Lisa Diekmann

Part of ConocoPhillips, ConocoPhillips Canada Resources Corp. explores for and produces oil and gas. The company is based in Calgary, Canada.

Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Wind Point Advisors LLC (Wind Point Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Rich Kracum and Bob Cummings. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Procyon Technologies, Inc. manufactures engineered pyrotechnic and pneumatic subsystems. It manufactures precision engineered pyrotechnic, electric motors and pneumatic subsystems and components for the aerospace and defense industry. It also manufactures integrated linear explosives and mechanical devices for aircraft, missiles, and space applications. Procyon Technologies was founded in September 2000 by William K. Hall and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL

Burger King Corp. is engaged in the operation and franchise of fast food restaurants. Its products include burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast meals. The company was founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton in March, 1954 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Andersen Corp. engages in the manufacture and supply of windows and doors. Its brands include Andersen Windows, Renewal by Andersen, Weiland, Heritage, MQ, and EMCO. The company was founded by Hans Andersen on July 25, 1903 and is headquartered in Bayport, MN.

ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. engages in oil and gas exploration and production. It supplies fuels, lubricants, and chemicals around the world. The company was founded in August 2002 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.

Northrim Bank is a state owned chartered commercial bank, which engages in the provision of banking services. Its services inlcude commercial and consumer loan, deposit products, investment products, and electronic banking services over the internet. The company was founded by R. Marc Langland on December 4, 1990 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.

Westly Capital Management LLC (The Westly Group) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Steven Westly. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce is an organization dedicated to improving the business environment in Alaska. The organization partners with the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce to host a weekly Business Roundtable Luncheon during the legislative session, where speakers address key issues facing the state and local economies. The non-profit company is based in Juneau, AK. The Chamber represents hundreds of businesses from various regions in Alaska that share a common goal of making the state a viable and competitive place to do business. The Chamber hosts events and advocates for policies that benefit the local and state economies. The Alaska Chamber also supports the Alaska Business Political Action Committee, which provides an opportunity for individuals interested in the future of business to contribute to worthy candidates for the State Legislature, the office of Lieutenant Governor, and the office of Governor.

The Nature Conservancy in Alaska engages in conservation activities. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Anchorage, Al.

AGR Partners LLC (AGR Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2012 by Ejnar Knudsen. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Uptown Network LLC develops a mobile application that caters to the hospitality industry. Its solutions include kitchen sync, bar sync, digital menus and virtual wine lockers. The company was founded by Nadine Serfass, Edward G. Caputo, Philip Turner, Franklin H. Moss, Edwardes James Humphrey Jones, Borman Rick and John T. Serfass in 2011 and is headquartered in Naples, FL.

Chicago Capital Partners Management LLC (Chicago Capital Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Kovitz Investment Group LLC founded in 2011. The firm is headquartered in Highland Park, Illinois.