Kevin B. Young

Herbalife International, Inc. manufactures and distributes personal health care products. The firm provides weight management products to support weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. The company was founded by Mark Reynolds Hughes in February 1980 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Michaels Stores, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty retail stores. It provides arts, crafts, framing, floral, home décor and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The firm's crafting classes, in-store events, project sheets and displays, mobile applications and on-line videos; they offer a shopping experience that can inspire creativity and confidence in their customers' artistic abilities. The company was founded by Michael J. Dupey in 1983 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

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

OptumRx, Inc. provides pharmacy benefit management services. It manages the prescription drug benefit of commercial, medicare and governmental health plans, as well as those of employers and unions. The firm serves members through mail service. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA.

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.

Part of DXC Technology Co., GTE Information Systems LLC is an American company that provides integrated telecommunications services and information technology solutions to governments. The company is based in VA. GTE Information Systems was acquired by DynCorp from GTE Corp. on December 13, 1999 for $165 million.

MPM Medical, Inc. develops and markets wound care products to hospitals and nursing homes. It offers wood care products include anti-fungal creams, antiseptic wound, skin cleaners and cool magic hydrogel sheet. The company was founded by Paul R. Miller in 1992 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

True Value Co. operates as a member-owned wholesaler cooperative of hardware and related merchandise. The company also manufactures and sells paint and paint applicators. It offers value-added services, such as marketing, advertising, merchandising, and store location and design services. The company was founded by John Cotter in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Direct Selling Association operates a trade association that manufactures and distributes goods and services sold directly to consumers. The company provides services to companies including Discovery Toys, Herbalife, Quixtar, and Vector Marketing. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Technology Concepts & Design, Inc. engages in the provision of database application and system design services. It offers legal, cybersecurity, and computer forensics services. The company was founded by William D. Johnson in 1988 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

Part of Bell Industries, Inc., SkyTel Corp. is a company that provides wireless messaging services. The company is based in Clinton, MS. SkyTel was acquired by Bell Industries, Inc. from Verizon Communications, Inc. on January 31, 2007 for $30.40 million.

Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau directs individuals traveling to Dallas and Fort Worth for business conventions and for leisure. It is a destination marketing organization for Irving and destination for meetings, conventions, festivals and events. The firm connects corporate, convention and leisure visitors to its hospitality industry partners. The company is headquartered in Irving, TX.

The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce based in Irving, TX. Beth Bowman has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2005.

GSAT, Inc. provides strategy and services around marketing, media, technical design and implementation services. It offers its services to the corporate and private sectors. The company was founded by Cindy Tysinger in September 2008 and is headquartered in Denton, TX.