Bjorn Hanson

The First National Bank of Omaha (Investment Management) (FNBO-IM) is the investment management division of The First National Bank of Omaha, a regional bank headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was founded in 1996 and is a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska, Inc. (NASDAQ: FINN), a multi-bank holding company. FNBO-IM manages institutional and individual portfolios, as well as the FNB family of mutual funds.

First Interstate Bank is the investment management subsidiary of First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIBK), a financial holding company headquartered in Billings, Montana. Founded in 1971, the firm provides wealth management services to individuals and businesses.

McCarthy Group, LLC offers investment solutions. Its solutions include management buy-outs, middle market, growth capital, minority recapitalization and industry consolidation. The company was founded by Michael R. McCarthy and Richard Jarvis in 1986 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

McCarthy Capital Corp (McCarthy Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of MGI Holdings, Inc. founded in 1986 by Michael R. McCarthy. The firm is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska with additional office in Boston.

TravelClick, Inc. engages in development of cloud-based and data-driven solutions for hotels. Its solutions include suites, business intelligence, reservations and booking engine, media, web and video, and guest management solutions. The company was founded by Raymond Martin Cohen, Richard W. Gray and Ray Cohen in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Summit Hotel OP LP engages in the provision of investment services. It focuses on acquiring and owning premium-branded select-service hotels in the upper midscale and upscale segments of the U.S. lodging industry. The company was founded on June 30, 2010 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

American Realty Capital Centers, Inc. engages in the acquisition, financing, leasing, owning and developing shopping center properties. The company invests across three complementary retail asset classes: power centers, grocery-anchored neighborhood centers, or grocery centers, and non-grocery-anchored community centers, or anchored centers. American Realty Capital Centers was founded on March 11, 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. is the largest hotel association in the United States, representing all segments of the industry nationwide. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company provides financial assistance to hoteliers through two main programs listed below. The company is focused on enhanced hotel cleaning practices, social interactions, and workplace protocols to meet the new health and safety challenges and expectations presented by COVID-19. Chip Rogers has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

The Travel Industry Association of America operates a travel organization.

WSI International, Inc. provides curriculum materials, training and on-going technical assistance. It is a source for English instruction for individuals and corporate clients. The firm also provides a virtual community where students can practice their English language skills through playing entertaining games, completing activities and chatting and sharing their experiences with other students. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Promus Hotel Corp. owns, franchises, and operates hotels throughout the United States. The company is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the world's largest professional development organization for the meeting and events industry. MPI is based in Dallas, TX, and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 12,000 members and a community of 90,000 meeting and event professionals in 75 countries, MPI has nearly 70 chapters and clubs worldwide. The organization offers event planning certification at MPI Academy and on-demand meeting planning webinars for strategies and tips. Founded in 1972, MPI provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities, and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. The CEO of the non-profit company is Paul van Deventer.

Doubletree Hotels LLC owns and operates hotels and motels. The company was founded on 22nd October, 2007 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Inc. engages in the business of owning and operating hotels and resorts. The company's portfolio includes historic icons, resorts and city center properties. Its amenities include accommodation rooms and suites, restaurants, spas, golf courses, meeting and wedding facilities. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Part of Realty Income Corp., Cole Corporate Income Advisors II LLC provides investment advisory services. The private company is based in Phoenix, AZ.

The Center for Entrepreneurship provides education services. The private company is based in Ann Arbor, MI. The company was founded by Jeffrey Richard Lamb.

Part of CIM Income NAV, Inc., CIM Income NAV Management LLC is a private company that provides real estate investment services. The company is based in Phoenix, AZ.

Part of Realty Income Corp., Cole REIT Advisors V LLC is a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT.

Part of Realty Income Corp., Cole Corporate Income Advisors LLC provides investment advisory services. The private company is based in Phoenix, AZ. The CEO of the company is Glenn J. Rufrano.

WoodSpring Suites LLC engages in the management and provision of extended stay hotels and apartments. It offers temporary lodging services and franchises its brand name to hotel developers and entrepreneurs. The company was founded by Jack P. DeBoer in 2003 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.