Daniel Timothy Ariens

Quarles & Brady LLP provides legal services. The firm offers data privacy and security, employee benefits, energy, environment and natural resources, real estate and tax services. The company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Small Business Co. publishes educational books and software. Its products include TSBC Resource Center, TSBC Resource Library, TSBC Business Planning Tools, TSBC Custom Content, and TSBC Lead Generators. The company was founded by David Larson in 2002 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

The Bank of Kaukauna operates as a commercial bank. It offers personal, business, mortgage and consumer banking services. The company was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Kaukauna, WI.

Part of SHS Group Ltd., Organic Valley is a leading organic farmer-owned cooperative that is committed to saving, serving, and safeguarding small organic family farms. The company is based in La Farge, WI. Organic Valley's products are ethically sourced from over 1,600 organic family farms that manage the daily care for the animals and the earth while living up to the requirements of the USDA National Organic Program. The cooperative represents approximately 1,700 farmers in 34 states and is passionate about doing what's right for people, animals, and the earth. Organic Valley is the largest farmer-owned organic cooperative in the world and one of the world's largest organic consumer brands. The company was founded in 1988, and Jeff Frank has been the CEO of the company since 2023. Organic Valley was acquired by Meridian Foods Ltd. on March 20, 2000.

Rust-Oleum Corp. manufactures and markets coatings used in both consumer and industrial applications. It products include Stops Rust, Painter's Touch and Krud Kutter. The company was founded by Robert Fergusson in 1921 and is headquartered in Vernon Hills, IL.

Part of Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, Vermont American Corp. is a company that manufactures and sells power tools. The company is based in Greenville, NC. Vermont American was acquired by Robert Bosch GmbH from Emerson Electric Co. on 2000-11-07.

Robert Bosch Tool Corp. manufactures power tools and accessories. It provides tools like cordless drills, fastening, hammers and hammer drills, grinders and metalworking sanders. The company sells products under brand names like Bosch, Dremel, Skil and Vermont. Robert Bosch Tool is located in Mount Prospect, IL.

Roto Zip Tool Corp. operates as a drywall contractor. It manufactures tools, accessories, and attachments. The company was founded by Robert Kopras in 1972 and is headquartered in Cross Plains, WI.

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.

ACUITY, A Mutual Insurance Co. provides property and casualty insurance services. It offers automobile, homeowners, liability, and marine insurance coverage. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Sheboygan, WI.

Investors Community Bank engages in providing finance and banking services. It offers business and personal banking services. The company was founded by Tim Schneider, Bill Censky, Wayne Mueller, and Mark Binversie on March 17, 1997 and is headquartered in Manitowoc, WI.

Rivulis Irrigation, Inc. was founded in 1966 and manufactures plastic micro and drip irrigation products. The company is based in San Diego, CA. Rivulis Irrigation was acquired by First Israel Mezzanine Investors Ltd. from Deere & Co. on May 30, 2014 for $60 million.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers is a non-profit company that focuses on advancing equipment manufacturers in the marketplace. The company is based in Milwaukee, WI. The company's services include advocacy, safety, trade shows and events, and market data.

Krueger International, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of furniture. It offers tables, chairs, architectural walls, panel systems, files and storage, and accessories. It caters to offices, government, residential homes, healthcare centers, and educational institutions. The company was founded by Al Krueger in 1941 and is headquartered in Green Bay, WI.

Wisconsin Technology Council provides science and technology advisory services to the Governor and the Legislature. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Women in Technology (WIT) is a non-profit organization with over 18,000 members worldwide, including more than 1,000 members in the local area. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA. The organization provides leadership development, technology education, networking, and mentoring opportunities for women at all levels of their careers and for girls interested in STEM. WIT aims to make the state with the highest percentage of women in the STEM workforce by partnering with the community to provide opportunities that champion women throughout their education and career. The company was founded by Gavriella Schuster, Deborah Gore Cassidy.

The Organic Trade Association is an organization that monitors and certifies every step of the organic chain in accordance with NOP guidelines. The association is based in Brattleboro, VT. Laura Batcha has been the CEO of the private company since 2014. The association's board of directors consists of fifteen people, each serving a term of three years. The USDA organic standards allow most natural substances in organic farming while prohibiting most synthetic substances.

Positec Tool Corp. is an American company that manufactures lawn and garden equipment, power tools, and lifestyle products under the Worx® and Rockwell® brands. Positec Tool is based in Charlotte and has subsidiaries in the United States. The private company also sells Cat® power tools under a licensing agreement with Caterpillar®. The company has been designing, engineering, and manufacturing power tools since 1994 and markets and distributes its products to home improvement retailers throughout the United States and other countries. The CEO of the company is Michael A. Jones.

Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of industrial products and equipment. The firm also offers custom tool fabrication, tool reconditioning, inventory management, procurement, packaging services, product sourcing, and technical innovation services. The company was founded by William Scheller in 2010 and is headquartered in Broken Arrow, OK.

Stanley Infrastructure LLC engages in the provision of engineering equipment. It serves construction, demolition, recycling, mining, utility, forestry, landscaping, and agriculture end-markets. The company was founded in September 2011 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Gener8tor Management LLC(Gener8tor) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Troy Vosseller and Joe Kirgues. The firm is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and had additional offices in Madison and Minneapolis.

BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation, Inc. operates as an non-profit organization focused on funding for-profit early-stage companies. BSW works with government, educational institutions, other charitable organizations, angel groups and venture funds to identify, invest or co-invest in, mentor and promote fast growing early stage companies to create technology based jobs in Wisconsin. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Brightstar Wisconsin Foundation /Venture Capital/ is a Venture capital, subsidiary of Brightstar Wisconsin Foundation Inc founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Fast Growing Trees LLC engages in selling trees and shrubs. The firm markets cloned timber trees, hybrid plants and trees. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Fort Mill, SC.

Chervon North America manufactures industrial tools and machinery. The private company is based in Grand Rapids. Michael John Clancy has been the CEO of the American company since 2018.

AION Prosthetics Corp. is a company that specializes in designing and producing lightweight prosthetics. The company is based in Lincoln, NE and was founded by Benjamin Satterlee, Joshua Becker, and Charlie Erdman. The company has created a new hand that was designed with input from amputees and is both strong and intuitive. The company's mission is to provide usable prosthetic devices that are affordable and can be used for everyday tasks. AION devices are easy to use and can be implemented into current terminal device users. Samuel Christianson has been the CEO of the company since 2021.