Janice B. Case

PPM America, Inc. (PPM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1990 and is a subsidiary of PPM Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Jackson Financial, Inc. (JFI) (NYSE: JXN). PPM is the primary investment manager for the general account assets of JFI’s insurance subsidiaries and serves as sub-adviser to US mutual funds sponsored by Jackson National Asset Management LLC (JNAM), a subsidiary of Jackson National Life Insurance Co. (Jackson), and adviser to the PPM Funds, a family of institutional share class mutual funds. Additionally, PPM provides advisory services to non-US pooled investment vehicles, structured vehicles such as collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), private equity funds, and separately managed accounts for third-party institutional clients.

UBS Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Weehawken, New Jersey. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UBS Americas Inc., ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG; NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1969, UBS Financial Services provides investment advisory services to individuals, banks, thrift institutions, mutual funds and other investment companies, pension and employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, charities, corporations and other business and government entities.

Thrivent Investment Management, Inc. (Thrivent) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and fund manager headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Thrivent Financial Holdings, Inc., itself a subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a faith-based, not-for-profit membership organization and financial services firm. Thrivent provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations, corporations and other business entities.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans operates as a not-for-profit membership organization of Christians, which engages in the provision of investment advisory services. It offers life insurance, annuities and mutual funds, student and educational resources, charitable planning, and trust services. The company was founded in June 2001 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The Investment Company Institute is an association of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and unit investment trusts. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The American company operates to support and represent these types of investment vehicles. The CEO of the company is Paul Schott Stevens.

Vermont Transco LLC offers electric power distribution. The company was founded on June 30, 2006 and is headquartered in Rutland, VT.

Ausra, Inc. develops solar thermal power systems. It provides Power Generation, Utility-Scale Solar and Solar-Hybrid Power Plants services. The company was founded in 2006 by David Mills, John S. O'Donnell and Peter Le Lièvre and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Agile Energy, Inc. develops utility-scale renewable power generating projects. The Company manages and performs all development activities required to bring its projects from conception through completion, including siting, environmental permitting, securing transmission, contract negotiations and arranging project financing. It is focused on photovoltaic and concentrating photovoltaic projects in North America. Agile Energy was founded by Glen Davis and Robert G. Morgan in 2004 and is headquartered in San Bruno, CA.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Vermont Electric Power Co. provides electric services including open access tariff documents, service agreements, transmission information, charts & maps, and project information services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Rutland, VT.

Union Mutual of Vermont Cos. provides insurance services. The company was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Montpelier, VT.

Part of Eversource Energy, Connecticut Valley Electric generates and distributes electricity. The company is based in Rutland, VT. Connecticut Valley Electric was acquired by Public Service Company of New Hampshire from Central Vermont Public Service Corp. on December 16, 2002 for $29 million. The CEO of the company is Robert H. Young.

E*Trade Bank provides banking services. It is the wholly-owned subsidiary of E*TRADE Financial Corp. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.

St. Mary's Hospital Foundation, Inc. provides hospital services. The company is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Fidelity Investments, Inc. operates as a financial services company. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

UBS Bank USA engages in the provision of banking services. Its products and services include insured deposit accounts1, securities backed lending services, residential mortgages, and credit cards. The company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Flynn Center for the Performing Arts operates as a managed home for arts and services. It offers information on performances, history, seating, facility rental, special events and membership. The company is headquartered in Burlington, VT.

New England Guaranty Insurance Co., Inc. provides property and casualty insurance services. The company is headquartered in Montpelier, VT.

North Country Hospital & Health Center, Inc. provides healthcare services. It offers cardiac rehabilitation, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, diabetics education, general surgery, intensive care, ophthalmology, pain treatment, and surgical services. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Newport, VT.

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that aims to promote and support the economic growth of Vermont. The non-profit company is based in Barre, VT. The company provides resources and services to businesses of all sizes and industries, including networking opportunities, marketing assistance, and advocacy for pro-business policies.

Renewable Energy Systems Americas, Inc. owns and operates renewable energy and energy storage projects. The company is headquartered in Broomfield, CO.

Hackberry Wind LLC generates and transmits wind power. The firm provides wind farm and supplies power to the residents of the city of Austin. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Delorean Power LLC engages in the development, design, financing, construction, ownership, and operations of utility-scale energy storage projects. The firm offers renewable curtailment reduction, renewable capacity firming, frequency regulation, spinning reserve, peak shaving, and demand change management. The company was founded by Michael Herbert and Rory Jones in 2019 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Sunfolding, Inc. designs and manufactures simplified solar trackers. Its product T29, actuates solar panels to reduce angle of incidence. The company was founded by Leila Madrone and Saul Griffith in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Brightsphere Investment Group Plc engages in the provision investment management services and products. It offers its services to institutional investors, in asset classes that include equities, fixed income, real estate, and timber. The company was founded in May 2014 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.