Jim Coleman

The Group's principal activities are to design, develop and market proprietary cooking systems. These technologies provide foodservice operators the flexibility to cook-to-order a variety of foods items at speed, which are faster than those permitted by conventional commercial ovens. The proprietary systems include TurboCom, a centralized cook setting system, which, through the use of a computer modem, can reprogram TurboChef ovens installed in various restaurant locations from a single central site. Commercial cooking systems are marketed under the name of TurboChef, TornadoT82, a food preparation management system, which can be incorporated into a restaurant's existing electronic order processing system, sort the items to be cooked by required cook times, and indicate, on real-time basis, when such food items are to be inserted into TurboChef oven.

Tribune Broadcasting Co. owns and operates television broadcasting stations. The company owns 26 major market television stations and reaches more than 80 percent of U.S. television households. Tribune Broadcasting was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Coleman Cable Systems, Inc. manufactures electronic wire and cable products. It provides battery cables, primary wire, battery accessories, extension cords, and lighting products servicing the electrical, electronic, and automotive markets. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in North Chicago, IL.

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

National Association of Broadcasters operates a broadcast association. It promotes and protects the interests of radio and television broadcasters. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

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.

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that represents over 1,000 member companies in various industries. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is based in Chicago, IL, and represents businesses from all industries. The members collectively employ 400,000 employees and generate $24 billion in revenue. The chamber combines the power of membership with its legacy of leadership and business advocacy to drive a dynamic economy. The organization offers extensive benefits and opportunities for members at every level, including networking, professional development, and business advocacy.

Rush University Medical Center engages in the provision of health care services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Pacific Construction Services, Inc. provides general contracting and construction management services. It applies reporting, accounting and management processes to its clients' projects. The firm serves clients in the healthcare, education, government, institutional, interior construction, retail, and multi-family fields. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

100 Club of Chicago provides fundraising services for the families of police officers and firefighters who die in line of duty. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL.

KPLR, Inc. owns and operates television broadcasting stations. It offers local news, weather reports, consumer issues, syndicated programming and prime television shows. The company was founded by Harold Koplar on April 28, 1959 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Carrick Bend Solutions provides wireless security solutions. It designs, engineers and deploys turnkey wireless security solutions for municipalities and organizations with wide area surveillance needs. The firm customers include government and private organizations. The company is headquartered in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Fluidmesh Networks LLC provides wireless devices. The firm’s products include fixed, mesh, and mobile networks. The company was founded by Cosimo Malesci and Umberto Malesci in 2005 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

Avrio Rms Group offers security surveillance solutions. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Easton, MD.

Chicago Botanic Garden promotes understanding and conservation of plants. Its activities include educational & horticulture programs such as representing varied landscape elements and specialty collections, plant conservation, as well as art, culture, and humanities programs. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Glencoe, IL

Catholic Charities is a national office for Catholic Charities agencies across the United States. The private company is based in Albuquerque, NM. As a member of Caritas Internationalis, they provide help and create hope for over 15 million people annually, regardless of their religious, social, or economic backgrounds.