Melanie A. Johnson

La Quinta Corp. engages in the operation of hotels in the United States. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Credit Agricole Securities (USA), Inc. (Credit Agricole Securities USA) is a full service broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 and formerly known as Calyon Securities USA, Inc. and Credit Lyonnais Securities, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole Global Partners, Inc., which is owned by Rue la Boétie SAS’s Credit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA) in France. Credit Agricole Securities USA provides investors’ customized solutions to ensure they achieve their execution objectives in the tradition of service excellence and product innovation.

Grande Communications Networks LLC provides Internet, telephone and digital cable services. Its products and services include Internet, cable TV and phone services for residential and business customers, bundles and special deals. The company was founded in October 1999 and is headquartered in San Marcos, TX.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

BDO USA LLP operates as an accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping firm. It offers advisory; audit and assurance; digital; and tax services. The company was founded by Maximillian L. Seidman in 1910 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Fitch Ratings, Inc. is a global rating agency and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by John Knowles in 1913 as Fitch Publishing Co. They are a subsidiary of Fitch Group, Inc., ultimately owned by The Hearst Family Trust. Fitch Ratings seeks to provide independent and prospective credit opinions, research and data to the world's credit markets. Their approach is based on a foundation of local market experience that covers capital markets in over 150 countries. The firm's ratings analysis and rating decisions are based on established criteria, methodologies and ratings definitions which they apply in a consistent manner. Fitch Ratings provides coverage of the following markets: Economics, Banks, Insurance, Sovereigns, Corporates, Structured Finance, Public Finance – International, Public Finance – US, Infrastructure & Project, and Finance.

Part of WorldPort Communications, Inc., InterContinental Exchange, Inc. /California/ provides long distance telecommunications services. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. InterContinental Exchange, Inc. /California was acquired by WorldPort Communications, Inc. on May 07, 1998.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Chief Oil & Gas LLC engages in the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas reserves. It also constructs and operates pipelines to deliver natural gas from wellheads to interstate and intrastate pipelines that redeliver to industrial end users and consumers. The company was founded by Trevor Rees-Jones 1994 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Part of International Bancshares Corp., International Bank of Commerce (IBC) is a bank based in Laredo, TX. IBC Bank has been serving personal, business, and international clients since 1966. The bank offers a range of savings and investment options, including basic savings accounts, CDs, and brokerage services. IBC Bank provides personal, business, and international banking services with convenience and ease. The CEO of the company is Ignacio Urrabazo.

Pioneer Bank SSB offers banking solutions. It provides personal and business banking services which include checking, savings, certificates of deposit, online and mobile banking, and treasury services. The firm also offers personal, home equity, business, mortgage, and agricultural loans. The company was founded by Whit Hanks and Jack Seifrick on May 14, 2007 and is headquartered in Dripping Springs, TX.

The Municipal Advisory Council of Texas is a non-profit membership corporation which collects, maintains and distributes information related to Texas municipal debt issuers through a variety of programs. The council was organized in 1954 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Silver Creek Capital Management LLC (Silver Creek) is an independent registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The firm was founded by Timothy Flaherty and Eric Dillon in 1999. Silver Creek provides investment supervisory services to private investment funds that invest in other affiliated or unaffiliated private investment funds, accounts and/or securities.

Hinge Capital LLC (Venture51) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Brandon Zeuner and Ryan Swagar. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Dow Building Solutions LLC delivers products and solutions to builders and home buyers. The company is headquartered in Midland, MI.

ML&R Wealth Management LLC (ML&R) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. The firm was founded in 1997. In 2024, Creative Planning LLC acquired the firm from Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP. ML&R serves individuals, families, business owners, and non-profit organizations with personal wealth management services.

Simon Property Group (Delaware), Inc. owns and operates shopping centers. The private company is based in Washington, IN.

Communities Foundation of Texas provides different ways to make charitable contributions while realizing significant tax advantages. The foundation handles the investment of the gift, listen to the donor's priorities and manage its distribution in charitable grants to worthwhile causes. Communities Foundation of Texas was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Akron General Medical Center provides general medical and surgical services. The firm offers cardiovascular medicine, cardiac surgery, cancer care, orthopedics, and sports medicine services. It also provides diagnostic and outpatient services. The company has offices in Akron, Green, Stow, Tallmadge and West Akron. Akron General Medical Center was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Akron, OH.

Startup America Partnership LLC provides social services. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

Austin Industries, Inc. provides construction services. It offers civil, commercial and industrial construction services. It offers services to the aviation, health care, refining and petrochemical industries. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.