Catherine D. Alvarez-Weeks

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is a state-owned pension fund management firm headquartered in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1932, the firm has long been at the forefront of shareholder activism in the US. CalPERS provides retirement and health benefit services to private individuals and employers, specifically active, inactive and retired employees of California state and local public agencies. They routinely put pressure on companies to achieve better corporate performance corporate governance.

Vroom Automotive Financial Corp. provides automobile financing services. The company was founded on April 9, 1998 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Brandes Investment Partners LP (Brandes) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in La Jolla, California. The firm was founded by Charles H. Brandes in 1974 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brandes Worldwide Holdings LP. Brandes provides investment advisory services to individuals and institutional investors. They also participate in a number of wrap fee arrangements sponsored by unaffiliated brokers-dealers or program sponsors.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Memorial Health Services, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of hospitals. It offers heart and vascular, cancer, women, joint replacement, breast, stroke, pediatric, primary, urgent, spinal, digestive and surgical care, weight-loss surgery, blood donation, and imaging and rediology. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Fountain Valley, CA.

Part of Silvergate Capital Corp., Silvergate Bank is a leading bank for innovative businesses in fintech and cryptocurrency. The company was founded in 1996 by Derek J. Eisele and is based in La Jolla, CA. Silvergate Bank has been serving innovators for over 25 years and is known for its expertise in providing banking solutions to the fintech and cryptocurrency industries.

Part of Abbott Laboratories, Woodside Biomedical, Inc. is a healthcare product manufacturer. The company is based in Carlsbad, CA. Woodside Biomedical was acquired by Abbott Laboratories on June 20, 2003.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

RECON Environmental, Inc. provides environmental consulting services. Its services include conservation planning, habitat restoration, noise analysis, and air quality assessment for project planning and land development projects. The firm also provides architectural investigation services used to preserve cultural and biological resources including historic sites and endangered species. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

BWE, Inc. provides engineering and design services. Its services include structural and civil engineering, surveying and land planning. The firm has offices in San Diego and Las Vegas. BWE was founded by Robert K. Burkett in 1971 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Voit Commercial Brokerage LP provides real estate brokerage services including the sale, lease, and development of industrial, retail, and office space. It has offices in Woodland Hills, Anaheim, Irvine, San Diego, and Chula Vista. The company's customers include Morgan Stanley, Prudential Realty, The Clifford Companies, and CB Richard Ellis Investors. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

The Voit Cos. provides real estate services including brokerage, development, and construction. Its companies Voit Commercial Brokerage, Voit Development, and Valley Commercial Contractors operate in the Western U.S. and Southern California. The company was founded in 1971 by Robert Voit and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

The American Society of Civil Engineers, founded in 1852, is the oldest national engineering society in America. The non-profit company is based in Reston, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 150,000 members worldwide, the organization advocates for sustainable and resilient practices to maintain and modernize the nation's infrastructure. The company also works to increase investment in infrastructure and improve engineering knowledge and competency. The society's Civil Engineering Landmark Program recognizes historically significant civil engineering projects, structures, and sites.

The Association of Life Insurance Counsel provides legal services. The non-profit company is based in Noblesville, IN.

Waveland Venture Partners LLC (Waveland Venture Partners) is a venture capital subsidiary of Waveland Capital Group LLC. The firm is founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Irvine, California.

American Public Works Association is an organization that supports professionals in public works and infrastructure through advocacy, education, and member engagement. The non-profit company is based in Kansas City, MO and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to advance the quality of life for all. The company provides a platform for public works stories and news from thousands of sources.

Rady Children's Hospital Foundation-San Diego provides healthcare support services. It provides fund-raising support and services focused on health development projects and activities. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

WAXIE Sanitary Supply provides laborsaving cleaning solutions. The company's products include floor cleaners, plastic can liners, waste receptacles, disinfectant, and skin care products . The company was established in 1945 by Morris Wax and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Ergo Works, Inc. operates as a full service ergonomics company. Its services include remote and on-site workstations evaluation, on-site installations, ergonomics workshop training, office space planning, and custom chair fittings. It also offers keyboards and mice; keyboard trays and arms; monitor accessories; workstation accessories; headsets; tables and chairs; smartphone and travel; and lab, health and education products. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

American Concrete Institute operates as an institute for the development of consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational and training programs and certification programs. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI.

Mental Health Systems, Inc. provides mental health and drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. It improves the lives of individuals, families and communities facing substance abuse and behavioral health challenges. The firm services address behavioral health issues through a broad range of prevention, early intervention, integrated treatment, diversion and vocational programs. The company was founded in 1978 by William R. Mead and and Bill Eastwood and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Commercial Facilities, Inc. specializes in asset management, brokerage, leasing, consulting and development services. It helps clients in property operations, property repositioning, renovation, joint ventures, and entitlement processing. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Waveland Capital Group LLC operates as a merchant bank with core investment focus in the oil and gas exploration and production industry. Its areas of operations include leasebank investing, mid-continent dewatering, hunton formation and Permian Basin West Texas. The company was founded by Michael J. Greer and Vickie J. Greer in August 2000 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Waveland Capital Partners LLC is the securities brokerage arm of Waveland Capital Group LLC, an investment bank and alternative investment advisory firm headquartered in Irvine, California. The firm was founded in 2000 by Michael Greer and Vickie Greer. They provide an array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research. Clearing and custody services are provided by National Financial Services and Fidelity. Waveland Capital Partners is a member of FINRA and the SIPC.