Dave Keiser

KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc. is a registered investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of KeyCorp. (NYSE: KEY). KeyBanc Capital Markets provides investment banking, commercial lending, treasury management, derivatives, foreign exchange, equity and debt underwriting and trading and syndicated finance products and services to large corporations and middle-market companies.

Cleveland Research Co. (CRC) is an investment research firm headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 2006 by Eric Bosshard and Chris Byke. They are a subsidiary of Cleveland Research Management Co. LLC. CRC offers high-quality equity and market research for institutional clients. They provide insight and detailed analysis into the largest companies and sectors across five primary industries: Technology, Consumer, Healthcare, Agricultural and Industrial.

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.

Riverside Partners LLC /New York/ (Riverside Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1988 by Bela Szigethy. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with additional offices across the globe.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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.

Fidelity Management & Research Co. (FMR) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1946 and is a subsidiary of FMR LLC, also known as Fidelity Investments. FMR provides investment supervisory services, which include sub-advisory services, to Fidelity's family of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, qualified tuition programs, privately offered unregistered investment funds, separately managed account clients, and various other institutional accounts.

University of Akron provides public research education. Its programs include under graduate studies, graduate studies, international studies, law, and continuing education. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Akron, OH.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

Edgewater Research Co. LLC is an independent equity research and market intelligence company founded in 2018. The private company is based in Cleveland, OH and has subsidiaries in the United States. Edgewater Research produces timely, proprietary, and content-rich fundamental research from an established network of contacts across key industries and supply chains. The company prides itself on honest and unbiased work, free from conflicts of interest. The company's extensive network of contacts and ability to accurately interpret information provide an edge over the competition, empowering clients to make more confident, informed decisions.

Longbow Research LLC is an independent investment research firm headquartered in Independence, Ohio. The firm was founded by David S. MacGregor in 2003 to provide the institutional equity research market with a high quality, independent product, free from the many conflicts of interest that plague bulge-bracket research. Longbow Research provides insights and research coverage on publicly-traded mid-cap companies in the industrial/basic materials, consumer and technology sectors.

Malaysian Institute of Accountants develops, supports and enhances the integrity, status and interests of the profession in Malaysia. It offers educational services to the members. The company is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. (dba Schwab Asset Management®) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded in 1989 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Charles Schwab Corp. (NASDAQ: SCHW). Schwab Asset Management is the investment adviser for Schwab Funds, Schwab ETFs, and separately managed account strategies.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a diversified holding company. RJA offers a full array of capital markets services, strategic advice and planning for institutional investors.

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.

The Renaissance Group LLC, dba Renaissance Investment Management (Renaissance), is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Covington, Kentucky. The firm was founded in 1978 and is a subsidiary of AMG Renaissance Holdings LLC, which is owned by Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG). Renaissance serves both institutional and high net worth clientele and offers a variety of investment management strategies.

Victory Capital Management, Inc. (Investment Management) (Victory Capital-IM) is the investment management division of Victory Capital Management, Inc., a financial services company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The firm was founded in 1894 and formerly known as Key Asset Management, Inc. They are an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCTR). Victory Capital-IM provides specialized investment strategies to institutions, intermediaries, retirement platforms and individual investors.

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.

TechGROWTH Ohio provides business intensive operational assistance services. The firm's program focuses on four technology industries: digital interactive media, bio-sciences, bio-agriculture and advanced energy and companies in other industries are also encouraged to apply. The company was founded by David C. Wight in 2008 and is headquartered in Athens, OH.

BioOhio is a non-profit organization that connects and serves Ohio's bioscience community to drive success in improving the quality of life. The non-profit company is based in Columbus, OH. With over 300 member organizations that employ over 100,000 people, BioOhio provides member-guided services that include networking, advocacy, events, talent, information, and cost savings. BioOhio is the state affiliate for bioscience associations such as Advamed, Bio, PhRMA, and more. Eddie Pauline has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Price for Profit LLC engages in the provision of business and price management consulting services. It offers manufacturers and distributors with data-driven solutions that encompass customized change management, metrics, controls, data integration, and training support. The company was founded by Ryan White in 2006 and is headquartered in Beachwood, OH.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

GTCR LLC (GTCR) is a private equity firm founded in 1980 by Charlie Thomas. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Objective Capital Management LLC (OCM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Pepper Pike, Ohio. The firm was co-founded by Chris Denholm and Tristan Lewis in 2011. OCM offers investment advisory services to individuals, banks and thrift institutions, investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities.

Chicago Bulls owns and operates a professional basketball team. Its activities encompass game and stadium operations, ticket sales and broadcasting. The firm also markets sports apparel, headwear, memorabilia and gift cards. The company was founded by Dick Klein in 1966 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

myVBO LLC provides consumer shopping price engine for online shoppers. It offers cloud-based solution for business that combines business reports, purchasing functionality and social media in one unified interface. The company was founded by Robert F. Wilkins in 2008 and is headquartered in Peterborough, NH.

Prairie Capital LP (Prairie Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Steve King and Bryan Daniels. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

BrandMuscle, Inc. develops marketing automation solutions that enable companies with distributed marketing channels to design and produce localized cross-media marketing campaigns. It offers local marketing platforms, local marketing execution and support, and local channel program management. The company was founded by Philip Alexander in 2000 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. engages in long-term savings and retirement products. It develops and sells individual annuities, private and public sector group retirement plans, other investment products sold to institutions. It also provides life insurance and investment advisory services. The company was founded in November 1996 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.