Jim Hicks

Advance Publications, Inc. is a private, family-owned firm that operates and invests in a broad range of media, communications, technology and education businesses globally. Headquartered in New York, the firm was founded by Samuel Irving Newhouse, Sr. in 1922.

Prime Hospitality Corp. owns, operates and franchise hotels. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Fairfield, NJ.

Allstate Insurance Co. provides insurance and financial services. It offers property, liability, life, reinsurance and commercial insurance services. The firm's clients include individuals, institutions and commercial organizations. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Allstate Investment Management Co. (AIMCO) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is a subsidiary of Allstate Non-Insurance Holdings, Inc., which is owned by The Allstate Corp. (NYSE: ALL). AIMCO provides investment advice to pension/profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, non-domestic insurance companies, corporations and/or other business entities. The firm acts as managing member and investment manager for the Allstate Short Term Pool and as a collateral manager for various collateralized debt obligation trusts.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc. provides investment baking and brokerage services. The firm also provides asset and wealth management, underwriting, alternative investments and advisory services. It serves emerging growth companies and high net worth individuals. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY.

Mastercard International, Inc. provides credit card services. It provides access to round-trip bill payment and presentment for industry providers. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Purchase, NY.

ExxonMobil Oil Corp. operates gas stations and produces petroleum related products. The company was founded on August 24, 1959 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, TX.

The Advertising Council, Inc. promotes public service campaigns. It carries out pro bono ad campaigns on behalf of both government and private organizations. The company campaigns on children's issues, health, community, environment and family matters. The council relies on volunteer efforts from advertising firms. The Advertising Council was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Association of National Advertisers is a non profit organization which is a representative body for the marketing community. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Field Museum of Natural History houses biological and anthropological collections of specimens. It supports both informal and more structured public learning through exhibits and educational programs. Its curatorial and scientific staff conducts research on the fields of Anthropology, Biology, Geology, and Zoology. The Field Museum was founded in 1893 and is located in Chicago, Illinois.

Seagram Beverage Co. distributes alcoholic beverages in the United States. The company is located in Tampa, FL

Newman's Own, Inc. makes salad dressing, pasta sauce, salsa, lemonade and steak sauce. Its products are sold in grocery chains across the US. The company was founded by Paul Newman in 1982 and is headquartered in Westport, CT.

Founded in 1984, Aegis Capital Corp. is a broker-dealer located in New York City. They provide a full array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research

NYC & Co., Inc. operates as a destination marketing organization for the five boroughs of New York City. It provides resources for visitors to discover what to do and see in New York City. The firm focuses on group, meeting and convention, and leisure and events motivated travel. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. provides commercial real estate services. Its services include agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facility services, global occupier services, investment and asset management, project and development, tenant representation, and valuation and advisory. The company was founded by J. Clydesdale Cushman and Bernard Wakefield on October 31, 1917 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants is a non-profit organization. It provides a membership program for certified public accountants that offers in-person and online networking opportunities, Continuing Professional Education courses and conferences, the CPA Journal, and other publications. The company was foudned in 1897 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Calvin Klein, Inc. designs and markets apparels and other products. The firm offers jeans, dresses, shorts, skirts, shoes, belts, sunglasses, panties, tees, polos, blazers, boxer briefs, bags, and wallets. Its brands include Calvin Klein Collection, Calvin Klein Jeans and Choice Calvin Klein. The company was founded by Calvin Klein and Barry Schwartz in 1968 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

South Shore Hospital is a charitable, not-for-profit, tax-exempt, regional provider of acute, outpatient, home health, and hospice care for the 700,000 residents of Southeastern Massachusetts. The company's home health care division South Shore Visiting Nurse Association, includes South Shore Visiting Nurses, Hospice of the South Shore, and Home & Health Resources.

Jones Day LP provides legal services. It offers services to the airlines, aviation, automotive, construction, energy, healthcare, insurance, media, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunication industries. The company was founded by Edwin J. Blandin and William Lowe Rice on March 1, 1893 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Pizza Hut LLC operates a chain of restaurants. It offers pizzas, pastas, wings, sides and desserts, drinks, and catering services. The company was founded by Frank Carney and Daniel M. Carney on May 31, 1958 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Peter Piper, Inc. owns and operates pizza and entertainment restaurant chains. It offers small, large and extra large pizzas, appetizers and desserts and salads. The firm also provides milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts and fish products. The company was founded by Tony Cavolo in 1973 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

The New York Racing Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation that operates thoroughbred horse-racing tracks. Its racing tracks include Aqueduct, Belmont Park, and Saratoga. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Jamaica, NY.

Rosa Mexicano Brands, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. The company was founded by Josefina Howard, Daniel F. Hickey, Douglas M. Griebel in 1984 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Raich Ende Malter & Co. LLP provides accounting services. It offers audit and accounting, tax services, and personal advisory services. The company was founded by Charles D. Raich in 1972 and is headquartered in New York, NY.