Mike Houston

MGPI Processing, Inc. produces ingredients and distillery products. It develops and produces grain-based starches, proteins and food-grade alcohol products for the branded packaged goods industry. The company was founded by Late Cloud L. Cray in 1941 and is headquartered in Atchison, KS.

Founded in 2003, FIG Partners LLC is a broker/dealer specializing in mid- and small-cap bank and thrift stocks. They strive to generate superior returns for institutions and high net-worth individuals through integrated trading, sales and research. They are employee-owned. FIG Partners is a member of the NASD and the SIPC. They are located in Atlanta, Georgia.

The International Association of Business Communicators operates as a vibrant membership association. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan, Inc. provides health insurance services. It offers and administers health care coverage, dental, vision and medicare supplement coverage, as well as workers' compensation insurance, health assessment and health care management services. The firm also delivers health care-related products and services. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Grant Thornton LLP provides accounting, tax and business consulting services. It offers advisory, business consulting, business risk, enterprise technology and innovation, transaction services, data analytics, cyber risk, and data integrity services. The firm serves the construction, real estate and hospitality, consumer and industrial products, energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, not for profit organizations, private equity, public sector, and technology industries. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Luxco, Inc. produces and markets distilled beverages and liqueurs. It offers gin, rum, whisky, vodka, neutral spirits, and tequila. The firm sells its products under the brand names including Rebel Yell, Everclear, Exotico, El Mayor, Pearl, Arrow, Lady Bligh, and Salvador’s. The company was founded by Paul A. Lux and David Sherman Sr. in 1958 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

DP Fox Ventures LLC provides financial management, real estate development, and venture capital services. The private company is based in Grand Rapids, MI and has subsidiaries in the United States. Daniel G. DeVos has been the CEO of the company since 1993.

Brunswick Boat Group designs and manufactures boats. It makes Sea Ray, Bayliner, Maxum, Hatteras, Meridian, and Sealine pleasure boats from 16 to 100 feet and Baja boats from 20 to 44 feet. The company also makes Albemarle, Boston Whaler, Cabo, Laguna, Palmetto, Sea Boss, Sea Pro, and Trophy offshore fishing boats from 11 to 52 feet and Crestliner, HarrisKayot, Lowe, Lund, Princecraft, and Triton fishing, deck & pontoon boats from 10 to 35 feet. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Knoxville, TN.

Atchison Amelia Earhart Foundation operates as a charitable organization. The non-profit company is based in Atchison.

National Investor Relations Institute operates as an association of corporate officers and investor relations consultants responsible for communication among corporate management, shareholders, securities analysts and other financial community constituents. The company was founded by DeWitt C. Morrill in 1969 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

IR Squared LLC is a private company that provides investor relations services, specializing in corporate strategy, brand building, marketing, crisis communications, and infrastructure. The company is based in Atlanta, GA. Bob Burton, the founder of IR Squared, has two decades of experience in investor relations and corporate communications, following eight years as a practicing journalist. The company's clients range in market capitalization from $300 million to over $12 billion. He has headed investor relations departments at five NYSE-listed companies with market capitalizations from $600 million to over $100 billion. His industry experience includes a focus in retailing, manufacturing, insurance, defense, energy, housing, telecommunications, and fiber optics businesses. He has direct experience in managing investor relations activities with regard to major corporate challenges such as repositioning corporate strategy, acquisition and divestiture, balance sheet recapitalization, shareholder proxy fights, and hostile tender offers.

D. Pagan Communications, Inc. provides public relations, advertising, and marketing services worldwide. It offers consumer education, brand building and management, new product introductions, product placement, strategic positioning, and consumer and direct marketing services. The company was founded by Debra Pagan and is headquartered in Melville, NY.

Grand Rapids Symphony operates as a music association. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

The Public Relations Society of America operates as a professional organization. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.

Real Estate Investment Trusts is an American company that specializes in savings institutions that are federally chartered. The private company is based in Washington.

YMCA of the USA is a non-profit organization which provides health and social services. The firm offers adventure guides, aquatics, arts, camping, child care, health and fitness, adults, scuba, and sports programs to communities and families in the United States. The company was founded by George Williams in 1844 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

RelayFund, Inc (ReldayFund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids provides youth programs to keep kids active, engaged and safe in the summer. It also offers physical and cardiovascular care, free seminars, blood pressure screenings, residential and day camping programs. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

The Downtown Detroit Partnership engages in developing, planning and placemaking decisions for the economic prosperity. It also work with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors on multiple programs and projects. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Gannett Satellite Information Network LLC provides newspaper publishing services. The firm's newspaper offers information on sports, crime, political, financial, and movies. It also offers weekend supplement and a sports publication (USA TODAY Sports Weekly). The company was founded on September 15, 1982 by Allen H. Neuharth and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

The Detroit News, Inc. publishes a daily newspaper. It publishes sports, business, auto, entertainment news, and editorial. The company was founded by James E. Scripps in 1873 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Embarq Corp. provided telecommunication services. It offered local and long distance phone services, local voice and data services, internet services, satellite video services, data network services, voice and data communication equipment, managed network services, and payphone services. . The company was headquartered in Overland Park, KS.

Errand Solutions LLC provides customized services for corporate, health care and hospitality clients. The firm services enable organizations to offer various benefits that create results in employee attraction, retention, and productivity, as well as overall patient satisfaction. The company was founded by Marsha McVicker in 2000 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.