Jessica D. Higgs

SS&C Technologies, Inc. develops investment and financial management software solutions. It products and services include asset management platform, genesis, outsourcing, portfolio exchange, advisor ware, agency lenders, Altair, common diamond wealth platform, recon, risk reporting, SVC and Syncova. The firm offers services to the commercial lenders, corporate treasury groups, insurance and pension funds, municipal finance groups and real estate property managers. The company was founded by William C. Stone in February 1986 and is headquartered in Windsor, CT.

Allstate Insurance Co. provides insurance and financial services. It offers property, liability, life, reinsurance and commercial insurance services. The firm's clients include individuals, institutions and commercial organizations. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Allstate Life Insurance Co. engages in provides life insurance voluntary accident and health insurance services. It offers term, whole, interest-sensitive, and variable life insurance. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL.

Buy the Farm LLC produces and distributes video for multiple media platforms. It offers video, audio, and online media services through internet, television, and mobile devices for green related entertainment industries. The company is headquartered in Savannah, GA.

Allstate Financial Services LLC provides financial services. The company provides services to individuals and small & medium sized business. It is headquartered in Lincoln, NE

Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Turner Investments, Inc. manages growth, global/international and alternative managed accounts and mutual funds for institutional investors. The company was founded by Robert Turner, Mark Turner and Christopher McHugh in 1990 and is headquartered in Berwyn, PA.

Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company (CBIC) is a privately held, Seattle-based insurance company specializing in surety bonds and niche property and casualty insurance products. Surety underwriting emphasis is on contract, license, permit, miscellaneous and court bonds. The contract bond program focuses on standard underwriting for medium size contractors along with streamlined programs for small accounts and infrequent users of surety credit. Property and Casualty underwriting emphasis is on general liability, property, and inland marine coverages for artisan contractors but they also write the program, wholesale, and generalist business including a wide variety of merchant and office classes. CBIC is U.S. Treasury listed and rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company. Formally established in 1979 but with roots tracing back to 1959, CBIC serves over 30,000 contractors and over 4,000 insurance agents and brokers nationwide. The company is the #1 writer of contractors license bonds in the Northwest. CBIC is licensed for surety in all 50 states and Washington D.C., licensed for Property and Casualty business in 46 states, and operates 13 regional branch offices.

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.

Part of Motors Liquidation Co. GUC Trust, Integon Corp. specializes in underwriting and selling nonstandard auto insurance. The company is based in Winston-Salem, NC.

Fintiv, Inc. develops cloud-based mobile payment systems and marketing software. Its mobile payments platform includes mobile financial services, loyalty programs, and mobile offers for business and retail. The firm serves financial institutions, telcos, retail and government industries. The company was founded by Michael A. Liberty in 2007 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

The Society of Women Engineers is an organization that advocates for women in engineering and technology. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company provides data and research resources on gender equity in engineering and acknowledge the value of a diverse community that includes race/ethnicity, religion, and family. Karen Horting has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

SAE International engages in the designing, manufacturing, operation and maintenance of automobiles, aircraft, space vehicles and commercial vehicles. It focuses on encouraging a lifetime of learning for mobility engineering professionals and setting the standards for industry engineering. The company is headquartered in Troy, MI.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure conducts research for breast cancer treatment. It is an non-profit organization engages in breast cancer cure research and fund raising activities. The company was founded by Nancy Goodman Brinker in 1982 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Maui Jim, Inc. engages in the manufacture and selling polarized sunglasses for the ophthalmic markets. It offers sunglasses, lenses, apparels, and accessories. The company was founded by Walter F. Hester in 1980 and is headquartered in Peoria, IL.

Mt. Hawley Insurance Co. is engaged in the provision of insurance services. It specializes in fire, marine, and casualty insurance plans. The company was incorporated on October 26, 1979 and is headquartered in Peoria, IL.

Part of Clear Blue Financial Holdings LLC, Clear Blue Insurance Co. is a property and casualty insurance company. The company is based in Peoria, IL. The CEO of the company is Jonathan E. Michael. Clear Blue Insurance was acquired by Clear Blue Financial Holdings LLC from RLI Corp. on November 03, 2015 for $7.50 million.

Quotient Partners provides investment services. The private company is based in San Carlos, CA. The company was founded by Jordan W. Graham, Jonathan E. Michael.

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center operates teaching hospital for the University of Illinois College of medicine. It offers cancer care, cardiovascular, emergency, faith community nursing, neurological, pastoral care, pediatric, system laboratory, surgical, heart hospital, robotic surgery and transplantation services. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Peoria, IL.

OSF Healthcare Foundation provides healthcare services. It encompasses 13 hospitals and another 105 health care facilities across Illinois and Michigan. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Peoria Heights, IL.

TADA Cognitive Solutions LLC operates as a cloud-based platform which delivers business solutions. The firm serves the manufacturing, materials, insurance, healthcare, and financial services industries. The company is headquartered in Peoria, IL.

Easter Seals Central Illinois provides healthcare services to people with disabilities and autism. It offers psychiatric rehabilitation, psychosocial therapy, supported employment, comprehensive disability related employment programs, prevocational training, and developmental disabilities social/recreational programs, adult development centers. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Peoria, IL.

RLI Insurance Co. (Investment Portfolio) (RLI-IP) is the investment portfolio division of RLI Insurance Co., headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. They are ultimately owned by RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI). RLI-IP provides investment advisory services to insurance company portfolios.

Sterling Autobody Centers, Inc. provides auto body repair services. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Natick, MA.

The Institute of Directors (United Kingdom) is a community of passionate UK business leaders. The non-profit company is based in Birmingham, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company provides professional training opportunities and access to essential help and resources for its members. The CEO of the company is Stephen Martin.

Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a business advocacy and value creation organization that has been in existence for 135 years. The organization is based in Lagos, Nigeria and the CEO is Muda Yusuf. The Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry offers various services to its members, including business advisory services, networking opportunities, discounted trade fair participation, and business development services. The organization is the leading voice of the organized private sector public advocacy policy advocacy.

The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce engages in promoting trade and investment activities between Nigeria and Britain. It offers Market intelligence, Networking, Business matching and Information services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.

Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization and bilateral chamber of commerce, which engages in the maintaining of relationship between the United States of America and Nigeria. It promotes business and services that can improve trade relations and prosperity of both nations. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.