Michael J. Sticklen

The Dow Chemical Co. engages in the manufacture and distribution of chemicals, plastics, industrial and agricultural products. It serves agriculture, automotive, building and construction, consumer, electronic materials, infrastructure, packaging, product finder and product safety industries. The company was founded by Herbert Henry Dow in 1897 and is headquartered in Midland, MI.

Hawkeye Renewables LLC manufactured and distributed ethanol made from corn. The company was founded in 2003 and was headquartered in Iowa Falls, IA.

DuPont Performance Elastomers LLC manufactures and supplies general purpose and specialty elastomer products. It offers solutions, from cutting-edge to tried-and-true, for applications, from adhesives and semi-conductor parts to wire and cable coating. The firm also provides specialized elastomers for use with aggressive chemicals and high temperatures, for a range of industrial uses. The company was founded on January 16, 1996 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

Hawkeye Energy Holdings LLC manufactures and distributes ethanol. The company was founded by Bruce L. Rastetter in 2003 and is headquartered in Ames, IA.