Shepherd G. Pryor

Part of UGI Corp., Petrolane, Inc. is a propane distributor. The company is based in Valley Forge, PA. Petrolane was acquired by AmeriGas, Inc. on April 24, 1995 for $109.62 million.

Taylor Capital Group, Inc. operates as a bank holding company, which through its subsidiary provides banking services. It provides a range of products and services concentrated in the areas of commercial banking, asset-based lending, commercial real estate lending, residential mortgage lending and personal banking. The company operates through two segments: Banking and Mortgage Banking. The Banking segment consists commercial banking, commercial real estate lending, asset-based lending, residential mortgage lending, commercial equipment leasing and retail banking. It also offers treasury cash management services, which includes repurchase agreements, interest rate swap agreements, internet balance reporting, remote deposit capture, positive pay, automated clearing house products, imaged lock-box processing, controlled disbursement and account reconciliation. The Mortgage Banking segment originates, sells and services mortgage loans through Cole Taylor Mortgage, based on Ann Arbor, Michigan. Taylor Capital Group was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL.

Hartford Computer Group Inc. sells, installs, and finances computer systems and networks to manufacturers, retailers, and educational institutions. Hartford Computer also provides technical services such as help desk support, IT consulting, and network & project management. The company has added wireless networking services to its lineup. It resells products from manufacturers including Hewlett-Packard, Sony, and Toshiba. Hartford Computer Group operates through several subsidiaries: Enable Systems, Hartford Distribution, Hartford Government & Education (also known as Hartford.Gov), Nexicore Services, and Surplus Village. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.

Archibald Candy Corporation located in Chicago, Illinois makes Fanny May and Fanny Farmer chocolates.

Sculptz, Inc. (formerly HCI DIRECT) is engaged in the direct mail and Internet marketing, manufacturing and distribution of hosiery products to consumers throughout North America and the United Kingdom. The company has also expanded its operations into France, Germany and most recently, Japan. The company markets primarily women's sheer hosiery through a continuous product shipment or continuity program. Sculptz, Inc.'s continuity program involves promoting to customers a free offer or a specially priced introductory hosiery offer, the acceptance of which enrolls customers in the program and results in additional shipments of hose on a regular and continuous basis upon payment of a prior shipment.

Ulteig Engineers, Inc. provides engineering services. The firm offers design and planning services. Its services include substation design, distribution engineering and design, communications, water resources, civil site development, project management, energy planning, and transportation planning and design. The company was founded by Melvin Ulteig in 1944 and is headquartered in Fargo, ND.

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, Inc. produces vanilla products. Its products include pure coffee, chocolate, almond, lemon, orange, peppermint extract, rose, orange blossom water, and tahitian pure vanilla. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Waukegan, IL.

National Association of Corporate Directors provides online and print information services to directors of public companies. It offers in-boardroom education, evaluation, governance reviews, board composition and succession planning, board recruitment, ongoing advisory, insights, and analytics services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.