Jerrold V. Jerome

Imperial Sugar Co. processes and markets refined cane sugar. It refines, packages, and distributes granulated, powdered, liquid, and brown sugars, as well as co-crystallized sweeteners and syrups under the Dixie Crystals, Imperial, Savannah Gold, NatureWise, and Holly brand names, as well as under private labels. The firm also markets organic and fair trade sweeteners and sugar/stevia sweetener blends. The company was founded in 1843 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, TX.

US Foods, Inc. engages in the market and distribution of fresh, frozen, dry food and non-food products. The firm offers meats and seafood; dry grocery products; refrigerated and frozen grocery products; equipment, disposable, and supplies; dairy; beverage products; and produce. Its brand portfolio includes Chef’s Line, Rykoff Sexton, Stock Yards, Metro Deli, Monarch, Monogram, Molly’s Kitchen, Glenview Farms, Valu+Plus, and Harvest Value. The company was founded on August 1, 1989 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL.

Talcott Resolution Life, Inc. provides life insurance services. The firm specializes in property and casualty insurance, mutual funds and group benefits. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Hartford, CT.

Hartford Investment Management Co. (HIMCO) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 1996 by acquiring the business, personnel and corporate name of an affiliate which had been in operation since 1981 and which performed substantially similar services They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG). HIMCO provides investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients and registered and unregistered investment companies. The firm also serves as an investment adviser for its affiliates and provides investment advisory services for vehicles that support the product mix of its affiliates.

Fayez Sarofim & Co. (FSC) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm was founded by Fayez Sarofim in 1958 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Sarofim Group, Inc. FSC manages investment portfolios for a wide range of clients which includes pension plans, foundations, endowments and individuals.

Revolution Foods, Inc. offers healthy meals to both schools and stores. Its meals and snacks contain whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables. The company was founded by Jonathan Klein, Kirsten Saenz Tobey and Kristin Groos Richmand in 2006 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

CDW LLC provides integrated information technology solutions. The firm’s services include eprocurement integration, leasing, managed, configuration, professional and warranty services. It also offers solutions like analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, data center and network infrastructure, digital signage, digital transformation, digital workspace, print solutions and software management. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL.

Kemper Corp. (Investment Portfolio) (Kemper-IP) is the investment portfolio division of Kemper Corp. (NYSE: KMPR), an insurance holding company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Formerly known as Unitrin Asset Management, the firm provides affordable and personalized Auto, Home, Life and Health solutions for individuals, families and businesses. Kemper-IP manages the insurance portfolio.

Artisan Network Services, Inc. provides art-related commerce, content, and community on-line. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP provides legal advisory services. Its practice areas include mergers and acquisitions, finance, litigation, corporate finance, insurance, tax, labor and employment, political law, private equity, corporate, antitrust, white collar crime, international, regulatory, and legislation. The company was founded by Marshall Skadden, John Slate, and Les Arps in 1948 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center operates as a private cancer center. It offers cancer care services to adult; and child and teen patients. Its services include risk assessment and screening; diagnosis and treatment; clinical trials; patient and caregiver education; and pediatric clinical trials. The company was founded by John J. Astor and Charlotte Astor in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Earthgrains Bakery Group, Inc. manufactures and markets food and beverages. Its services include household and bakery products, bread, buns, bagels, refrigerated dough, biscuits, cinnamon rolls, frozen cheesecake, pies, desserts, other confectionery products. The company was founded by Charles Lupin in 1951 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

The Northridge Group, Inc. provides temporary staffing and consulting services. Its services include interim management, bill auditing, margin optimization, financial analysis, regulatory assistance and call center solutions. The company was founded by Therese K. Fauerbach and Susan M. Platner in 1999 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL.

The Chicago Network provides a forum to support and counsel for member careers and to raise awareness of professional, political and social issues faced by women. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Sara Lee Food & Beverage manufactures and supplies food products. The company offers frozen cakes, pies, cheesecakes, packaged deli meats, cheeses and baked goods. It offers products under the brand names Holsum, Earth Grains, Mother's Healthy Choice and IronKids. Sara Lee Food & Beverage is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL

Chicago Shakespeare Theater operates performance theaters. It offers production of classics, new works and family programming; to unlocking Shakespeare’s work for educators and students; and to serving as Chicago’s cultural ambassador through its World’s Stage Series. The company was founded by Barbara Gaines in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Museum of Fine Arts of Houston owns and operates Museum. The Museum collection contains around 56,000 artworks, which date from antiquity to the present. The company was established in 1900 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Sarofim International Management Co. (SIMCO) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm was founded by Fayez S. Sarofim in 1993 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fayez Sarofim & Co., which itself is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Sarofim Group, Inc. SIMCO serves as an investment adviser for a wide range of clients, which includes pension plans, foundations, endowments, and individuals.

Houston Ballet Foundation operates as a ballet company. It provides training services to its dancers throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Canada. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is non-profit organization, which operates as an art museum. The company was founded in 1842 and is headquartered in Hartford, CT.

Part of QBE Insurance Group Ltd., QBE Holdings, Inc. is a global insurance leader with a presence in every key insurance market. The company is based in New York, NY. The company operates out of 27 countries and primarily conducts business through its insurance company subsidiaries. QBE offers insurance coverage rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best and "A+" by Standard & Poor's. The company helps customers solve unique risks, allowing them to stay focused on their future. Julie Wood has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

PennantPark Investment Advisers LLC (PennantPark) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Art Penn. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida with additional offices in New York, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles.

Brightwood Capital Advisors LLC (Brightwood Capital Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Damien Dwin and Sengal Selassie. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Kinder Morgan Production Co. LLC engages in the transportation of natural gas, refined petroleum products, crude oil, condensate and dioxin. The company is headquartered in Huston, TX.

Part of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., Talcott Resolution, Inc. offers creative in-force and new business solutions that provide insurers with capital flexibility and risk management efficiencies. Founded in 1902, Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company is based in Woodbury, MN and oversees $89 billion in assets for nearly one million customers. The company oversees more than $90 billion in liabilities and surplus for approximately 900,000 customers.