Michael E. Herman

Agouron Pharmaceuticals LLC develops and distributes therapeutic products. It provides therapeutic products which are used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, central nervous system diseases and disorders, neurological disorders, inflammatory diseases, respiratory diseases, infectious diseases, immunological disorders, pharmaceutical preparations and other diseases. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Cerner Corp. engages in the business of supplying healthcare information technology solutions and services. It operates through the following segments: Domestic, International, and Other. The Domestic segment focuses on the revenue contributions and expenditures associated with business activity in the United States. The International segment is involved in Australia, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. The Other segment includes gains or losses recognized on the divestiture of businesses. The company was founded by Neal L. Patterson, Clifford W. Illig, and Paul N. Gorup in 1979 and is headquartered in North Kansas, MO.

Janus Henderson Investors US LLC (JHIUS) is a registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The firm was founded in 1969 and formerly known as Janus Capital Management LLC. They are a subsidiary of Janus Henderson US (Holdings) Inc., which is owned by Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE: JHG, LON: 0RPW) in Great Britain. JHIUS provides investment management services, as an investment adviser or sub-adviser, to pooled investment vehicles.

Eloquent, Inc. provides online media solutions. Its solutions are used by companies to enable organizations to increase sales and marketing, accelerate new revenues and reduce product launch expenses. The company was founded by Clifford A. Reid in 1995 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

Senomyx, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of flavor ingredients for the packaged food, beverage, and ingredient supply industries. It develops high intensity sweeteners, savory flavors, bitter taste blockers, and cooling agents. The company was founded by Paul A. Grayson, Lubert Stryer, Yon Chien Tsien, Denis Baylor, Harold McGee, and Charles Zuker on September 16, 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Santarus, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. The company was founded on December 6, 1996 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ.

Laird, Inc. provides components and solutions that protect electronic devices.

Kansas City Royals Baseball Corp. owns and operates a professional baseball franchise. The company is a member of the American League Central Division of the Major League Baseball. Kansas City Royals was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation operates as a private, nonpartisan foundation that works in entrepreneurship and education to create uncommon solutions and connect people to the tools they need to shape their futures and be successful. It works with partners to encourage entrepreneurship across America and improve the education of children and youth. It works with educators and researchers nationwide to create awareness of economic impact of entrepreneurship. The company was founded by Ewing Marion Kauffman in 1966 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.