Keith Granberry

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.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

MIG Capital LLC (MIG) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Newport Beach, California. The firm was founded in 2003 and is principally owned by the E-Richard Merage GST 09 Trust and the Paul Merage GST 02 Trust, each of which are family trusts established by and for the benefit of certain members of the Merage family. They were formerly known as MIG Absolute Return LLC, Falcon Investment Management LLC, and Vestar Strategic LLC. MIG provides investment advisory services to MIG Funds. The investors in these MIG Funds include trusts, high net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, and other pooled investment vehicles.

Progeny 3, Inc. is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The firm provides investment advice to individual and institutional clients.

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

The Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) is a state-owned pension fund manager headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. ASRS was founded in 1953 to provide retirement security to State of Arizona’s public servants, which includes teachers, municipal workers and other government employees. They administer a pension plan, long-term disability plan, retiree health insurance plans and other benefits to qualified government workers.

Corporate Employment Resources, Inc. provides employment services in the areas of accounting, financial, technology, library, and records management, engineering, administrative, clerical, legal support, banking, and financial services. The company was founded in 1993 and is located in Houston, TX.

Part of The CI Group Holdings Ltd., The CI Group Ltd. is a British company that provides credit insurance management and bad debt protection for corporate, invoice discounters, and factoring companies. The company is based in Salford, UK.

Archon Capital Management LLC (Archon) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The firm was founded by Constantinos Christofilis in 2004. Archon provides specialized discretionary advisory services to several pooled investment vehicles.

The Society of Economic Geologists (SEG) is an organization that focuses on economic geology. The organization is based in Littleton, CO. The company offers membership benefits such as access to publications, webinars, and job listings. The SEG also has a foundation that provides funding for students and early career professionals.

Ontario Bar Association operates as the voice of Canada’s legal profession. The firm represents lawyers, judges, notaries, law teachers and law students from across the province. It specializes in advocacy, practice area sanctions, professional development programs, and law reform and law amendment. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

The American Institute of Professional Geologists is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting geology. The non-profit company is based in Westminster, CO.

Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of AB is a non profit organization that regulates the practices of engineering and geoscience in Alberta. Its function is licensing individuals and companies that want to practice engineering and geoscience in Alberta. The applicants and companies that meet APEGA’s standards for ethical, professional, and technical competency earn the right to practice and use reserved titles and designations. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.

Ukpeagvik Iñupiat Corp. provides social and economic resources to Inupiat shareholders and their descendants. Its services include construction, architecture, engineering, regulatory consulting, marine services, logistics, maintenance and manufacturing, government contracting and more. The company was incorporated in April 19, 1973 and is headquartered in Barrow, AK.

The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce is an organization dedicated to improving the business environment in Alaska. The organization partners with the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce to host a weekly Business Roundtable Luncheon during the legislative session, where speakers address key issues facing the state and local economies. The non-profit company is based in Juneau, AK. The Chamber represents hundreds of businesses from various regions in Alaska that share a common goal of making the state a viable and competitive place to do business. The Chamber hosts events and advocates for policies that benefit the local and state economies. The Alaska Chamber also supports the Alaska Business Political Action Committee, which provides an opportunity for individuals interested in the future of business to contribute to worthy candidates for the State Legislature, the office of Lieutenant Governor, and the office of Governor.

Accenture LLC operates as a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. The company is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Pita Pit, Inc. offers meat pitas. It operates as a subsidiary company. The firm serves Lebanese-inspired pita bread sandwiches, soups, and salads. The company was founded by Nelson Lang in 1995 and is headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, ID.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).