David A. McCartney

Hart & Cooley, Inc. manufactures air distribution and vent products. Its products include grilles, registers and diffusers, flexible ducts, gas vent and chimney systems, and duct system components. The company was founded by Howard Stanley Hart and Norman P. Cooley in 1901 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Merchants Mutual Insurance Co., Inc. provides mutual property and casualty insurance services. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Galyans Trading Co., Inc. operates camera & photographic supply, apparel, footwear, outdoor and athletic equipment stores. The company was founded by Patrick W. Galyan and is located in Plainfield, IN.

NeXtGen Biologics, Inc. manufactures ECM biomaterial products. The firm a Class II medical device for the repair of soft tissue. The company was founded by Jonelle Toothman and is headquartered in Gainesville, FL.

Norwesco LLC manufactures and supplies rotationally molded polyethylene tanks for agricultural, water, closed-top industrial, and below ground septic and cistern applications. Its products include liquid storage tanks, water and waste management tanks, valves, couplers, fittings, and lids. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Mound, MN.

Cliffstar Corp. manufactures fruit drinks. It offers apple, cranberry, grape, grapefruit, lemon, prune, tomato, and orange flavors. The company also provides power drinks, cocktail mixers, and coffee syrups. Its customers include grocery chains, mass merchandisers, food service providers, and retail chains. The company has operations in California, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Washington, and Wisconsin. It was founded in 1899 and is located in Dunkirk, NY.

North Safety Products Europe manufactures and distributes protective equipment including first-aid products, head gear, clothing, and footwear. The company sells its products in North America, Europe, and Africa. The company is headquartered in Heywood, the United Kingdom.

Part of Watsco, Inc., Air Systems Distributors, Inc. is a company that distributes air conditioning equipment. The company is based in Miami, FL. Air Systems Distributors was acquired by Watsco, Inc. on July 30, 1997.

Air Vent, Inc. manufactures attic ventilation products, including durable, high-performance ridge vent systems. Its products include exhaust vents, solar attic fans, intake vents, foundation vents, whole-house fans, bath or dryer vent and skylight tubes. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

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.

Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed, coeducational university with ten colleges emphasizing career education and experiential learning. It was founded in 1829 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

University of the Pacific is a nationally ranked university with a long tradition of dedicated teaching, small class sizes, practical experience and vibrant residential life. The breathtaking main campus in Stockton, California is home to seven schools and colleges, with more than 80 majors and programs of study. Pacific also has the McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento and the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Total university enrollment is nearly 7,000, with 3,757 undergraduates in an average class size of 19 and a student/faculty ratio of 14:1. It is located in Stockton, California.

American Cancer Society, Inc. provides information on cancer occurrence, survival, prevention, early detection, and treatment. The non-profit company is based in Kennesaw, GA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's SHES department is an intramural research program with world-renowned epidemiologists and health scientists. The company was founded in 1913 by Candy Arrington. Karen E. Knudsen has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Phillips Lytle LLP is a full-service law firm with practice areas including banking, business, environmental, labor, personal injury, and real estate. Phillips Lytle is based in Buffalo, NY, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The private company advises clients on state and federal securities laws, tax rules, employee benefits, executive compensation programs, startups, emerging growth companies, entrepreneurs, not-for-profits, and government operations. The company also has a team-based approach to assist clients with nanotechnology and maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

California Bank of Commerce engages in the provision of financial and banking services. It offers deposit and lending products, mobile and online banking, cash management, dental and medical financing and international banking services. The company was founded on July 17, 2007 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA.

Young Men's Christian Association Buffalo Niagara operates a not-for-profit organization. Its programs include swimming, sports, fitness, wellness, summer camps, and child care. The firm also offers family activities and clubs. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

MDC Precision LLC provides vacuum and ceramic seal solutions. Its products include Del Seal Flanges, Del Seal CF Fittings, Wire Seal Flanges, Kwik-Flange™ ISO KF, Large Flange ISO LF, ISO KF & LF Fittings, ANSI ASA Flanges, Weldable Components and Hybrid Adapters. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Hayward, CA.

Olson & Co. Steel fabricates and designs structural, miscellaneous, architectural, and ornamental steel. Its products include structural steel, seismic retrofits, stairs, misc metals, architectural and ornamental metals. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in San Leandro, CA.

SFS Group USA, Inc. manufactures and supplies precision cold formed components, special fasteners, and mechanical fastening systems. It also offers logistics solutions such as cost reduction models, mobile data solutions, and logistics consultancy. The firm serves the construction, automotive, and industrial market. The company was founded on January 2, 1985 and is headquartered in Wyomissing, PA.

Part of Lake Shore MHC, Lake Shore Savings Bank is a local bank that has been serving western New York for over 125 years. The company is based in Dunkirk, NY. The company offers a range of personal and business banking services. Kim C. Liddell has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Buffalo Abrasives, Inc. manufactures and markets abrasive grinding wheels. Its products include centerless wheels, cut-off wheels, cylindrical wheels, feed regulating wheels, gear wheels, needle pointing wheels and nut inserted discs. The company was founded in 1988 by Jeffrey Binkley, Arthur A. Russ Jr., John L. Russ and John R. Russ and is headquartered in North Tonawanda, NY.

Buffalo Renaissance Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization. It is focused on improving the Buffalo region to live, work and support the family. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Merchants Insurance Group provides investment advice for Insurance Company Portfolio. It offers property & casualty insurance, commercial lines insurance, liability insurance and small business insurance. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Graphenix Development, Inc. engages in the development of graphene applications for graphene-based energy storage, printable electronics, and composites markets. The company was founded by Robert G. Anstey in October 2009 and is headquartered in Williamsville, NY.

CSG Group LLC provides construction consulting services. The private company is based in Naples, FL.

Buffalo Capital Partners LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in Buffalo, NY.