Robert Richardson

Genus LLC designs, manufactures and markets capital equipment and deposition processes for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. The firm makes the Lynx and StrataGem families of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) systems, which semiconductor makers use in the production of integrated circuits. Its customers include Samsung Electronics, Infineon, and Seagate Technology. The company was founded by William W.R. Elder in 1981 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Qspeed Semiconductor provides the industry's highest performance silicon power devices to help reduce worldwide energy consumption. Based on proprietary technologies, the company's portfolio includes highly efficient and cost-effective 300V and 600V power diodes for AC-to-DC power supplies, inverters, motor controls and other power applications greater than 150W. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., Qspeed has a global sales and distribution network across Asia, North America and Europe.

Compass Commercial Realty Ltd. provides property management and real estate services. The firm offers commercial leasing and real estate brokerage, property management, mortgage brokerage and project management services. The company was founded by Robert G. Richardson in 2000 and is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.

Part of Texas Instruments Incorporated, Unitrode Corp. is a company that makes and sells analog/linear and mixed-signal integrated circuits for power management applications. The company is based in Merrimack, NH. Unitrode was founded in 1960 and was acquired by Texas Instruments Incorporated on October 15, 1999 for $1,238.64 million.

OPGI Management LP provides real estate management services. It owns and manages portfolio of diverse real estate assets and development sites. The firm’s investment portfolio includes retail, industrial, multi-family residential and hotel industries. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth operates as a charity that connects more than 50,000 people daily. The firm promotes positive values that build individual’s spirit, mind and body. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.

IWK Health Centre provides health care services. It provides primary health care services for women, children, youth, and families. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.