Steven M. Karr

MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. With national headquarters in Tucson, MDA has more than 200 offices across the country, sponsors some 200 hospital-affiliated clinics and supports more than 330 research projects around the world. MDA supports more research on neuromuscular diseases than any other private-sector organization in the world. MDA scientists are in the forefront of gene therapy research and have uncovered the genetic defects responsible for several forms of muscular dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease), childhood spinal muscular atrophy and several other neuromuscular conditions. The Association's comprehensive services program includes diagnostic and follow-up medical consultations, flu shots, support groups, MDA summer camps for youngsters, a medical equipment program, assistance with equipment repairs and resource referral. Through its national advocacy program, MDA works to make life better for people with muscular dystrophy and related muscle diseases by providing representation in matters of public policy and research advancement, nationally and internationally; and facilitating active involvement in these areas by the people it serves. MDA was created in 1950 by a group of adults with muscular dystrophy, parents of children with muscular dystrophy and a physician-scientist studying the disorder. Since its earliest days, it has been energized by its number-one volunteer and national chairman, entertainer Jerry Lewis.

Southwest Research Institute is a research and development organization. It offers technical services in engine design and development, emissions certification testing, fuels and lubricants. The firm provide services to automotive and transportation, biomedical and health, chemistry and materials, defence and security, electronics and automation, energy and environment, manufacturing and construction industries. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center provides cancer patient care, research, and prevention for cancer. The firm also provides education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the publics. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum operates as a museum. It focuses on the American cowboy, rodeos, native American culture, Victorian firearms, frontier military, and western performers. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK.

United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County operates as a non-profit organization which helps children, families and individuals. It offers basic needs and helps change lives through strong, well-managed programs. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, Inc. operates to honor women of the Amercian West. It offers exhibit galleries, collections, and archives. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Blanton Museum of Art operates as an art museum for the city of Austin. It provides European paintings, an encyclopedic collection of prints and drawings, and modern and contemporary American and Latin American art. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Valero Services, Inc. provides employee leasing services to refineries and plants located throughout the United States. The company was founded on January 25, 2001 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Part of World Affairs Councils of America, World Affairs Council of San Antonio operates as an organization that promotes public understanding of world affairs. The company is based in San Antonio, TX.

San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. provides entertainment programs. It offers animals and agriculture, family entertainment, live music and sports at the rodeo. The company was founded by Joe Freeman Coliseum and Harry Freeman Coliseum in September 1949 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Valero Renewable Fuels Co. LLC owns and operates ethanol manufacturing plants. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Part of Valero Energy Corp., Valero Energy Partners GP LLC is an Investment Company Vehicle. Joseph W. Gorder has been the CEO of the American company since 2013.