| Name | Title | Contact Details |
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Yamel Gonzalez |
Chief Information Officer | Profile |
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.
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.
Berkley Program Specialists is a leading insurance operation dedicated exclusively to program business. We provide access to national admitted and non-admitted A+ XV insurance carriers, program management expertise, and reinsurance support when required to program administrators in the U.S. We are a casualty driven company, although we have the ability to offer ancillary property and automobile products as well. Our Mission Berkley Program Specialists goal is to be the preferred insurance operation for program administrators who are experts in the industries they serve and are looking for a stable, secure, and proven company to support and help grow their casualty-driven homogeneous niche program with annual GWP of at least $5 million. Business We Seek Our preferred client is a highly respected program administrator or insurance specialist who possesses the ability to quote, underwrite, rate, bind and issue policies within a homogeneous industry field. They should have a strong sense of integrity, significant expertise in their chosen industries, a differentiated value proposition, and a solid distribution system. Our preferred program opportunities consist of annual premiums in excess of $5 million, complete with strong, documented premium and loss histories.
Pinion is a business advisory provider, ‘U.S. Top 100 accounting firm, and global leader in food and agriculture consulting. With roots dating back to 1932, the firm has expanded upon traditional tax and accounting services to deliver increased value and growth for clients through its specialized advisory in the areas of sustainability, government affairs, farm programs, land/water management, financial management, succession planning, and business strategy – to name a few. Pinion provides insight and solutions for food and agriculture, biofuels, and manufacturing industries, as well as regionally-focused businesses. The firm serves domestic and international clientele from locations spanning the United States, Australia, and globally through partners and affiliates. Visit www.pinionglobal.com. *Attest services provided by KCoe Isom, LLP, a licensed CPA firm.