Mitch Nelson

DuPont Pioneer develops, markets and sells hybrid seeds. It provides argonomic support and services to farmers and strives to develop sustainable agricultural systems. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Johnston, IA.

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation operates as a non-profit organization that provides farm and home advisory services. It offers health and wellness, travel and entertainment, financial and insurances, and scholarships and grants. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA.

Bankers Trust Co. is an asset management headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1917 and is a subsidiary of BTC Financial Corp. The firm serves as a trusted partner for individuals’ comprehensive financial planning, trust and fiduciary needs.

LaSalle Investment Management, Inc. is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. founded in 1999. LaSalle Investment Management, Inc. is headquartered in Chicago.

Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology.

Lomont Investment LLC engages in manufacturing business. the company is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

American Chemical Society engages as a scientific society which supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Piper Sandler & Co. operates as an investment company, which engages in the provision of securities brokerage and investment banking services. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. operates as a wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management firm. It offers equity research, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, public financing and fixed income services. The firm serves individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients. The company was founded by Robert Wilson Baird in 1919 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Founded in 2004 by John Flaugh, Dennis Bailey and Jason DeStigter, Summit Equity Group LLC is a private equity firm located in Des Moines, Iowa.

Jackrabbit, Inc. designs and manufactures nut harvesting equipment . Its products include nut harvesting equipment, pruning towers, contract laser cutting, elevators, conditioners, carts, shuttles, and metal forming equipment. The company was founded by Earl M. Anderson in 1981 and is headquartered in Ripon, CA.

Riggins R-Co LLC manufactures chemical and fertilizer plant equipment. Its products include sprayers, floaters, truck chassis, and skid steers. The firm distribute products to the chemical and fertilizer industries. The company was founded by Brian McCorkle in 2005 and is headquartered in Marshall, MO.

Lomont Molding LLC provides plastic molding and molding design services. The firm offers in-house engineering and design services, tooling, in-mold technologies and decorating, assembly, and secondary operations. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Mount Pleasant, IA.

Peoples Bank is a state chartered commercial bank. It offers convenience banking and personal banking, insurance agency, wealth management, and real estate services. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Rock Valley, IA.

Calcium Products, Inc. engages in the manufacture of pelletized limestone and pelletized gypsum fertilizer to help maximize soil fertility for fields and turf grass. Its products include 98G and SO4. It converts pure limestone, gypsum, humates, and other materials into granular products. The company was founded by Larry E. Moore in 1987 and is headquartered in Ames, IA.

Tanager Place operates as children’s human service agency. Its programs focus on prevention, treatment and advocacy, and serve children and teens of all ages. The company was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA.

BTC Capital Management, Inc. (BTC Capital) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 2003 and is owned by BTC Financial Corp. BTC Capital provides discretionary investment management services, non-discretionary investment management services, and advisory/consulting services to their clients both directly and as a sub-advisor on behalf of other entities. Their clients include individuals, trusts, retirement plans, businesses, government entities, foundations, endowments, investment companies, private funds and other institutional clients.

Tailwater Capital LLC (Tailwater Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Edward Herring and Jason Downie. The firm headquartered in Texas, US.

NordicClick Interactive Corp. provides online marketing services which include web strategy, e-business management, website optimization, pay-per-click, search engine optimization, email marketing, affiliate marketing, linking strategies, social media optimization, web metrics and analytics, competitive analysis, acquisition and retention. The company was founded by Mike McAnally, Jeff Nordeen and Adam Proehl in 2006 and is headquartered in Excelsior, MN.

Hillcrest Holdings Inc (Hillcrest Holdings) is a private equity firm founded in 1955. The firm is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Lowa.

SC Acquisition Co. LLC invests in electric utilities, health insurance and telecommunications. The company is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

Mountaingate Management Co LLC (Mountaingate Capital) is a private equity fim founded in 2016 founded by Bennett R. Thompson, Stewart A. Fisher, and Bruce L. Rogers. The firm is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

NightMorning OÜ develops computer games. The company was founded by Davendra Jayasingam, Mohamad Faris Zakwan Zainal Abidin and Abu Huraira Md Jamil in May, 2016 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

QCMS Acquisition Co. LLC engages in the manufacturing industry. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

Hersh Family Investments (Hersh Family Investments) is a venture capital firm founded in 1997. The firm is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

CAI Properties LLC provides real estate services. The private company is based in Des Moines, IA.

Hydro-Klean Investment Co. LLC engages in the provision of industrial cleaning services. The company is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

Four Oaks Apt Venture LLC provides commercial real estate services. The company is headquartered in Northridge, CA.

Ag Startup Engine Manager LLC (Ag Startup Engine) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Kevin Kimle. The firm is headquartered in Ames, Iowa.

KPI Acquisition Co LLC engages in manufacturing services. The company is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

KPI Investment Co. LLC engages in manufacturing industry. The company is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

Haber Technologies, Inc. engages in the development of grain drying technology of services. Its products include DRI-Stack System. The company was founded by Dillon Hurd, and Eric Harweger in 2018 and is headquartered Ames, Iowa.

Smart Ag, Inc. engages in the development of autonomous farming solutions for agriculture. Its products include AutoCart software system, Smart Horse Power automation system, Smart Nexus, and Automated Ag Vehicle Intelligence. The company was founded by Colin Hurd in 2015 and is headquartered in Ames, IA.

First Citizens Bank (Private Banking) (FCB-PB) is the private banking division of First Citizens Bank, a bank holding company headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is owned by First Citizens Financial Corp. FCB-PB offers private banking and wealth management services to various clients.

CAI Acquisition Co. Llc is a venture capital firm.

U.S. Bank NA (Cincinnati Ohio Investment Management) (USB-IM) is the investment management division of U.S. Bank NA, a commercial bank headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is ultimately held by the US Bancorp (NYSE: USB). USB-IM provides tailored investment management services to individuals and institutional investors.