Brian Alan Bickford

Fiduciary Trust Co. International is an investment and wealth management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm is an indirectly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN), a holding company that, together with its various subsidiaries, is referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Templeton Investments is a global investment management organization offering investment services under the a global investment management organization offering investment services under the Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series, Bissett, Fiduciary Trust, Darby, Balanced Equity Management and K2 brand names. Franklin Templeton Investments, through current and predecessor subsidiaries, has been engaged in the investment management and related services business since 1947. Fiduciary Trust was founded in 1931 and provides personalized investment solutions to high net-worth individuals, families, endowments, foundations and institutions.

Paradigm Asset Management Co. LLC (Paradigm) is an independent registered investment advisor headquartered in White Plains, New York. The firm was founded in 1990 as Beal Asset Development Co. Paradigm provides discretionary investment advisory services to a variety of institutional clients through separate accounts.

Rockland Trust Co. is an investment management firm headquartered in Rockland, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1907 and is owned by Independent Bank Corp. (Massachusetts) (NASDAQ: INDB). Rockland Trust offers a wide range of investment services to businesses and individuals.

Founded in 1890, Cambridge Trust Co. is a state chartered commercial bank headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The firm is a subsidiary of Cambridge Bancorp (NASDAQ: CATC).

Alnara Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and commercializes protein therapeutics for the treatment of metabolic diseases. It also develops liprotamase, a non-porcine pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). The company was founded by Christoph H. Westphal, Richard H. Aldrich and Alexy L. Margolin in 2008 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

ArcLight Capital Holdings LLC (ArcLight Capital) is a private equity firm founded by Dan R. Revers and Robb Eric Turner in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Bowdoin College is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational residential, undergraduate liberal arts institution founded in 1794. It is located in Brunswick, ME.

Case Western Reserve University provides educational services. It offers a variety of undergraduate degree courses and graduate and professional options such as arts and sciences, dentistry, engineering, law, management, medicine, nursing, social work, and more. The firm also offers dual-degree programs. The company was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. engages in oil and gas exploration and production. It supplies fuels, lubricants, and chemicals around the world. The company was founded in August 2002 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.

Assurant Solutions, Inc. develops and administers specialty insurance, extended service contracts and risk management solutions. Its products and services include credit insurance, warranty protection and pre-paid funeral arrangements. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Evergreen Investments & Management LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 1997 by Terry G. Bryant and Doug Smith. The firm is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Commonwealth North engages in educate Alaskans on significant public policy issues and assist in identifying effective solutions. The company was founded by Governors Bill Egan and Walter Hickel in 1979 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.

Economy League of Greater Philadelphia is a non-profit organization that provides research and analysis of challenges and opportunities in Greater Philadelphia. It offers education and talent development, business growth, and infrastructure. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Howell Laboratories, Inc. designs and manufactures equipment for the US Navy and US Coast Guard. It offers navy tech, commercial tech, ultrasonic antifouling, moisture measurement, and chlorine analyzers. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Bridgton, ME.

Kelson Energy, Inc. operates as a management company that focuses on the electric power industry. The private company is based in Columbia, MD.

Berkshire Bank (Private Banking) (Berkshire Bank-PB) is the private banking division of Berkshire Bank, itself a subsidiary of Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB). The firm is headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts with offices in Connecticut, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island. Founded in 1846, Berkshire Bank-PB provides various private banking solutions to wealthy clients.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (MLPFS) is a global investment banking firm, SEC-registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, and futures commission merchant headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). MLPFS provide investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, banks, insurance companies, thrift institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations and other types of business.

Alcresta Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the development of enzyme-based products designed to address challenges faced by people living with gastrointestinal disorders and rare diseases. It offers products designed to improve the delivery, digestion, and absorption of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids or LCPUFAs. The company was founded by Robert Gallotto and Dr. Alexey L. Margolin in 2011 and is headquartered in Newton, MA.

Founded in 1969, CIBC World Markets Corp. is a broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. The firm provides a range of credit and capital market products, investment banking and merchant banking services in North America and worldwide. They offer a range of advisory services, as well as underwrite debt, credit and equity products for corporate, government and institutional clients. CIBC world Markets Corp. also provides equity products and services, fixed-income services, foreign exchange products and solutions, securitization and credit structuring services, as well as trades and distributes short-term debt instruments. In addition, the firm originates financial solutions including credit products for medium-sized businesses in Canada. They also provide private equity, mezzanine and bridge financing to companies in North America, Europe and Australia. The company is based in New York City

Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce is a business organization located in Bangor, ME. Today, the city of Bangor is located at the confluence of the Penobscot and Kenduskeag rivers, just below the famous Bangor Salmon Pool. The private company provides resources and assistance to individuals who are interested in starting or growing their business in the region. The company's history dates back to 1604 when Samuel de Champlain sailed up the Penobscot River in search of the legendary city of Norumbega. The company offers a variety of resources, including Business Answers, to help entrepreneurs succeed in the region.