Michael Schurko

Mine Safety Appliances Co. LLC develops, manufactures and supplies safety products. The firm's products include self-contained breathing apparatus, gas masks, gas detection instruments, head protection, respirators, thermal imaging cameras and fall protection. Its solutions integrate multiple combinations of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to ensure that users around the world remain protected in even the most hazardous of situations. The company was founded by John T. Ryan Sr. and George H. Deike Sr. on June 14, 1914 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Respironics, Inc. manufactures sleep solutions, home respiratory therapy products, and respiratory drugs. Its products include pressure relief, supplemental oxygen, ventilators, oximetry devices, nebulizers and compressors, asthma management, spacers and holding chambers, and peak flow meters. The company was founded by Gerald E. McGinnis in 1976 and is headquarters in Murrysville, PA.

Koppers, Inc. produces carbon compounds, chemicals, and treated wood products. The firm offers naphthalene, petroleum pitch, phthalic anhydride, refined tar, specialty pitch, coal tar distillates, carbon pitch, pressure-treated wood, tie pre plating, track panels, and rail joints and track components. It also provides carbon pitch testing, engineering support, logistics, and railroad structures services. The company was founded in December 1988 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

ALung Technologies, Inc. engages in the provision of respiratory support solutions. The company was founded by William Federspiel and Brack Hattler in 1997 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

BL Healthcare, Inc. provides remote health management solutions. It offers solutions for linking members, providers, and caregivers for the monitoring and management of wellness and disease states at distributed points of healthcare access, particularly in the patient's home. The company was founded by Michael Mathur in 2005 and is headquartered in Mansfield, MA.

SRI International provides contract research and development services. It is an independent, nonprofit research institute conducting client-sponsored research and development for government agencies, commercial businesses, foundations, and other organizations. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

Highmark, Inc. engages in the provision of health insurance products and services. It serves members across the United States through its businesses in health insurance, dental insurance, vision care, and reinsurance. The company was founded on November 27, 1996 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of hospital health programs and services. It operates through the following business units: Provider Services, Insurance Services, UPMC International, and UPMC Enterprises. It also develops programs in transplantation, cancer, neurosurgery, psychiatry, orthopedics, and sports medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Part of UPMC Western Maryland Corp., UPMC Health System owns and operates 15 tertiary, specialty care, and community hospitals, and 24 surgical centers. The company is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Reed Smith LLP provides legal services. It also provides appellate advocacy, business immigration, class-action defense, commercial litigation, corporate and securities, financial, insurance recovery, employment, real estate, restructuring, bankruptcy and tax controversy services. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Heritage Valley Health System, Inc. provides medical, surgical and diagnostic services. The company's services include cardiology, emergency care, cancer treatment, and rehabilitation care. It also provides general and acute medical care services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Beaver, PA.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust provides education and community engagement opportunities. The firm also presents arts events and visual arts exhibitions. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest HR association with almost 325,000 members. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA and has subsidiaries in India and the United States. The company aims to create better workplaces and address critical issues affecting society that impact work. Johnny C. Taylor has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Allegheny Conference on Community Development operates as economic and community development organizations, which combines private sector leadership with commitment from public sector partners. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Association for Corporate Growth, Inc. is a global organization founded in 1954 by Kenneth S. Berryman and David H. Brenner. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Canada, and the United States. The company's mission is to drive middle-market growth and it serves 90,000 investors, executives, lenders, and advisers to growing middle-market companies. The company's core focus is on middle-market M&A, with more than 25 years of sell-side and buy-side advisory experience, closing more than 200 transactions with a combined value of more than $1 billion. The company also publishes Middle Market Growth, the official publication of the Association for Corporate Growth, which includes a print magazine, website, weekly e-newsletter, and daily newsfeed. The CEO of the company since 2019 is Brent A. Baxter.

The Pittsburgh Foundation provides support to programs that improve the quality of life in the areas of education, arts, children, families & youth, healthcare and economic development. The foundation evaluates and addressescommunity issues, promoting responsible philanthropy and connecting donors to the needs of the community. The foundation was established in 1945 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

The Allegheny County Bar Association operates as a legal professional organization. The non-profit company is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

The Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association (PVCA) is an organization that advocates for early-stage investors and fosters relationships among parties united in purpose to create a more vibrant, diverse entrepreneurial community. The organization is based in Bridgeville, PA. The PVCA offers a variety of dynamic networking, educational, finance, and social outings throughout the year, including the nationally renowned 3 Rivers Venture Fair.

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is a non-profit organization that collects and distributes food through a member network in different counties in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its programs include gleaning, green grocer, produce to people, retail store program, senior boxes, and The Community Table. The organization was founded in June 1980 and is headquartered in Duquesne, PA.

Manchester Craftsmen's Guild operates as a non profit organization that serves public school students via classes in ceramics, design, digital imaging, 3-D manufacturing and photography. The company was founded by Bill L. Strickland in 1968 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Covidien Holding, Inc. manufactures and supplies healthcare products for use in clinical and home settings. It offers medical devices, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to hospitals, long-term care and alternate care facilities, doctors’ offices and in the home. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission is a foundation. The private company is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Optimal Strategix Group, Inc. provides marketing strategy consulting, analytics, and customized research services. It offers litigation support services. The company was founded by R. Sukumar in 2008 and is headquartered in Newtown, PA.

The Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia & Parkinson Foundation operates as a non-profit organization. It provides public awareness of diseases, recognizing key scientific discoveries, and incentivizing the work of dedicated researchers. The company was founded by Bonnie Strauss in 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

National Center for Arts & Technology is a non-profit organization that operates to assist communities in opening and sustaining local educational organizations. The company was founded by William Strickland in 2005 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors LP (SDWMA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 2000 and they are a subsidiary of Schneider Downs Financial Advisors LP. SDWMA offers investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable organizations and business entities.

Forest Devices, Inc. develops stroke detection device for medical personnel. The company was founded by Matt Kesinger, Daniel Willis, and Stephen Morrow in 2015 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Bluetree Venture Fund I seeks investments in companies located in the Western Pennsylvania region of the US. The fund targets the companies operating in fields of IT, life sciences, medical technologies, software, education and technology sector. It provides financing for early-stage transactions with investment size ranging from $0.2 million to $3 million and makes follow-on investments.

Acclivity Development LLC provides computer programming services. The private company is based in Sudbury.

First National Bank of Pennsylvania operates as nationally chartered commercial bank. It provides a full line of consumer banking products and services, including deposit products, mortgage lending, consumer lending and a complete suite of mobile and online banking services. The company was founded in 1864 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.