair.

The Allegheny County Bar Association operates as a legal professional organization. The non-profit company is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

The Financial Planning Association operates as a leadership and advocacy organization. The private company is based in Denver, CO. The company was founded by Michael P. Ryan.

Lewis & Clark Investments LP provides securities advisory services to mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.