Douglas Kling

Bayer Corp. manufactures and markets pharmaceutical, healthcare, nutrition and materials products. The firm offers consumer care, diagnostics, diabetes and animal health products. It also provides material science products, which include coating, adhesive and sealant raw materials polycarbonates polyurethanes and thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers. The company was founded in 1973 and is based in Whippany, NJ.

Performing Brands, Inc. develops, produces, markets and distributes alternative beverage category energy drinks under the Boo Koo brand name. It also produces Gazzu brand energy drinks exclusively for Circle K. It currently sells and distributes its products in parts of the United States and parts of Canada through its network of regional bottlers & other direct store delivery distributors, including independent Coca-Cola, Cadbury Schweppes and other wholesale distributors. It also distributes its products through warehouse delivery channels and directly to retail chain warehouses or stores. The company was founded on January 3, 2001 and is headquartered in Addison, TX.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

HIT Entertainment Ltd. operates as a pre-school entertainment company. It engages in the businesses of television and home entertainment production; content distribution; publishing; consumer products licensing; digital media; and live events and attractions. The company was founded by Peter Orton in 1989 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

CNL Financial Group, Inc. operates as a private investment management firm providing real estate and alternative investments. It offers financing, commercial and investment banking, and real estate development services for business owners and property developers, property managers, real estate brokers and property owners, tenant operators, and personal banking and home financing customers. The company was founded by James M. Seneff Jr. in 1973 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

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.

Village Farms LP produces, markets, and distributes greenhouse grown tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers in North America. It markets its products in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company is headquartered in Eatontown, NJ

Central Hockey League operates a professional minor league hockey teams playing in small to medium-sized markets primarily in central and southwestern US states. The league, which was started in 1992, is managed and operated by WPHL, a subsidiary of Global Entertainment Corporation.

Part of Village Farms International, Inc., Agro Power Development, Inc. is a producer and marketer of branded, premium fresh produce. The company is based in East Brunswick, NJ. The company was founded by Michael A. DeGiglio. Agro Power Development was acquired by EcoScience Corp. on November 20, 1997 for $9.95 million.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest HR association with almost 325,000 members. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA and has subsidiaries in India and the United States. The company aims to create better workplaces and address critical issues affecting society that impact work. Johnny C. Taylor has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Naturipe Farms LLC supplies bush berries. It offers blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, organic berries and avocados. The firm distributes products under Naturipe Farms brand name. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Estero, FL.

Lyrick Corp. produces, publishes and distributes family entertainment products. The company is headquartered in Allen, TX.

Part of Bayer AG, Bayer de México SA de CV is a pharmaceutical company based in Granada, Mexico. The Mexican company develops and markets pharmaceutical products.

California Artichoke & Vegetable Growers Corp. operates a vegetable farm. It harvests, packs and ships assortment of artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, celery, fava beans, lettuce and spinach. The company was founded by Daniel Pieri, Amerigo and Angelo Del Chiaros in 1924 and is headquartered in Castroville, CA.

Pure Sunfarms Corp. engages in producing and supplying cannabis. Its products include critical kali mist, purple sun gold, afghan kush, white rhino, hash plant and island honey. The company is headquartered in Delta, Canada.

Sunkist Growers, Inc. supplies citrus fruits such as fresh oranges, lemons, grapefruit, and tangerines in the U.S. and overseas. It also produces juices, oils, and peels for use in food products. Sunkist Growers was founded in 1839 and is headquartered in Sherman Oaks, CA.

National Black MBA Association, Inc. operates as an association for national black MBA''s. the firm?s programs and resources include scale-up pitch challenge, Ghana trade mission, leaders of tomorrow, colleges & scholarships, 100K hour mentoring, challenge, E-suite speaker series, professional training & certifications, webinar academy and black think. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.