Ray M. Keeler

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. (MFIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was established in 1986 and their sole shareholder is Mesirow Financial Services, Inc., which is wholly-owned by Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc., a Chicago-based financial services firm that was founded in 1937. MFIM provides advisory services to individuals, corporations or other businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, non-qualified plans, state or municipal government entities, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Co., Inc. is a privately-owned, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded by Albert Nicholas in 1967 and they provide investment advice to individuals, institutions, trusts, estates and charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities, pensions and profit sharing plans, and investment companies.

Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. (Pekin Hardy) is an independent, SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Rick Singer in 1990 as Pekin Singer Strauss Asset Management, Inc. Pekin Hardy serves as the investment manager to the Appleseed Fund, a mutual fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and provides investment management services to separately managed accounts, retirement plans, and other client accounts.

Philadelphia Investment Management Co. (PIMC) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Pocomoke City, Maryland. The firm was founded by Wlliam Shettle in 1986. PIMC provides investment management services to individuals, corporations, public funds and charitable institutions.

Asia Electrical Power International Group, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets electrical power systems. It designs products for monitoring and controlling the flow of electrical energy and to provide protection to motors, transformers and other electrically powered equipment. Its product line includes switchgears, load break switches and circuit breakers. The company was founded on August 30, 2002 and is headquartered in China.

Herndon Plant Oakley Ltd. (HPO) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and broker-dealer firm headquartered in Corpus Christi, Texas. It was founded in 1998 by Brent Herndon, Phillip Plant and Ted Oakley. The firm’s broker-dealer activities comprise approximately 70% of their business activities with the remaining 30% estimated to be spent on investment advisor activities. HPO provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients.

China Energy Corp. produces and processes raw coal for domestic heating, electrical generation, and coking purposes for steel production. It operates through three segments: Coal Production, Coal Trading and Heat Power. The Coal Production segment has mining rights to a coal mine in the Inner Mongolia District from which it mines coal, which supplies the majority of its coal to the Coal Trading segment. The Coal Trading segment engages in buying, selling and transporting of coal, serving the Inner Mongolia District. The Heat Power segment provides heating and electricity to residents and businesses of a local community. China Energy was founded on October 11, 2002 and is headquartered in Hohhot, China.

IVDiagnostics, Inc. develops, tests, and markets diagnostic tools for addressing rare circulating tumor cells (CTC) and blood borne diseases. It offers CTC cancer assays, and molecular diagnostics and minimally invasive products for diagnosing patients with breast, colon, kidney, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, and leukemia cancer. Its products include velox, magno-praxis, and admonitrix. The company was founded by Frank Szczepanski and Tom Szczepanski and is headquartered in Crown Point, IN.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Major League Baseball Blue, Inc. engages in the operations of baseball clubs. It owns and manages sports related activities and events including professional and amateur sports teams, leagues, and associations. It also sells national broadcasting rights and distributes fees to the teams. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research operates as a medical care research and education organization. Its services include patient care, corporate services, research, and education. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Rochester, MN.

National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc. owns and operates museums. The company exhibits, collects and houses artifacts, recorded video and sound, and documents related to the national pastime. It is headquartered in Cooperstown, NY.

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.

Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc. owns and operates a professional baseball franchise. The company is a member of the American League Central Division of the Major League Baseball (MLB). The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Rotan Mosle, Inc. provides investment banking and securities brokerage services.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee provides social services for children. It inspires and empowers young people, especially those who need them the most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Cole & Associates is a private company that provides landscape architectural, planning, and land surveying services. The company is based in Northbrook, IL.

Jacobson Holman PLLC provides legal services for trademark, patent, and copyright. The firm caters to individuals and corporations by rendering protection and enforcement of their intellectual property rights. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Temple Emanu-El is a Jewish synagogue located in New York, NY. It is one of the largest Reform synagogues in the world and has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1845. The synagogue offers a wide range of religious and cultural programs, including worship services, educational classes, and social events. It is known for its beautiful architecture and has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Temple Emanu-El is committed to promoting Jewish values and traditions while also engaging with the broader community to promote social justice and equality.

Ixonia Bancshares, Inc. operates as a bank holding company. It provides personal and banking services through its bank subsidiary. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Ixonia, WI.

Oxbow Advisors LLC (Oxbow) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. The firm was founded by James Theodore (Ted) Oakley in 2011. Oxbow provides investment management services to high net-worth individuals and families.