Amy B. Murphy

Alabama Power Co. engages in the generation, distribution and sale of electricity. The firm owns coal reserves near its Plant Gorgas and uses the output of coal from the reserves in its generating plants. It also sells, and cooperates with dealers in promoting the sale of electric appliances. The company was founded by William Patrick Lay, James Mitchell and Thomas W. Martin on December 4, 1906 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Regions Investment Management, Inc. (RIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm was founded in 1971 as Morgan Asset Management, Inc. In 2016, they became a wholly owned subsidiary of Regions Bank, which is another wholly owned subsidiary of Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE: RF). RIM provides model strategies and provides portfolio management to Regions Wealth Management (RWM), a business unit of Regions Bank, for use by RWM with their clients.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

East Alabama Medical Center is a 340-bed regional, referral center with an active medical staff of more than 145 physicians. The Medical Center serves a five-county area and offers programs and services in nearly every medical specialty, including a full range of inpatient and outpatient procedures. With, over 2500 employees East Alabama Medical Center is the area's second largest employer. In 1999, EAMC opened its Auburn Medical Park campus by offering the Camellia Place assisted and independent living community to area senior adults. A year later, HealthPlus Fitness Center and Bethany House-an inpatient hospice facility-opened on the same campus. Since then, EAMC has purchased two other assisted and independent living communities, as well as a nursing home and senior apartment complex.

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Inc. assists in economic development programs. Its focus on helping the state attract and retain industry. The firm fills a role in the industrial recruitment process by marketing and promoting Alabama as a business location, and by providing research, information and proposals to companies and consultants that are actively searching for a site. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

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

The Business Council of Alabama operates as a chamber of commerce. The non-profit company is based in Montgomery, AL.

Auburn Alumni Association, Inc. enhances the engagement and connection of all Auburn University alumni and friends. Its events and programs include scholarships, alumni awards, hospitality tailgate, golden eagles reunion, and inclusion and diversity. The company is headquartered in Auburn, AL.

Truist Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1894 as SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. In 2020, the firm was renamed following the integration of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and BB&T Capital Markets. The firm is a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC) and is an active market maker in equity and fixed-income products. Truist Securities delivers a comprehensive range of strategic advisory, capital raising, risk management, and financing solutions, as well as a dynamic suite of sales, trading, and research services in both fixed-income and equity. Their strategies are carefully tailored to meet the needs and vision of their clients.

Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith engages in the provision of accounting, auditing, estate planning, business consulting and retirement fund services. The firm serves the architectural and engineering; construction; credit unions; healthcare, and real estate industries. The company was founded in 1991 by Keith Barfield, Don Murphy and John Shank and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Southern Research Institute is a scientific research organization. It focuses on research in drug discovery, drug development, energy and environment, and engineering. The firm serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, defense, aerospace, environmental, and energy industries The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Children's of Alabama specializes in medical care for ill and injured children. The firm provides care for youngsters from every county in Alabama, 42 other states and seven foreign countries last year. It offers inpatient and outpatient services across its Russell Campus on Birmingham’s historic Southside with additional specialty services. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

United Way of Central Alabama, Inc. supports social agencies and programs. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

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.

UpSmith, Inc. helps employers source, screen, train, deploy, and retain skilled labor. The company is based in Dallas, TX. The company aims to fill gaps in the workforce by casting a wider net to grow the potential pool of experienced technicians for skilled work. UpSmith unlocks high wage, high growth, high purpose, and high dignity careers for individuals in the skilled trades. The company was founded by Wyatt Smith, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

Arlington Partners LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and multi-family office headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm was founded by Kenneth Polk in 1998 and is owned by Arlington Holdings LLC. Arlington Partners offers family office services to multigenerational families of significant net worth.

The National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA) is a professional association that provides training from leading experts in consulting fields such as business valuation, financial litigation forensics, business fraud, and mergers and acquisitions. The non-profit company is based in Salt Lake City, UT. NACVA's recognized CVA designation is the most widely recognized business valuation credential and the only business valuation credential accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The certification process consists of a five-hour proctored exam and a case study. NACVA offers a range of support services, reference materials, software, and customized databases to enhance the professional capabilities and capacities of its members. The CEO of the company is Parnell Black.

Sunriver Management LLC (Sunriver) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Randolph Willett (Will) Cook in 2015. They are a subsidiary of Sunriver Global LP, which is owned by Sunriver Advisors LLC. Sunriver offers investment advisory services on a discretionary basis to private funds that are intended for sophisticated investors.

Indigo Ag, Inc. provides microbial solutions. The company was founded by Noubar Afeyan, David A. Berry, and Geoffrey von Maltzahn in 2013 and is headquartered in Charlestown, MA.

Navigation Capital Partners Inc (Navigation Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded by Paul Cohn and Rob Daley. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. provides accountants and financial services. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Montvale, NJ.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals operates as a non-profit organization that promotes humane principles, prevents cruelty, and alleviates pain, fear and suffering of animals through nationwide information, awareness and advocacy. The company was founded by Henry Bergh on April 10, 1866 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Kae Capital Management Pvt Ltd. (Kae Capital) is an venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Sasha Mirchandani. The firm is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

Lightbox Management Ltd. is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2013.The firm is headquartered in Mumbai India.

The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. Its products include shakes and floats, hamburgers, philly cheese steak, salads, starters, rocket kid meals, and beverages. The company was founded by Ronn Teitelbaum on June 6, 1986 and is headquartered in Wilbraham, MA.

CentraLite Systems, Inc. designs and supplies home automation and security products. Its products include 3-Series Devices, Azela Devices, Entrexx, JetStream and Elegance. The firm’s products allow homeowners to control lamps, lights, thermostats, and appliances at the touch of a button, increasing comfort and reducing energy costs. The company was founded by James B. Busby and James L. Busby in 1997 and is headquartered in Mobile, AL.

Asymmetric Capital LLC (Asymmetric Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Robert Duke Biederman. The firm is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Highland Associates, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm was founded by Charles Perry, William Mills and William Terry in 1987 specifically to assist not-for-profit healthcare institutions in the development, implementation, and maintenance of treasury and investment management programs. In 2019, they became a subsidiary of Regions Bank, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE: RF). Highland Associates provides investment advice to institutional investors such as endowments/foundations, pensions, non-profit operating entities, as well as high net-worth individuals.

Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.