Barton E. Showalter

American Airlines, Inc. engages in the provision of airline transportation services. It offers travel insurance, email subscriptions, group and meeting travel and business programs services. The company was founded by C. R. Smith on April 15, 1926 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America engages in the provision of individual annuities and life insurance products. It operates through the following segments: Individual Annuities, Life, Questar, and Legacy. The Individual Annuities segment includes fixed, fixed-indexed, variable, and variable-indexed annuities that are provided through independent distribution channels made up of agents and registered representatives. The Life segment issues fixed-indexed universal life insurance products, as well as maintains term and whole life in-force blocks that the company no longer sells or distributes. The Questar segment distributes a range of securities products, including mutual funds, variable life insurance, and annuity contracts; and also processes general securities transactions through a clearing arrangement with a third-party provider. The Legacy segment consists of closed blocks of long-term care and special markets products. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Minneapolis. MN.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Research Now Group LLC provides digital data collection services. It offers data-driven decision making through proprietary consumer and business and online panels, as well as mobile, digital and social media technologies. The company was founded by Morton H. Meyerson and Harold M. Brierley in 1999 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

World Affairs Council of Dallas promotes international awareness. The firm’s resources include podcasts and videos, news releases, business resources, international jobs, think tanks and research institutes, eNewsletter archive, resources in North Texas, governmental resources, international media resources, humanity and charity organizations. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

PlainsCapital Bank engages in the operation of a state chartered commercial bank. It offers commercial loans, savings and money market, mortgage loans, wealth management, and investment services. The company was founded by Alan B. White, John C. Owens, and De Pierce in 1988 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Dallas Zoological Society engages in saving wildlife. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Mary Kay, Inc. provides cosmetic products. It also manufactures and distributes over-the-counter drugs and products, such as sunscreens and acne treatments. The firm's products include skin care and makeup products, body and sun lotions, fragrances, products for men, and gifts. The company was founded on September 13, 1963 by Mary Kay Ash and Richard R. Rogers and is headquartered in Addison, TX.

Brierley+Partners, Inc. provides customer loyalty programs. The firm develops electronic marketing technology that collects and analyzes information about customer habits and preferences. The company was founded by Hal Brierley in 1985 and is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

AT&T Performing Arts Center provides students with access to various forms of arts, including music, theatre, dance, spoken word, cabaret, comedy, and opera. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX. The presentations are conducted by trained and experienced docents, and range from single-night performances to multi-week runs. Most shows are performed in Hamon Hall in the Winspear Opera House or in the 6th Floor Studio Theatre in the Wyly Theatre. Mark J. Weinstein has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

Dallas Museum of Art collects, preserves, presents, and interprets works of art of the highest quality from diverse cultures and many centuries, including that of its own time. The firm champions the power of art, embracing its responsibility to engage and educate its community, to contribute to cultural knowledge, and to advance creative endeavor. The firm was founded in 1903 and is located in Dallas, TX.

Public Radio International, Inc. operates and broadcasts radio programs. It offers its services through radio stations, pod casts, Websites, and mobile phones. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The Dallas Opera is a world-renowned performing arts organization that produces exceptional mainstage and chamber opera repertoire. The Dallas Opera is committed to diversity both on and offstage and is a major contributor to the economic vitality and international cultural reputation of the region. The non-profit company is located in Dallas, TX, and its home is the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House in the Arts District. The company has a rich history of presenting world-class productions and premieres featuring some of the greatest operatic artists of our time. The CEO of the company is Ian Derrer.

Docupace Technologies LLC provides document management and workflow solutions. It offers ePACS productivity suite, cyber security and straight through processing. The company was founded by Michael Pinsker and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Exela Technologies SA provides business process outsourcing solutions. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Noisiel, France.

b1Bank operates as a state chartered commercial bank. The firm specializes in business and private banking. It provides commercial and personal banking, treasury management and wealth solutions services to private businesses and their owners, operators, executives and employees. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA.

Federation of American Hospitals operates as a representative and trade association for community hospitals and health systems. The private company is based in Washington. The American company was founded by Martin S. Rash. Charles N. Kahn has been the CEO of the company since 2001.

The North Texas Commission is a public-private partnership that manages the region's unified advocacy voice at the state and federal levels. The private company is based in Irving, TX. The commission is dedicated to advancing the vibrancy of the region and achieves impactful outcomes benefiting the 13-county area it serves. As the lead convener of subject matter experts, the NTC improves the workforce pipeline and cultivates future leaders. The CEO of the company is Chris Wallace.

Allianz Asset Management GmbH operates as a financial and governance holding company for the asset management business of the Allianz group. It offers mutual and exchange-traded funds, asset allocation, risk analytics and management, as well as pension administration. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.