Ann Beemish

Virginia Retirement Systems (VRS) is a state-owned pension fund management firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1942, VRS administers defined benefit, defined contribution and hybrid plans along with other benefits for Virginia?s public sector employees. Members include public school teachers, political subdivision employees (cities, towns, special authorities and commissions), state agency employees, public college and university personnel, state police, Virginia law officers and the judiciary. They also administer an optional retirement plan for political appointees and the Virginia Sickness and Disability Program for state employees.

Transworld Systems, Inc. provides outsourced accounts receivable management, healthcare revenue cycle management and loan servicing solutions. It uses proprietary predictive analytics and market digital channels to collect on consumer and business debt to help its clients accelerate cash flow and improve operational efficiency. The firm offers pre-charge off recovery, collections and specialty services to clients include Fortune 100 corporations, hospitals, financial institutions, governmental organizations, and small businesses. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

Clinton Group, Inc. is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by George E. Hall in 1991 and is a subsidiary of Madison Avenue Capital Holdings, Inc., which is owned by CGI Holdings, Inc. Clinton Group serves as investment manager primarily for an offshore private investment fund, as well as pools of collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), collateralized bond obligations (CBOs) and other structured products for which the the firm as collateral manager.

Emmis Operating Co. provides operates radio and television broadcasting stations. Its services include radio broadcasting, television broadcasting and magazine publishing operations. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

National CineMedia LLC provides advertising, promotions, business and entertainment event services. It specializes in cinema advertising, entertainment marketing, 3-D, online advertising, mobile marketing, online or mobile video, cinema, movies, Noovie, and movie theater advertising. The company was founded on March 29, 2005 and is headquartered in Centennial, CO.

CIBC World Markets, Inc. is a full-service Canadian brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1961 and is a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE, NYSE: CM). CIBC World Markets provides alternative investment managers with premier prime brokerage that brings together trade execution, reporting, research and capital introduction with a view to enhancing efficiencies and profitability.

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.

The Radio Advertising Bureau, also known as RAB, is an organization that focuses on promoting the use of radio as an advertising medium. The private company is based in Irving, TX. The company provides statistics and ratings on radio listening and audio consumption. Erica Farber has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Claar Advisors LLC is a hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2013 and is part of the Claar Family Spray Trust. They provide investment advisory services to US and non-US clients primarily consisting of private investment funds.

OMERS Private Equity, Inc (OMERS Private Equity) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of OMERS Administration Corp. founded in 1987. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with an additional offices in Singapore, London and New York.

Terrapin Partners LLC (Terrapin Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1998 by Nathan D. Leight and Jason G. Weiss. The firm is headquartered in New York.

The National Association of Investment Cos. is a trade association and the largest network of diverse- and women-owned alternative investment firms. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company has been advocating for more than 52 years and has 194 diverse-owned alternative investment firms as members. These firms collectively manage over $389 billion in assets under management and invest with over 3,100 portfolio companies. The company consistently generates superior returns that help fuel the growth of the retirement and asset management industries. Robert L. Greene has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

AT&T Business Services provides business communication services to multinational corporations, small and midsized business clients, and government agencies. It offers networking, mobility, cloud, security, hosting, application management, unified communications, VPN, VoIP, and conferencing solutions for medium to large businesses. Its Global Networking Technology Services (GNTS) division offers voice and data services, such as private lines, special local access services and domestic, and international long-distance calling services. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Transworld Investment Holdings LLC operates as an investment holding company. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.

Syncom Venture Management Co LLC (Syncom Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1977 by Terry L. Jones. The firm is headquartered located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Part of Travelport Worldwide Ltd., Travelport Ltd. operates as a worldwide travel retail platform company. The private company is based in Atlanta, GA. Gregory A. Conley has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Margaritaville Enterprises LLC operates a chain of resorts, casinos and stores. Its products include fashion-footwear, eyewear, sea food, ground coffee, chips, salsa, dip, hummus, margarita mix and salt, barbecue sauces, clothing, cocktails, beverages and sundries. The firm also provides event locations for corporate team building, holiday parties, company outings and special occasion receptions. The company was founded by Jimmy Delaney Buffett in 1985 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Part of Paramount Global, CBS Television Distribution is a private company that provides domestic television distribution services. The company is based in New York, NY.