M. Michael Rounds

Northern States Power Co. engages in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity. It operates through the following segments: Regulated Electric, Regulated Natural Gas, and Other. The Regulated Electric segment generates electricity which is transmitted and distributed in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The Regulated Natural Gas segment includes transports, stores, and distributes natural gas in portions of Minnesota and North Dakota. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

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.

Dykema Gossett PLLC provides legal services. The company serves corporations, middle-market and emerging companies. Its client base includes individuals, publicly held corporations, privately held companies, limited and general partnerships, associations, hospitals and managed care networks, banks and financial institutions and retailers. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Michigan Electric Transmission Co. LLC owns and operates transmission systems. It is engaged in the distribution of electric power across Michigan. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MI.

International Transmission Co. provides electricity transmission and distribution services. The firm operates contiguous, regulated, high-voltage systems that transmit electricity to local electricity distribution facilities from generating stations throughout Michigan and surrounding areas. The company was founded by Joseph L. Welch on May 16, 2000 and is headquartered in Novi, MI.

Part of GlobalView Technologies LLC, Clover Technologies, Inc. provides network integration services. The company is based in Wixom, MI. Clover Technologies was acquired by GlobalView Technologies LLC from SBC Communications, Inc. on January 17, 2001.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. operates and regulates power transmission system. Its services include account management services and market support services. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corp. engages in the provision of electric utility services. It operates, maintains, repairs, and decommissions the Wolf Creek Generating Station in Kansas. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Burlington, KS.

North American Electric Reliability Corp. provides bulk power system assessment and monitoring services. The firm’s programs cover critical infrastructure monitoring, electronic tagging, readiness program, system operator certification, time error elimination, and central repository for security events. It offers programs and services that support owners, operators and users of bulk power systems. The company was founded on June 1, 1968 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Business Leaders For Michigan operates as a non-profit organization that publishes research and benchmarking reports. It specializes in public policy research, public policy strategy, event organization, economic development, and public policy advocacy. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

State Bar of Michigan is a professional organization that provides a wide range of services to its members, including career center, employment, ethics helpline, and resources. State Bar of Michigan is based in Lansing, MI. The organization also offers legal assistance to the public, including lawyer referral service, legal aid programs, and probate information.

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce is an organization that aims to protect the environment and energy supply. The non-profit company is based in Lansing, MI, and the CEO of the company is Rich Studley. The company opposes the revocation of Enbridge's Line 5 easement agreement, which they believe would cause an unnecessary energy crisis during the pandemic. The company collaborates with F.A.R. Management, Inc. to provide assistance with unemployment insurance through advisory assistance, procedural consulting, and benefits administration. The Michigan Chamber of Commerce recently filed a joint amicus curiae brief questioning the Michigan Department of Environment's air quality permitting case. The company also hosted a webinar on big federal changes to retirement savings accounts.

Cranbrook Institute of Science engages in the operation of a science museum. It offers interactive exhibits, collections of objects and artifacts, special events, a planetarium and observatory, lecture and educational programs, and changing exhibitions. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, MI.

The Michigan Science Center is a nonprofit organization located in Detroit, MI. The center offers a variety of interactive exhibits and experiences that aim to put visitors at the center of science. These include live stage shows, an IMAX® Dome, a 4D theater, a planetarium, and a special exhibit hall spanning over 8,700 square feet.

Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council is an association representing companies in energy sector. The company is headquartered in Lansing, MI.

Judson Center, Inc. operates as community based human service center. The firm offers programs, and for empowering children of all ages and their families to live the possible. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Royal Oak, MI.

Peak Utility Services Group, Inc. provides telecommunication and energy solutions. The firm offers full suite of aerial telecom, underground telecom, overhead electric, underground electric, joint utility trenching and directional drilling services. The company was founded by Shane Bryan Mace in 2002 and is headquartered in Wheat Ridge, CO.

The Oklahoma Business Roundtable is an economic development organization that works with public and private sector partners to promote the growth of businesses, job creation, and community improvement in Oklahoma. The non-profit company is based in Oklahoma City, OK. The organization offers various resources to its members and serves as the primary economic development support organization in the state. The CEO of the company is Carl Edwards.

The GridWise Alliance is an organization that represents a diverse group of stakeholders involved in designing, building, and operating the electric grid. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company has been educating key industry stakeholders since 2003 on the importance of modernizing the nation's electricity system. The organization includes electric utilities, information and communications equipment and service providers, national laboratories, academic institutions, regional transmission operators, and independent system operators. The CEO of the company is Karen Wayland.

Part of Chamber of the Americas, The State Chamber of Oklahoma provides advocate services. The company is based in Oklahoma City, OK. The CEO of the company is Chad Warmington.

ITC Great Plains LLC is engaged in the building, operation, and maintenance of electricity transmission systems. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS.