Karen A. Clark

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. (APFC) is a State-owned pension fund management firm headquartered in Juneau, Alaska. The firm was founded in 1980 to manage and invest the assets of the Alaska Permanent Fund, a sovereign wealth fund established in 1976 by Alaskans to preserve and convert the State’s non-renewable oil and mineral wealth into a renewable financial resource for all generations of Alaskans. APFC also manages the assets of other funds designated by law, such as the Alaska Mental Health Trust Fund.

CreditSights, Inc. is an independent investment research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was co-founded by Paul Ciasullo, Reena Mithal, Glenn Reynolds and Peter Petas in 2000. They are a subsidiary of Fitch Group, Inc., ultimately owned by The Hearst Family Trust. CreditSights provides fundamental, in-depth credit research for buy-side decisionmakers, sell-side intermediaries and wealth managers and private banks globally. The firm actively covers more than 5,000 companies in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific representing over 56 countries.

Arbor Capital Management, Inc. (Arbor) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. The firm was founded by Robert Sheldon in 1997. Arbor Capital manages personalized investment portfolios for individuals, corporations, institutions and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers digital asset separate account sub-advisory services to unaffiliated investment advisers through Arbor Digital – a separate division of Arbor.

The United States Telecom Association is a non-profit organization that provides telecommunications services. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Jonathan Spalter.

Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of telecommunications services. The company was founded on August 31, 1998 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.

The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce is an organization dedicated to improving the business environment in Alaska. The organization partners with the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce to host a weekly Business Roundtable Luncheon during the legislative session, where speakers address key issues facing the state and local economies. The non-profit company is based in Juneau, AK. The Chamber represents hundreds of businesses from various regions in Alaska that share a common goal of making the state a viable and competitive place to do business. The Chamber hosts events and advocates for policies that benefit the local and state economies. The Alaska Chamber also supports the Alaska Business Political Action Committee, which provides an opportunity for individuals interested in the future of business to contribute to worthy candidates for the State Legislature, the office of Lieutenant Governor, and the office of Governor.

Northern Trust Investments, Inc. (Investment Management) (NTI-IM) is the asset management division of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., ultimately held by Northern Trust Corp. (NASDAQGS: NTRS), a multi-bank holding company established in 1889. The firm was founded in 1988 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. NTI-IM provides a wide range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and sub-advisory services to individual and institutional clients.

AllianceBernstein LP (AB) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2000, the firm is owned by Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co., ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). AB provides investment advice to investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, banks and thrift institutions, trusts, estates, government agencies, charitable organizations, individuals, corporations and other business entities.

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.

Suulutaaq, Inc. provides design/build, design-bid-build, civil and marine construction, vertical construction and remodel/renovation, construction management and environmental and sustainable services to clients throughout the U.S. and overseas. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.

The Kuskokwim Corp. operates as a village developer. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.^

Twister Creek, Inc., also known as Denali Brewing Company, is a brewery located in Alaska that produces a variety of beers such as Twister Creek IPA, Mother Ale, and Single Engine Red. In addition to their brewery, they also have Denali Spirits, Alaska Ciderworks, Alaska Meadery, and Denali Brewpub. The American company was founded in 2008 by Ty Anthony Schommer.