Mike Kratochwill

TIAA-CREF Investment Management LLC (TCIM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TIAA-CREF Asset Management LLC, ultimately owned by TIAA Board of Governors. TCIM provides investment management and certain administrative services necessary for the operation of the College Retirement Equities Fund (CREF), a diversified open-end registered investment management company that consists of eight accounts, that issues individual, group and tax-deferred variable annuity contracts.

Part of Ebara Corp., Chem Systems, Inc. is a company that focuses on being a leader in project execution and providing technology, quality, and complete turnkey solutions to meet the needs of their clients. The company is based in Burlington, Canada. Chem Systems was acquired by Hayward Gordon Ltd., part of Ebara Corp., on September 30, 2004. The Canadian company serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, semiconductor, display technology, and power generation. Chem Systems provides solutions to companies in various sectors across the region.

Nexant, Inc. provides intelligent grid software and clean energy solutions. It is a globally recognized software, consulting and services leader that provides innovative solutions to utilities, energy enterprises, chemical companies and government entities worldwide. The firm provides intelligent grid software and clean energy solutions that advance electric power grid and alternative energy services. Nexant was founded by Basem Y. Sarandah on January 1, 2000 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Ethyl Corp. provides blending and supply solutions. The firm supplies gasoline performance additives and diesel cetane improvers. It also offers terminal, storage, and trans loading services. The company was founded on February 15, 1887 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Union Carbide Corp. engages in the production of chemicals and polymers. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. Its products include polyethylene and polypropylene, ethylene glycol, isopropanol, ethyleneamines, biocides, surfactants, deicing and anti-icing fluids, amines, solution vinyl resins and polyethylene glycols. The company was founded on November 1, 1917 and is headquartered in Seadrift, TX.

DuPont Crop Protection Co., Inc. manufactures and distributes fungicides, insecticides and herbicides. The company was founded by Éleuthère Irénée du Pont in 1802 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Part of TTWF LP, Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC operates, acquires and develops ethylene production facilities and related assets. The company is based in Houston, TX. Yuan Chao has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Part of Phillips 66, Phillips 66 Partners GP LLC is a company that provides investment services. The company is based in Houston, TX. Greg C. Garland has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.