Richard B. Collins

The Mechanics Bank Asset Management (Mechanics Bank AM) is the asset management arm of Mechanics Bank (OTC US: MCHB), a full-service community banking financial institution headquartered in Richmond, California. Mechanics Bank AM serves as investment managers for individuals and families, trusts and estates, businesses, such as pensions and profit-sharing plans, IRAs and tax-qualified accounts, nonprofit organizations, and private foundations.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA provides investment advisory services. It offers banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer finance services. The company is headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD.

Markel-Gayner Asset Management Corp. (MGAM) is an investment advisor headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Markel Group, Inc. (NYSE: MKL), a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, and investment operations around the world. MGAM serves as an investment adviser to the insurance company subsidiaries of the Markel Group.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc. provide services in public accounting, industry and business, government and education. The firm offers advocacy, continuing professional education, peer review, membership, communications and academic and career development department. The company was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Cutting Edge Broadcasting, Inc. operates as a radio broadcasting station. The private company is based in Northampton, MA and has subsidiaries in the United States.

The Maine Water Co. provides public water utility services. It offers clean, safe drinking water for public health and safety. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Saco, ME.

Magdefrau, Renner & Ciaffaglione LLC provides accounting services. The firm offers taxation, general business matters, financial and estate planning, estate settlement, establishment and maintenance of trusts, and probate administration. The company was founded by Stuart E. Magdefrau in 1986 and is headquartered in Vernon, CT.

Behavioral Health Network, Inc., is a growing, nonprofit human service agency that has been providing services to children and families in western Massachusetts since 1938. Programs include traditional, clinical, and outreach therapeutic services, two designated emergency service teams serving Springfield, Holyoke, and Chicopee, consultation and education services, therapeutic and psycho-educational groups, and parent training and support services. BHN operates community-based residential programs in addition to in-home community support programs. BHN serves children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and their families. In response to the changing health care environment, BHN will continue to demonstrate progressive organizational growth in the future.

Youth Opportunities Upheld, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization that engages in child welfare and behavioral health operation. It offers adventure challenge experience program, community based services, educational and mental services, family support networks, occupational therapy, outpatient behavioral health services and residential care. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Worcester, MA.

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is a non-profit organization. It is a catalyst for positive change in the region; engaging partners, raising flexible endowment, leveraging resources to solve problems and contribute to the common good. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Springfield, MA.

The Association of American Colleges & Universities is a non-profit organization that advocates for liberal education. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company's mission is to promote the importance and democratic values of undergraduate liberal education.

United Bank Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Connecticut. The foundation provides education, health, sports, and human services to the community.

The Frank Stanley Beveridge Foundation provides funds to institutions in various counties that serve the common good. The private company is based in Needham.

Baystate Health Foundation provides medical and health care services. The non-profit company is based in Springfield.

Founded in 1975, the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, Inc. is a public charitable corporation located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Greater Worcester Community Foundation's asset allocation policy is designed to preserve and grow principal over the long-term. The Investment Committee reviews performance evaluation data and selects managers for each asset class, based on guidance from independent consultants Prime Buchholz & Associates. The Foundation's asset allocation policy provides a disciplined approach to investments to ensure that funds will be available to address both immediate and future community needs.