Melanie Johnson

More than 90 years of lending to Southwest farmers and ranchers, in good times and bad. The Company is the #1 financial services cooperative for Southwest agriculture. The firm serves people involved in the business of agriculture, including: farmers, ranchers, growers, nursery and greenhouse operators, agribusinesses and country home owners. The firm is leader in farm legislation and land preservation. The company is a Part of the national Farm Credit System founded in 1916 to promote the growth and prosperity of agriculture throughout the United States.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (KAR) is an investment advisory firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded by Richard Kayne, John Anderson and Allan Rudnick in 1984. They are a direct subsidiary of Virtus Partners, Inc., ultimately held by Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS). KAR provides investment management and wealth advisory solutions to institutional, broker-dealer and high-net-worth clients.

Wilshire Advisors LLC (Wilshire) is a privately-held investment technology and advisory firm headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The firm was founded by Dennis Tito in 1972 as Wilshire Associates, Inc. Wilshire provides innovative investment solutions, consulting services and multi-asset analytics to institutional and intermediary clients worldwide.

Yuma County Water Users Association operates as a non-profit corporation for water conservation. The private company is based in Somerton, AZ.

Sunsweet Growers, Inc. operates as the world's largest handler of dried fruits including prunes, apricots, and mangos. It offers breakfast and brunch, sides and salads, cookies and bars, entrees, desserts, snacks, and smoothies. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Yuba City, CA.

Ancient Peaks Winery manufactures and distributes wine products. The company is headquartered in Santa Margarita, CA.

Filipponi & Thompson Drilling, Inc. provides water systems services. The firm specializes in drilling both Domestic and Irrigation wells. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Atascadero, CA.

Pismo-Oceano Vegetable Exchange is a non-profit organization offering vegetable packing, cold storage, and shipping services. The vegetables include celery, broccoli, cauliflower, iceberg lettuce, cabbage, brussel sprouts, and peas. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Oceano, CA.