Cris R. Ostrand

Charming Shoppes, Inc. operates women's specialty apparel stores. It markets women's plus-size specialty apparel. The firm operates through two segments: Retail Stores segment and Direct-to-Consumer segment. The company was founded on September 13, 1940 and is headquartered in Bensalem, PA.

Vodavi Technology, Inc. provides business communication solutions. The company's products include traditional, converged, IP-based telephone systems, and telephony applications. It was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

First Equity Group, Inc. provides business acquisitions and investment activities. Its services include logistics and distribution, direct marketing, printing and location intelligence, automotive education and entertainment and first equity development, the oldest investment bank focused on the aerospace and defense industry. The company was founded by Aaron P. Hollander and Michael Culver in 1985 and is headquartered in Westport, CT.

Patriarch Partners LLC (Patriarch Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2000 by Lynn Tilton. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Easy Energy Systems, Inc. is a private company that aims to establish a strong presence in the green solutions marketplace. The company is based in Mankato, MN. The company focuses on identifying strategic opportunities for acquisitions and joint ventures to capitalize on existing and emerging opportunities in the industry. The company's goal is to enhance green solutions in energy supply and reduce reliance on imported fuels, which will contribute to economic development by creating more job opportunities in manufacturing and assembling. The company was founded by Mark K. Gaalswyk, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

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.

Reed Smith LLP provides legal services. It also provides appellate advocacy, business immigration, class-action defense, commercial litigation, corporate and securities, financial, insurance recovery, employment, real estate, restructuring, bankruptcy and tax controversy services. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. manufactures vertical lift aircrafts. Its services include blade repairs; maintenance, repairs, and overhauls; and customizing. The company was founded by Lawrence D. Bell in 1935 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Bearing Inspection, Inc. provides anti-friction bearing inspection, reconditioning and engineering services. It offers inventory management, reject replacement, on-site inspection service, engine kit programs and other specialized engineering services. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in North Canton, OH.

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.

The Aerospace Industries Association has been advocating for the aerospace industry for over 100 years. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. Eric K. Fanning has been the CEO of the company since 2018. With over 300 member companies, the organization is led by CEO-level officers who work to strengthen the industry's ability to support America's national security and economy. The association advocates for effective federal investments, innovative technologies, policies that enhance competitiveness, and a diverse workforce. AIA also helps its nearly 340 members improve the safety of air transportation, make it more secure, and drive exploration and innovation.

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is a non-profit organization governed by a group of trustees representing private, public and non-profit institutions. It offers an array of services and assistance including sponsorship, event management, marketing, graphic design, merchandising, media relations, facility and site selection, volunteer recruitment and management, and fundraising. The organization was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

National Defense Industrial Association engages in the defense and national security education. It offers courses such as configuration and data management certification program, defense systems acquisitions management, mastering business development, and certified modeling and simulation professional certification program. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Arlington, VI.

The Ohio Chamber of Commerce is a Chamber of Commerce organization. The non-profit company is based in Columbus, OH. The CEO of the company is Steven E. Stivers.

Stolper-Fabralloy Co. provides structural steel erection services. The private company is based in Brookfield.

Inductance Energy Corp. provides energy producing services. The company is headquartered in Sheridan, WY.