Steven E. Snyder

Cray Research, Inc. develops and designs multiprocessor computers. It is the world's premier producer of supercomputers, high-performance computer systems that can handle a large number of calculations in a very brief time. Through an aggressive new product development program, Cray introduced in the mid-1990s a full range of systems from low to high end. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Eagan, MN.

Ancor Communications, Inc. develops and manufactures fiber channel communications network products. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

PEMSTAR, Inc. provides a comprehensive range of engineering, product design, manufacturing and fulfillment services to customers in the industrial equipment, medical, computing, data storage and communications industries. on a global basis through facilities strategically located in the Americas, Asia and Europe. The company's service offerings support customers' needs from product development and design, through manufacturing to worldwide distribution and aftermarket support. The company is headquartered in Rochester, MN

Axellio Inc. engages in the development and provision of data storage solutions. It offers server virtualization, cloud infrastructure, data warehousing, business intelligence, and predictive analytics. The company was founded by Lawrence C. Aszmann, John P. Guider and Philip E. Soran in 1995 and is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO.

Gearworks, Inc. develops and provides mobile workforce management software. It designs, develops and markets wireless software products that allow mobile workers to access corporate applications and to create reports. It offers consulting, maintenance, training and support services. The firm's customers include financial services, manufacturing, transportation, health care and retail industries. The company was founded by Keith Lauver and Robert M. Juncker in 1999 and is headquartered in Eagan, MN.