Stuart Schube

Cordis Corp. develops and manufactures devices for interventional vascular medicine and electrophysiology. The firm's products include guidewires, balloons, forceps, catheters, and stents to treat a variety of circulatory system problems including coronary artery disease and cerebral aneurysms. The company was founded by William P. Murphy Jr. in 1959 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA.

Corvita Corporation is a development stage company engaged primarily in research and development of new medical devices and related biomaterials for treatment of late stage vascular disease. The company is sponsoring two FDA controlled, randomized prospective trials in the US for its peripheral grafts and AV access grafts, both of which are approved for sale in the European Common Market. In addition, Corvita is conducting clinical tests in Europe and plans to begin FDA controlled clinical studies in the US of the Corvita Endoluminal Graft, a new less invasive product for lower cost treatment of vascular trauma, vascular occlusive disease and aneurysmal disease. The majority of the company's activities in FY 96 will be focused on development and testing of Corvita Endoluminal Grafts.

Southwall Technologies, Inc. operates as a global energy technology company which provides energy conservation and climate management thin-film glass solutions. The firm manufactures and develops films and glass products that improve energy efficiency in architectural and automotive glass applications. It manufactures windows & glass sun-proof, heat-proof & cold-proof - enabling their customers to fine-tune the insulating and solar control performance of glass, reducing the energy consumption for cooling and heating for a comfortable indoor climate. Southwall Technologies was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in St. Louisiana, MO.

Williams Controls, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells electronic throttle, pneumatic controls and electronic sensors for heavy trucks, transit buses, off-road equipment and military applications. Its electronic throttle controls send a signal proportional to throttle position to adjust the speed of electronically controlled engines. The company's pneumatic products are used for vehicle control system applications such as power take-offs and air-control applications. Its electronic sensors are a significant component of its electronic throttle controls. The firm also designs and manufactures a line of adjustable foot pedals and arm rests and sells its products globally. Williams Controls was founded by Norman C. Williams in 1937 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Anchor Capital Advisors LLC (Anchor Capital) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1983 by William Rice. The firm is owned by employees and by the Lincoln Peak Capital, a private investment firm. Anchor Capital offers investment advisory services to pension and profit-sharing accounts (corporate, joint trusteed and professional corporations), charitable accounts including religious, non-profit foundations and educational institutions, corporations (taxable), banks/thrift institutions, individuals, high net-worth individuals, trusts and estates, and registered investment companies.

The Capital Group Cos., Inc. provides investment management services. The firm manages and underwrites mutual funds in the American Funds family group and provides other financial services. It serves the institutions, consultants, financial advisors, intermediaries, and individual investors. The company was founded by Jonathan Bell Lovelace in 1931 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Delaware North Cos., Inc. engages in the provision of hospitality and food management service. It manages and provides food and beverage concessions, premium dining, entertainment, lodging, and retail at large venues and special places. These include sports stadiums, entertainment complexes, national and state parks, airports, and casinos. The company was founded by Marvin Jacobs, Charles Jacobs, and Louis Jacobs in 1915 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

UOP LLC operates as a supplier and technology licensor for the petroleum refining, gas processing and petrochemical production. Its products include catalysts and adsorbents. The firm offers design, commissioning, ongoing operations, and optimization services. The company was founded on June 17, 1914 and is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL.

Defiance Metal Products Co. operates as a precision manufacturer of engineered components and assemblies. It offers assemblies for the military vehicle, commercial vehicle, construction equipment and agricultural equipment. The firm’s services include laser cutting, CNC forming, metal stamping, metal fabrication, resistance and robot welding, quality cellular manufacturing, powder coating, epoxy coating and technical assistance. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Defiance, OH.

American Trucking Associations, Inc. provides safety and security services to the trucking industries. The firm also provides educational programs and industry research. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Demotte Drugs, Inc. provides healthcare, medicines, and health products in Northwest Indiana and Northeast Illinois. It also offers programs such as diabetes education, health screenings, immunization and vaccines, optimal health power hour, tricare prescription, and Valparaiso university student health. The company was founded by Gerald A. Fagen on April 08, 1974 and is headquartered at DeMotte, IN.

Bergstrom, Inc. designs and manufactures mobile climate systems. The firm serves heavy duty trucking, construction, agriculture, bus and specialty, military, mining, foundry, offshore drilling, logging, shipyard and sport fishing sectors. The company was founded by Adolph Bergstrom in 1949 and is headquartered in Rockford, IL.

Pioneer Institute, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization. It promotes public schools, healthcare, government, economic opportunity, and social mobility by publishing research and engaging the public through media campaigns, forums, and sessions. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Integrity Biofuels LLC engages in the production of soy biodiesel fuel. Biodiesel is a clean burning fuel produced from vegetable oils or animal fats. The company was founded by Charles Whittington in 2004 and is headquartered in Morristown, IN.

Estes Design & Manufacturing, Inc. provides sheet metal fabricator services. It offers rapid prototyping, 3D laser welding, medical, fabrication, product design and inventory management services. The company was founded by Larry Estes on November 1, 1976 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Raths, Raths & Johnson, Inc. provides investigative, design, repair, and testing services for building structures, enclosures, and materials. Its services include investigation, repair design, field and laboratory testing, building enclosure consulting, architectural and structural peer review, materials evaluations, and litigation and consulting. The company was founded by Charles Raths in 1966 and is headquartered in Willowbrook, IL.

Grammer Industries, Inc. engages in the provision of transportation services for industrial, agricultural, and retail suppliers. It specializes in transporting anhydrous ammonia, liquefied petroleum gases, carbon dioxide, nitric acid, cryogenic liquids, and bulk liquid hazardous waste. The firm's services include safety and emergency response training, emergency recovery, consulting, development and installation, and facility management. The company was founded by Charles L. Whittington in 1968 and is headquartered in Columbus, IN.

Gemmer Asset Management LLC (Gemmer) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. The firm was founded by David L. Gemmer in 1992. Gemmer provides high quality, unbiased investment management services to the local Bay Area community.

Sidley Austin LLP is a premier legal adviser with over 2000 lawyers in 20 offices worldwide. Sidley Austin is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in Germany, Hong Kong, United States, United Kingdom, and Japan. The firm has been providing superior client service for over 150 years and has a diverse group of legal professionals from many cultures who are dedicated to teamwork and collaboration. Sidley Austin has forged enduring relationships with the business community and serves a varied and high-caliber group of market leaders, many of whom are pioneers in their respective industries and professions. The firm is committed to pro bono service and its lawyers and staff devote more than 100,000 hours annually to serving those most in need.

Ponce De Leon Health engages in the provision of medical services. The company was founded by Norman R. Weldon and Thomas D. Weldon and is headquartered in Ireland.