| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Elaine Orler |
Senior Vice President, Technology Consulting | Profile |
Hal Smith Restaurants is a restaurant management company based in Norman, Oklahoma, founded in 1992 by Hal Smith. The company operates over 80 locations across seven states, featuring a diverse range of dining options from casual to upscale. Annual sales approach $250 million, and the company emphasizes strong customer service and employee training. The company develops, manages, and franchises various restaurant concepts. Its portfolio includes full-service dining options like Charleston’s Restaurant, Red Rock Canyon Grill, and Mahogany Prime Steakhouse. It also features casual and themed concepts such as Ted’s Café Escondido, Louie’s Bar & Grill, The Garage, and Pub W. Hal Smith Restaurants has a history of franchising, having previously managed Outback Steakhouse and On The Border Mexican Cafe franchises. With a focus on community-centric locations, Hal Smith Restaurants continues to expand, including new openings like Neighborhood JA.M. in Oklahoma City planned for Spring 2025. The company is dedicated to culinary excellence and creating memorable dining experiences for a wide range of customers.
Unison Risk Advisors is one of the top privately-held insurance brokerages in the nation. Through its regional operating companies, Unison Risk Advisors provides risk management services, commercial property and casualty insurance, employee benefits and health insurance, personal and life insurance, and retirement plan services to corporate and individual clients in a diverse set of industries. Unison Risk Advisors is committed to an independent brokerage service model guided by the belief that clients are best served by professionally managed and well-resourced firms that can act independently upon the best interests of the client.
The founder of Conval, Chester A. Siver, developed an innovative and technologically advanced line of forged steel globe valves for high pressure and high temperature steam service applications primarily for the power generation industry. In 1967, Conval was incorporated and manufacturing facilities were established in Somers, Connecticut. Conval has developed extensions to the original product line which include: • "T" and angle pattern bodies • 3500 pound and a 4500 pound series • 2 1/2, 3, and 4 inch sizes • Bellows seal valves • 3 way valves • A variety of material options • Cryogenic valves • Multiple orifice blowdown valves • Ball Valves • Nuclear Power Plant Valves Convals provides basic valve products that are durable, maintainable, and yield a low cost solution over the serviceable life of the valve. Markets for Conval include the power generation industry, refining, oil and gas production, chemical, fertilizer, and pulp industries. Besides the domestic United States market, other projected growth markets are Canada, Australia, China, Southeast Asia, Mexico, South America, and developing third world countries. Over one half of Convals sales are made internationally. Conval became a Certified ISO 9001 manufacturer in September 1992. BVQI (Bureau Veritas Quality International, N.A., Inc.) semi-annually certifies that Convals Quality Management System is in accordance with appropriate international standards for design, development, production, installation, and servicing. Also, Convals quality program meets the requirements of 10CFR50, Appendix B of the Code of Federal Regulations and ASME N Stamp for its nuclear customers, and the European Pressure Equipment Directive. Conval employs approximately 100 employees working on two shifts. Convals operations consist of the machining of most parts used to assemble finished valves, the maintenance of adequate parts inventory to support production, and the development of new valve products.
Commerzbank AG is a prominent German financial institution founded in 1870 in Hamburg. It has grown to become one of Germanys leading commercial banks, significantly contributing to the countrys economic development. The bank is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, with around 400 branches across Germany and international locations in cities like New York, Singapore, and London. Commerzbank offers a wide range of financial services for both private and corporate clients. For individuals and businesses, it provides payment solutions, securities trading, investment products, and financing options, including real estate and corporate loans. The bank is known for its free checking account offer. For corporate clients, Commerzbank delivers tailored banking products, capital structuring assistance, and support for international business activities, including foreign exchange services. Additionally, it offers green mortgage loans focused on energy efficiency. Commerzbank plays a vital role in financing German foreign trade, supporting a significant portion of the countrys international trade activities.
4Liberty is a leading technical & professional services firm focused on energy & infrastructure. We manage large scale programs and projects for diverse clients across North America. We help utilities through the energy transition necessary to meet customer expectations, adhere to government mandates, and reach sustainable goals. We help commercial, government, and municipal customers implement the modern infrastructure needed to bolster security, improve connectivity, and ensure environmental and social justice.