Karl Pfirrmann

Ohio Power Co. engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power to retail customers. It also supplies and markets electric power at wholesale to other electric utility companies, municipalities, and other market participants. The principal industries served by the company include: primary metals, chemicals and allied products, health services, electronic machinery, petroleum refining, and rubber and plastic products. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Central Maine Power Co. engages in providing electricity to homeowners, commercial businesses, and other utilities. It owns electricity, natural gas or combination utilities in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York. The company was founded on November 7, 1899 and is headquartered in Augusta, ME.

Health Care Service Corp. provides health and life insurance services. It operates through its divisions: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. The company was founded by Justin Ford Kimball in 1929 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

University of Texas Investment Management Co. (UTIMCO) is a not-for-profit foundation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The Foundation was founded in 1996 to oversee investments for The University of Texas and Texas A&M University Systems. UTIMCO manages four major endowment funds under the fiduciary care of the UT System Board of Regents: the Permanent University Fund (PUF), the Permanent Health Fund (PHF), the Long Term Fund (LTF), and the Separately Invested Funds (SIF). The PHF and the LTF are pooled and invest in shares of the General Endowment Fund (GEF).

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Texas Research & Technology Foundation engages in the operation of economic development in the biosciences and technology. It funds and develops innovative ventures and own and operate the Texas Research Park. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

H-E-B LP owns and operates a chain of supermarkets. It operates supermarkets throughout Texas and Mexico under the names H-E-B plus!, H-E-B Palmhurst, Round Rock 5 H-E-B, and H-E-B plus! Waco. The firm offers brands that include H-E-B, H-E-B Organics, Hill Country Fare, H-E-Buddy, and Central Market. The company was founded by Florence Butt in 1905 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Part of Marathon Petroleum Corp., Northern Tier Energy GP LLC provides oil and gas refining, retail and transportation services. The company is based in Ridgefield, CT. David L. Lamp has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Western Refining Co. LP refines, markets gasoline and fuel oils. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

WestStar Bank engages in the financial institution activities and services. It offers checking and savings account, loans, debit and credit cards, investment management, personal trust, estate planning, and insurance. It also offers electronic banking, and treasury management. The company was founded on May 1, 1990 and is headquartered in El Paso, TX.

Vomaris Innovations, Inc. manufactures surgical and medical instruments and apparatus. It provides touting wound-healing bandage to patients. The company was founded by Lawrence A. Schneider and Jeffrey B. Skiba in 2007 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

Part of Marathon Petroleum Corp., Western Refining Logistics GP LLC is a company that provides logistics services. The company is based in El Paso, TX.

Northern Tier Energy LLC engages in oil and gas refining, retail, and pipeline operations. Its products include gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and asphalt which are then marketed to resellers and consumers. The company was founded on June 23, 2010 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Part of Marathon Petroleum Corp., Western Refining GP LLC is an American company.

Jordan Foster Construction LLC is a general contractor that specializes in a wide range of commercial projects, including roads, bridges, multifamily developments, and high-rise hotels. The private company is based in El Paso, TX. The company includes a special projects division (SPD) that focuses on smaller scale commercial projects in the , , and areas with an average budget between $500,000 – $3,000,000. SPD is a highly-responsive, turn-key project team that provides a variety of services. Darren Gene Woody has been the CEO of the company since 2000.

Weststar Bank Holding Co., Inc. operates as bank holding company. It offers personal and business banking services include checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit and IRAs, loans, debit and credit cards. The firm also provides wealth, investment management, estate planning, personal trust, property, casualty insurance; E-banking and treasury management services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in El Paso, TX.

Conceptual MindWorks, Inc. provides research and technical support services to the military and healthcare industry. It also offers scientific and engineering research services. The company was founded by Elaine Mendoza on July 5, 1990 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Mount Carmel Health System operates health care center. The firm offers cancer care, heart and vascular, maternity, neuroscience, orthopedics and women’s health services. It also operates nursing college and trains medical students from Ohio State and Wright State universities. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. generates and distributes electricity. It provides wholesale energy transmission and support services to about 16 distribution cooperatives. The firm provides power through plants located in Mason, Clark and Pulaski counties. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Winchester, KY.

Texas Central Partners LLC develops, designs, finances, constructs, operates, and maintains high-speed passenger railways and associated facilities. The private company is based in Dallas, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States.