| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Kent Welch |
CTO | Profile |
Cameron Ashley Building Products is a prominent omni-channel distributor specializing in roofing, insulation, siding, gypsum, and other specialty building products. The company operates over 45 distribution centers across 26 states, providing more than 4.2 million square feet of storage space. Many of these centers are strategically located near major metropolitan areas, ensuring efficient product availability. The company serves over 5,000 customers in the lumber and building materials industry, including lumberyards, building materials suppliers, and contractors. Cameron Ashley combines distribution center operations with a direct-from-manufacturer approach to enhance supply chain management. This allows them to deliver a wide range of innovative products and services tailored to market needs. Cameron Ashley also fosters a supportive work environment, offering various employee benefits and development programs to prepare future leaders in the industry.
MACC Investment Group will endeavor to re-energize portfolio brands by providing consistent supportive leadership. We hold our internal support teams accountable to the task of delivering on a mission that supports improving guest transactions concurrent with growing market share. We will develop and coach behaviors that drive performance while holding our corporate team accountable in a business environment that rewards and celebrates improved diligence and fiscal responsibility.
Rivian Automotive, Inc. is an American electric vehicle manufacturer founded in 2009 by Robert "RJ" Scaringe. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Rivian focuses on producing electric trucks and SUVs designed for sustainability. Its flagship models include the R1T, an all-electric pickup truck, and the R1S, an all-electric SUV, both known for their powerful electric motors and impressive performance capabilities. In addition to vehicle manufacturing, Rivian develops automotive technology, particularly in electric drivetrains and autonomous driving systems. The company is also exploring opportunities in ride-sharing and driverless car markets. Rivian has garnered significant investment from major corporations, including Amazon, which has placed large orders for electric delivery vans, and Ford Motor Company. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, Rivian aims to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles in both consumer and commercial markets.
Auxiant is a Third Party Administrator (TPA) of self-funded benefit plans. Our specialty is customization, technological tools for clients and individuals, and cost-control and health management. We provide administration for over 60,000 employees from our administrative offices in Madison Wisconsin and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our Sales offices are in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. TPAs are one of the best-kept secrets in the country. Many people do not know TPA firms exist-yet about 2/3 of all employee benefit plans in the U.S. use TPA services. As a TPA, we are dedicated to taking excellent care of the employer and the individuals covered under their employer-sponsored health plans. A health plan is a highly valued component of a companys employment package. With the rising costs of medical care, a health plan has also become a major employer expense. We know how important careful administration of an employer health plan is. We believe it is important to provide our plans with cost-management strategies, while providing plan participants with tools to help them deal with the complexities of health care purchasing. Auxiants Medical Management programs help plan sponsors achieve the lowest medical spend. Auxiant is member of the Society of Professional Benefit Administrators (SPBA) and Society of Self Insured Administrators (SIIA).
Greater Iowa Credit Union (GICU) is a member-owned financial cooperative established in June 1932 by a group of Iowa State University employees. It has grown to serve over 36,000 members across a 33-county area in Central and Western Iowa, managing assets between $624 million and $667 million. GICU is federally insured and state-chartered, emphasizing its commitment to the financial well-being of its members and the communities it serves. GICU offers a range of financial services typical of credit unions, including banking services like checking and savings accounts, loans for personal, auto, and business needs, and possibly investment services. The credit union operates nine branch locations in cities such as Ames, Ankeny, and Des Moines, providing localized service. GICU is also dedicated to community engagement, having received recognition as the Best Credit Union in Crawford County and Story County multiple times.