| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Nandan Kavishwar |
Director of Information Technology | Profile |
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.
Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings their firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large CPA firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best-of-breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount todays industry challenges and reach their full potential. Founded in January 2023, the company attained revenues sufficient to qualify it as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation.
9to5 Seating is a vertically-integrated, privately owned company, founded in 1986, which specializes in the design and production of ergonomic office seating to accommodate the rigorous demands of todays office environments. 9to5 Seating presents an extensive collection of executive, task, guest, conference, stool and lounge seating. Customization is an everyday demand that 9to5 Seating welcomes; seats, controls, arms, chair adjustments, finishes, and upholstery options are plentiful. 9to5 Seating combines its state-of-the-art, in-house manufacturing systems with a commitment to continuous improvements in all phases of the operation. With over 500,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing resources, we are confidently empowered to deliver products offered at unparalleled pricing, with quality built into every phase of manufacturing. Our dedication to becoming the leader in office furniture requires that we go beyond customer expectations. We strive to provide quality products, plethora of upholstery options, express shipping superior customer service and the best warranty as possible.
MITER Brands is a prominent North American manufacturer of windows and doors, formed in 2022. The company unites well-known brands such as Milgard, MI Windows and Doors, and PGT Innovations, which was acquired in 2024. MITER Brands is dedicated to manufacturing excellence, innovation, and building strong customer relationships. The company produces a wide range of windows and doors, including impact-resistant options designed for safety in extreme weather conditions. MITER Brands emphasizes custom solutions for builders, contractors, and homeowners, focusing on energy efficiency and design flexibility. With a commitment to innovation, the company utilizes proprietary manufacturing technologies and sustainable design practices. MITER Brands serves residential and commercial markets across the nation, aiming to be the most valued window and door brand in America.
Alliance Animal Health is a multi-site business partner to veterinarians across the US. Alliance Animal Health allows veterinarians to continue to practice medicine independently while providing resources and assistance in business operations. Veterinarians retain all the benefits of being an independent practice, but gain the additional advantages associated with becoming part of a larger organization. These include access to professional marketing, inventory management expertise, purchasing power, recruiting support, collaborative synergies, and financial resources. Our network of general practice and emergency hospitals is as individual as you, and we like it that way! Our network of highly skilled partners and associate veterinarians work hard to deliver the quality of personalized care and attention that our profession deserves. We pride ourselves on maintaining a culture of open communication and collaboration to remain innovative and cutting edge in todays veterinary environment without disrupting the medical autonomy of our qualified veterinarians.