M. Shawn Pyatt

Trammell Crow Co. provides commercial real estate services. The company delivers brokerage, project management, and building management services through its global services group. The company operates in Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin/South America. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

5AM Venture Management LLC is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2002 by Terry M. Graunke and Paul G. Yovovich. 5AM Venture Management LLC is headquartered in Chicago.

Concern Worldwide, Inc. is a humanitarian organization, which helps in eliminating poverty in the world's poorest countries. It recruits staff, supports program development, creates public awareness of humanitarian issues, and support programs financially. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance and financial products and services. It offers life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, critical illness insurance, small business solutions and structured settlements for individuals. The firm?s principal products and services include individual health and accident insurance, individual and group life insurance and annuities, retirement plans, and banking services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Winston & Strawn LLP provides legal services. Its service areas include antitrust & trade regulations, employment & labor relations, intellectual property, taxation & trusts, and estates to automotive, aviation, electric power, financial services, and health care. The company was founded by Frederick H. Winston in 1853 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Vinson & Elkins LLP provides legal services. It maintains civil practice, covering areas such as litigation, public policy, transaction, and energy law. The firm serves the clients including companies from the aviation, energy, financial services, health care, and technology industries. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Robert W. Baird & Co Inc (Private Equity) (Robert W. Baird) is a private equity division of Robert W. Baird & Co Inc formed in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Education Corp of America owns and operates private accredited colleges. The college provides educational opportunities in business, administrative, management, medical, technical and professional programs that are designed to prepare students for direct entry into the job market in the career areas of their choice. The college also offers associate degrees, diploma/certificate courses, master's degrees and baccalaureate degrees at our various campuses and online. The company was Founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

McShane Construction Corp. provides engineering design and construction services. It builds facilities such as hospitals, offices, educational institutions and residential complexes. The company was founded by James A. McShane in 1984 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL.

Adolfson & Peterson Construction serves owners, architects, and developers. A&P provides construction management, design/build and general contracting services to public and private clients. A&P serves the K-12 school, energy, healthcare, higher education, municipal, multi-family, retail, and senior living market segments from its offices in Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas and Washington (Rushforth Construction is a wholly owned subsidiary in Tacoma, Washington).

Pepper Construction Group LLC provides general contracting and construction management services. Its services include environmental technologies, lean construction, MEP coordination, and virtual construction. The firm serves non-residential and private sector including healthcare, retail, commercial, institutional, and educational markets. The company was founded by Stanley F. Pepper in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Tellepsen Builders LP provides contracting and construction management services. It also offers buildings, parking garages, health care complexes, schools, retirement and residential complexes, hotels and recreational facilities, churches, and retail establishments. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

The American Society of Civil Engineers, founded in 1852, is the oldest national engineering society in America. The non-profit company is based in Reston, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 150,000 members worldwide, the organization advocates for sustainable and resilient practices to maintain and modernize the nation's infrastructure. The company also works to increase investment in infrastructure and improve engineering knowledge and competency. The society's Civil Engineering Landmark Program recognizes historically significant civil engineering projects, structures, and sites.

McShane Cos. provides construction services for industrial, commercial, and residential projects. The private company is based in Rosemont, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. operates a construction industry trade association. The firm is involved in government representation, legal advocacy, education, workforce development, communications, technology, recognition through national and chapter awards programs, employee benefits, information on best practices and business development through an online contractor search directory. It is construction industry's voice with the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government and with state and local governments. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The Associated General Contractors of America is a leading association for the construction industry, representing over 27,000 firms, including 6,500 general contractors and 9,000 specialty-contracting firms. The private company is based in Arlington, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to ensure the continued success of the construction industry. The CEO of the company is Stephen E. Sandherr.

DAVACO LP provides management solutions for the retail, restaurant and hospitality industries. Its services include rollouts, retrofits, resets and remodels, fixture and equipment upgrades, graphic and digital signage installations, project management, hard and soft line merchandising, inspection, site and marketing surveys. The company was founded by Rick Davis in 1990 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

The Pepper Cos., Inc. provides construction services. Its services include environmental technologies, lean construction, preconstruction, reality capture, self perform work and virtual construction. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. is a non-profit organization that aims to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated to create an environmentally and socially responsible environment. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded in 1993 by Steven Richard Fedrizzi. The organization provides a framework for creating healthy, efficient, and cost-saving buildings through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. The LEED certification is available for virtually all buildings, communities, and homes. The organization offers various resources, including exam prep materials, to help professionals advance their careers in green building. Peter Templeton has been the CEO of the American company since 2021.

Chicago Building Congress, Inc. operates as a trade association. Its membership includes real estate professionals, general contractors, subcontractors, engineering firms, architects, labor unions, associations, government entities, educational facilities, banks, insurance providers, consultants, legal firms, accounting firms, media publications, material manufacturers and suppliers. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Lombard, IL.

McShane Construction Co., Inc. is a construction firm that was founded in 1984 by Jim McShane and is currently led by CEO Molly C. McShane. The private company is based in Rosemont, IL. McShane Construction Company specializes in serving the industrial, multi-family, commercial, and institutional markets.

Pepper Construction Co. is a family-owned company that has been in the commercial construction industry for 90 years. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. The company is known for their leadership in sustainable, lean, and virtual construction technologies. The company was founded in 1927 by Stanley F. Pepper.

The Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Society, Inc. is a public venue that promotes the art, enjoyment, and knowledge of horticulture. The society offers an array of popular annual events, educational programs for children and adults, and family-oriented activities. The Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden is designed to connect children with nature, and the Children's Garden encompasses several galleries, each designed to be age-specific. The society also offers financial assistance options and 7-week residency after-school programs. Visitors can explore the beautiful gardens, including a new addition in front of the DeGolyer House, and get married under the morning light amidst one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces.

Conor Commercial Real Estate LLC is a real estate development firm. the company was founded by James A. Mcshane in 1988 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL.

Part of McShane Cos., Cadence McShane Construction Co. LLC is a construction company based in Addison, TX. Cadence McShane Construction Company is the builder of choice in the state of and its surrounding region, specializing in the education, multifamily, senior living, commercial, and industrial market sectors. The company provides general construction, design-build, and construction management services with a culture of relentless service and an entrepreneurial spirit that drives consistent and reliable results. The company's dedication and commitment to this philosophy have built a solid foundation of excellence for everything they do. The company was founded in 1985 by James A. McShane. The CEO is Molly C. McShane.