Richard G. Chandler

Gener8tor Management LLC(Gener8tor) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Troy Vosseller and Joe Kirgues. The firm is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and had additional offices in Madison and Minneapolis.

Quarles & Brady LLP provides legal services. The firm offers data privacy and security, employee benefits, energy, environment and natural resources, real estate and tax services. The company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

AION Prosthetics Corp. is a company that specializes in designing and producing lightweight prosthetics. The company is based in Lincoln, NE and was founded by Benjamin Satterlee, Joshua Becker, and Charlie Erdman. The company has created a new hand that was designed with input from amputees and is both strong and intuitive. The company's mission is to provide usable prosthetic devices that are affordable and can be used for everyday tasks. AION devices are easy to use and can be implemented into current terminal device users. Samuel Christianson has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

The Organic Trade Association is an organization that monitors and certifies every step of the organic chain in accordance with NOP guidelines. The association is based in Brattleboro, VT. Laura Batcha has been the CEO of the private company since 2014. The association's board of directors consists of fifteen people, each serving a term of three years. The USDA organic standards allow most natural substances in organic farming while prohibiting most synthetic substances.

Part of SHS Group Ltd., Organic Valley is a leading organic farmer-owned cooperative that is committed to saving, serving, and safeguarding small organic family farms. The company is based in La Farge, WI. Organic Valley's products are ethically sourced from over 1,600 organic family farms that manage the daily care for the animals and the earth while living up to the requirements of the USDA National Organic Program. The cooperative represents approximately 1,700 farmers in 34 states and is passionate about doing what's right for people, animals, and the earth. Organic Valley is the largest farmer-owned organic cooperative in the world and one of the world's largest organic consumer brands. The company was founded in 1988, and Jeff Frank has been the CEO of the company since 2023. Organic Valley was acquired by Meridian Foods Ltd. on March 20, 2000.

Wisconsin Technology Council provides science and technology advisory services to the Governor and the Legislature. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Brightstar Wisconsin Foundation /Venture Capital/ is a Venture capital, subsidiary of Brightstar Wisconsin Foundation Inc founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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.

The Bank of Kaukauna operates as a commercial bank. It offers personal, business, mortgage and consumer banking services. The company was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Kaukauna, WI.

ACUITY, A Mutual Insurance Co. provides property and casualty insurance services. It offers automobile, homeowners, liability, and marine insurance coverage. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Sheboygan, WI.

Ariens Co. manufactures outdoor power equipment for consumer and commercial use. Its products include snow removal, residential mowing, commercial mowing, chore equipment, and parts and accessories. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Brillion, WI.

Packaging Dynamics Corp. manufactures paper-based packaging products. It operates through three business units: BagcraftPapercon, International Converter and De Luxe Group. The BagcraftPapercon converts paper, film and foil into a variety of specialty value-added food packaging products including, specialty bags, sheets & wraps, pan liners, interfolded tissue and butcher, freezer & locker paper products. The International Converter produces adhesive laminations and coated products which are engineered and manufactured to meet the requirements of specific customer applications. The De Luxe Group includes printing, waxing, lamination, coating, bag manufacturing, sheeting, slitting and rewinding. The company was founded in November 1998 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Madison Gas & Electric Co. generates and distributes electricity and natural gas. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc. operates as an association representing power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. The company is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Ariens Co. Ltd. manufactures and distributes garden and lawn equipment. The company is headquartered in Tetbury, the United Kingdom.

Part of Ariens Co., Ariens UK Ltd. is a company that manufactures and distributes power equipment. The company is based in Salford, UK and was founded in 2010.

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, Inc. provides healthcare service. It helps people in need by providing them safe place to live and work by improving its community by mobilizing people and resources to drive strategic impact in education, income and health. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Small Business Co. publishes educational books and software. Its products include TSBC Resource Center, TSBC Resource Library, TSBC Business Planning Tools, TSBC Custom Content, and TSBC Lead Generators. The company was founded by David Larson in 2002 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of industrial products and equipment. The firm also offers custom tool fabrication, tool reconditioning, inventory management, procurement, packaging services, product sourcing, and technical innovation services. The company was founded by William Scheller in 2010 and is headquartered in Broken Arrow, OK.

The University of Wisconsin System is one of the largest systems of public higher education in the country, serving almost 182,000 students each year and employing more than 32,000 faculty and staff statewide. The UW System is made up of 13 four-year universities, 13 freshman-sophomore UW Colleges campuses, and statewide UW-Extension. Together, these institutions are a tremendous academic, cultural, and economic resource for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.