Brendan W. Surma

The North Carolina Retirement Systems (NCRS) is a State-owned pension fund manager headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. NCRS is a division of the Department of State Treasurer, and they administer the pension benefits for state and local government employees. NCRS also administers the Supplemental Retirement Plans (NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans), retirement savings accounts designed to help public employees in North Carolina achieve their retirement goals.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

The Financial Accounting Foundation is a non-profit organization that administers, finances, and appoints financial and governmental accounting standards boards. The non-profit company is based in Norwalk, CT.

Allegheny Plywood Co., Inc. distributes a variety of wood products including cabinet grade hardwood plywood, industrial panel products, laminate, solid surface, and quartz surfacing products. The private company is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is a center that provides educational, behavioral, physical, and support services to children and families with special needs. The institute also provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children with autism in the greater Pittsburgh community. The non-profit company is based in Pittsburgh, PA. The company offers special education services that are designed to fit a variety of needs, as every student learns differently. The CEO of the company is Wendy Pardee.

Hapanowicz & Associates Financial Services, Inc., do-business-as Hapanowicz & Associates Wealth Management (H&A), is an independent registered investment advisor headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded by Robert (Bob) Hapanowicz in 1991. H&A provides comprehensive financial advice through investment and wealth management services.

The National Institute of Public Finance provides professional development, research, strategic planning, and policy advocacy services for charity. The private company is based in Malibu.