James A. Bernards

FSI International, Inc. designs, manufactures, markets and supports surface equipment used in the fabrication of microelectronics, such as advanced semiconductor devices. The company supplies wafer cleaning equipment, technologies and support services to the integrated circuit and microelectronics industry. It offers a complete portfolio of single wafer and batch products for immersion, spray, and cryogenic cleaning technology applications tailored to the requirements of its customers. The company directly sells and services its products in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. Its support services programs provide product and process enhancements to extend the life of installed FSI equipment. FSI International was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Chaska, MN.

August Technology Corp. used to provides critical product and process enhancing information, which enabled microelectronic device manufacturers to drive down costs and time to market. Its decision tools correlate the defect data across surfaces and provided the comprehensive information necessary for device manufacturers to make process-enhancing decisions. The company was headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

Part of Wipfli LLP, Stirtz Bernards Boyden Surdel & Larter PA provides accounting services. The company is based in Edina, MN. Stirtz Bernards Boyden Surdel & Larter PA was acquired by Wipfli LLP on November 24, 2003.

Brightstone Capital LLC (Brightstone Capital) is a venture capital firm is founded in 1985. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Health Fitness Corp. provides employee health and fitness solutions. It offers health management, corporate fitness, occupational health and health advisory solutions. The company was founded by William Horton in 1975 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.