Ronald D. Pearson

Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc. manufactures cheese alternatives. The firm’s products include lactose intolerants, healthy lifestyle, gluten intolerants/celiac, soy allergies, lactose intolerants, healthy lifestyle, gluten intolerants/celiac, dairy allergies/sensitivities, vegans, lactose intolerants, healthy lifestyle, heart smarts and gluten intolerants/celiac. The company was founded by Angelo S. Morini in 1980 and is headquartered in North Kingstown, RI.

The Hormel Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established in 1941 by George A. Hormel and Jay C. Hormel. The organization was incorporated for religious, charitable, scientific, literary and education purposes. It was formed to support the Hormel Institute which is a research body of the University of Minnesota.

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a scientific community that has been in existence since 1939. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The organization aims to inspire and transform collective scientific knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of all people around the world. The science of food encompasses food science, food technologies, and their applications across the food industry. IFT envisions a world where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are universally valued as essential to advancing the science of food. The organization has member resource groups that provide supportive spaces for communities who have traditionally been underrepresented and under-supported. Christie A. Tarantino has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Summit Hill Foods engages in the manufacture and distribution of ingredient solutions for food processors, foodservice companies, and consumers. Its products include coating systems, seasonings, food bases, soup, sauce and gravy mixes, and baking mixes. The company was founded on April 2, 1941 and is headquartered in Rome, GA.

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.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Mayo Clinic provides health care services. Its products and services include healthy living program, sports medicine, Mayo clinic health letter, medical products, population health and wellness programs, medical laboratory services and mayo clinic voice apps. The firm offers medical services in the areas of dermatology, allergy, hypertension, neurology, oncology, psychiatry, radiation oncology, and rheumatology. The company was founded by William J. Mayo and Charles H. Mayo in 1986 and is headquartered in Rochester, MN.

Financial Executives International enhances member professional development through peer networking, career planning services, conferences, publications and special reports, and research. Its members include Chief Financial Officers, Vice Presidents of Finance, Treasurers, and Controllers. The company was founded in December 1931 and is headquartered in Morristown, NJ.

Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

Alcami Corp. Inc, provides chemistry-based outsourcing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. It produces pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients from early preclinical development to commercial manufacturing. The company was founded by Michael W. Major in 1999 and is headquartered in Wilmington, NC.

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce operates as a Chamber of Commerce. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Minnesota State Bar Association operates a professional association for attorneys in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Great Western Bank operates as a financial services organization that provides a comprehensive and integrated financial products and services. It specializes in personal banking, business banking, wealth management, agribusiness banking, mortgage and cash management. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD.

Part of Ingredion, Inc., Penford Food Ingredients Co. is a company that produces and supplies carbohydrate food products. The company is based in Plover, WI.

Women Corporate Directors is a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Italy. The company was founded by Mary Beth Vitale, Véronique Morali, Linda Eskind Rebrovick, Deborah A. Peacock, and Darcy A. Howe. The CEO is Susan C. Keating.

Alcami Carolinas Corp. operates as a pharmaceutical development and manufacturing company. It offers development, biopharmaceutical, and analytical testing services. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Wilmington, NC.

DSM Food Specialties USA, Inc. specializes in enzymes, cultures and protect ants for dairy products. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

True Wealth Venture Capital LLC (True Wealth Venture Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Sara Brand. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Sucker Punch Gourmet LLC makes pickles and mixes. The firm's products include pickle snack pack, pickle jars, bloody mary mix, and pickle juice. The company was founded by David van Alphen in 2011 and is headquartered in Bridgeview, IL.

Ivy Creative Labs, Inc. develops and manufactures water, detergent and chemical free plasma infusion devices. It offers Bluewave device for cleaning what the microwave did for cooking. The company was founded by Kenneth Cherisol, Justin Zhou,Miles S. Clark and Julius Regalado and is headquartered in Gainesville, FL.

Research Chefs Association, Inc. engages in food research and development. It focuses on blending culinary arts and food science. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.