Sandra Yacura

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

Xomi, Inc. provides software solutions that keep CNP credit card processing accounts. It offers Chargeback automated chargeback response tool, a software solution that enables merchants to automate the chargeback-response process; managed chargeback services for merchants; and merchant chargeback alert services. The company was founded by Mark Standfield in 2007 and is headquartered in South Jordan, UT.

Penblade, Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures safety scalpels for use in surgical applications. The company was founded by Branden D. Rosenhan in 2013 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

US Department of Education promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness. Its publications include a list of titles aimed at educators, students, parents, and administrators. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

NorthStar Education Finance, Inc. provides loan to students for education. It also offers Total Higher Education repayment bonus benefit plan and RepayReady, a personalized repayment planning resource to manage student loans after school. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Eagan, MN.

ELM Resources Corp. operates an online non-proprietary and open data exchange which links computing platforms of schools and lenders. The firm products include ELM NDN, a national disbursement network which enables centralized disbursement and automatic receipt of funds; ELMNET, a loan processing platform which offers loan information and processing; and ELMSelect, a student financial aid lender comparison platform. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Educational Credit Management Corp. provides education loan guarantee services. The firm offers loan bankruptcy management, loan collection, and document management services. Its services include financial literacy, student loan repayment counseling and default prevention services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Park City Angel Network LLC (PCA) is an angel network group founded in 2007 by Ted McAleer and Dan McPhun. The firm is headquartered in Park City, Utah.

Latimer Education, Inc. provides education management services. It offers and develops an online university targeting African Americans. The company was founded by Scott R. Royster, Brian W. Jones, and David A. Sutphen in 2009 and is headquartered Washington, DC.

The District of Columbia Public Charter School Board is a local school board based in Washington.

Kickstart Capital LLC (Kickstart Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Gavin Christensen. The firm is headquartered in Cottonwood Heights, Utah.

ECMC Group, Inc. operates as a nonprofit corporation with a mission to help students recognize and realize their potential by investing in, creating and providing innovative education solutions that support schools and improve student educational outcomes. It provides executive level governance for affiliate companies and sets overall corporate strategy. The company is headquartered in Oakdale, MN.

Royal Street Ventures Management Co. LLC (Royal Street Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Jeffrey L. Stowell. The firm is headquartered in Park City, Utah.