Todd J. Ferrara

Castle & Cooke, Inc. owns and develops real estate, leases transportation equipment and manufactures brick. The firm conducts residential real estate development operations in Hawaii, Bakersfield, California, Sierra Vista, Arizona and Florida. The company was founded by Samuel Northrup Castle and Amos Starr Cooke on June 2, 1851 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

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 Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

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.

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

Valley Republic Bank operates as a community bank that provides banking services primarily to small and medium sized businesses and professionals. The company's products and services include checking accounts, interest checking, non-profit accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, certificate of deposits, loans, merchant services, individual retirement accounts, night deposit, deposit pick up, business remote deposit, credit cards, wire transfers, safe deposit boxes and online services. Valley Republic Bank was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Bakersfield, CA.

The Kern County Museum Foundation provides social services. The non-profit company is based in Bakersfield.

The American National Red Cross provides blood collections and disaster relief services. The firm provides neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, emergency assistance, disaster relief and education. It offers compensate services such as support and comfort for military members and their families, the collection, processing and distribution of blood products, educational programs that promote health and safety, and international relief and development programs. The company was founded by Clarissa Harlowe Barton in 1881 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is a data-driven regional economic development organization that works with 22 member communities and over 190 private investors to attract and grow quality businesses in the Greater Phoenix area. The non-profit company is based in Phoenix, AZ, and the CEO of the company is Chris Camacho. The company's mission is to advocate for the competitiveness of the region and serve as a strategic partner to companies across the world as they expand or relocate to Greater Phoenix. Over the past 32 years, GPEC has helped 895 companies, creating nearly 164,000 jobs and $33.40 billion in capital investment.

Helios Education Foundation is an organization that invests in education resources to ensure that more students complete a postsecondary degree. Helios Education Foundation is based in Gilbert, AZ and focuses on providing limitless opportunities through an equitable education system to change lives, strengthen communities, and close achievement gaps. The foundation is rooted in the principles of community, equity, investment, and partnership, and works to improve educational outcomes for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. Since 2004, Helios has invested more than $240 million in partnerships and initiatives focused on improving education outcomes in the two states they serve. The private company was founded in by Vince Roig and the CEO is Paul J. Luna.

The Arizona Community Foundation, Inc. operates as a non profit organization that provides services to the community. It offers charitable giving, philanthropy, donor advised funds, estate planning, charitable bequests, legacy giving, and scholarship services. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

The McCain Institute for International Leadership engages in a human dignity program. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

Kern County Board of Trade engaged in promoting and marketing Kern County. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Bakersfield, CA.

Zoeller Communications Group is a communications consulting firm. The private company is based in Bakersfield, CA.

The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce located in Bakersfield, CA.

The California Chamber of Commerce is a Chamber of Commerce organization. The non-profit company is based in Sacramento, CA. The CEO of the company is Allan Zaremberg.

The American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychologists. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. APA educates the public about psychology, behavioral science, and mental health. It promotes psychological science and practice, fosters the education and training of psychological scientists, practitioners, and educators. APA advocates for psychological knowledge and practice to inform public policy and champions the application of psychology to promote human rights, health, well-being, and dignity. Arthur C. Evans has been the CEO of the American company since 2017.

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.