Jason Vaughn

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.

State Universities Retirement System of Illinois (SURS) is a state-owned pension fund manager headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. Founded in 1941, SURS provides retirement, disability, and related benefits to eligible participants and annuitants. The firm serves employers in Illinois including state universities, community colleges, and state agencies.

Altorfer, Inc. distributes caterpillar equipment. Its products include lift trucks, dozers, trailers, and power systems. The company's customers include the agriculture, construction, material handling, mining, and manufacturing industries. It has operations in Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. The company was founded by Edward J. Altorfer on February 4th, 1957 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapdis, IA.

Midland States Bank operates as a state commercial bank. Its banking solutions include checking, savings and CD’s, online banking, bill paying, bank by phone and debit card. The firm's invest services include asset management, brokerage services, trust and estate and financial planning. Its manage services include online banking, credit cards and reorder checks. Its borrow services include home equity, credit cards, mortgage and vehicle loans. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Effingham, IL.

Agracel Rail Holdings Co. Llc owns and operates short-line freight railroads. The private company is based in Effingham, IL. The company was founded in 2020. The CEO is R. Dean Bingham.

Effingham Railroad Co. is a regional rail company that provides high quality service to its customers. The private company is based in Vandalia, IL and is an affiliate of Agracel Railroads. The company offers a variety of services including freight delivery, pipe transloading, and steel handling. The company is committed to industrial development and is a part of the Regional Rail family of shortlines.