David E. Adante

LESCO, Inc. distributes turf and lawn care products. The company customers include golf courses, athletic fields, and professional lawn care companies that maintain landscapes around apartments, office complexes, government buildings, cemeteries and private homes. The company mission is to be the sales, marketing, manufacturing and distribution services leader for the professional green and pest control industries

Ohio Edison Co. operates an electric distribution system in Ohio. It engages in the distribution and sale of electric energy to communities in the areas of central and northeastern Ohio. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Akron, OH.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Akron General Medical Center provides general medical and surgical services. The firm offers cardiovascular medicine, cardiac surgery, cancer care, orthopedics, and sports medicine services. It also provides diagnostic and outpatient services. The company has offices in Akron, Green, Stow, Tallmadge and West Akron. Akron General Medical Center was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Akron, OH.

The Nature Conservancy is a conservation organization working around the world to protect land and waters for nature and people. The organization pursues non-confrontational, pragmatic solutions to conservation challenges. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is an organization that provides resources and connections to help businesses thrive in Columbus, OH. The non-profit company offers networking opportunities, business accelerator services, and access to over 2,200 member businesses in the region. The Chamber also presents the Small Business Leader Award to recognize small businesses that have achieved success and made contributions to the community.

The Public Relations Society of America operates as a professional organization. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau operates hotels. The company is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

PR Council operates as an association dedicated to agencies with public relations offerings. The firm offers benefits offering, case studies, partner relations technology reports, procurement and agency sourcing, and research and data. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

An integrated communications consulting firm, Paul Werth Associates partners in the success of leading consumer product and business-to-business enterprises, government agencies and industry associations. Founded in 1963, Werth has long been recognized for leadership in public relations and public affairs - raising awareness, building credibility and mobilizing public opinion for clients in the private and public sectors. Through strategic acquisitions under the leadership of Sandra W. Harbrecht, Werth has evolved into a full-service communications firm with public relations, advertising, public affairs, research and digital marketing capabilities. The company's team of senior-level executives offers an exceptional array of integrated marketing services. From branding campaigns, product launches and national media relations programs to digital communications, grassroots initiatives and market research studies, Werth merges superior strategy with cutting-edge tools and tactics to achieve each client's most important business and organizational objectives. For five decades, Werth has helped clients navigate the changing tides of economic, social and marketing conditions. The company offers executive-level counsel and business-building solutions to enhance reputations, build brands, shape policy and drive sales in the digital economy.

Part of LyondellBasell Industries NV, A. Schulman International, Inc. produces and supplies plastic compounds and resins. The company is based in Fairlawn, DE.

Leadership Akron conducts leadership programs. The non-profit company is based in Akron, OH.

Part of Encova Mutual Insurance Group, Inc., Motorists Mutual Insurance Co. is a company that provides casualty insurance services. The company is based in Columbus, OH.

Encova Mutual Insurance Group, Inc. operates as a holding company. It provides personal and commercial property/casualty (automobile, homeowners and umbrella) and life insurance products through its subsidiaries. Its other divisions include commercial insurer American Hardware and non standard auto insurer MICO Insurance. The Motorists Insurance Group was founded in 1965 and is headquartered at Columbus. OH.

The James B. Oswald Co. provides insurance brokerage and risk management services. It offers property and casual, employee benefits, life insurance, and retirement plan services. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Greater Cleveland Partnership is a business membership association. The firm offers resources include project management, asset to capital, real estate site searches, incentive workforce program assistance and workforce grants assistance. The company was founded in March 2004 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

The ESOP Association operates as employer-sponsored advocacy and education association focused on employee stock ownership plans. The company was founded by Robert W. Smily Jr. in 1978 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Assurex Global provides commercial insurance and risk management brokerage services. The private company is based in Columbus, OH and has subsidiaries in United States and Bermuda.

American Heart Association, Inc. operates a voluntary health organization funded by private contributions. The organization offers services for coronary heart diseases and strokes, high blood cholesterol & physical inactivity, obesity, and diabetes. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Part of Aon Plc, Aon Ward Financial Corp. provides financial services. The company is based in Columbus, OH. Aon Ward Financial was acquired by Aon Global Ltd. (United Kingdom) from Westfield Group (Ohio) on July 19, 2011.

Westfield Bank is customers full-service, community bank. They specialize in relationship-based loan and deposit services for businesses and individuals. They offer knowledgeable personal service when they need it and the convenience of online banking anytime and anywhere. Westfield Bank is faster and more flexible because, the company make their lending decisions locally. Their customers look to them for the stability, security and peace of mind that comes from working with someone who really knows you and is committed to their success. Westfield Bank is an affiliate of Westfield Insurance, a leading property and casualty company founded in 1848 and headquartered to this day in Westfield Center, Ohio. Westfield Insurance opened Westfield Bank in 2001 to extend their relationship approach to insurance into banking. Westfield Bank has grown to become an important complement to the insurance business. They offer Westfield Insurance customers and agents an alternative for banking and premium financing from people they know and trust. They also contribute to the strength of communities across Northeast Ohio, helping to make the region an attractive place for their employees, families and friends.

Southern Title Insurance Corp. provides title insurance services. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX.

The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics is an organization that advocates for reforms to enhance the educational aspect of college sports. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The commission aims to support and strengthen the educational mission of college sports.

MDA Information Systems, Inc. engages in the development of remote sensing and geographic information technologies. The firm provides multi-source analyst ready information, geological analysis, open source exploitation, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, geospatial modeling, production agriculture, and utility environmental risk analytics services. It also offers NATURALVUE, change detection, image restoration, satellite mission ground systems, transportable satellite ground terminals, satellite imagery, land cover, agricultural weather, weather data, and renewable energy weather products. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

University of Akron provides public research education. Its programs include under graduate studies, graduate studies, international studies, law, and continuing education. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Akron, OH.

Robin Autopilot USA LLC manufactures robotic lawn mowers. It offers installation, maintenance, GPS tracking, wire repairs and theft protection services. The company was founded by Justin Crandall and Bart Lomont in 2015 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

National Public Radio, Inc. produces and distributes noncommercial news and entertainment programs. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.