Jeffrey P. Vickers

GeoResources, Inc. owns and operates oil and gas properties. It operates a single business segment involved in the acquisition, development and production of exploration of crude oil, natural gas, and related products. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

FSI Group LLC (FSIG) is an independent hedge fund management firm headquartered in Upper Arlington, Ohio. The firm was founded by Steven and John Stein in 1995 to manage Financial Stocks LP, a long/short equity hedge fund focused in Financial Services sector.

Alerus Financial, NA provides banking, wealth management products and services. It manages portfolios for individuals and institutions. The firm offers checking and savings accounts, investments, loans and credits, mortgages, insurance, trust and estate planning services. The company was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Grand Forks, ND.

Part of Newmont Corp., Hope Bay Gold Corp., Inc. explores for and develops mineral properties. The company is based in Longueuil, Canada. Hope Bay Gold Corp. was acquired by Miramar Mining Corp., part of Newmont Corp. from March 13, 2008 on June 03, 2002 for $47.61 million.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

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.

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP provides legal services. It offers bankruptcy and restructuring, intellectual property services, employment law and commercial litigation services. The firm serves to construction, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, gaming and media and entertainment industries. The company was founded by Judge William Worthington, Edward W. Strong and John L. Stettinius in 1885 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

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.

Altru Health System provides healthcare services. The company operates healthcare centers for surgical, ear, nose, throat, cancer, cardiovascular, women's health, and rehabilitation services. It has offices in North Dakota and Minnesota. Altru Health System was founded in July 1997 and is headquartered in Grand Forks, ND.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines engages in the provision of collateralized loans. Its products and services include overnight advances, fixed rate advances, variable rate advances, callable advances, and community investment advances. The company was founded on October 31, 1932 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

Citrus Energy Corp. provides natural gas services. It engages in the acquisition, exploration, and production of oil and gas in Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The company was founded by Lance Peterson in 1989 and is headquartered in Castle Rock, CO.

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.

Part of Pledge Petroleum Corp., Mountain Capital LLC is a company that provides online e-commerce solutions. The company is based in Lake Placid, NY. The company was founded by Paul Scapatici. Linda M. Pancratz has been the CEO of the company since 1997. Mountain Capital was acquired by Pledge Petroleum Corp. on May 06, 2008.

Packet Digital LLC designs, develops and markets power management. Its products include unmanned aircraft systems, on-demand power, PowerSage, PowerSage PSG5210, PowerSage PSG5320, PowerSage PSG5420 and PowerSage PSG241x Series. The firm services include ASIC design, FPGA and CPLD, PCB and circuit design and software design. The company was founded by Joel A. Jorgenson in 2003 and is headquartered in Fargo, ND.

Events Center Commission provides leadership that enables the alerus center to be beneficial to the regional economy, responsive to patrons, and accountable to Grand Forks taxpayers.The company is headquartered in Grand Forks, ND.

The Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a platform for businesses to connect, network, and collaborate. The Chamber of Commerce is based in Grand Forks, ND.

The North Dakota Bankers Association is an organization that is committed to supporting the success of banks. The non-profit company is based in Bismarck, ND. The company strives to provide extraordinary leadership for North Dakota banks by actively listening, seeking new ideas and solutions, and serving as a helpful resource. The association places a strong emphasis on education and relies on an active and involved membership to achieve its goals.

University of North Dakota Alumni Association & Foundation engages in the provision of philanthropic services. It helps foster connections and for the advancement of the community. The company was founded on June 13, 1889 and is headquartered in Grand Forks, ND.

Longwater Opportunities LLC (Longwater Opportunities) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Jordan Bastable and Brooks Burgum. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with an additional office in Fargo, North Dakota.

Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC (CMIA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP). The firm was formed in 2010 due to Ameriprise Financial Services' (AFS) acquisition of the long-term asset management business of Columbia Management Group (CMG) from Bank of America. AFS merged CMG's long-term asset management business with their subsidiary, RiverSource Investments LLC, under the name Columbia Management Investment Advisors. CMIA offers equity and fixed-income retail and institutional investment products for various types of clients.