Michael Robinson

Alabama Power Co. engages in the generation, distribution and sale of electricity. The firm owns coal reserves near its Plant Gorgas and uses the output of coal from the reserves in its generating plants. It also sells, and cooperates with dealers in promoting the sale of electric appliances. The company was founded by William Patrick Lay, James Mitchell and Thomas W. Martin on December 4, 1906 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

SouthernSun Asset Management LLC (SouthernSun) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm was founded by Michael Cook in 1989 as Michael W. Cook Asset Management, Inc. SouthernSun primarily provides portfolio management services to high net-worth individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, Taft-Hartley plans, public pension plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, municipalities, pooled investment funds, registered mutual funds, trusts, banks, and other US and international institutions.

Regions Investment Management, Inc. (RIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm was founded in 1971 as Morgan Asset Management, Inc. In 2016, they became a wholly owned subsidiary of Regions Bank, which is another wholly owned subsidiary of Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE: RF). RIM provides model strategies and provides portfolio management to Regions Wealth Management (RWM), a business unit of Regions Bank, for use by RWM with their clients.

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.

AuburnBank operates as a commercial bank which engages in the provision of banking services to commercial and retail customers. It offers checking, savings, transaction deposit accounts, certificates of deposit and residential mortgage lending services. The company was founded on January 3, 1907 and is headquartered in Auburn, AL.

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Inc. assists in economic development programs. Its focus on helping the state attract and retain industry. The firm fills a role in the industrial recruitment process by marketing and promoting Alabama as a business location, and by providing research, information and proposals to companies and consultants that are actively searching for a site. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Truist Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1894 as SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. In 2020, the firm was renamed following the integration of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and BB&T Capital Markets. The firm is a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC) and is an active market maker in equity and fixed-income products. Truist Securities delivers a comprehensive range of strategic advisory, capital raising, risk management, and financing solutions, as well as a dynamic suite of sales, trading, and research services in both fixed-income and equity. Their strategies are carefully tailored to meet the needs and vision of their clients.

Southern Research Institute is a scientific research organization. It focuses on research in drug discovery, drug development, energy and environment, and engineering. The firm serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, defense, aerospace, environmental, and energy industries The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

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

The Business Council of Alabama operates as a chamber of commerce. The non-profit company is based in Montgomery, AL.

United Way of Central Alabama, Inc. supports social agencies and programs. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Auburn Alumni Association, Inc. enhances the engagement and connection of all Auburn University alumni and friends. Its events and programs include scholarships, alumni awards, hospitality tailgate, golden eagles reunion, and inclusion and diversity. The company is headquartered in Auburn, AL.

Children's of Alabama specializes in medical care for ill and injured children. The firm provides care for youngsters from every county in Alabama, 42 other states and seven foreign countries last year. It offers inpatient and outpatient services across its Russell Campus on Birmingham’s historic Southside with additional specialty services. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

East Alabama Medical Center is a 340-bed regional, referral center with an active medical staff of more than 145 physicians. The Medical Center serves a five-county area and offers programs and services in nearly every medical specialty, including a full range of inpatient and outpatient procedures. With, over 2500 employees East Alabama Medical Center is the area's second largest employer. In 1999, EAMC opened its Auburn Medical Park campus by offering the Camellia Place assisted and independent living community to area senior adults. A year later, HealthPlus Fitness Center and Bethany House-an inpatient hospice facility-opened on the same campus. Since then, EAMC has purchased two other assisted and independent living communities, as well as a nursing home and senior apartment complex.

Regions Bank provides consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, mortgage, and insurance products and services. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

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 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals operates as a non-profit organization that promotes humane principles, prevents cruelty, and alleviates pain, fear and suffering of animals through nationwide information, awareness and advocacy. The company was founded by Henry Bergh on April 10, 1866 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

The National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA) is a professional association that provides training from leading experts in consulting fields such as business valuation, financial litigation forensics, business fraud, and mergers and acquisitions. The non-profit company is based in Salt Lake City, UT. NACVA's recognized CVA designation is the most widely recognized business valuation credential and the only business valuation credential accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The certification process consists of a five-hour proctored exam and a case study. NACVA offers a range of support services, reference materials, software, and customized databases to enhance the professional capabilities and capacities of its members. The CEO of the company is Parnell Black.

CytoViva, Inc. provides optical microscopy-imaging systems. Its products include hyperspectral micropscopy, enhanced darkfield micropscopy and three dimensional enhanced darkfield microscopy. The company was founded by Samuel M. Lawrence and John O. Lawrence in 2005 and is headquartered in Auburn, AL.

Army Emergency Relief provides emergency financial assistance to army. The firm provides funds to emergency financial assistance to soldiers both active and retired, and their dependents when there is a valid need. the company was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Lightbox Management Ltd. is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2013.The firm is headquartered in Mumbai India.

The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. Its products include shakes and floats, hamburgers, philly cheese steak, salads, starters, rocket kid meals, and beverages. The company was founded by Ronn Teitelbaum on June 6, 1986 and is headquartered in Wilbraham, MA.

Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients.

Guest Services, Inc. operates as a hospitality management company. It offers dining services, resorts and hotels, recreational opportunities, retail outlets, special events, condominium management and fresh produce distribution. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

CentraLite Systems, Inc. designs and supplies home automation and security products. Its products include 3-Series Devices, Azela Devices, Entrexx, JetStream and Elegance. The firm’s products allow homeowners to control lamps, lights, thermostats, and appliances at the touch of a button, increasing comfort and reducing energy costs. The company was founded by James B. Busby and James L. Busby in 1997 and is headquartered in Mobile, AL.

Guggenheim Securities LLC is a SEC-registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Links Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Guggenheim Partners LLC. Guggenheim Securities’ specializations include the sales and trading of fixed-income securities and sophisticated structured products. The firm offers in-depth analysis and expert execution of trading opportunities to large institutional investors and asset originators. They offer sales and trading services relating to a wide range of instruments.

Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith engages in the provision of accounting, auditing, estate planning, business consulting and retirement fund services. The firm serves the architectural and engineering; construction; credit unions; healthcare, and real estate industries. The company was founded in 1991 by Keith Barfield, Don Murphy and John Shank and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Greenhill Caliburn Pty Ltd. provides financial advisory services. The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

The Atlas Economic Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization. It connects a global network of free market organizations to the ideas and resources needed to advance the cause of liberty. The company was founded by Antony Fisher in 1981 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.