Robert S. Nakahara

Washington State Investment Board (WSIB) is a state-owned pension fund manager headquartered in Olympia, Washington. Founded in 1981, WSIB manages investments for retirement plans which includes public employees, teachers, school employees, law enforcement officers, firefighters and judges. They also manage investments for several other important public funds that benefit Washington’s industrial insurance program, colleges and universities, and developmental disability programs.

Stratus InDemand LLC engages in provision of video remote interpretation services to the health system market. Its products include over the phone interpreter, on-site interpreting, analytics and reporting, translation and internal call center. It also offers client services, business process outsourcing, and patient acquisition. The company was founded by Andrew Drake, Elena Temores-Pirestani, James D. Ewel, and Daniel Pirestani in 2007 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

MedManage Systems, Inc. operates an online network for drug samplings. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Bothell, WA.

Premera Blue Cross provides health, life, vision, dental and long term care insurance services. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, WA.

Advanced Research Systems, Inc. manufactures cryogenic equipment for low temperature applications and experiments, including nanoscience, quantum optics, optical spectroscopy, and neutron scattering. Advanced Research Systems is based in Macungie, PA. The private company specializes in helium-free cryostats, flow cryostats, and probe stations.

WPS Emergency Planning Services LLC develops, implements, and maintains fire safety and multi-hazard plans. It offers emergency planning, vests, and signage. The company was founded on March 5, 1999 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

Qliance Medical Management, Inc. operates as a healthcare organization. It offers access to doctors, nurses, and medical teams who deliver comprehensive services to patients giving unparalleled attention and care. The firm's services include pediatric and urgent care, wellness education and ongoing chronic disease management solutions. The company was founded by Garrison Bliss, Norm Wu and Chapin Henry in 2006 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.