Andrea Chomakos

Knight Capital Group, Inc. is a global financial services firm, which provides access to the capital markets across multiple asset classes to a broad network of clients, including buy and sell side firms, dealers, brokers, institutions, and corporations. It operates business through four segments: Market Making, Institutional Sales and Trading, Electronic Execution Services and Corporate and Other. The Market Making segment consists of market making in global equities and listed domestic options. It includes client, and to a lesser extent, non-client electronic market making activities in which they operate as a market maker in equity securities. The Institutional Sales and Trading segment includes global equity, exchange traded funds and fixed income sales and trading; reverse mortgage origination and securitization; capital markets; and asset management activities. Its business consists of execution and facilitation equities and fixed income transactions as agent on behalf of institutional clients, and they commit capital on behalf of its clients when needed. The Electronic Execution Services segment offers access via its electronic agency-based platforms to markets and self-directed trading in equities, equity options, fixed income, foreign exchange and futures contracts. The Corporate and Other segment invests in strategic financial services-oriented opportunities, allocates, deploys and monitors all capital, and maintains corporate overhead expenses and all other income and expenses that are not attributable to the other segments. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ.

Carnival Plc operates as a global cruise and vacation company. The firm offers holiday and vacation products to a customer base that is broadly varied in terms of cultures, languages and leisure-time preferences. It operates through the North America and Australia (NAA), Europe and Asia (EA), Cruise Support, and Tour and Other segments. The NAA segment includes Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, P and O Cruises (Australia), Princess and Seabourn. The EA segment includes AIDA, Costa, Cunard, and P and O Cruises (UK). The Cruise Support segment includes a portfolio of port destinations and other services, all of which are operated for the benefit of cruise brands. The Tour and Other segment represents the hotel and transportation operations of Holland America Princess Alaska Tours and other operations. The company was founded on July 19, 2000 and is headquartered in Southampton, the United Kingdom.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Institute for Legal Reform is an advocate for civil justice reform, both in the U.S. and abroad. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Puppet, Inc. provides enterprise information technology automation services. It products include open source projects and pricing. The firm's software helps system administrators automate configuration and management of machines. The company was founded by Luke Kanies, Teyo Tyree, and Andrew Shafer in 2005 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Skype SARL provides communication services via the Internet. Its software-based communications platform offers tools for consumers and businesses to communicate and collaborate globally through voice, video and text conversations. The company was founded by Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis in August 2003 and is headquartered in Luxembourg.

Bass, Berry & Sims Plc is a law firm with over 280 attorneys representing various publicly traded companies and Fortune 500 businesses. The private company is based in Nashville, TN. The firm has been involved in significant litigation matters, investigations, and business transactions in the United States. Bass, Berry & Sims is dedicated to guiding clients through complex legal matters and delivering value, advantage, and results. The company was founded by F. M. Bass, Frank Berry, and Cecil Sims. Todd Rolapp has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

Walton Arts Center is a performing arts center located near the campus of the University of Arkansas. The center serves as a cultural hub for the area, offering a variety of concerts and events. Visitors can explore upcoming performances and purchase tickets through the center's official website.

The Arkansas Bar Association operates a bar association. The private company is based in Little Rock, AR.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Rose Law Firm PC is a law firm that was founded in 1820 and is the oldest law firm in the western United States. The private company is based in Little Rock, AR. Throughout its history, the firm has made valuable contributions to the legal profession at both the state and national level.

Kutak Rock LLP provides legal services. It conducts practices in corporate law and finance, litigation, public finance, real estate, health care, securitization, banking, bankruptcy, insurance, technology, law, antitrust, environmental law and employment, and employee benefits law. The company was founded by Robert J. Kutak and Rock Harold in 1965 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. operates as an independent insurance agency. It offers insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions for safety and soundness and consumer protection, making large and complex financial institutions resolvable, and managing receiverships. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

SunTrust Bank provides commercial banking services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas operates as a member-owned cooperative bank, which engages in the provision of loan and other credit products including advances, letters of credit, mortgage partnership finance program, derivatives, and treasury. It also offers wires, safekeeping, collateral, and demand deposits services. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Fordham University provides college and university. It offers undergraduate colleges and graduate & professional schools. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Bronx, NY.

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is a monthly e-publication dedicated to helping its members and the 9.1 million-plus women entrepreneurs across the country to power their “whole professional you”—in their business, in their lifestyle, and in their community. The non-profit company is based in McLean, VA. Teana McDonald has been the CEO of the company since 2012. The Circle is an ever-evolving national program designed specifically for premier members who own larger businesses that exceed $1 million in annual revenue. This program offers exceptional connections, access, and learning opportunities above and beyond membership.