Darren D. Barker

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. (MFIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was established in 1986 and their sole shareholder is Mesirow Financial Services, Inc., which is wholly-owned by Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc., a Chicago-based financial services firm that was founded in 1937. MFIM provides advisory services to individuals, corporations or other businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, non-qualified plans, state or municipal government entities, and charitable organizations.

Berry Global, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and research and development of healthcare packaging and protection solutions. It offers intermediate bulk containers, medical, supermarket, personal care, institutional can liners, sheeting, trash bags, corrosion prevention and control technologies, special nonwoven materials, and tapes. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Evansville, IN.

The Fraser Institute operates as a non-partisan research and educational organization. It produces research about government actions in areas such as taxation, health care, aboriginal issues, education, economic freedom, energy, natural resources, and the environment. The company was founded by T. Patrick Boyle and Michael A. Walker in 1974 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

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.

Innovate BC develops entrepreneurial talent and supports commercializing technology. The firm focuses on competitively positioning British Columbia in today's global knowledge economy in order to provide significant employment opportunities and a high standard of living for British Columbians. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Business Council of British Columbia provides business solutions. The council acts as a venue where members, policy experts, elected officials and government decision makers addresses the problems and form solutions together. The council was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

The Illinois State Bar Association is a state bar association that serves lawyers. The association is based in Springfield, IL. The association provides various resources for lawyers, including legal forms, expert services, and publications. It also offers continuing legal education programs and hosts events for lawyers.

The Vancouver Board of Trade is an organization that hosts over 100 events a year for its members. The non-profit company is based in Vancouver, Canada. These events provide opportunities to hear from elected officials and industry stakeholders. Bridgitte Anderson has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2019.

Archer Investment Corp. is an independent registered investment advisor headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. The firm was founded by Troy C. Patton in 2005 to manage The Archer Funds and separately managed accounts.

Purdue Research Foundation manages and licenses intellectual property, administers trusts, acquires property, negotiates research contracts and performs other services. The organization was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in West Lafayette, IN.

GFO Advisory Services LLC (GFOAS) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Jupiter, Florida. The firm was founded in 1989 and formerly known as GenSpring Family Offices LLC and prior to that Asset Management Advisors LLC. They are owned by GenSpring Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC). GFOAS is the general partner/managing member and/or investment adviser to a group of privately pooled investment vehicles.

First Federal Savings Bank operates as a state chartered commercial bank. The firm offers loans, online banking, deposits, savings, and credit card services. The firm serves personal and business sectors. The company was founded on August 15, 1912 and is headquartered in Huntington, IN.

Rotary International, Inc. operates an international service organization. It states human rights for the purpose to bring together business and professional leaders in to provide humanitarian services, encourage ethical standards in all vocations. The company was founded by Paul P. Harris on February 23, 1905 and is headquartered in Evanston, IL.

Econ Illinois offers Workshops and courses for K-12 educators that deliver both content and pedagogy designed to integrate economic and financial education. It specializes in personal finance education, economic education, k-12 grade professional development, k-12 grade curriculum, and programming. The company was founded on August 3, 1951 and is headquartered in DeKalb, IL.

Corix Group of Cos. provides wastewater treatment services. The firm’s water products include drainage, engineered products and packaged systems, geosynthetics, HDPE, industrial and mining, irrigation, mechanical, meters, municipal water and wastewater, pumps, and valves. It provides measurement and control equipment to the oil, gas, industrial and municipal markets. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Insurance Corp. of British Columbia provides auto insurance services. It offers driver licensing, vehicle registration, and vehicle licensing services to the Canadian motorists. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in North Vancouver, Canada.

Pharmasave Drugs (National) Ltd. operates independent pharmacy and drugstore retailers. It offers prescription refills and transfers, pharmacy services, diabetes assessment, medications, natural health, condition factsheets, and caregiver resources. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Langley, Canada.

Own the Podium operates as a not-for-profit organization that determines investment strategies to national sport organizations. It also provides technical support to national sport organizations. The company was founded in Janaury 2005 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Contextual Health is a Canadian cancer genomics company that distributes genetic tests and computational systems. Michael Ball has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

LifeLabs, Inc. provides laboratory testing services. It provides specialized clinical laboratory testing, hospital laboratory services, occupational health services, clinical studies services, online kit ordering services. The firm helps physicians and other healthcare providers in prevention, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease and illness in patients. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Toronto, ON.

The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research operates as a health research funding agency. The non-profit company is based in Vancouver, Canada. Diane Finegood has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2012.

Odyssey House, Inc. provides healthcare services. It offers services to individuals, families, disorder, mental illness, homelessness, and medical problem suffering individuals. The firm’s services include medical and dental, mental health, fitness and wellness, education and job training, expressive arts studio and recovery network services. The company was founded by Judianne Densen Gerber in 1967 and is headquartered in New York, NY.