Kimberly Gray

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) is a state-owned pension fund manager headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1935, The OPERS Board of Trustees – the governing body of the system – is responsible for the administration and management of OPERS. They provide retirement, disability, and survivor benefit programs for Ohio’s active and retired public workers and their families throughout the state who are not covered by another state or local retirement system.

Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. (Fort Washington) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1990 and formerly known as Columbus Fund Management, Inc. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Western & Southern Investment Holdings LLC and ultimately owned by Western & Southern Mutual Holding Co. The firm offers a wide range of investment solutions to a diverse set of clients and valued partners. Fort Washington is a signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Cushing Asset Management LP is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm was founded by Jerry Swank in 2003 and they are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swank Capital LLC. Cushing Asset Management provides investment management services on a discretionary basis to high net-worth individuals and institutional investors through Private Funds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Closed-End Funds and Managed Accounts. They also offer discretionary investment management services as part of various wrap fee programs offered by investment advisers/broker-dealers.

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a scientific community that has been in existence since 1939. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The organization aims to inspire and transform collective scientific knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of all people around the world. The science of food encompasses food science, food technologies, and their applications across the food industry. IFT envisions a world where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are universally valued as essential to advancing the science of food. The organization has member resource groups that provide supportive spaces for communities who have traditionally been underrepresented and under-supported. Christie A. Tarantino has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. (AIP) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm was founded as a Nebraska corporation in 1984 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameritas Holding Co., which is owned by Ameritas Mutual Holding Co. AIP provides investment advisory services to affiliated and unaffiliated insurance companies; pension plans and retirement accounts (including Taft-Hartley Plans); charitable organizations; and registered investment companies of Calvert Variable Products, Inc., The firm also provides investment advisory services to discretionary investment (wrap fee) program accounts including: individuals and high net-worth individuals; pension and profit sharing plans; trusts; charitable organizations; state and local government entities; and small businesses and others.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

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.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Foley Hoag LLP provides legal services. It offers international litigation and arbitration services, and counsel in the evolving field of corporate social responsibility. The firm offers practices in industries such as life sciences, health care, technology, energy and renewable, investment management, and professional services. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

FirstLight Power Resources, Inc. owns and operates a portfolio of hydro-generation plants in Connecticut and Massachusetts. It provides carbon free electric generation and energy storage. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA.

The Ohio State Bar Association is a professional association for those who have been admitted to the practice of law. The non-profit company is based in Columbus, OH and has subsidiaries in the United States. The association represents nearly 65 percent of law practitioners, including paralegals and student associate members.

The Ohio Society of CPA's operates as an association for Certified Public Accountants.

Alliance to Save Energy provides power saving solutions. It operates as a coalition consisting largely of industrial, technological, and energy corporations. The company was founded by Charles H. Percy and Hubert Humphrey in 1977 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Columbus Downtown Development Corp. operates as a non-profit development corporation. its projects include Columbus Commons, Lazarus Building, Scioto Mile, and The Peninsula. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

CoverMyMeds LLC provides insurance coverage determination forms for drug plans to physicians and pharmacists. The firm integrates with plans using the NCPDP ePA standard, and uses health-plan forms to support an all-plan experience for plans that do not support the NCPDP standard. The company was founded by Sam Rajan and Matt Scantland in 2008 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

American Society for Nutrition, Inc. provides nutrition research services. The firm specializes in nutrition, research, medical nutrition, educational resources, peer-reviewed publications and membership. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

New York State Smart Grid Consortium is a non profit organization that promotes smart grid. It provides convening point for collaboration around smart and sustainable energy solutions. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Fifth Third Bank, NA (Investment Management) (Fifth Third Private Bank) is the private banking division of Fifth Third Bank, NA, ultimately owned by Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB). The firm is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fifth Third Private Bank offers banking, investment and insurance products and services to private clients.

Buckingham Capital Management, Inc. (BCM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. The firm was founded by Jay Buckingham in 1987. BCM provides advisory services to individual and institutional clients.

CCCC Dredging (Group) Co., Ltd. provides waterway dredging and construction services. Its business areas include Dredging, Environmental protection, Marine industry, Overseas business, and Investment business. The Dredging business provides infrastructure construction, port and deep-water channel construction, and dredging and landfill services. The Environmental protection business engages in eco-environmental protection and watershed management projects. The Marine industry business engages in offshore engineering infrastructure, construction of integrated industrial parks, transportation and installation of large-scale offshore and special equipment, and modern marine logistics services. The Overseas business includes overseas dredging and port navigation projects. The company was founded on May 7, 2015 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

Greentown Labs operates as a community of climatetech and cleantech pioneers working to design a more sustainable world. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Somerville, MA.

AND Health LLC is a specialist company that offers a unique combination of behavioral and clinical care for migraine and autoimmune conditions. The company is based in Columbus, OH. The company's methodology has been developed by leading experts in the field, and patients have reported life-changing results. The company was founded by Matt Scantland, who has been the CEO since incorporation.