James Ford

Carnegie Mellon University is an American school that operates as a college or university. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners Corp. (AGP) is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. Formerly known as Euro Pacific Capital, Inc., the firm was founded by Peter Schiff in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Alliance Global LLC. AGP provides prime brokerage services to hedge funds, family offices, professional traders and top tier small/mid-cap investment funds. It offers multi-clearing, cloud based, high-touch client service solutions tailored to each client’s business needs.

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a scientific community that has been in existence since 1939. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The organization aims to inspire and transform collective scientific knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of all people around the world. The science of food encompasses food science, food technologies, and their applications across the food industry. IFT envisions a world where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are universally valued as essential to advancing the science of food. The organization has member resource groups that provide supportive spaces for communities who have traditionally been underrepresented and under-supported. Christie A. Tarantino has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

The C.F. Sauer Co. engages in production of extracts, flavorings and spices for the consumer and food service industries .It sells mayonnaise, salad dressings, margarine and cooking oils under the Duke and Sauer, Master Chef and Sunrise Blend branded labels to restaurants and concessionaires. The company was founded by Conrad Frederick Sauer Sr. in 1887 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Sidoti & Co. LLC (S&C) is a registered broker and equity research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Sidoti Holding Co. LLC and was founded in 1999. S&C provides research exclusively to institutional investors. The firm covers the following sectors: housing, retail, basic industries, technology, business services, capital goods, automotive, computer software, regional banking, telecommunications, entertainment, healthcare and consumer products. Their analysts conduct their own due diligence which includes visiting companies and meeting with operating and financial management. In addition, the firm's analysts focus on fundamentals, particularly cash flow from operations and EPS.

Centura Health Corp. engages in the provision of healthcare services. It specializes in behavioral health, cancer care, cervical cancer, diabetes care, and foot and ankle surgery. The company was founded by Terry W. White in 1996 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO.

Pepperidge Farm, Inc. provides bakery foods. It offers cookies, desserts, crackers, side dishes, and sandwiches. The firm has distribution centers in San Diego, Palm Springs, and Visalia. The company was founded by Margaret Rudkin in 1937 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

The Sterling-Rice Group provides advertising and marketing services. The company services include brand building, integrated marketing strategy, communications and other management consulting services. Its clients include food and beverage companies such as Kraft, Coors and Starbucks. The company was founded in 1984 by Rick Sterling and Michael Rice and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Wherify Wireless, Inc. develops patented wireless location products and services for family safety and business communications. Its portfolio of intellectual property includes proprietary integration of the U.S. Government's Global Positioning System and wireless communication technologies; patented back-end location service and the Wherifone GPS locator phone, which provides real-time location information and lets families with pre-teens, seniors or those with special medical needs, stay connected and in contact with each other. The company was founded in March 1998 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

Universal Group, Inc. provides insurance and financial services. The company is located in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

Worldwide Auction Solutions, Inc. provides item-specific online auction marketplaces. The company is headquartered in Duluth, GA.

Deloitte Tax LLP provides tax services. The firm offers corporate, management, and individual advisory. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of California Dairies, Inc., Challenge Dairy Products, Inc. is a company that churns fresh dairy products daily. The company is based in Commerce, CA and offers a range of seasonal favorites, including fennel-seed skillet cornbread, spicy garlic shrimp polenta, and spinach strawberry salad with strawberry balsamic dressing. The company offers a variety of recipes and techniques for their products, and customers can find Challenge Dairy Products in stores near them. Challenge Dairy Products also offers a club where customers can receive recipes, techniques, and special offers delivered monthly to their inbox.

Part of Peter Kiewit Son's, Inc., Kiewit Pacific Co. is a company that provides construction services. The company is based in San Diego, CA.

Visa USA, Inc. provides retail electronic payment services. It offers its financial products and services for personal use, small businesses, merchants, companies, and the government. The company is headquartered in Foster City, CA.

Protozoa, Inc. provides information technology services. The private company is based in Brooklyn, NY. The company was founded by Eric Watson.

Peter H. Mattson & Co., Inc. operates as a food and beverage innovation firm. It identifies food and beverage trends, and designs brands and packaging for food service and consumer packaged goods clients. The company was founded by Pete Mattson in 1977 and is headquartered in Foster City, CA.

Agora Financial LLC distributes books. It provides independent economic commentary, analysis and education through print and online publications, videos, online seminars, conference calls and more. The company is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Silicon Prairie Advisors LLC (Silicon Prairie Advisors) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by John Micek. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Eriksen Capital Management LLC (ECM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Custer, Washington. The firm was founded by Howard Timothy (Tim) Eriksen in 2005. ECM offers investment management advisory services to individual and institutional clients.