Michael P. Carlson

Wis-Pak, Inc. manufactures and distributes soft drinks and beverages in the United States. It provides carbonated beverages and bottled water plastic bottles, applicator bottles, squeeze bottles, glass bottles, caps or tops, alcohol free cocktails or drink mixes, sport or energy drink, spring or mineral water, powdered drink mix, water, ice and frozen juices. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Watertown, WI.

Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC engages in the provision of accounting services. Its services include accounting and auditing, advisory, business support and transactions, employee benefit plans, governance, risk and assurance, individual planning and tax, IT audits and assurance, tax, and request bid. It serves captive insurance, construction, financial institutions, governments, healthcare, institutional real estate, insurance, manufacturing and distribution, and non-profits industries. The company was founded by William H. Carr in 1997 and is headquartered in Enterprise, AL.

The Culinary Institute of America refines the world of gourmet chefs. It offers bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and management, as well as continuing education, conferences, travel programs, and e-learning.

W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Co. provides commercial construction services. The firm offers front end development services, including due diligence, conceptual development, process models and balances, front end evaluations, constructability reviews, and conceptual and factored estimating; and engineering services in the areas of design criteria, equipment specification and selection, project management and controls, 2D and 3D design, BIM integrated design, information and document management, design/build, and power distribution modelling. It provides industrial, institutional, hospitality, multifamily housing, heavy, marine, electrical and highway projects. The company was founded by William G. Yates Jr. in 1964 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, MS.

Dakota Gasification Corp. produces synthetic natural gas and other byproducts. The firm transforms coal into natural gas, which is supplied to homes and businesses across the Eastern US. Its synfuels plant produces carbon dioxide, fertilizers, solvents, phenol and other chemicals. The company is headquartered in Bismarck, ND.

Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing LLC engages in selling electricity and natural gas trading services. It offers risk management services which include portfolio analysis, transaction administration, consulting, training and policy development. The company was founded 1999 and is headquartered in Carmel, IN.

Armed Forces Benefit Association provides life insurance, health insurance and financial services. It offers group life insurance products for military personnel, government employees, police officers and firefighters, and defense department contractors. The company was founded by Ralph E. Eberhart in February, 1947 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA

Viking Range LLC manufactures and markets kitchen appliances. Its products include cookware, ventilation systems, refrigeration, wine cellars, kitchen cleanup, outdoor appliances, cutlery, viking gear, commercial equipment, and kitchen accessories. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Greenwood, MS.

The Yates Cos., Inc. operates as a holding company which provides construction and engineering services. It specializes in industrial, institutional, hospitality, multifamily housing, heavy, marine, electrical, and highway projects. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, MS.

Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes PLLC is a law firm that specializes in litigation. The firm is based in Jackson, MS, and has a reputation for achieving successful outcomes for their clients. The private company handles a wide range of cases, including federal constitutional claims, personal injury, class actions, environmental and toxic exposure claims, business disputes, commercial litigation, construction litigation, insurance coverage, labor and employment issues, bankruptcy and creditors ’ rights, surety and fidelity matters, and white-collar criminal defense. The company has a team of experienced trial attorneys and use advanced litigation technology and software. Brunini is a member of Meritas, an international association of full-service law firms, which allows them to provide legal services to clients in every state and many countries around the world.

Part of Armed Forces Benefit Association, 5 Star Life Insurance Co., Inc. provides insurance services. The company is based in Alexandria, VA. Founded in 1943.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.

Nemanco, Inc. engages in retailing of garments. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Mississippi.

Mississippi State Medical Association operates as a physician advocacy organization. It represents physicians, residents and medical students. The company was founded in 1856 and is headquartered in Ridgeland, MS.

Mississippi State University Foundation engages as a non-profit organization which receives, invests, and administers private support in the university. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Mississippi State, MS.

Cooperative Energy operates as non-profit organization that provides wholesale electric services. It generates and transmits electricity for 11 Member distribution systems located in the southern and western areas of the state. The company was founded on April 4, 1941 and is headquartered in Hattiesburg, MS.

Part of Armed Forces Benefit Association, 5Star Life Insurance Co. is a primary underwriter of AFBA member policies and a growing provider of group and worksite voluntary products. 5Star Life Insurance is based in Lincoln, NE and is currently licensed in 49 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa. The company serves the needs of a diverse clientele as an insurance advisor to individuals and organizations, and as a trusted partner to brokers. Founded in 1996, the company has successfully expanded into other segments, including the employer group and worksite benefits markets. Mark E. Singleton has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

MINACT, Inc. provides career training and support services. It also offers on-site employee training, records management, pay disbursement and other services. The company was founded by Booker T. Jones in 1978 and is headquartered in Jackson, MS.

Woodbine Community Organization, Inc. provides education and residential services. It offers offers both English as a Second Language and Spanish as a second-language classes for community members who are interested in improving their language skills. The company was founded by Fannie Williams in 1985 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

YTG LLC engages in the provision of electrical services. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, MS.

Jackson Heart Clinic PA is a premier name in heart care services. The private company specializes in cardiology services and are based in Jackson, MS. The company has 300 years of combined experience and multiple locations.

Medical Assurance Co. of Mississippi, Inc. is a private company that focuses on effective risk management in the medical field. The company is based in Ridgeland, MS and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's services include quote application, education, and risk management. The company aims to recognize, identify, and reduce risks in order to improve the quality of care provided.

Yates Desbuild Joint Venture provides heavy construction services. It specializes in cinstructing industrial buildings, commercial structures, and infrastructures. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, MS.

Brown Bottling Group, Inc. is a beverage distribution company based in Brandon. The American company has been in business since 1971 and distributes a variety of premium brands including Pepsi, Dr Pepper, Mountain Dew, Starbucks, Gatorade, and Lipton. The private company is proud to carry Lipton, the number one ready-to-drink tea brand, and offer a number of flavors of Lipton Iced Tea, as well as Brisk and Pure Leaf from the Lipton family of brands. To learn more about their products, interested parties can reach out to the company. Brown. The CEO of the company is William A.

Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance, Inc. provides insurance and risk management services. It offers client services and products in commercial lines, group benefits, personal lines and bonding. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Jackson, MS.

Mississippi Healthcare Solutions Institute provides healthcare services. The private company is based in Jackson, MS.

Part of Kaiser Permanente, Inc., Mississippi Heart & Vascular Institute is a company that provides cardiac, vascular and venous services. The company is based in Jackson, MS.