Raymond J. Kowalik

State Street Bank & Trust Co. (SSBT) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1792 and is owned by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT). SSBT serves as the administrator, fund accountant and transfer agent for the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund, an exchange-traded fund.

Bessemer Investment Management LLC (BIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2001 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bessemer Trust Co., NA (BTNA), a national banking association, which in turn, is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Bessemer Group, Inc. (BGI). BIM provides advisory services to investment companies and banking institutions.

The Missouri State Employees' Retirement System (MOSERS), established September 1, 1957, administers retirement, life insurance and long-term disability benefits to most state employees, including members of the Missouri General Assembly, elected state officials, judges and administrative law judges and legal advisors. Their headquarters are in Jefferson City, Missouri.

MRIGlobal operates research and development organizations. The firm's programs include environmental research, health, pharmaceutical product development, agriculture & food safety, and national security, defense & energy. The company was founded in 1944 and headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

United Way of Greater Kansas City, Inc. provides education, health, and social services. It specializes in child care, academic assistance, and family support. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation provides services for the downtrodden and homeless people. It also offers donor-advised funds. The company was founded by Ed Smith in 1978 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City, Inc. produces, presents and promotes in musical theatre and the performing arts for diverse audiences of all ages, with continued programming for families and children. The firm specializes in Broadway shows, concerts, theatre education and munity outreach. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art offers neo-classical architecture and collection of Asian art. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment and understanding of the visual arts and the varied cultures they represent. The firm offers visitors the opportunity to explore civilization through the eyes of painters, sculptors, craftsmen and many other artists. The company was founded 1933 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Truman Medical Centers is a two-hospital, not-for-profit health system located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm's downtown location, TMC Hospital Hill, is specialty care in Kansas City, operates the adult emergency department in the city and has one of the top Level 1 trauma centers in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The company's suburban hospital, TMC Lakewood, is located near Lee's Summit and provides a range of specialty and outpatient services. Truman Medical Centers has received top clinical quality ratings from University Health System Consortium (UHC) in the areas of patient safety, performance improvement and adult ICU care. TMC has also been named a top performer in heart attack and heart failure care by the Missouri Medical Quality Initiative program; one of 'America's Best Hospitals' for asthma treatment by U.S. News and World Report; a 'Top 100 Hospital' by Solucient for rating among the highest in improved patient outcomes and financial performance; a 'Most Wired Hospital' by Hospitals and Health Networks; and along with the University of Missouri-Kansas City, received the designation of National Center of Excellence in Women's Health by the Department of Health and Human Services.

TechAccel LLC (TechAccel) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Michael F. Helmstetter. The firm is headquartered in Shawnee, Kansas.

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce based in Kansas City, MO. The CEO of the non-profit company is Terry D. Bassham.

The American Institute of Architects operates as a professional association of architects. It provides support services for architects who wants to continue education experience and maintain their licensure; web-based resources; and conducts market research and provides analysis of the economic factors that affect the business of architecture. The company was founded by Richard Upjohn, H. W. Cleaveland, Henry Dudley, Leopold Eidlitz, Edward Gardiner, Richard Morris Hunt, J. Wrey Mould, Fred A. Petersen, J. M. Priest, John Welch, Richard Upjohn Jr., Charles Babcock, and Joseph C. Wells on February 23, 1857 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Peking University provides post-secondary education services. It offers undergraduate and graduate courses. It provides courses such as basic and applied sciences, social sciences and the humanities, sciences of medicine, management, and education. The company was founded by JiaNai Sun in 1898 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Part of Jacobs Solutions, Inc., Sverdrup Corp is a company that provides engineering, design, and consulting services. The company is based in Costa Mesa, CA. Sverdrup was acquired by Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. on January 14, 1999 for $229 million.

Lenexa Chamber of Commerce operates as a non-profit organization. The company is headquartered Lenexa, KS.

Jingtian & Gongcheng Law Firm provides legal services. The private company is based in Beijing, China. and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong.

The Design/Build Institute of America is an organization that focuses on collaboration and innovation to deliver successful projects. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company provides a platform for showcasing design-build projects and offer a project database where members can add project details and photos.

Creative Planning, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor and holding firm headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm was founded in 1983 and provides investment advice to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates or charitable organizations, corporations or business entities other than those listed above, foundations, endowments and other institutions.

Neighborhood Networks Publishing, Inc. publishes specialty magazines and newsletters. It offers customized publications of news. The company was founded by Duane D. Hixon and Earl J. Seals in 2004 and is headquartered in Wilmington, NC.

Vector Marketing Corp. markets kitchen cutlery, accessories and sporting knives. The firm operates as a direct sales distributor for Cutco Cutlery. It has offices in Puerto Rico, the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Olean, NY.

Tenaska, Inc. provides energy development services. It operates through its subsidiaries which offers energy marketing, power generation, private equity and gas exploration and production services. The company was founded by Howard L. Hawks and Thomas E. Hendricks in 1987 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

The Intellectual Property Owners Association is an organization that advocates for effective and affordable intellectual property ownership rights. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company offers resources such as amicus briefs, testimony and comments, IPO law journal articles, and IPO Federal Circuit Summaries™. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion and supports minority and women-owned businesses, including law firms.

Part of UMB Financial Corp., UMB Bank & Trust, NA is a financial institution that offers personal banking services such as checking and savings accounts, credit services, investing, and wealth management. The company is based in Kansas City, MO. The company also provides strategic planning and investment advisory services for families of significant wealth, with a focus on helping clients plan for their lasting impact.

Missouri Technology Corp. provides solutions for technical and productivity issues. It offers research support as well as conduct commercialization programs. The company is headquartered in Jefferson, MO.

Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP engages in the provision of legal services. It offers product liability, intellectual property, business litigation, public policy, and employment litigation and policy. The firm serves pharmaceutical and medical device, food, beverages and agribusiness, insurance and reinsurance, energy, and sports industries. The company was founded by Frank P. Sebree in 1889 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) is a professional organization that provides education, advocacy, and networking opportunities for intellectual property (IP) law practitioners. The organization is based in Arlington, VA and offers a variety of resources for its members, including access to committees focused on specific areas of IP law, continuing legal education (CLE) courses, and publications such as the quarterly journal and Innovate magazine. AIPLA also advocates for policies that support the protection of IP rights and provides resources for students and the public.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports children in the areas of education, health, secure families, racial equity and civic engagement. The foundation was founded in 1930 by W.K. Kellogg and is headquartered in Battle Creek, MI.

Kansas University Endowment Association operates fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas, KU Endowment partners with donors in providing philanthropic support to build a greater KU. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Lawrence, KS.