Andrew Erdmann

Cardialen, Inc. develops medical devices. It offers pain-free cardio version therapy for atrial fibrillation (AF) using low-energy implantable atrial cardioverters. The firm develops and commercializes these as an independent specialist, to address major needs in atrial fibrillation management, achieve improved outcomes and reduce the risk of stroke, heart failure and high healthcare costs associated with atrial fibrillation. The company's products comprise implantable low-energy pain-free atrial cardioverters and cardiac leads and defibrillator equipment. Its products are used for the treatment of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. Cardialen was founded in 2008 by D. Graeme Thomas, Randy H. Weiss and Igor R. Efimov and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Sam's West, Inc. operates a membership warehouse club. The firm offers jewelry, electronics, organic foods, choice meats, and beauty items. The company was founded by Sam Walton in 1983 and is headquartered in Bentonville, AR.

The University of Chicago Medical Center includes a primary adult care hospital, a children's hospital, a women's health and maternity facility, an outpatient care center, a network of area physicians and a home health care organization. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Alberici Corp. provides construction services. It offers construction equipment, building materials, steel fabrication, and erection units. The company also provides construction management, demolition, and contracting services. Alberici was founded by John Stanislaus Alberici in 1918 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

LaBarge Pipe & Steel Co. provides fabricating services such as coating (custom linings, epoxy and tape wrapping) cleaning and painting (finish coats, priming, sandblasting and wheelabrate), cutting and beveling (flame, machine, milter and sawing). It serves industries like construction, energy, petrochemicals and water and wastewater treatment. The company was founded in 1952 and is located in St. Louis, MO.

Sachs Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in Fenton, MO.

VJCS Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company that engages in retailing. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Mid-America Transplant Services provides social services through organ and tissue donation coordination. The firm recovers organs and tissue for transplant, provides services to donor families. It also offers educational programs for schools, and partners with the community. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Grand Center, Inc. promotes and fosters the performing arts in the St. Louis area. It coordinates, advocate and catalyst for the Grand Center District. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Latino Leadership Institute is a professional development program that prepares, connects, and elevates Latino leaders and entrepreneurs. The non-profit company is based in Littleton, CO, and was founded in 2014. The company aims to unlock the full economic and social potential of Latinos. By 2050, Latinos will comprise nearly 30 percent of the population, and the demographic destiny of the country will be characterized by the growing Latino population. The company provides technical, social, and financial resources and tools to Latino and BIPOC entrepreneurs through its growth-stage accelerator program. It also connects and advances accomplished and influential professionals across sectors and industries through its activated Latino network. In addition, the company offers inclusive leadership training developed with a neuroscience lens and grounded in history and context. The CEO is Joelle L. Martinez.

Verus Investment Partners LLC (Verus Investment Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Christopher P. Fuller and Erik S. Miller. The firm is headquartered in New York.

The HistoryMakers operates as non-profit research and educational institution creating a digital archive of the untold personal stories of well-known and unsung African Americans. The company was founded by Julieanna L. Richardson in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Freedom House, Inc. defends human rights and promotes democratic changes in political rights and civil liberties. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Gail Snowden.

Bellco Credit Union is a financial institution with over $5 billion in assets and 26 branches. The private company is based in Greenwood Village, CO. With over 345,000 members, Bellco Credit Union provides the benefits of a credit union, such as lower interest rates on loans, higher yields on savings, and access to thousands of ATMs nationwide. The company is federally insured by NCUA and are an equal housing opportunity lender. Founded in 1936, they offer a range of financial products and services, including home equity, personal and auto loans, and checking and savings accounts. The CEO of the company is Doug Ferraro.

Perspective Equity Partners (Perspective Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 2021 by Erik S. Miller. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Vistage Worldwide, Inc. engages in the provision of business and executive coaching services. It offers programs such as chief executives, small business owners, key executives, and professional service providers. The company was founded by Robert Nourse, Fred Chaney and Bill Hall in 1957 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Denver Scholarship Foundation provides tools, knowledge, and financial support services. It provides scholarships to the students and college partners. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Alsana, Inc. is engaged in providing treatment for eating disorders. It helps clients with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, co-occuring disorders, and anxiety. The firm also provides treatment programs, such as residential treatment, stabilization program, day treatment, intensive outpatient, and family week. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

After School Matters, Inc. provides after-school and summer programs for high school teens. It offers teen innovative out-of-school activities through science37, sports37, tech37, words37, and gallery37 programs. The company was founded by Maggie Daley and Lois Weisberg in 1991 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Midwest Research University Network, Inc. provides technology services. The company was founded by Allen Dines in 2002 and is headquartered in Evanston, IL.

Greater Chicago Food Depository operates as a nonprofit food distribution and food center providing food for hungry people. The Food Depository distributes donated and purchased food through a network of pantries, soup kitchens and shelters to adults and children in Cook County every year. The Food Depository's programs and services for children, older adults and the unemployed and underemployed address the root causes of hunger. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Associated General Contractors of America is a leading association for the construction industry, representing over 27,000 firms, including 6,500 general contractors and 9,000 specialty-contracting firms. The private company is based in Arlington, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to ensure the continued success of the construction industry. The CEO of the company is Stephen E. Sandherr.

The Vermont Captive Insurance Association is the largest trade association for captive insurance in the world. The private company is based in Burlington, VT. The association hosts an annual high-value conference every August, where the captive world comes to meet. Founded in 1985, the association provides education and legislative advocacy for the captive industry, as well as productive networking opportunities.