Michael L. Payne

Zenith Electronics designs and manufactures consumer electronic goods. Its products include digital HDTVs, flat-screen CRTs, stereo televisions, short wave radios, space phones, and TV remote controls. The company was founded by Karl Hassel and Ralph H.G. Mathews in 1918 and is headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL.

Part of Cineworld Group Plc, Next Generation Network, Inc. develops digital equipment. The company is based in Knoxville, TN. The company was founded in 1998. The CEO is Nisan Cohen.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that represents over 1,000 member companies in various industries. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is based in Chicago, IL, and represents businesses from all industries. The members collectively employ 400,000 employees and generate $24 billion in revenue. The chamber combines the power of membership with its legacy of leadership and business advocacy to drive a dynamic economy. The organization offers extensive benefits and opportunities for members at every level, including networking, professional development, and business advocacy.

Blackstreet Capital Management LLC is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 2002 by Murry Neal Gunty. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda.

Independent Oracle Users Group, also known as Quest, is a user community that provides resources for Oracle's JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, cloud applications, and database & technology users. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. The company aims to help Oracle end-users achieve higher satisfaction with their Oracle product by leveraging education, networking, and advocacy in this user-led, user-driven community.

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.

Solo Cup Co. produced and marketed single-use products used to serve food and beverages. The company was founded in 1936 and was headquartered in Highland Park, IL.

Accenture, Inc. provides management consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. It offers business process outsourcing services which include procurement, supply chain, learning, human resources, finance and accounting as well as services geared to the needs of industries such as utilities, insurance and health care. Accenture is headquartered in Makati City, Philippines. It also has other offices located in Manila and in Cebu.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Part of Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Laboratories Ltd. is a British company that manufactures, develops and sells pharmaceutical and nutritional products. The company is based in Maidenhead, UK and was founded in 1937.

Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) is the largest community for Business Events Strategists in the world. PCMA is headquartered in an undisclosed location and has 17 North American Chapters, regional communities in EMEA and LATAM, and members in 59 countries. The American company provides senior-level education, networking, and market intelligence for the business events industry. The CEO of the private company is Sherrif Karamat.

Human Capital Institute, Inc. provides strategic talent management services for professionals and executives. Its network includes practitioners, government agencies, global consultants, and business schools. The company was founded by Michael Foster in 2004 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Sikich LLP engages in the provision of technology-enabled professional services. It offers accounting, audit and tax, advisory, investment banking, ERP and CRM solutions, information technology services and managed services. The company was founded by James A. Sikich in 1982 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.

Pomona College offers curriculum in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. It was founded in 1887 and it is headquartered in Claremont, CA

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.

National Able Network, Inc. provides counseling, training, and job placement services. It services include career coaching, training and connections, hiring military talent, information technology (IT) sector center, staffing, IT network and desktop support, finance, accounting and pay rolling, and custom contact center and surveys. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of FINN Partners, Inc., Healy & Schulte, Inc. is a public relations firm. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Healy & Schulte was acquired by FINN Partners, Inc. on January 23, 2013.

The American Society for Training & Development is a professional association that is dedicated to the training and development field. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest HR association with almost 325,000 members. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA and has subsidiaries in India and the United States. The company aims to create better workplaces and address critical issues affecting society that impact work. Johnny C. Taylor has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Metavante Corp. provides account processing services. The firm offers outsourced account processing, electronic bill payment, online banking and mortgage services, customer relationship management and consulting services. It also provides solutions that drive customer relationship management, electronic banking, electronic funds transfer and card solutions, electronic presentment and payment, financial account processing, investment technology and retirement plan services. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

The National Center for Employee Ownership is a nonprofit organization that has been supporting the employee ownership community since 1981. The non-profit company is based in Oakland, CA. The company's mission is to help employee ownership thrive by providing reliable information on technical issues and inspiration to help companies reach the full potential of employee ownership. Litigation has been an ongoing concern for the ESOP community, and the company aims to help people make smart decisions about employee ownership.

Part of Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc., Stein & Co. is a real estate company. The company is based in Southfield, MI. Stein was acquired by Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc. on December 16, 1996.

Eastern National is a non-profit organization that engages in supporting the interpretive, educational, and scientific programs and services of the national park service and other public trust partners. It provides museum stores, interpretive services, and product development. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Fort Washington, PA.

United Way of Metro Chicago, Inc. operates as non-profit organization, which allocate funds for health, education, financial stability and safety. The firm provides health, education and financial services. It offers 211 hotline support, center for human trafficking and slavery, born learning, and sports activities. The company was founded by Frances Wisebart Jacobs, Myron W. Reed, William J.O’Ryan, Dean H. Martyn Hart and Rabbi William S. Friedman in 1887 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.