Bill McKinney

PacificNet, Inc. engages in providing system integration, network communications, customer relationship management, and information technology and telecommunication solutions. Its operations are carried out through the following segments: Outsourcing, Telecom Value-Added Services (VAS), Product Services, and Other. The Outsourcing segment involves human voice services such as call center, business processing office, and software development services. The Telecom Value-Added Services segment includes telecom services such as media interactive products, mobile email services and business information services. The Product Services segment comprise of communication and gaming products like multimedia kiosk, gaming machines, and video lottery terminals. The Other segment engages in administrative, financial and investment services, and non-core businesses. The company was founded on April 8, 1987 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Enterprise Minnesota, Inc. is a consulting organization that works with medium and smaller manufacturing companies to help them compete and grow profitably. The firm also serves as the “voice” for the industry, raising visibility for the value manufacturers provides their communities and the state’s economy. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Compass Capital Management, Inc. (Compass) is an independent registered wealth management firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded by Charles Kelly and David Carlson in 1988. Compass provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to corporations, corporate and public pension plans, investment partnerships, profit-sharing plans, savings-investment and 401(K) plans, Taft-Hartley plans, private and public foundations and endowments, individual investors and other investment advisors.

Northern States Power Co. engages in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity. It operates through the following segments: Regulated Electric, Regulated Natural Gas, and Other. The Regulated Electric segment generates electricity which is transmitted and distributed in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The Regulated Natural Gas segment includes transports, stores, and distributes natural gas in portions of Minnesota and North Dakota. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The Pillsbury Co. manufactures and distributes food products. Its products include baked goods, biscuits, breads, cookies, crescents, pie crusts, pizza crusts and snacks. The company was founded in 1869 is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Medica Health Plans is a non-profit organization which engages in the provision of medical healthcare plans and network services. It offers individual and family plans, Medicare plans, Minnesota health care programs, employer provided plans, individual and family dental plans, and pet insurance. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Children's Health Care engages in the operation of a children's hospital. It offers emergency and trauma care, primary care, surgery, walk-in ready care, specialty care and departments, family services, and education materials. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.

AB CarVal Investors LP (AB CarVal) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and alternative investment fund manager headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 2006 as a continuation of Cargill Value Investment (CVI), which was an internal business unit of Cargill, Inc. (Cargill). In 2022, they were acquired by AllianceBernstein LP, which is ultimately owned by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). The firm immediately changed its legal name from CarVal Investors LP to AB CarVal Investors LP. AB CarVal offers investment advisory services to private funds, single-investor vehicles, CLO vehicles, separately managed accounts, and non-discretionary accounts.

Local Initiatives Support Corp. provides community development programs. The firm serves individuals, private enterprise, government agencies, and civic associations. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Minnesota State Bar Association operates a professional association for attorneys in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The Science Museum of Minnesota provides research and collection facilities. It programs combine research and collection facilities, a public science education center, extensive teacher education and school outreach. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Xcel Energy Services, Inc. provides electric and natural gas utility services. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Allina Health System, Inc. operates hospitals and clinics. The company was founded by Kaye J. Ehlen in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Benilde-St. Margarets School operates as premier catholic, college-preparatory school. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in St Louis Park, MN.

African Development Center is a non-profit organization. The company champions African immigrants and refugees, helping them overcome barriers to financial security and success. It services and programs include improve your credit, buy a home, and start a business. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Twin Cities Diversity in Practice operates a non-profit association of legal employers. The non-profit company is based in Minneapolis, MN.