John B. Withers

Hexion, Inc. engages in the manufacture of thermoset resins. Its products are used in several applications including abrasives, adhesives, chemical intermediates, civil engineering, coatings, composites, crop protection, electrical/electronics, engineered wood, fertilizers and pesticides, fibers and textiles, foams, friction materials, furniture, molding compounds, oilfield, oriented strand board, particleboard and fiberboard, plywood, and laminated veneer lumber, and refractories. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

GenOn Energy Holdings, Inc. provides electricity generation and distribution, management of gas assets, fuel procurement, and marketing of energy and energy-linked commodities. The company was founded on January 19, 2001 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a diversified holding company. RJA offers a full array of capital markets services, strategic advice and planning for institutional investors.

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.

WestEnd Advisors LLC (WestEnd) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm was founded by Robert L. Pharr in 2004 as Southview Partners LLC. They were acquired in 2022 by Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCTR). WestEnd manages equity and fixed-income portfolios for institutional and individual investors. Additionally, the firm participates as a portfolio manager in several wrap-fee programs.

Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

BB&T Securities LLC, doing business as BB&T Capital Markets, is the broker/dealer subsidiary of BB&T Corp. (NYSE: BBT). The firm is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. They offer a full array of investment, trading and execution services to middle-market companies. BB&T Capital Markets' sales and trading arm is comprised of 2 groups: Debt Securities Sales & Trading and Equity Sales & Trading. The Debt Securities Sales & Trading group focuses on: (1) Government and agency securities (2) corporate bonds (3) municipal bonds (4) asset-backed securities (5) mortgage-backed securities (6) preferred securities and (7) money market desk (short-term securities including BB&T funding). The Equity Sales & Trading group focuses on: (1) institutional block execution services (2) institutional distribution of proprietary research (3) providing proprietary access to industry leading conferences and management teams (4) serving as a NASDAQ market maker for over 250 securities (5) stock buybacks including 10b-18 and 10b5-1 trading plans and (6) 144 stock sales, individual 10b5-1 trading plans (buy and sell) and employee cashless stock option programs. BB&T Capital Markets provides research coverage of the communications, defense and government services, energy, financial services, furnishings and consumer durables, healthcare, industrial services, retail/consumer durables and transportation services sectors.

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.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

University of the Pacific is a nationally ranked university with a long tradition of dedicated teaching, small class sizes, practical experience and vibrant residential life. The breathtaking main campus in Stockton, California is home to seven schools and colleges, with more than 80 majors and programs of study. Pacific also has the McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento and the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Total university enrollment is nearly 7,000, with 3,757 undergraduates in an average class size of 19 and a student/faculty ratio of 14:1. It is located in Stockton, California.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

BSG Clearing Solutions provides outsourced bill processing and settlement to telecommunications companies. Its technology platform tracks direct long-distance calls, as well as operator assisted and calling card calls and enables authentication, invoicing, collection and settlement. The company is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

The Aspen Institute operates an institution that fosters leadership skills and open-minded dialogue. It conducts seminars, policy programs, conferences and leadership development initiatives, the Institute and its international partners seek to promote nonpartisan inquiry. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Florida Bar operates as professional organization of lawyers. The company is headquartered in Tallahassee, FL.

American Chemistry Council, Inc. operates as a trade association providing research services and promotes business interests. It represents companies engaged in the business of chemistry. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Bobby Dodd Institute, Inc. provides training and employment opportunities for the disabled. It offers work evaluation, vocational training, work adjustment, job placement, technical training, food services training and assistance programs for the differently-abled people. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Atlanta Estate Planning Council, Inc. provides fellowship and education services to members. It comprises of attorneys, certified public accountants, insurance and financial advisors and consultants, and trust officers. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Huntsville, AL.

Tanner Medical Foundation engages in pooling charitable donations to support Tanner Health System. It helps in serving hospital needs and the patients through these donations. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Carrollton, GA.

The State Bar of Georgia is an organization that provides resources and support for lawyers in the state of Georgia. The organization is based in Atlanta, GA and offers programs such as committees, sections, and a lawyer assistance program. The private company's website offers a variety of services, including a member directory, legal aid resources, and virtual law museum. Additionally, they offer a comprehensive law library called Fastcase, which is a free member benefit for lawyers. The State Bar of Georgia also recommends Member Benefits, Inc. as a broker for members' health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as other approved products.

Inmate Calling Solutions LLC provides inmate telephone services and related technology. It offers automated information line, cell phone detection, control, inmate banking and telephone service. The company was founded in August 2002 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Certified Metal Craft, Inc. engages in metal heat treating. It processes braze, carbon restoration, carburize, homogenizing, normalizing, sintering, stabilization, stress relieve, sub-zero / cryogenics, tempering and quenching. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in El Cajon, CA.

Lawter, Inc. manufactures ink and adhesive resins. It serves the graphic arts, adhesives, specialty coatings, aroma chemicals and the synthetic rubber industries. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

BoomTown ROI LLC provides real estate sales and marketing software. The firm offers a robust online marketing system for real estate professionals. Its capabilities include customizable real estate websites integrated with local MLS data, success management, a cutting-edge CRM system with custom marketing automation, personalized advertising and lead generation services, and a mobile app. The company was founded by Elliott Grier Allen and Cooper H. Bane in 2006 and is headquartered in Charleston, SC.

Arcus Capital Partners LLC (Arcus) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 2008 by W. Ross Singletary, Steven “Steve” Edwards and Stephen “Steve” Sloan. Arcus provides investment advisory services to wealthy individuals, foundations, endowments and retirement plans.

OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC (OneDigital) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Formerly known as Resources Investment Advisors LLC, the firm was founded in 1987 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Digital Insurance LLC. OneDigital offers portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, endowments, foundations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and business entities.

Broward County Bar Association operates as a bar association. The non-profit company is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Balmoral Funds LLC (Balmoral Funds) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Jonathan A. Victor and Skip Victor. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.