Karen Fox Johnston

Bluestem Brands, Inc. operates as a multi-brand online retailer. It offers home products such as housewares, entertainment related, bed and bath, lawn and garden items, home furnishings, and hardware products. The firm also offers a variety of credit options to provide families on a budget the flexibility of paying over time. The company was founded by Thomas J. Petters and Theodore Deikel in 2002 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

General Electric Capital Corp. provides financial products and services. Its services include commercial loans and leases, fleet management, financial programs, credit cards, personal loans, and other financial services. The firm’s solutions include energy finance and aviation finance. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

Gates Corp. engages in the manufacturing of power transmission belts and fluid power products. Its products include belts, hoses, industrial power transmission, and fluid power and automotive. Its services include gates global oil and gas, original equipment, product application engineering, customer service and experience. The firm serves the agriculture, automotive, construction, food and beverage, general manufacturing, mining and power sports industries. The company was founded by Charles Gates Sr. in 1911 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Latham & Watkins LLP operates as a full-service law firm or legal matters. It offers services in the areas of finance, litigation, accounting, banking, life sciences, private equity, real estate, government relations, employment law, and outsourcing. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

NBCUniversal Media LLC owns and operates news and entertainment television networks. It includes broadcasting, sports, television series, movies, fashion programs, and theatrical, and non-theatrical filmed entertainment contents. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

BlueSpire, Inc. engages in the provision of strategic marketing solutions. It offers content, creative and design, development and technology, digital and social media, and marketing automation. The firm serves the financial services, senior living, and healthcare industries. The company was founded by Carroll V. Dowden in 1983 and is headquartered in Edina, MN.

Rexair LLC manufactures vacuum cleaners. It offers cleaning systems to clean various types of floors that include marble, stone, ceramic tiles, vinyl, and linoleum; and accessories, such as power nozzles, fragrances, and cleaning solutions. The company was founded in by Leslie H. Green in 1929 and is headquartered in Troy, MI.

The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation supports cancer research through grants to scientists in fields including cellular biology, genetics, immunology, and virology. It was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

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.

Universal Media Studios produces dramas and other media broadcasting services. The firm produces drama and comedy series for its sister networks, such as Will & Grace and Las Vegas. The company is headquartered in Universal City, CA.

Part of iMedia Brands, Inc., ShopNBC is a company that publishes newspapers or engages in publishing and printing. The company is based in Eden Prairie, MN.

Part of National Association of Broadcasters, Association for Maximum Service Television, Inc. provides broadcasting policies. The company is based in Washington. Association for Maximum Service Television was acquired by National Association of Broadcasters on June 07, 2011.

Television Bureau of Advertising, Inc. is a non-profit trade association that represents the local broadcast television industry. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company's members include television stations, broadcast groups, advertising sales representatives, syndicators, international broadcasters, and associate members. The company actively promotes local media marketing solutions to the advertising community and works to develop advertising dollars for the medium's multiple platforms, including on-air, online, and mobile. The company provides a diverse variety of tools and resources, including its website, to support its members and to help advertisers make the best use of local ad dollars. The CEO of the company is Steve Lanzano.

The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) is a voluntary metropolitan bar association that was founded in 1878. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. It is one of the largest bar associations in the country and serves attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals through various committees, networking events, live and on-demand CLE programs, and pro bono opportunities. LACBA also provides public service and informational resources.

The Norman Rockwell Museum operates a museum. The private company is based in Stockbridge, MA. Laurie Norton Moffatt has been the CEO of the company since 1986.

Educational Credit Management Corp. provides education loan guarantee services. The firm offers loan bankruptcy management, loan collection, and document management services. Its services include financial literacy, student loan repayment counseling and default prevention services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Part of Aimia, Inc., Aimia Propriety Loyalty US, Inc. provides marketing consulting services. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN.

Global Growth Holdings Inc (Global Growth) is a private equity firm founded in 1991 by Greg Lindberg. The firm is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

RareEARTH LLC creates all-natural artisan products that are safe, synthetic-free, responsibly sourced, and beautiful. The private company is based in Chanhassen, MN. The company's commitment to using natural ingredients ensures that their products are safe for use and do not contain any harmful chemicals.

Part of Educational Credit Management Corp., ECMC Education, Inc. is a nonprofit provider of education and training solutions. The company is based in Colorado Springs, CO. The company offers a range of educational solutions through two entities: Altierus Training Solutions, which assists employers in solving talent and skill gaps, and Altierus Career College, which provides accredited programming to new career seekers.

Vandeman & Co. provides business consulting services. The private company is based in Camarillo, CA. George A. Vandeman has been the CEO of the company since 2000.