Michael E. Kahler

The Society of Plastics Engineers is a global organization with over 22,500 members in 84 countries. The non-profit company is based in Danbury, CT and has subsidiaries in France. The company's mission is to unite plastics professionals worldwide and help them succeed by providing networking opportunities, events, training, and knowledge sharing. The CEO of the company is Patrick Farrey.

Alfa-Laval, Inc. provides engineering services. It markets and supplies a broad range of heat exchangers, separators, decanters, pumps, valves and fittings to customers. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Nalco Chemical Co. produces and sells chemicals and systems used in water treatment and pollution control. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL

Cleveland Leadership Center engages in the provision of leadership training, civic education, and connections to leaders of all ages. Its programs include Leadership Cleveland, LC2 Fellows, Cleveland Bridge Builders, OnBoard Cleveland, (i)Cleveland, Look Up to Cleveland, and Civic Leadership Institute. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is a non-profit organization governed by a group of trustees representing private, public and non-profit institutions. It offers an array of services and assistance including sponsorship, event management, marketing, graphic design, merchandising, media relations, facility and site selection, volunteer recruitment and management, and fundraising. The organization was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.