Kenneth M. Wightman

Perkins Coie LLP provides corporate, commercial litigation, and intellectual property legal services. Its practice areas include business law, environment and natural resources, estate planning and trust services, finance, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, product liability, real estate and land use, regulatory and government affairs, and taxation. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is a professional society with over 60,000 members in more than 110 countries. The private company is based in New York, NY, and has subsidiaries in the United States. AIChE offers various programs, including e-learning, webinars, and career advancement, to help chemical engineers at every career juncture bridge the skills gap created by the rush of technology, changing work styles, and unprecedented societal needs. Founded in 1908, AIChE is a focal point for information exchange on the frontiers of chemical engineering research in areas such as energy, sustainability, biological and environmental engineering, nanotechnology, and chemical plant safety and security.

Novinda Corp. develops non-carbon mercury removal technologies. It offers non-carbon mercury capture reagent, Amended Silicates, a mineral-based product that removes mercury from combustion gases via chemical reaction rather than absorption technologies. The firm’s other products include AS-HgX, AS-HgX-ESP and AS-Ox. Its products help optimize operations and ensure environmental compliance for the operators of coal-fired power plants, industrial boilers and cement kilns. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Willamette Valley Capital LLC (WVC) is venture capital/private equity firm founded in 2015 by Marc Manley. The firm is headquartered in Albany, Oregon.

Piper Sandler & Co. operates as an investment company, which engages in the provision of securities brokerage and investment banking services. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Vision Capital Management, Inc. (Vision Capital) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The firm was founded in 1999 by Suzanne McGrath and Marina Johnson. Vision Capital provides traditional discretionary portfolio management for individual clients and institutional clients through separately managed accounts.

Broker Dealer Financial Services Corp. provides financial advisory services. It specializes in alternative investments, insurance, advisory, and brokerage. The company was founded on September 14, 1979 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA.

Oro Silver Resources Ltd. explores, acquires and develops silver properties. It is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of silver properties primarily in Mexico. The company was founded on September 5, 2006 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Alaska USA Insurance Brokers LLC provides property, casualty, loan protection and other types of insurance services. The company was founded on September 7, 2004 and is headquartered in Achorage, AK.

CUNA Mutual Group engages in the provision of life insurance, investment advisory, and information technology services. It offers credit union protection, retirement solutions, trustage insurance program, and lending services. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Global Credit Union engages in the provision of financial services to members. It offers safety and security, informed buying, and financial resources. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.

Delawie provides architectural services. Its services include architecture, interior design, sustainable design, master planning and entitlements. The firm serves hospitality and entertainment, health and life science, civic and defense, and technology and corporate sectors. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates technical professional association. It provides membership and services, societies and communities support, publication services, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. manufactures and distributes multi tool products. It offers pocket knives, utility tools, and flashlights. The company was founded by Timothy S. Leatherman and Steve Berliner in July 1983 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Hambrecht Partners Holding LLC (Hambrecht Partners) is a venture capital subsidiary of WR Hambrecht + Co. LLC founded in 1999 by William Robert Hambrecht and Igor M. Sill. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

Crown Bioscience, Inc. provides biomedical outsourcing solutions. It provides syngeneic and xenograft tumor models and custom model development and drug testing. The firm produces antibodies for therapeutic, diagnostic and theranostic applications. It also offers preclinical and drug development for anti-cancers therapeutics. The company was founded by Dr. Yiyou Chen, Dr. Yue Alexander Wu, Dr. William Pan and Dr. Faming Zhang in 2006 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, 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.

Novaphos, Inc. develops Improved Hard Process (IHP) technology for the production of phosphate products. Its Improved Hard Process technology uses phosphate bearing material, petroleum coke, silica and other proprietary compounds as its raw materials. The company was founded by Joseph A. Megy in 2008 and is headquartered in Fort Meade, FL.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services Corp. operates hospitals. It offers all type of healthcare services. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM.

Portland Metro Chamber provides business resource services. Its program offers Alaska airlines referral program, emergency professional of Portland leadership in Portland, and public service training program. The company was founded on April 25, 2002 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Inland Northwest Health Services provides health care services. It offers COHE Community of Eastern Washington, community wellness, engage and health training services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Spokane, WA.

Case Western Reserve University provides educational services. It offers a variety of undergraduate degree courses and graduate and professional options such as arts and sciences, dentistry, engineering, law, management, medicine, nursing, social work, and more. The firm also offers dual-degree programs. The company was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.