Howard B. Montgomery

Pacific Life Fund Advisors LLC (PLFA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Newport Beach, California. The firm was founded by Brian Robertson in 2007 and they are a direct subsidiary of Pacific Life Insurance Co., an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Pacific Mutual Holding Co. PLFA provides discretionary investment advisory services to US open-ended mutual funds and a private investment fund.

Weststar Financial Services Corp. is a holding company for the Bank of Asheville. It provides consumer and commercial banking services. It offers checking, savings, credit card, lending, investment and cash management services in Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina. The company has build a strong relationships with thousands of individuals, families, small businesses and major corporations and many nonprofit organizations. The company was founded on February 8, 2000 and is headquartered in Asheville, NC.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Mission Hospital, Inc. operates as a not-for-profit organization. It provides health care services. It offers endoscopy, integrative health, long-term acute care, laboratory, pastoral care services, pharmacy, psychiatric services, rehabilitation and therapy, respiratory therapy, senior services, and urology. The company also offers medical technology services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquarters are located in Asheville, NC.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Mortgage Bankers Association is an American company that provides web, virtual event, and mobile solutions to its clients. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company has over 20 certifications and dedicated success specialists to ensure their clients' satisfaction. The company offers industry-leading engagefully and engagefully events apps and platforms that power year-round member engagement as well as in-person, hybrid/blended, and virtual events on both mobile and desktop devices. The company is a Sitefinity Gold Partner with years of experience delivering results-driven association websites using the Sitefinity platform. The CEO of the company is Robert D. Broeksmit.

Commercial Real Estate Finance Council, Inc. is a trade association for the commercial real estate finance industry. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. Its members include balance sheet and securitized lenders, loan and bond investors, private equity firms, servicers, and rating agencies. The council has been promoting liquidity, transparency, and efficiency in the commercial real estate finance markets for 30 years. It also acts as a legislative and regulatory advocate for the industry, setting market standards and best practices, and providing education for market participants.

American Institute of Certified Planners operates as a non-profit organization. It engages in the provision of verification of planners' qualifications. It also offers community assistance workshops. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Hart Funeral Service, Inc. provides funeral services to the local community. Its services include funeral services: visitation/wake chapel, chapel service, church service or other facility, graveside service, memorial service in chapel, immediate burial and direct cremation, cremation services and personalizing services. The company is headquartered in Asheville, NC.

United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County provides community development services. It mobilizes people to give, advocate and volunteer in the areas of Education, Income and Health to strengthen our community. The company is headquartered in Asheville, NC.

Pacific Life Insurance Co. provides insurance products and service. It offers annuities, mutual funds to individuals, businesses and pension plans. The company was founded on May 9th 1868 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.