Katharine V. Sylvester

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Molex LLC manufactures electronic and fiber-optic interconnection products and systems. It offers application tooling, automation, cables, electrical products-woodhead, and optical solutions. The company was founded by Frederick August Krehbiel in 1938 and is headquartered in Lisle, IL.

Woodhead Industries LLC develops, manufactures and markets network and electrical infrastructure products. Its products and solutions extend from mechanical, electrical and electronics, to communications/networking devices and diagnostic software. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL.

Patron Systems, Inc. provides enterprise software for creating, managing and sharing electronic forms and messages. It provides solutions for email policy management, email retention policies, archiving and eDiscovery, proactive email supervision, and protection of messages and their attachments in motion and at rest. The company was founded in April 2002 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Curi RMB Capital LLC (Curi RMB) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Richard M. Burridge and Frederic Paulman in 2005 as RMB Capital Management LLC. They were acquired by Curi Capital LLC in 2024. Curi RMB delivers specialized financial advice and innovative investment solutions that are designed to preserve and grow assets for individuals, families, institutions, and employers.

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.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Thoma Cressey Bravo, Inc. is a private equity investment firm. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, formerly known as Thoma Cressey Equity Partners, Inc. The firm was founded in 1997.

NYSE Chicago, Inc. offers technology based national securities exchange services. It provides business to transact in all equity securities traded on NYSE, AMEX, NASDAQ, or other national securities exchanges. CHX acts as a venue for hedge funds, options market markers, quantitative, professional and active individual traders that require immediate and automated execution. The firm provides services through its technology products including CHXBD, CHX SHARE and SNAP. The company was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital provides healthcare services. The firm offers acute and tertiary inpatient care, ambulatory care, wellness and prevention programs. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Smithsonian Institution operates museums and art galleries. It organizes exhibitions on art, music, television and film, science, and history. The firm also preserves and maintains cultural centers, national zoo, and research facilities. The company was founded on August 10, 1846 by James K. Polk and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Tuthill Corp. manufactures, develops and supplies industrial products. It offers pumps, meters, vacuum pumps and blowers. The company was founded by James B. Tuthill in 1892 and is headquartered in Burr Ridge, IL.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Chicago Zoological Society, Inc. provides animal care services. It provides indoor animal exhibition, family play zoo, dolphin presentations, and motor safari tram tours. The firm offers programming for various groups, including teachers, schools, youth groups, groups with disabilities, community groups, and teens, as well as individuals, families, and children. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Brookfield, IL.

United States Ski Team Foundation is a non-profit organization. It provides a range of membership programs for athletes and other young skiers engages in athletic programs. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Park City, UT.

Part of Equity Group Holdings Plc, Equity Group Foundation engages in social development services. The company is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Tuthill Controls Group engages in the manufacture and distribution of rotary joints. Its products include control cables, manual transmission shifters, foot controls, rod ends, and ball joints. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in New Haven, IN.

Cressey & Co. LP (Cressey & Co) is a private equity firm. The firm is founded in the year 2008 by Bryan Charles Cressey and it is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and Nashville, Tennessee.

Verisys Corp. develops and operates data and technology tools for screening, monitoring, verification and credentialing processes in health care industry. Its products include Facis, CheckMedic and Prescriber. The firm provides technology solutions and primary-source data on healthcare professionals and businesses. The company was founded by John P. Benson and John O’Shaughnessy in 1992 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

African Wildlife Foundation, Inc. operates an international conservation organization focused on the African continent. The organization programs and conservation strategies are based on science and designed to protect both the wild lands and wildlife of Africa. The organization was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

RMB Real Estate Opportunities QP LLC Series 2 provides financial services. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Portfolio Hotels & Resorts LLC provides resort and hotel property management services. The private company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Founded in 2007 by Vincent Naccarato, Clay Naccarato and Todd Naccarato, Molto Capital LLC is a private equity firm located in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

Providence Bank & Trust (South Holland, Illinois) operates as a state chartered commercial bank. It provides commercial and personal banking, mortgage lending, and wealth management services. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in South Holland, IL.

Providence Financial Corp. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of loan and deposit services. It operates through the following segments: Construction, Land, Commercial, Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate, and Home Equity. The company was founded on March 28, 2014 and is headquartered in South Holland, IL.

Part of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Mavco Insurance Agency, Inc. is a commercial insurance agent with expertise and decades of experience in addressing the unique needs of specific industries. The company is based in Hinsdale, IL and was founded in 1972. Mavco Insurance Agency is dedicated to finding the best insurance products available to protect businesses, families, and individuals. Contact one of their insurance specialists today. The company has a long history with deep roots in the community, dating back to 1916 when Girard Aloysius Mavon founded G.A. Mavon & Co. Mavco Insurance Agency offers a wide range of insurance services to ensure necessary coverage is not overlooked.

Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Lyric Opera of Chicago provides live theatrical presentations. The company was founded by Carol Fox, Nicola Rescigno and Lawrence V. Kelly in 1954 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Molex Elektronik GmbH provides management services. The company is based in Ettlingen, Germany and has subsidiaries in Germany. The CEOs are Frank Homann, Henry Fürniß, and Martin Buss. The German company was founded in 1938 by Edwin Krehbiel and Frederick A. Krehbiel.