James L. Sanford

CDS Global is a customer-centric, technology-driven, global company that delivers effective solutions for its strategic partners across multiple industries. The company pride themselves in its ability to deliver innovative and flexible marketing, technology, customer service and fulfillment solutions to meet customer's needs and help drive business forward. CDS Global is a strategic and consultative partner, working effectively manage customer interactions. The company solutions, partnered with its expert team, will take business to the next level of success and deliver value to bottom line. It is a technology-driven company that provides customer information and data management solutions to the world's leading publishers, direct marketing firms, financial institutions, nonprofits, municipalities, utilities and product manufacturers who continue to build their businesses using its wide range of direct-to-consumer and business-to-business solutions. The company has a strong offering with an ongoing commitment to the digital future, extensive audience development experience and a full line of services. The company's corporate offices are located in Des Moines, Iowa, with site and office locations in: Boone, Harlan, Red Oak, Tipton, West Des Moines, Wilton, Iowa; Bethlehem, Pa.; Prescott, Ariz.; and New York City. Additionally, CDS Global maintains international operations in Market Harborough, U.K.; Sydney, Australia; and Markham, Ontario, and Montréal, Québec, Canada. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst Corporation and employs more than 3,000 people worldwide.

Junior Achievement of Chicago engages in the provision of educational services. Its programs are funded by businesses and individuals and are designed to be taught in the classroom by business, parent, and community volunteers. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Association for Information Systems serves society through the advancement of knowledge and the promotions. The firm offers research, teaching, practice, and study of information systems to individuals and organizations. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Emmi Solutions LLC designs technology-based solutions that delivers interactive patient engagement by combining an intimate understanding of people with expertise in behavioral and educational science. It serves healthcare providers by offering programs that engage patients and attribute their use to reduced surgical cancellation rates, length of stay, and malpractice claims. The firm’s media platform enables hospitals to track patient participation and meet regulatory guidelines. It offers hospitals and health systems, healthcare payers, and ambulatory care. The company was founded by Jordan Dolin, Michelle Sobel, and David G. Sobel in 2002 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Welch Allyn, Inc. develops and manufactures medical diagnostic and therapeutic devices. Its products include physical exam, patient monitoring, blood pressure measurement, thermometry, cardiopulmonary, medical lighting, animal health, and population health management technologies. It also offers batteries, lamps, cables and sensors, power supplies, cords and chargers, connectors and tubing, and probe covers and thermometry. The company was founded by Francis Welch and William Noah Allyn in 1915 and is headquartered in Skaneateles Falls, NY.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

The Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society operates a professional association of certified public accountants. The private company is based in Illinois. Todd Shapiro has been the CEO of the American company since 1998.

National Association of Corporate Treasurers provides financial services. The firm specializes in corporate finance, investor relations, employee benefits, cash management, financial risk, international currency management, credit and insurance. The company is headquartered in Reston, VA.

First Chicago Bancorp provides commercial banking services in the United States. Its services include real estate, and construction and commercial loans to individuals, and small and medium-sized businesses. The company also provides mortgage services and alternative investment products. First Chicago Bancorp was founded in 1905 and is located in Chicago, IL

The National Association of Manufacturers is an organization that works for the success of over 12.9 million people who are involved in manufacturing. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company's work is based on four core values that drive the industry. The company commissioned a study in August 2015, which found that the EPA's proposed ozone rule could reduce GDP by $140 billion. The CEO of the company is Jay Timmons.

Children's Hospital Colorado provides healthcare services. It offers dental, cancer and blood disorders, eye, heart, orthopedic, and weight management services. The company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

MI 2009, Inc. sells plastics processing equipment and supplies. Its principal activity is supplying plastics-processing technologies and industrial fluids. The company was founded on March 19, 1884 and is headquartered in Batavia, OH.

Milacron LLC manufactures plastic and foam processing equipment. It operates across the following businesses: Milacron Plastics Machinery, Mold-Masters Hot Runner and Process Control Systems, DME Mold Technologies, Milacron Aftermarket Parts & Services, and CIMCOOL Fluid Technologies. The firm works on the areas of plastics-processing technologies, metalworking fluids, and precision machining. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

University of Akron provides public research education. Its programs include under graduate studies, graduate studies, international studies, law, and continuing education. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Akron, OH.

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. provides accountants and financial services. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Montvale, NJ.

Association for Financial Professionals, Inc. provides treasury management services. It provides training, certification, career counseling and other professional development services and hosts an annual four-day conference. The firm also publishes AFP Exchange, a bimonthly magazine. Its committee on Investment of Employee Benefit Assets represents executives who oversee investment funds of pension and benefit plans. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

USA Biomass Corp. provides waste recycling and solid waste transport services. It transports a variety of recyclables, such as green waste, paper, plastics and metals. The company was founded on March 10, 1988 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.