Ted Townsend

Ekostinger, Inc. provides hurricane protection devices for commercial signs, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), and fuel pumps. The firm also offers hurricane protection system for residential and commercial windows. The company was founded by John Parr Wiegel in 1999 and is headquartered in Palmyra, NY.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC provides legal services. Its practice areas include litigation, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, labor and employment, real estate, bankruptcy, health law, intellectual property, and tax law. The company was founded by James F. Baker in 1888 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Tennessee Technology Development Corp. provides support to high-growth companies. It focuses on entrepreneurship, commercialization, capital, corporate engagement, and outreach. The company is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Shelby Farms Park Conservancy is a non-profit organization that manages and operates parks. Its staff takes care of the lawns and grasslands, trees, lakes and ponds, woodlands; plants trees; maintains amenities like the Woodland Discovery Playground, Wolf River Pedestrian Bridge, and miles trails, including Shelby Farms Greenline. The organization was founded on May 2, 2007 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Concert Genetics, Inc. operates as a healthcare IT company that focuses on enhancing the genetic test ordering process for the medical community. Its portfolio includes GeneSource, a tool available for physicians and other healthcare professionals to search for, compare and order genetic tests from various laboratories; and GeneConnect, a utilization management solution that leverages the GeneSource database and provides hospitals and sendout laboratories with the tools to lower costs and address workflow inefficiencies associated with the genetic test ordering process. The company was founded by Mark Harris in 2010 and is headquartered in Franklin, TN.

The Nashville Bar Association operates as a professional organization serving the legal community of Nashville. The company was founded in April 1831 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

HSBC Bank USA NA engages in the provision of banking services. Its lines of business are Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Private Bank. The company is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Vaxent LLC operates as a vaccine development company. The firm’s product StreptAnova a vaccine designed to prevent group A streptococcal (GAS) infections. The company was founded by James B. Dale and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

CirQuest Labs LLC provides life science services. The firm offers central lab and clinical trial services such as biomarker testing, pharmaceutical development, site laboratory, data management, technology platforms, molecular oncology and companion testing services. The company was founded by Lisa Helen Kyle Jennings in 2008 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

The Partnership, Inc. engages in providing graphic designs. The company was founded by 1987 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

S&S Sprinkler Co. LLC engaged in the designs, installation, and maintenance of fire protection products. It offers dry pipe sprinkler systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, automatic sprinklers, fire suppression, fire alarm and detection, and integrated security systems. The company is headquartered in Mobile, AL.

Care Wisconsin First, Inc. provides services to elders and physical disability persons. The firm matches frail seniors and individuals with disabilities to the health care and long-term care supports and services they need. It also offers government-funded programs and partner with providers to create local provider networks. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

The Knoxville Bar Association is a non-profit organization that operates as a bar association in the state. It provides legal education programs and social events and plans and presents community outreach and pro bono activities. The company is headquartered in Knoxville, TN.

Part of Comcast Corp., Paralogic Software Corp is a company that makes Java-based chat solutions. The company is based in Mountain View, CA. Paralogic Software was acquired by Xoom.com LLC, part of Comcast Corp. from November 30, 1999 on June 17, 1999 for $34.35 million.

SoundBoard Ventures LLC (SoundBoard Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Richard Magid and Jonathan Hakakian. The firm is headquartered in Montclair, New Jersey.

Sadleirs Group provides logistics services. The private company is based in Kewdale, Australia. and has subsidiaries in Australia. David Cole has been the CEO of the Australian company since 2019.

Part of Wesfarmers Ltd., Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers Ltd. is an Australian company that operates in Australia. The company is based in Murdoch, Australia. The company acknowledges and respects the traditional custodians of the land where their businesses operate.

ProTech Systems Group, Inc. provides talent & technology to the business community. It offers talent acquisition, outsourced solutions and management consulting services. The company was founded by Steve Bargiacchi and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

American Stainless Tubing, Inc. manufactures tubing products. It offers raw materials and slitting, tube mills, finishing, and packaging. The company was founded by Paul Haughton, Tommy McCoy, and Fred Lampe in 1994 and is headquartered in Troutman, NC.

Rise, Inc. provides employement services. It supports people have disabilities and other barriers to employment in attaining their personal measure of safe and affordable housing, vocational achievement, self-sufficiency, and belonging in their communities. The company was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Spring Lake Park, MN.

The Institute of Internal Auditors is an international professional association that serves over 235,000 members and has awarded more than 190,000 certified internal auditor (CIA) certifications worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Lake Mary, USA and has subsidiaries in more than 170 countries and territories. Established in 1941, the IIA is recognized throughout the world as the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance. Anthony J. Pugliese has been the CEO of the American company since 2021.

Leadership Memphis is an organization that aims to transform communities by providing opportunities for volunteers to impact change. Additionally, they have engaged over 34,000 volunteers to strengthen Memphis and the mid-south through service. The non-profit company is based in Memphis, TN and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company has over 4,000 leaders working together for the good of the whole community, and have served over 2,700 students to improve student success through leadership examples. The company hosts various events such as the annual multicultural breakfast, leadership awards luncheon, and executive classes. The company also organizes volunteer events such as the 9/11 days of service and make a difference week. Volunteer Memphis, a subsidiary of Leadership Memphis, supports a one-day, citywide, educational event for caregivers.

The Dixon Gallery & Gardens operates fine art museum. The company was founded by Margaret Oates Dixon and Hugo Norton Dixon and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

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.

Advanced Catheter Therapies, Inc. operates as an early stage research and development medical device company. It develops a catheter technologies targeting vascular disease including thrombosis, inflammation, occlusions and restenosis. The company was founded by C. Rex Teeslink, Paul J. Fitzpatrick, and Dirk V. Hoyns in 2008 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN.

Part of Open Text Corp., TRIP Systems International, Inc. develops information retrieval software. The company is based in Brookfield, CT. TRIP Systems International was acquired by Fulcrum Technologies, Inc. on January 12, 1996 for $4.60 million.

Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, Inc. provides personalized, compassionate care that enables individuals to regain hope and independence after life-changing injury or illness. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Arts Council of Indianapolis provides programs and services to the citizens of central Indiana and promotes cultural life of Indianapolis. The company was founded in October 1987 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc. provides insurance and financial services. Its offers retirement plan products and services, individual life insurance, annuities, long-term care solutions and employee benefits. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

St. Vincent Foundation (Indiana) is a non-profit organization based in Indianapolis, IN. The foundation engages in fund raising and donations to support the St. Vincent Health System, which provides healthcare services to the community.