Jim Gonedes

Nationwide Life Insurance Co. engages in the provision of long-term savings and retirement products. It operates through the following segments: Life Insurance, Annuities, Workplace Solutions, and Corporate Solutions and Other. The Life Insurance segment consists of life insurance products such as individual variable universal life, traditional life, fixed universal, and indexed universal life insurance products. The Annuities segment offers individual deferred annuity products and immediate annuities. The Workplace Solutions segment deals with private and public sector retirement plans businesses. The Corporate Solutions and Other segment includes COLI and bank-owned life insurance products, small business group life insurance, spread income on Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati funding agreements, and net investment income on invested assets not assigned to other reportable segments. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. engages in long-term savings and retirement products. It develops and sells individual annuities, private and public sector group retirement plans, other investment products sold to institutions. It also provides life insurance and investment advisory services. The company was founded in November 1996 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Brand Charge provides brand advisory services. The private company is based in San Francisco. The American company was founded by Richard E. Gerstein.

Motista LLC provides robust intelligence on consumer emotion. It provides tools for marketers to connect with consumers across their marketing programs and campaigns. The firm surveys consumers, and delivers consumer connection intelligence specific to brands, segments, competitors, and industries to marketers. The company was founded by Alan Zorfas and Scott Magids in 2007 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

Zigmail provides software applications. The private company is based in San Francisco.

Beiersdorf, Inc. manufactures skin care and medical products including cosmetic and OTCs. The company manufactures it's products under the brands including Nivea, Eucerin, Futuro, Curad and Aquaphor. The company also manufactures support braces, canes, walkers, stryker instruments and kalamazoo. Beiersdorf is headquartered in Wilton, CT.

Natunola AgriTech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets proprietary natural ingredients. It offers ingredients to the personal care, food and nutraceutical markets. The company was founded on June 30, 2004 and is headquartered in Winchester, Canada.

Lumbermens Mutual Group provides insurance services. The firm offers personal, risk management and commercial property & casualty insurance products, mostly through its flagship Lumbermens brand, an Illinois mutual property and casualty insurance company. The company is headquartered in Long Grove, IL.

Headed by Gov. Pat Quinn, the State of Illinois gained statehood in December 1818. The state's capital is Springfield. The State of Illinois' government programs round in the fields of agriculture, community development, economy, energy and utilities, environment and natural resources, education, history and culture, data and statistics, transportation, and science and technology.

The Chicago Community Trust provides charity services. It offers services to organizations such as social services agencies, schools, health centers, museums and theaters in the Chicago area. The firm provides charitable resources in the arts and culture, basic human needs, community development, education and health sectors. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Museum of Contemporary Art founded in 1979, MOCA is the museum in Los Angeles devoted exclusively to contemporary art. It is committed to the collection, presentation, and interpretation of work produced since 1940 in all media, and to preserving that work for future generations. Now numbering over 5,000 works and steadily growing, this invaluable cultural resource provides extensive opportunities for education and enjoyment to thousands of national and international visitors. Today the museum is housed in three facilities: MOCA Grand Avenue, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, and MOCA Pacific Design Center

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., Nationwide Life & Annuity Insurance Co. is a life insurance company. The company is based in Spartanburg, SC.

Sempra Generation LLC operates and maintains power plants and energy infrastructure for competitive markets. Its power plants produce electricity for wholesale electricity markets. The firm holds natural gas transmission capacity and engages in derivative swap transactions. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered San Diego, CA.

Part of Sempra, Sempra Global, Inc. develops energy infrastructure, operates utilities, and provides related products and services. The company is based in San Diego, CA.

Sempra U.S. Gas & Power LLC provides energy distribution services. The firm develops renewable energy and natural gas projects. It also operates natural gas storage facilities, pipelines, and distribution utilities. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA.