Eric A. Hoffman

Sit Investment Associates, Inc. (Sit Investment) is a privately-owned, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded by Eugene Sit in 1981. Sit Investment manages client assets on a discretionary basis for several types of clients, which includes public and private institutional investors, pension funds, Taft-Hartley plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, corporations, insurance companies, municipalities, registered investment companies, private investment companies, collective investment trusts and high-net-worth individuals.

US Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. (USBAM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in March 2001 and formerly known as FAF Advisors, Inc. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of US Bank National Association, which is owned by US Bancorp (NYSE: USB), a diversified financial holding company. USBAM provides investment advisory services through managed accounts to institutional clients, money market mutual funds, and privately offered investment fund.

SightSpeed, Inc. provides internet video and voice communications services. The company offers services in different parts of the United States. The company was founded in 2001 by Aron Rosenberg, Brad Treat and Toby Berger and is located in Berkeley, CA.

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.

Invenshure LLC (Invenshure) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Troy D Kopischke and Danny J Cunagin. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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.

Universal Studios LLC operates as a media and entertainment company. It is engaged in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to global audience. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Universal City, CA.

Mars, Inc. engages in the production of confectionery and animal food products. Its brands include M&M?s, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove, Pedigree, Whiskas, Extra, Skittles, Uncle Ben's, and Cocoavia. The company was founded by Franklin Clarence Mars in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

E. & J. Gallo Winery, Inc. engages in the production, distribution, and marketing of wines and spirits. Its portfolio includes Apothic, Carnivor, Chateau Souverain, Columbia Winery, Ecco Domani, and Edna Valley Vineyard. The company was founded by Ernest J. Gallo and Julio Gallo on September 22, 1933 and is headquartered in Modesto, CA.

Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett PA provides legal services. The firm offers services in the areas of business, international law, litigation, labor and employment, environmental law, estate planning, securities and employee benefits. The company was founded by Charles Woods in 1866 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

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.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is a business law that provides legal solutions catering to the needs of business as they enter new markets, establish joint ventures overseas, and navigate international law. The company was founded in in 1912 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

MusicMatch, Inc. provides digital audio software and services. It offers MusicMatch Jukebox software, online MusicMatch Radio network, MusicMatch Music Store, song download service and MusicMatch on demand streaming music subscription services. The company's partners include Dell, HP and Creative Labs. MusicMatch was founded in 1997 and is located in San Diego, CA.

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.

Jones Dairy Farm produces sausage, bacon, ham and other products. The company makes both cooked and uncooked meat products for retail food outlets under the Jones Dairy Farm brand name. It provides bacon, breakfast sandwiches, sausage, and smoked meats. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Fort Atkinson, WI.

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.

Sorenson Communications LLC provides communications products and services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Its offerings include Sorenson video relay service, the highest-quality video interpreting service; the Sorenson ntouch VP videophone, designed especially for use by deaf individuals; ntouch PC, software that connects users to SVRS by using a PC and webcam; ntouch for Mac, software that connects users to SVRS by using an Apple computer; ntouch Tablet, which turns the Apple iPad with a front-facing camera into a larger-screen mobile VP; and ntouch mobile, an application empowering SVRS communication via mobile devices. The company was founded in March 24, 2000 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

The Minnesota Orchestra provides support for the orchestra and promotes music education. Its association reaches 10,000 children and adults each year through its music education programs. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra provides entertainment services through orchestra. The company was founded on February 9, 1939 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Minnesota State Bar Association operates a professional association for attorneys in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Allina Health System, Inc. operates hospitals and clinics. The company was founded by Kaye J. Ehlen in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Cascade Insurance ICJSC provides insurance services. Its insurance solutions include cargo, personal accident, travel, liability, health, property, motor, compulsory motor, country travel, civil servant health, and cardholders insurance. The company is headquartered in Yerevan, Armania.

Hennepin County Bar Association provides legal services. The non-profit company is based in Minneapolis, MN.

Founded in 1977, 3M Korea Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of 3M Co. that engages in the manufacture of various consumer products including paper, electronics, medical, and industrial supplies. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Women Corporate Directors is a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Italy. The company was founded by Mary Beth Vitale, Véronique Morali, Linda Eskind Rebrovick, Deborah A. Peacock, and Darcy A. Howe. The CEO is Susan C. Keating.

Värde Management LP (Värde) is an independent, SEC-registered alternative investment adviser headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1993 by George Hicks and Marcia Page. Värde sponsors and manages a family of private investment funds. Investors in the Private Funds include various global institutional investors as well as high net worth individuals.

Griffith Foods International, Inc. manufactures food ingredient and flavor systems. The company is headquartered in Alsip, IL.

Nuveen Asset Management LLC (NAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2011 and is a subsidiary of Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC, which is ultimately owned by TIAA Board of Governors. NAM provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to a broad range of individual and institutional clients, such as open-end and closed-end investment companies and other pooled investment vehicles.

Sorse Technology Corp. provides water-soluble CBD emulsion solutions. It offers liquid, standard powder and agglomerated powder for seamless integration as an ingredient into any product. The company was founded by Howard Lee in November 2016 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Part of Yum! The company is based in Vaughan, Canada. Brands, Inc., TB Canada Co. operates restaurants.

Värde Partners /Private Equity/ is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Värde Partners, Inc founded by George G. Hicks and Marcia Lynn Page in 1993. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota with additional offices in London, New York, Singapore, Luxembourg and Mumbai.

Griffith Foods, Inc. specializes in in food ingredients, serving global, and regional food services. It offers seasoning, sauces, and functional blends. The company was founded by Enoch Luther Griffith and Carroll Ladd Griffith in 1919 and is headquartered in Alsip, IL.

BlueNalu, Inc. provides cellular aquaculture services for people, humane for animals, and sustainable for planet. The company was founded by Lou Cooperhouse, Chris Dammann and Christopher P. Somogyi and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Transforming Age engages in improving the lives of older adults by integrating housing, community services, technology, philanthropy, and partnerships. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

U.S. Bank NA (Cincinnati Ohio Investment Management) (USB-IM) is the investment management division of U.S. Bank NA, a commercial bank headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is ultimately held by the US Bancorp (NYSE: USB). USB-IM provides tailored investment management services to individuals and institutional investors.