Lee Sherwood

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is a state-owned pension fund management firm headquartered in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1932, the firm has long been at the forefront of shareholder activism in the US. CalPERS provides retirement and health benefit services to private individuals and employers, specifically active, inactive and retired employees of California state and local public agencies. They routinely put pressure on companies to achieve better corporate performance corporate governance.

Leidos, Inc. provides scientific, engineering, systems integration and technical services and solutions. It offers solutions and services that leverage the power of data analytics, systems integration, and cyber security across national security, health, and engineering markets. The company was founded by John Robert Beyster in June 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP provides legal services to financial institutions and corporations, government entities, charitable and health care organizations and individual private clients. It was founded in 1792 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Brandes Investment Partners LP (Brandes) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in La Jolla, California. The firm was founded by Charles H. Brandes in 1974 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brandes Worldwide Holdings LP. Brandes provides investment advisory services to individuals and institutional investors. They also participate in a number of wrap fee arrangements sponsored by unaffiliated brokers-dealers or program sponsors.

AMCC Enterprise Corp. designs, markets and sells a broad range of fiber Channel host bus adapters that connect servers and data storage devices. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Sureline Systems, Inc. develops application and software solutions. The private company is based in San Jose, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded by Ravender Goyal and he has been the CEO since incorporation.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Memorial Health Services, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of hospitals. It offers heart and vascular, cancer, women, joint replacement, breast, stroke, pediatric, primary, urgent, spinal, digestive and surgical care, weight-loss surgery, blood donation, and imaging and rediology. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Fountain Valley, CA.

Part of Silvergate Capital Corp., Silvergate Bank is a leading bank for innovative businesses in fintech and cryptocurrency. The company was founded in 1996 by Derek J. Eisele and is based in La Jolla, CA. Silvergate Bank has been serving innovators for over 25 years and is known for its expertise in providing banking solutions to the fintech and cryptocurrency industries.

SupplyPro, Inc. develops and manufactures point-of-use inventory control systems. It offers SupplyPad, an industrialized tablet that controls mobile and barcode-based materials; and SmartDrawer, a solution that provides control for small items, such as inserts, taps, drill bits, small tooling, fuses, switches and keys. The company was founded by Martin Bridges, Dean Rosenberg, William Holmes, and Craig K. Collins in 1995 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

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.

Phelps Dunbar LLP provides legal advisory services. The firm offers admirality, taxation, environmental, business, and governmental related services. It serves construction, aviation and aerospace, entertainment, and technology industries. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in New Orleans, LA.

Part of L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Jaycor, Inc. is a telecommunications product manufacturer. The company is based in San Diego, CA. Jaycor was acquired by The Titan Corp. on March 21, 2002 for $95 million.

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.

BWE, Inc. provides engineering and design services. Its services include structural and civil engineering, surveying and land planning. The firm has offices in San Diego and Las Vegas. BWE was founded by Robert K. Burkett in 1971 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Voit Commercial Brokerage LP provides real estate brokerage services including the sale, lease, and development of industrial, retail, and office space. It has offices in Woodland Hills, Anaheim, Irvine, San Diego, and Chula Vista. The company's customers include Morgan Stanley, Prudential Realty, The Clifford Companies, and CB Richard Ellis Investors. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

The Voit Cos. provides real estate services including brokerage, development, and construction. Its companies Voit Commercial Brokerage, Voit Development, and Valley Commercial Contractors operate in the Western U.S. and Southern California. The company was founded in 1971 by Robert Voit and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

Spriggs & Hollingsworth provides legal and dispute resolution services. The company offers services in the areas of financial institutions, federal claims, government contracts, insurance, environmental affairs. The company was established in1982 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Syagen Technology, Inc. develops mass spectrometry products and technology for molecular analysis. It offers atmospheric pressure photo ionization (APPI) ion sources that are used for the ionization of a range of compounds, including non-polar compounds; ion sources with APCI/APPI combination that are used for the ionization of non-polar compounds; and APCI/APPI probes that are used for introducing samples into the ion source. The company was founded by Jack A. Syage in 1996 and is headquartered in Tustin, CA.

New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY.

Navy League of the United States is a non-profit organization that supports America’s sea services: the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and US - flag Merchant Marine. It provides local and national programs to educate the public and congress on the importance of sea services. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The San Diego Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a Chamber of Commerce organization based in San Diego, CA.

Clutinger, Williams & Verhoye, Inc. (CWV) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in San Diego, California. The firm was co-founded by Thomas Clutinger in 1970. CWV provides investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses.

United Jewish Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit operates as an organization serving the Jewish communities. It owns, manages and invests Jewish communal assets, including general and endowment funds, agency endowments, supporting foundations and real property. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Part of International Paper Co., Crown Zellerbach Corp. is an American company that manufactures paper and packaging products.

WAXIE Sanitary Supply provides laborsaving cleaning solutions. The company's products include floor cleaners, plastic can liners, waste receptacles, disinfectant, and skin care products . The company was established in 1945 by Morris Wax and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Ergo Works, Inc. operates as a full service ergonomics company. Its services include remote and on-site workstations evaluation, on-site installations, ergonomics workshop training, office space planning, and custom chair fittings. It also offers keyboards and mice; keyboard trays and arms; monitor accessories; workstation accessories; headsets; tables and chairs; smartphone and travel; and lab, health and education products. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

United Tactical Systems LLC engages in the development, manufacturing and distribution of less-lethal weapons for the military, government, law enforcement, corrections, private security and consumer markets. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries operates as an association for career retirement and pension plan professionals. It offers examination-based professional credentials. The company was founded by Carl Duncan in 1966 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Commercial Facilities, Inc. specializes in asset management, brokerage, leasing, consulting and development services. It helps clients in property operations, property repositioning, renovation, joint ventures, and entitlement processing. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

National Association of Stock Plan Professionals engages in providing stock plan design and administration services. The firm is committed to providing services to members that will enrich their professional skills, further their professional knowledge and, in general, enhance the stock plan profession at every level. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Concord, CA.