Michael K. Pratt

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Telular Corp. provides transportation, energy and waste management industries. It develops wireless terminals that work in conjunction with software systems to provide integrated event monitoring and reporting services for machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. The company was founded by William L. De Nicolo in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Medtronic, Inc. operates as a medical technology company. It offers implantable cardiac pacemakers, eternal defibrillators, inferior turbinate surgery products, and continuous glucose monitoring device. The company was founded by Earl E. Bakken and Palmer J. Hermundslie on April 29, 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

PharmaJet, Inc. operates as a medical device company which develops needle-free injection technology. Its products include Tropis needle-free injector device, and flu and polio application. The company was founded by Heather Callender-Potters and Kathleen Callender in 2005 and is headquartered in Golden, CO.

BiOptix Diagnostics, Inc. develops biosensor for detection of bacteria and viruses. Its product 404pi offers scientists that require label-free, real-time detection of bio-molecular interactions an extremely high sensitivity, low noise instrument. The company was founded by Misha Plam, Slava Petropavlovskikh and Oyvind Nilsen in 2003 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

FluoroFinder LLC designs and develops flow cytometry products for research facilities. It offers flow cytometry, microscopy, and concierge services. The company was founded by Roland Marcus in 2014 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc. develops medical devices that focus on improving the accuracy of diagnostic blood culture tests. The company was founded by Gregory J. Bullington and Richard G. Patton and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Cetya Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the commercialization of histone deacetylase inhibitors based on largazole. Its histone deacetylase inhibitors analog has bifunctional modifications and the potential to target specific cell types or tumors. The company was founded by John Pilon in 2012 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, Co.

Micro-Imaging Solutions LLC manufactures micro digital cameras. It provides engineering development support that significantly de-risks the development of new, image-guided medical instrumentation. The company was founded by Jeffrey Adair, John G. Adair, David W. Brenman and Eric F. Dahlinger in 1994 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

University of Hawai'i at Hilo engages in the provision of services relating to higher education. It offers bachelor’s degrees, minors, master’s degrees, doctoral degrees, certificate programs, graduate certificate programs, and distance learning. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Hilo, HI.

GenTek, Inc. manufactures industrial components and performance chemicals. It offers ground and flight instrumentation, complete environmental testing, industrial and process control, satellite tracking and control, and aircraft structural testing. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Generac Power Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures power generation systems. The firm’s products include home backup, portable generators, clean energy, pressure washers, generac pro, Wi-Fi enabled, parts & accessories, business standby, industrial generators, mobile generators, light towers, heaters and pumps. It also offers solutions for home owners, businesses and industries. The company was founded by Robert D. Kern and Patricia Kern in 1959 is headquartered in Waukesha, WI.

The National Association of Manufacturers is an organization that works for the success of over 12.9 million people who are involved in manufacturing. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company's work is based on four core values that drive the industry. The company commissioned a study in August 2015, which found that the EPA's proposed ozone rule could reduce GDP by $140 billion. The CEO of the company is Jay Timmons.

Marconi Broadcasting Co. LLC owns and operates radio stations. The company was founded by Thomas Kelly in 2006 and is headquartered in Havertown, PA.

Computer Sciences Corp. provided information technology solutions. It operated through the global business services, global infrastructure services segments. The company was founded by Roy Nutt and Fletcher Roseberry Jones on April 16, 1959 and was headquartered in Tysons, VA.

World Data Products, Inc. provides information technology hardware solutions. It offers parts and repair services, which includes server, networking, laptop, work station, desktop, printer and peripheral repair services, replacement parts, sourcing parts and parts services. The firm provides its services for information technology, healthcare, education, retail and manufacturing industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MN.

eFunds Corp. delivers risk management, payment, and outsourcing solutions. The firm also provides services to financial institutions, financial services companies, electronic funds networks, retailers, government agencies and telecommunications companies. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

Carlson, Inc. operates hotels and restaurants. It offers hospitality and travel management services to organizations operating in oil and gas, diversified resources and mining, offshore, marine services, and alternative energies sectors; and government institutions and non-governmental organizations. The firm's Its brands include Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel, among others. The company was founded by Curtis L. Carlson in 1938 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

THL/Cannae Investors LLC provides technology enabled human resources and payroll processing services. The firm’s products include Human Capital Management, Dayforce HCM, Dayforce global Solutions, small business payroll & HR and Ceridian services. It specializes in tax services, employee benefits administration, corporate wellness and employee assistance, employee retention and recruitment services. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Ceridian Canada Ltd. is a management consulting service provider. It develops software applications for human resource management by which they develop, manage and pay their people and provides dayforce global solutions, small business payrolls, employee assistance management and wellness, lifeworks, and Ceridian services. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Markham, Canada.

Delta Dental of Minnesota provides dental benefits plans. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

M.A. Mortenson Co. provides construction and management services. It specializes in consulting, project delivery, and facility management. The firm also offers its services to corporate, healthcare, heavy civil, hospitality, real estate, solar, sports and event centers, transportation, and water/waste water industries. The company was founded by M. A. Mortenson Sr. on April 1, 1954 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.