Ralph E. Carthrae

Kansas Bioscience Authority LLC operates as a venture investor. It invests its own funds, attracts co-investors, manages its portfolio companies, and calls on its network of partners and experts to generate a return on and of invested capital. The firm focuses on agribusiness, animal health, human health, and life sciences technology sectors. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Olathe, KS.

J-W Operating Co. designs, manufactures and distributes natural gas compression. It focuses on natural gas compression, gathering, exploration, production and gas measurement. The firm operates in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, California, Montana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and North Dakota. The company was founded in November 10, 1960 by Howard George Westerman and Thomas Jeffrey and is headquartered in Addison, TX.

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC engages in the management of labor and employment law firm. It offers affirmative action and OFCCP compliance, appellate, drug testing, airline and railway, construction law, defense contracting, healthcare, litigation, and employment law. The company was founded on February 14, 1977 and is headquartered in Greenville, SC.

The Florida Bar operates as professional organization of lawyers. The company is headquartered in Tallahassee, FL.

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.

Western Plains Energy LLC engages in the production and sale of ethanol products. The firm also produces fuel grade ethanol by processing corn and mil. It provides distillers grains that acts as animal feed supplement primarily marketed to the dairy and beef industries. The company was founded on July 10, 2001 and is headquartered in Oakley, KS.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is an organization that represents over 95,000 members and works to protect, promote, and advance the needs of all veterinarians and those they serve. The AVMA is based in Schaumburg, IL, and Janet Donlin has been the CEO of the private company since 2016. The AVMA provides a variety of resources and tools to help veterinarians run a more efficient and successful practice, including practical tools for day-to-day operations, HR management, and business calculators. The organization also partners with state veterinary associations to advocate for animal health, animal welfare, and the advancement of the veterinary profession.

Strategic Partnerships LLC provides workforce services. The private company is based in Alexandria, VA. The CEO of the company is Kenneth M. Smith.

Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston operates as a non-profit organization created to accelerate the growth of Houston’s innovation ecosystem. It aligns ecosystem support around strategic initiatives that are connecting, attracting, and promoting startups, investors, corporations, government, and universities. The company was founded in October 2017 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Shell Oil Co. manufactures petrochemicals and distributes gas and oil products. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Greater Houston Partnership operates as a place for community-minded business leaders who want to be involved in Houston''s positive growth and influence the direction. The company was founded in 1840 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Center for Houston's Future, Inc. engages in the development of a culture and practice of long-range regional planning, opportunity and issue identification, broad diverse community input and consensus building. The company was founded by James D. Calaway and Eugene Vaughan in 1992 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

The Foreign Policy Association is an organization that provides resources and materials to inform citizens about foreign policy. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company offers a discussion program on foreign affairs called Great Decisions, which includes articles, master classes, and a national opinion ballot report. The CEO of the company is Noel V. Lateef.

National Urban League, Inc. provides economic empowerment and educational opportunities. It offers education, jobs, housing and health. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

American Animal Hospital Association Services Corp. sells animal healthcare products. It offers pharmaceuticals, biologics, diagnostics, and equipment for veterinary practices. The company is headquartered in Lakewood, CO.

J.M. Wilkerson Construction Co., Inc. provides construction services. Its offers pre-construction, CM at-risk, design and build, BIM, sustainability, construction, and post construction. The company was founded by James M. Wilkerson in 1982 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA.

Candor Midstream, LLC operates as an independent energy firm. It focuses on the development of midstream infrastructure across North America. The company was founded by Darrel L. Hagerman in 2017 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Vecino Energy Partners LLC develops infrastructure for the oil and gas industry. The company is based in San Antonio, TX. The company was founded in 2022. Wayne Ziegler has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Clearfork Midstream LLC is an American growth-oriented midstream company that provides midstream solutions for oil and gas producers in East and West Texas. The company is based in Fort Worth, TX, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company manages more than 500 miles of pipeline and 1.2 billion cubic feet per day of treating capacity across systems in Texas and Louisiana. Clearfork's operations represent a natural gas gathering and treating platform that spans the core areas of the Haynesville shale formation, one of the fastest-growing natural gas basins. Clearfork aims to build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with Haynesville producers by offering reliable services and a collaborative approach that maximizes the value of production. The company was founded in 2020 by George Grau, Kipper Overstreet, Corey Lothamer, and Kevin Venturini, and Kipper Overstreet has been the CEO since incorporation.

Tall Oak Midstream II LLC produces oil and natural gas. It offers natural gas gathering, compression, treating and processing, crude oil gathering, transportation, condensate, water handling and product marketing solutions. The company was founded by Max J. Myers, Ryan D. Lewellyn and Carlos P. Evans in April 2015 and is headquartered in Edmond, OK.

Stakeholder Midstream LLC provides midstream services. It offers in-field natural gas gathering, compression, treating and processing services; NGL processing & takeaway solutions; and crude oil gathering, transportation & storage. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Lotus Midstream LLC operates as an independent energy company. It provides crude oil logistics services. The company was founded by Liz Condreay, Mike Prince, Emily Baker, and Jen Fontenot on January 23, 2018 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, TX.

Flatrock Energy Advisors LLC (Flatrock Energy Advisors) is a private equity firm founded by William D. Waldrip, William Robert Lemmons and Dennis F. Jaggi in 2008. The firm is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.

The American Institute of Baking is a non-profit organization which provides education and research services for bakers and food processors. It offers baking applications, foundations, and specializations; food defense, building and equipment design, GMP and sanitation training, distance learning, online training, and food labeling training. The organization was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Manhattan, KS.

The Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc. engages in the security, storage and redistribution of donated food to charities. It distributes food to hungry hoosiers through a network of partner agencies including: emergency food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Oil & Gas Equipment Corp. wholesales oil and gas equipment. It manufactures pressure regulators, pilot valves, pressure control pilots and other equipment for flow control. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Farmington, NM.

LBX Co. LLC manufactures and sells excavators, scrap/material handlers, demolition equipment, and forestry equipment. The firm also rents excavators. It offers parts, services, and technical support. The company offers its products for excavation, demolition, forestry, material handling, and pipeline applications. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Lexington, KY.

The Alliance of Area Business Publications, Inc. provides business services. It offers publication members marketing and communication services, lobbying, educational programming and new-business development. The company's membership includes about 70 publications in the US, Mexico, Canada, Australia, and Puerto Rico. The organization was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.