| Name | Title | Contact Details |
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Yamel Gonzalez |
Chief Information Officer | 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.
Giupedi Utilizes Generative AI for High Quality Legal Client Acquisition Giupedi has created a unique Platform for advertising and marketing in the Workers Compensation, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury litigation industry. Prospective clients are empowered to make decisions and attorney selections in a manner that utilizes Generative AI and Secure Information Sharing.
A family-owned, integrated agri-business with cattle, citrus, farming, forestry, hunting and land and water resource management.
Flynn Group is the largest franchise operator in the United States, focusing on multi-brand restaurant and retail operations. Founded in 1999 by Greg Flynn, the company has expanded significantly from its beginnings as a single-market Applebee’s operator. It now manages a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands such as Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Panera Bread, and Arby’s, with over 2,500 locations across the country. The company specializes in franchise management, acquiring and optimizing underperforming locations to enhance operational efficiency and drive sales growth. Flynn Groups acquisition strategy has led to substantial growth, including the recent addition of 45 Pizza Hut locations in 2025, bringing its total to over 1,000. With a people-first approach, Flynn Group emphasizes employee training and retention, ensuring consistent customer experiences across its various dining segments.
The CEDES Group offers its innovative solutions for elevators, escalators, industrial doors, and warehouse management systems in more than 60 countries. We develop intelligent and safe sensing, control and communication devices that provide actionable data streams for higher operational and maintenance efficiency. Our product portfolio ranges from simple photoelectric sensors, through highly complex 3D camera systems in cutting-edge ToF (Time-of-Flight) technology, to complete safety-related control systems and smart IoT-enabling devices.