Michael J. Olsen

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was formed in 1997 as the William H. Gates Foundation. In 1999, the foundation was renamed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust was created in January 2000 through the merger of the Gates Learning Foundation, which worked to expand access to technology through public libraries and the William H. Gates Foundation, which focused on improving global health. The foundation participates in preventive approaches and collaborative endeavors with government, philanthropic and not-for-profit partners. Priority is given to grants that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term, systemic change. The foundation also provides funds to promote greater equity in global health, education and public libraries. Through their partnerships in communities across the US, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to raising the high school graduation rate and helping all students, regardless of race or family income. The foundation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an umbrella organization of over 240 national diabetes associations in 160 countries and territories. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium. The mission of IDF is to promote diabetes care, prevention, and a cure worldwide. IDF advocates for people with diabetes and works towards its mission by collaborating with national diabetes associations, healthcare professionals, and policymakers. Founded in 1950, IDF represents the interests of the growing number of people with diabetes and those at risk.

Spectra Logic Corp. designs and manufactures data storage products. The firm's products include object storage, tape storage, network attached storage, storage software, and legacy products. The company was founded by Nathan C. Thompson in October 1979 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Crescendo Capital Partners LLC (Crescendo Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Mark Hopkins and Jennifer K Hopkins. The firm is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado.

M.A. Mortenson Co. provides construction and management services. It specializes in consulting, project delivery, and facility management. The firm also offers its services to corporate, healthcare, heavy civil, hospitality, real estate, solar, sports and event centers, transportation, and water/waste water industries. The company was founded by M. A. Mortenson Sr. on April 1, 1954 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

American Diabetes Association provides diabetes related medical services. It funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health professionals and the public. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Hewlett-Packard Financial Services Co. provides financial lifecycle management services. Its customers include small and mid-sized businesses, government agencies, educational institutions and large, multinational corporations. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Murray Hill, NJ.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a donor-supported non-profit organization which focuses in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis. The foundation funds cystic fibrosis research. It also supports and accredits a national care center network recognized by the National Institutes f Health as a model of care for a chronic disease. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

Sartori Co. manufactures and markets specialty cheeses. It sells its products primarily to foodservice and food-processing companies. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Plymouth, WI.

John Deere Electronic Solutions, Inc. designs custom electronics for heavy equipment OEMs. It specializes in product design and test, manufacturing, and support services. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Fargo, ND.

The Dakota Group provides printing and web designing services. Its offers corporate communications, products and services promotion, logo and identity design and advertising. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Wilton, CT.

The National Association of Manufacturers is an organization that works for the success of over 12.9 million people who are involved in manufacturing. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company's work is based on four core values that drive the industry. The company commissioned a study in August 2015, which found that the EPA's proposed ozone rule could reduce GDP by $140 billion. The CEO of the company is Jay Timmons.

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit organization that hosts, presents, and creates performing arts and educational programs that engage artists and enrich audiences. The Center provides home for The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, The Schubert Club, and The Minnesota Opera. Founded in 1985 by Sally Ordway, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is headquartered in Saint Paul, MN.

5th Avenue Theatre Association is a non-profit organization. It focuses on musical art. The company was founded on September 24, 1926 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America is a non-profit organization that is run by volunteers. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The organization is dedicated to finding cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and improving the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The CEO of the company is Richard J. Geswell.

Craig Hospital is a center for specialty rehabilitation and research for people with spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury. The firm provides a system of inpatient and outpatient medical care, rehabilitation, neurosurgical rehabilitative care and long-term follow up services. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Part of The American National Red Cross, American Red Cross Twin Cities Area Chapter provides healthcare services. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN. The CEO of the company is Phil Hansen.

Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics operates as food and nutrition professionals. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. Wylecia Wiggs Harris has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

The North Dakota State University Alumni Association is an organization that serves as a network for alumni of the university.

M.A. Mortenson Cos., Inc. provides commercial and industrial construction services in the United States and internationally. It offers services in the areas, such as development planning, design-build, building information modeling and virtual designs, prefabrications, project technology, lean innovations, safety, energy and sustainability, design phase management, employee and community engagement, facility asset optimizations, diverse workforce planning, preconstruction, and program management, as well as small, women, and minority-owned business enterprises participations. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

ACE Mentor Program of America, Inc. is a non-profit organization which mentors high school students and inspires them to pursue careers in design and construction. It offers architectural and engineering programs, scholarships, and grants. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

Citywide Banks (Colorado) is based in Aurora, CO. Michael Wamsganz has been the CEO of the company since 2021. Part of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., Citywide Banks (Colorado) is a local partner with limitless potential striving to make significant impacts for our neighbors through innovative products, intelligent financial solutions, and strong relationships.

AMSR LLC distributes and markets portable oxygen concentrators and other respiratory related medical devices. It offers products in brand names such as SeQual, Inogen, Respironics, Invacare, ResMed, AirSep, DeVilbiss, Oxus, and Lifechoice. The company was founded by Gordon Wesener and Brenda Wesener in 2001 and is headquartered in Centennial. CO.

Mortenson Construction Holdings, Inc. provides construction services. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.