David W. Kansas

Bremer Financial Corp. provides banking, investment, trust, and insurance services. Its services include personal banking, wealth management, investment management, and brokerage services. The company was founded by Otto Bremer in 1943 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Nalco Holding Co. provides water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protects people and vital resources. The firm also provides integrated water treatment and process improvement services for industrial and institutional applications, using technologically advanced solutions, combining chemical products and equipment, and consistent, reliable on-site service and expertise. The company was founded in November 2004 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.

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.

Minnesota Mutual Cos., Inc. engages in the provision of insurance and financial services. It offers insurance products, pension plans, and financial services. The company was founded on October 1, 1998 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Minnesota Life Insurance Co. engages in provision of health and life insurance services. It offers financial security for individuals and businesses in the form of insurance, pensions and investments. It also offers financial, retirement, group insurance and asset management services. The company is founded in 1880 and is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Minnesota Public Radio operates radio stations produces programs for radio, Internet, and face-to-face audiences. It operates 37-stations radio network serving to the people in Minnesota and in parts of Wisconsin, the Dakotas, Michigan, Iowa, and Idaho. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Meijer, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets and pharmacies. It offers various products in the areas of baby and toddler, clothing and accessories, crafts and art supplies, electronics and computers, furniture and home products, garden and outdoor, gift cards, groceries, health and beauty, home utility and care, jewelry and watches, kitchen and dining, pet supplies, sporting goods, toys, games and bikes, and video games, as well as fresh produce and meat, pharmaceutical products, and apparel. The company was founded by Frederik Gerhard Hendrik Meijerand in 1934 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

America's Health Insurance Plans, Inc. is the national trade association representing the health insurance industry. AHIP's members provide health and supplemental benefits to more than 200 million Americans through employer-sponsored coverage, the individual insurance market, and public programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. AHIP advocates for public policies that expand access to affordable health care coverage to all Americans through a competitive marketplace that fosters choice, quality and innovation. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

National Public Radio, Inc. produces and distributes noncommercial news and entertainment programs. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Habitat for Humanity International, Inc. is a non-profit organization that seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. The organization was founded by Millard Fuller and Linda Fuller in 1976 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

CobornsDelivers LLC provides online grocery shopping and delivery services. It offers mobile grocery shopping, fresh produce & deli, organic & natural products, large quantity & bulk items, delivery to businesses, gluten-free products and customer service. The company was founded by Simon J. Foster in 1999 and is headquartered in New Hope, MN.

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.

San Francisco Symphony provides symphony orchestra presentations. The firm enriches, serves, and shapes cultural life throughout the spectrum of bay area communities. It offers performer’s series, south bay, organ and chorus concerts, open rehearsals, chamber music, youth orchestra concerts, family-friendly concerts and special events. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Wenger Corp. manufactures musical instruments. Its products include music chairs, audience seating, music stands, conductor's equipment, marching band, choral risers and theatre products. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Owatonna, MN.

Southern California Public Radio operates radio stations. It also features signature public radio programs from American Public Media, the BBC and Public Radio International. The company is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

Minnesota State Bar Association operates a professional association for attorneys in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The Itasca Project is an employer-led alliance based in Minneapolis, MN. Its 70-plus participants are primarily private-sector CEOs, public-sector leaders, and the leaders of major foundations based in the region. The Itasca Project is drawn together by an interest in new and better ways to address regional issues that impact our future economic competitiveness and quality of life in the St. Paul region. The Itasca Project was founded by Timothy A. Welsh.

Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation provides healthcare and community development services. Their services encompass charitable programs and scholarship grants. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

The Bush Foundation engages in the provision of grants and investments to support organizations. It offers community innovation grants, Bush fellowship, Bush prize for community innovation, 2020 school design institute, change networks, event sponsorship, and President's innovation and partnership grant. The company was founded by Archibald Granville Bush and Edyth Bush in 1953 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Second Harvest Heartland distributes food and grocery products. The firm distributes its products to fund drives, food camps, shelves, soup kitchens, shelters and rescue programs. The company was founded on October 1, 2001 and is headquartered at St. Paul, MN.

Part of IHC Hospitals, Inc., Selecthealth, Inc. is a nonprofit health plan that simplifies healthcare for over 1 million members across the mountain west. The company is based in Murray, UT. Selecthealth is committed to helping people live the healthiest lives possible through simple, sincere, and seamless experiences and products. The company offers commercial and government medical plans, as well as dental, vision, and pharmacy benefit management. Selecthealth's goal is to provide quality and affordable care to its members. The company was founded by David A. Burton, and Robert T. Hitchcock has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Part of Stryker Corp., ExperiaHealth is a company that provides resources to hospitals to improve patient care. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company was founded by David R. Strand, Mary Bridget Duffy. ExperiaHealth was acquired by Vocera Communications, Inc., part of Stryker Corp. from February 23, 2022 on November 17, 2010.

CaringBridge is a nonprofit health platform that provides support to family caregivers at no cost. The non-profit company is based in Eagan, MN. The platform helps improve emotional health and social connectedness, addressing feelings of overwhelm, isolation, and loneliness. With over 300,000 people on the platform every day sending or receiving support, there are over 1,600 messages of love, hope, and compassion posted every hour. Founded in 1997, the organization offers tools to share and document a health journey, simplify care coordination, and connect caregivers with a supportive community. The company was founded by Sona Mehring. Tia Newcomer has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Enovate Medical LLC provides mobile and wall-mounted clinical workstations for the healthcare environment. It offers medication transport-storage systems, swappable mobile power systems, and articulating arms. The company was founded by Fred Calero and is headquartered in Murfreesboro, TN.

The Opus Group is an American company that provides real estate development services. The private company is based in Minnesota and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Velano Vascular, Inc. operates as a medical technology company. Its technologies transform patient care by enhancing the blood-draw experience during hospitalization. The firm's innovative medical technologies aim to reduce the pain and discomfort associated with these procedures for patients while improving safety and efficiency for providers. The company was founded by Pitamber Devgon and Eric M. Stone in 2012 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Mortenson Construction Holdings, Inc. provides construction services. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Part of Caris Life Sciences, LLC, Cleveland Clinic Hospital is a general and surgical hospital. The company is based in Weston, FL. Cleveland Clinic Hospital was acquired by The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, a subsidiary of Caris Life Sciences, LLC from Tenet Healthcare Corp. on October 02, 2006.