| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Christopher Gordon |
Chief Operating Officer | Profile |
Western States Equipment Company, known as Western States Cat, is a prominent heavy equipment dealer and service provider in the Northwest U.S. Established in 1933, the company has evolved from its origins in construction to specialize in equipment sales and service. It operates across a vast area of over 191,000 square miles, including Idaho, Eastern Washington, Oregon, Western Montana, and Wyoming, with 17 branches and 15 Cat® Rental Stores. The company offers a range of services, including the sale of new and used heavy equipment, short- and long-term rentals of various machinery, and comprehensive maintenance and repair services. They provide genuine Cat® parts and accessories, ensuring quick sourcing and delivery. Western States Cat serves commercial and industrial clients, focusing on construction, mining, and infrastructure development, and emphasizes personalized service and tailored financing solutions for its customers.
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.
Blue Matter Consulting is a management consulting firm dedicated to the life sciences industry, particularly in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Founded in 2012, the company has grown from a single office to a global presence with locations in the United States, Europe, and India. The leadership team, including managing partners Ashwin Dandekar, Emily Hua, and George Schmidt, guides the firms strategic growth. The firm offers a wide range of services to help life sciences companies maximize value. These services include new product planning, launch strategy and management, commercial strategy for existing products, market access strategy, corporate strategy, transaction support, and organizational design. Blue Matter also focuses on specific therapeutic areas such as oncology and rare diseases, providing tailored strategies and solutions. With a diverse client base of over 250 companies, including many top global biopharmaceutical firms, Blue Matter Consulting is recognized for its strategic expertise and personalized service in the life sciences sector.
MPI began with a simple premise -- that ordering metal building supplies could be fast, easy and cost-effective. We knew that builders and contractors faced challenges every day, and we didnt need to be one of them. Since 2001, MPI has been driven to manufacture quality metal panels and building supplies, while continuously improving the customer experience along the way. Metal Panels Inc. is a leading manufacturer of quality metal panels for metal roofing, post-frame, metal building and commercial applications. 15 panels profiles available including curved panels, custom trim produced up to 21. In-plant manufacturing with portable roll-formers for on-site production available. Locations in Tulsa, OK and Kansas City, KS, serving northern Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Southern Nebraska and Iowa. MPI supplies the metal contractor with everything they need from the slab up.
The IRONMAN Group is a leading organization in endurance sports, hosting over 230 events annually in more than 55 countries. Founded in 1978 with the first Hawaiian Iron Man Triathlon, the company has evolved from a single race into a global phenomenon, attracting over 600,000 participants each year. It operates as the largest mass-participation sports organizer worldwide, originally established as the World Triathlon Corporation in 1991. The IRONMAN Group offers a diverse portfolio of events, including the full-distance IRONMAN® Triathlon, the half-distance IRONMAN® 70.3®, and the Olympic-distance 5150™ Triathlon Series. They also organize running events like the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series and the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™, as well as trail running and cycling events. The company promotes inclusivity, catering to elite athletes, amateur enthusiasts, families, and youth through programs like IRONKIDS® and Iron Girl®. Their mission is to inspire athletes of all levels with the ethos "ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE®."