Mark F. Palma

BancTec, Inc. provides financial transaction automation and document management services for organizations seeking to drive efficiency in their financial and back-office processes. The company was founded on April 2, 1970 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Mentor Worldwide LLC develops, manufactures and markets science-based products. It offers surgical and non-surgical medical procedures such as breast implants, skin and tissue expanders and facial and dermal implants. The company was founded by Christopher J. Conway in 1969 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

US Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. (USBAM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in March 2001 and formerly known as FAF Advisors, Inc. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of US Bank National Association, which is owned by US Bancorp (NYSE: USB), a diversified financial holding company. USBAM provides investment advisory services through managed accounts to institutional clients, money market mutual funds, and privately offered investment fund.

Asian Development Bank engages in the provision of trade financing services. It offers investment in infrastructure, health care services, financial and public administration systems, or helping nations prepare for the impact of climate change or better manage their natural resources. It specializes in loans, grants, policy dialogue, technical assistance, and equity investments. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Mandaluyong City, the Philippines.

Access Genetics LLC engages in the personalized diagnostics business offering testing from DNA. The firm provides DNA DrugMap, a salivary DNA tests to personalize prescription and dosing decisions, and OralDNA Labs, which helps medical and dental professionals and their patients use salivary diagnostics to obtain evidence about periodontal disease and oral HPV allowing diagnosis and treatment. It develops and supports physician in-office, commercial, and hospital laboratories through PartnerLab program featuring cloud-based TeleGene software and LabKit materials. The company was founded in June 2001 by Ronald C. McGlennen and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

Wound Care Technologies, Inc. develops wound care products. It offers DermaClose, used as alternative to skin grafts and other treatment modalities such as negative pressure wound therapy. The company was founded by Paul J. Anderson, Robert C. Wilke, and George M. Hoedeman in 2004 and is headquartered in Chanhassen, MN.

OralDNA Labs, Inc. provides salivary-based diagnostic testing services. The firm offers DNA-PCR tests for periodontal disease diagnosis and genetic susceptibility. It also develops an oral HPV test for use in assessing risks associated with oral cancer. The company was founded by Brian C. Carr, Thomas W. Nabors, Ken Clarke, Sam Daniel, Robert Walker and Russell Nabors in January 2008 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

The Salvation Army is a non-profit organization. It is an international movement which is part of the universal Christian church. The organization was founded by William Booth in 1865 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Minnesota Public Radio operates radio stations produces programs for radio, Internet, and face-to-face audiences. It operates 37-stations radio network serving to the people in Minnesota and in parts of Wisconsin, the Dakotas, Michigan, Iowa, and Idaho. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Allied Signal Aerospace, Inc. manufactures aircraft parts & systems. It also offers automotive products and engineered materials. The company is headquartered in Norcross, GA

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP provides legal services. It specializes in the areas of corporate law, securities, corporate, litigation, mergers, real estate, pro bono, investment management and taxation. Their clients include industrial, commercial, financial, private funds, governmental, educational, charitable and cultural enterprises and entities. The company was founded by Algernon Sydney Sullivan and William Nelson Cromwell in 1879 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Part of Exela Technologies, Inc., Advanced Computer Systems, Inc. provides software. The company is based in Fairfax, VA. Advanced Computer Systems was acquired by BancTec, Inc., part of Exela Technologies, Inc. from November 04, 2014 on December 27, 1993 for $25 million.

Part of Johnson & Johnson, South Bay Medical is a company that develops new technology for the minimally invasive treatment of prostate cancer through brachytherapy. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN. The company was founded by Leo T. Furcht. South Bay Medical was acquired by Mentor Worldwide LLC, part of Johnson & Johnson from January 23, 2009 on January 22, 2001.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

The American Marketing Association operates professional associations for marketers. The company offers services to marketing professionals including best practices and research studies, job resources, publications and directories. Its publications include flagship semi-monthly magazine Marketing News, as well as journal of marketing, journal of public policy and marketing and a variety of newsletters. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.

Part of Life Time Group Holdings, Inc., Northwest Athletic Club is a fitness club. The company is based in Maple Grove, MN. Northwest Athletic Club was acquired by Life Time, Inc., part of Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. from December 26, 2022 on December 30, 2005.

H.B. Fuller Ventures Inc. (H.B. Fuller Ventures) is the venture capital subsidiary of of H.B. Fuller Co. The firm is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Bureau of Engraving, Inc. is a private company based in Minneapolis, MN with subsidiaries in the United States. Bureau of Engraving, Inc. specializes in manufacturing switchgear, switchboards, and printed circuit boards. The CEO of the company is Lynne Alexander.

Minnesota State Bar Association operates a professional association for attorneys in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Nuveen Asset Management LLC (NAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2011 and is a subsidiary of Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC, which is ultimately owned by TIAA Board of Governors. NAM provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to a broad range of individual and institutional clients, such as open-end and closed-end investment companies and other pooled investment vehicles.

Association for Financial Technology operates as a volunteer association of industry visionaries. The firm serves banks, credit unions, lenders and payment companies. The company was founded by John A. Williams in 1972 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

ProfitStars is headquartered in Allen, Texas (a Dallas suburb) with David Foss providing executive oversight as President of the products & services delivered under the ProfitStars brand. These highly specialized products & services enable diverse businesses and financial institutions to increase revenue & growth, mitigate and control risks & control costs. The ProfitStars brand also will encompass select legacy products & services. ProfitStars provides best-of-breed solutions that enhance the performance of domestic & international financial institutions of all asset sizes and charters using any core processing system, as well as diverse corporate entities.