Edward A. Monto

Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Cygnus, Inc. develops and manufactures glucose-monitoring devices. The company develops devices that provide data to individuals and physicians to enable them to manage diabetes. It was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. manufactures and designs micro controllers, processors and semiconductors. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Trellis Bioscience, Inc. is discovers and develops novel human antibody therapeutics. It provides the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies from human B cells. The firm develops the CellSpot antibody discovery platform, which enables the identification of antibodies directly from human blood. The company was founded by Lawrence Kauvar and Stote Ellsworth in 1998 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Raven Biotechnologies, Inc. engages in the development of antibody therapeutics for the treatment for cancer, autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases. Its products are used in treatment of gastrointestinal, lung, colon, pancreatic, prostate, breast, brain, and ovarian cancer. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

TRC Ventures LP provides investment advice. The company was founded on August 31, 1998 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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.

State of Texas operates as a regional level government authority. It offers vehicle registration renewal, driver records, driver license/ID/renewal/replacement, license to carry a handgun, vital records, and commissary purchase and deposit. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Empresa de Energia del Quindio SA ESP is an energy company based in Armenia, Colombia. The Colombian company provides electrical mobility programs, public lighting, and energy distribution services. The company offers services such as connection position, migration at the higher voltage level, and energy rates. The company also provides services for autogenerating users and distributed generators. Additionally, they offer services for suppliers and contractors, operational purchases, and community and environmental education. The company is ultimately controlled by the Government of Colombia.

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.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport provides information regarding airport including airlines, ground transportation, and parking. It offers information regarding seven runways, three control towers, four terminals, and about 140 gates. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

The American Gas Association represents over 200 energy companies that provide natural gas service to 180 million Americans. The private company is based in Washington. The American company's natural gas utilities are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through new and modernized infrastructure and advanced technologies that maintain reliable, resilient, and affordable energy service choices for consumers. The company advocates on behalf of its member natural gas distribution utilities before Federal agencies in the area of energy market regulation.

World Affairs Council of Dallas promotes international awareness. The firm’s resources include podcasts and videos, news releases, business resources, international jobs, think tanks and research institutes, eNewsletter archive, resources in North Texas, governmental resources, international media resources, humanity and charity organizations. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Erimos Pharmaceuticals LLC manufactures drugs. It is a biopharmaceutical company focused primarily on the discovery, development and commercialization of small molecule drugs to prevent and treat cancer. The firm’s pre-clinical programs are underway to create advancements in treating other serious medical conditions including influenza, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, psoriasis, obesity, and infectious disease. The company was founded by Franklin C. Jesse Jr. and Jeffrey Khoo in 2000 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Chinatown Community Development Center provides community building and enhances the quality of life for individuals. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States.

The Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of North America is an organization that aims to promote economic and cultural exchange between Taiwan and North America. The non-profit company is based in San Gabriel, CA. The chamber provides a platform for Taiwanese businesses to connect with North American companies and facilitates trade and investment opportunities. Additionally, the chamber offers various resources and services to its members, including networking events, business seminars, and market research.

Dallas Museum of Art collects, preserves, presents, and interprets works of art of the highest quality from diverse cultures and many centuries, including that of its own time. The firm champions the power of art, embracing its responsibility to engage and educate its community, to contribute to cultural knowledge, and to advance creative endeavor. The firm was founded in 1903 and is located in Dallas, TX.

Sam Houston Area Council provides scouting programs for boys and young adults. It prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX.

The Law Offices of Robert Hsueh provides legal services. The private company is based in Dallas, TX.

The Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce based in Dallas, TX.

A-CUBE, Inc. develops novel antibodies. It utilizes silico algorithms and to discover novel druggable targets suitable for developing human therapeutic interventions, including next generation drugs for commercially proven targets. The company was founded by Nobuyuki Ota is headquartered in Belmont, CA.