Karen Shaff
Chairman at Science Center of Iowa
Network origin in Karen Shaff first degree
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Association of Corporate Counsel
 Association of Corporate Counsel Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association of Corporate Counsel is a bar association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel through information, education, networking, and advocacy. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. Joining ACC provides access to valuable, supportive resources for every stage of your career. Veta T. Richardson has been the CEO of the American company since 2011.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 500 |
American Bar Association
 American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services 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.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 117 |
| Public Company | Investment Managers | 111 | |
Greater Des Moines Partnership
 Greater Des Moines Partnership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Greater Des Moines Partnership operates as the economic and community development organization serving Greater Des Moines (DSM), united to drive economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. The company is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 61 |
The Iowa State Bar Association
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| Non-Profit Organization | 43 | |
Principal Financial Services, Inc.
 Principal Financial Services, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Principal Financial Services, Inc. provides brokerage, insurance and mortgage services. It offers retirement, group insurance benefits, business planning and protection solutions, and employees benefits, estate planning and personal trusts, life insurance and income protection. The company is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 20 |
Iowa Legal Aid
 Iowa Legal Aid Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Iowa Legal Aid provides critical legal assistance to low-income people. It offers protecting victims of domestic violence, preventing illegal evictions and unsafe housing, securing income support such as SSI, medicaid and disability benefits, and preventing consumer fraud and abusive debt collection practices. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 19 |
Principal Real Estate Europe Ltd.
 Principal Real Estate Europe Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Principal Real Estate Europe Ltd. Provides fund management advisory services. The firm’s services include fund accounting, debt management and treasury, tax and structuring and regulatory compliance. The company was founded by Andrew David Thornton and Jos Short in May 2008 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 8 |
Grinnell College
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 7 |
Polk County Bar Association
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| Non-Profit Organization | 6 | |
Science Center of Iowa
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| Non-Profit Organization | 4 | |
Principal Financial Services II (UK) Ltd.
 Principal Financial Services II (UK) Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Principal Financial Group, Inc., Principal Financial Services II (UK) Ltd. is a British company that provides securities brokerage services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2012.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Banks/Brokers | 2 |
Principal Financial Services III (UK) Ltd.
 Principal Financial Services III (UK) Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Principal Financial Group, Inc., Principal Financial Services III (UK) Ltd. is a British company that provides securities brokerage services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2012.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Banks/Brokers | 2 |
Principal International South America II Ltd.
 Principal International South America II Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Principal Financial Group, Inc., Principal International South America II Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2012.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 2 |
Principal Financial Services Latin America Ltd.
 Principal Financial Services Latin America Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Principal Financial Group, Inc., Principal Financial Services Latin America Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK. Founded in 2012.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 2 |
Principal International South America I Ltd.
 Principal International South America I Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Founded in 2012, Principal International South America I Ltd. is an investment holding British company that functions as a subsidiary of Principal Financial Group, Inc. The company is based in London, UK.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 2 |
Principal International Latin America Ltd.
 Principal International Latin America Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Principal Financial Group, Inc., Principal International Latin America Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2012.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 2 |
Principal Financial Services V (UK) Ltd.
 Principal Financial Services V (UK) Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Principal Financial Services V (UK) Ltd. provides insurance and pension funding services. The company was founded on November 30, 2012 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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| Subsidiary | Insurance Brokers/Services | 2 |
GuideOne Mutual Insurance Co.
 GuideOne Mutual Insurance Co. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance GuideOne Mutual Insurance Co. provides commercial insurance solutions. It offers insurances to church, education, non-profit organizations, senior living, and auto and home. The company was founded by William N. Plymat on April 1, 1947 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA.
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| Subsidiary | Property/Casualty Insurance | 2 |
Principal Global Financial Services (Europe) II Ltd.
 Principal Global Financial Services (Europe) II Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Principal Financial Group, Inc., Principal Global Financial Services (Europe) II Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Karen Shaff via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Funds, Inc. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chief Executive Officer President | |
Principal Life Insurance Co.
 Principal Life Insurance Co. Investment ManagersFinance Principal Life Insurance Co. provides insurance brokerage services. It offers term life, major medical, annuities, disability, long term care, health, and consultancy services to trades unions, individuals, and business marketplace. The company was founded on June 24, 1879 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Chief Investment Officer Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Investment Company Institute
 Investment Company Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Investment Company Institute is an association of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and unit investment trusts. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The American company operates to support and represent these types of investment vehicles. The CEO of the company is Paul Schott Stevens. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Principal Global Investors LLC
 Principal Global Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Principal Global Investors LLC, dba Principal Asset Management (Principal AM), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Principal Global Investors Holding Co. (US) LLC and their ultimate parent is Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFG). Principal AM provides investment advisory services to institutional investors and individuals on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Head-Equity Investments Chief Executive Officer | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Co.
 Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Co. Regional BanksFinance Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Co. operates as a non-depository trust company. The firm provides trust and administrative solutions for employee benefit plans and individual tax-advantaged accounts. Its products include personal trusts, collective investment funds/trusts and corporate directed trusts. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Post Advisory Group LLC
 Post Advisory Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Post Advisory Group LLC (Post) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Los Angeles, California with an additional office in New York City. The firm was founded by Larry Post in 1992 as MW Post Advisory Group. They are owned by Principal Global Investors Holding Company US LLC, ultimately held by Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFG). Post provides discretionary investment advisory services to a global client base of institutional investors. | Investment Managers | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Principal Mutual Fund
 Principal Mutual Fund Investment ManagersFinance Part of Principal Financial Group, Inc., Principal Mutual Fund is an Indian company that manages mutual funds. The company is based in Mumbai, India and was founded in 2000. | Investment Managers | Chairman Director/Board Member President | |
| Iowa State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Boston College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Drake University | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Simpson College | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Iowa | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Principal International LLC
 Principal International LLC Investment ManagersFinance Principal International LLC provides financial and investment services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Georgetown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Principal Bank
 Principal Bank Savings BanksFinance Principal Bank provides banking services. It offers banking products and services through internet, telephone, personal bankers by U.S. mail and a nationwide network of ATMs. The company was founded in February 1998 and is headquartered in Desmoines, IA. | Savings Banks | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
The American Academy of Actuaries
 The American Academy of Actuaries Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Academy of Actuaries provides leadership, objective expertise, and actuarial advice on risk and financial security issues to assist public policymakers on all levels. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The academy also sets qualification, practice, and professionalism standards for actuaries credentialed by one or more of the five U.S.-based actuarial organizations. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
New York State Bar Association
 New York State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The District of Columbia Bar
 The District of Columbia Bar Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The District of Columbia Bar provides legal services. The private company is based in Washington. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The State Bar of California
 The State Bar of California Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The State Bar of California operates as an official attorney licensing agency. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA. Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker has been the CEO of the company since 2015. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Massachusetts Bar Association
 Massachusetts Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Massachusetts Bar Association is a non-profit organization that serves the legal profession and the public by promoting the administration of justice, legal education, professional excellence, and respect for the law. The MBA is based in Boston, MA. The organization offers various membership advantages, volunteer opportunities, and educational resources such as CLE programs, practicing with professionalism courses, and publications like the ejournal and Lawyers Journal. The MBA also provides advocacy services, public resources, and exclusive benefits to its members such as the Lawyer Referral Service, Insurance Agency, and MBA On Demand. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Society for Corporate Governance, Inc.
 Society for Corporate Governance, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Society for Corporate Governance, Inc. engages in providing advisory services and providing professional development and education through seminars and conferences in corporate governance area. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
United Way of Central Iowa
 United Way of Central Iowa Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United Way of Central Iowa provides educational and health services. The firm convenes and unites action in three areas: education, income and health. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Illinois State Bar Association
 Illinois State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services 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. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Principal Funds Distributor, Inc.
 Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Principal Financial Group, Inc., Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. provides securities brokerage services. The company is based in Des Moines, IA. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
 Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines operates as a non-profit organization which engages in promoting charitable giving and providing leadership on important community issues. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
American Health Lawyers Association
 American Health Lawyers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Health Lawyers Association is an organization that educates and connects the health law community. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company offers dispute resolution services, a member concierge program, and focus on post-acute and long term services, as well as tax and finance. David S. Cade has been the CEO of the company since 2015. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
New Jersey State Bar Association
 New Jersey State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New Jersey State Bar Association operates as a not-for-profit organization. It educates the public to enhance awareness of the legal system. The company was founded in June 1899 and is headquartered in New Brunswick, NJ. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Virginia State Bar
 Virginia State Bar Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Virginia State Bar provides access to various legal documents and forms for public use, including practice certificates, good standing certificates, and annual dues forms. The Virginia State Bar is based in Richmond, VA. The organization also offers resources related to disasters, COVID-19, and other legal matters. The Standing Committee on Legal Ethics answers ethics questions and issues opinions. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Federal Communications Bar Association
 The Federal Communications Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Federal Communications Bar Association is an organization of attorneys and professionals, including engineers, consultants, economists, and government officials, involved in the development of communication laws and regulations. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company offers job bank ads, seminar video downloads, and handouts for purchase. The company also provides committee and chapter sign-up forms and a membership directory for members, law student members, and non-members. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
State Bar of Georgia
 State Bar of Georgia Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The State Bar of Georgia is an organization that provides resources and support for lawyers in the state of Georgia. The organization is based in Atlanta, GA and offers programs such as committees, sections, and a lawyer assistance program. The private company's website offers a variety of services, including a member directory, legal aid resources, and virtual law museum. Additionally, they offer a comprehensive law library called Fastcase, which is a free member benefit for lawyers. The State Bar of Georgia also recommends Member Benefits, Inc. as a broker for members' health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as other approved products. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The North Carolina State Bar | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
The North Carolina Bar Association
 The North Carolina Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The North Carolina Bar Association is a voluntary membership organization of legal professionals, including lawyers, judges, paralegals, and law students. The non-profit company is based in Cary, NC. The organization is dedicated to serving the public and the legal profession. The North Carolina Bar Foundation, a charitable organization, leads pro bono and civic education programs and development initiatives for members and the public. The mission of the organization is to unite the talent and generosity of the legal profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Principal Shareholder Services, Inc.
 Principal Shareholder Services, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Part of Principal Financial Group, Inc., Principal Shareholder Services, Inc. provides life insurance services. The company is based in El Dorado Hills, CA. | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Council of Life Insurers
 American Council of Life Insurers Life/Health InsuranceFinance The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) is a non-profit organization that has been delivering financial security to families for over 175 years. ACLI is based in Washington, and Susan K. Neely has been the CEO of the private company since 2018. With over 90 million families relying on their life insurance and financial protection products, ACLI's fundamental mission is to safeguard people and the things that matter most to them. The organization advocates for public policies that protect consumers while ensuring families have access to information about different choices for retirement security. | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Boston University School of Law | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Harvard Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Drake University Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Internos Global Investors Kapitalverwaltungs GmbH
 Internos Global Investors Kapitalverwaltungs GmbH Financial ConglomeratesFinance Internos Global Investors Kapitalverwaltungs GmbH provides fund and asset management services. It offers fund accounting, debt management and treasury, legal and company secretarial, tax and structuring, regulatory compliance, capital relationships, strategy and research, securities management, and corporate services. The company was founded by Jos Short and Andrew Thornton in May 2008 and is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Executive Officer Founder | |
Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund
 Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund engages as a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The firm intends to provide a long-term total return more than inflation. It also intends to achieve its investment objective by investing in investments related to real assets and real asset companies. The company was founded on March 16, 2010 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
The Business Roundtable
 The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Roundtable advocates public policies that ensure economic growth. It considers public policy issues which contains groups like the construction users anti-inflation roundtable, a group devoted to containing construction costs; and the labor law study committee, made up of labor relations executives of major companies. The Business Roundtable was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Colorado Life & Health Insurance Protection Association
 Colorado Life & Health Insurance Protection Association Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Colorado Life & Health Insurance Protection Association provides protection in life and health insurance, and annuities. The company is headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Director/Board Member Chairman |
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International
| United States | 49 |
| India | 2 |
| Germany | 2 |
Sectoral
| Commercial Services | 19 |
| Consumer Services | 15 |
| Finance | 15 |
| Miscellaneous | 3 |
| Technology Services | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 353 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 347 |
| General Counsel | 111 |
| Corporate Secretary | 102 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 75 |
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| Mary Beams | 33 |
| Daniel Houston | 30 |
| David Feinberg | 28 |
| Blair Pickerell | 28 |
| Nora Mary Everett | 25 |
| Andres Ochoa-Bunsow | 24 |
| Timothy Dunbar | 23 |
| James Lightman | 22 |
| Elisa Garcia | 22 |
| Jocelyn Carter-Miller | 22 |
| Patrick Halter | 21 |
| Larry Zimpleman | 21 |
| Wendy Knudsen | 21 |
| Terry Lillis | 18 |
| J. Barry Griswell | 18 |
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