Founded in 1931, Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP (KEB) is a mid-sized firm of certified public accountants and management consultants with eight offices in three Midwestern states. KEB provides a full range of accounting, tax and management consulting services to our diverse base of clients. We serve large and small clients in the Midwest and throughout the nation, in a variety of industries and sectors including financial institutions, insurance companies, health care, construction, agribusiness, manufacturing, religious organizations, and government and not-for-profit entities. With 25 partners and principals and nearly 150 accounting professionals, KEB is large enough to provide the technical expertise our clients desire, yet small enough to provide the personal attention each client deserves. The range and diversity of resources and technical expertise available within KEB and through our affiliations provide us with the resources to respond to every unique client situation. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity to deliver results. And, results are what you can expect from KEB.

Pinnacle Actuarial Resources is an independent actuarial and management consulting firm that’s large enough to provide a wealth of expertise and world-class solutions— yet small enough to be flexible, timely and cost-effective. Owned by our professional staff, Pinnacle ranks among the largest independent property/casualty actuarial firms in North America. Our reputation for uncompromising professionalism, expertise and outstanding service is embodied in our brand Commitment Beyond Numbers. Pinnacle’s managing principal is Roosevelt C. Mosley Jr., FCAS, MAAA, CSPA, and Pinnacle’s principals include: Joseph A. Herbers, ACAS, MAAA, CERA. Aaron N. Hillebrandt, FCAS, MAAA, CPCU, CLF, FFSI, FLMI, LPCS, AINS Arthur R. Randolph II, FCAS, MAAA, CPCU, ARM, ARe Derek W. Freihaut, FCAS, MAAA Robert J. Walling III, FCAS, MAAA, CERA Timothy C. Mosler, FCAS, MAAA Pinnacle's home office is in Bloomington, Illinois. Additional Pinnacle office locations include: Atlanta, Georgia Chicago, Illinois San Francisco, California

Founded in 1945, Quinn Johnston provides comprehensive legal services to its clients ranging from private individuals to large business entities. With more than twenty-five lawyers in offices in Peoria and Springfield, the firm litigates cases in most all counties within Illinois and serves business clientele throughout the downstate Illinois area. The firm’s practice broadly covers the areas of business, civil litigation and healthcare. Quinn Johnston has received outside recognition of its commitment to excellence in service. In 2013, Fortune Magazine listed the firm as one of the Top Ranked Law Firms, and in 2014, Corporate Counsel Magazine placed the firm on its list of Top Ranked Law Firms in the United States. Martindale has awarded the firm with an AV rating (Martindale’s highest ranking for both ability and legal ethics) for years, and thirteen of the partners within the firm have their own individual AV ratings. The firm annually earns recognition for several of its attorneys from the Illinois Leading Lawyers Network and Chicago Magazine’s SuperLawyers.

Because Life Deserves Design. When you partner with us, you’ll discover an empowering process that leads to transformative architecture and leaves you free to build dreams within your mission. We believe that a well-designed life is a life well lived. And here’s where it all begins. BECAUSE LIFE DESERVES DESIGN. Our culture is different: We come to work every day and collectively share a passion for creating great architecture. Our office environment feels less like a job and more like a collaboration between friends, filled with healthy doses of laughter. Our standards are higher: As your advocate from start to finish, you can trust us to do the right thing on your behalf, because we are passionately invested in your success. Innovation drives us: We understand that sometimes the best ideas are scribbled on a napkin on the morning commute. It’s this freedom of thought and expression, paired with the latest technological advancements, that make us a truly unique partner. At BLDD, we specialize in taking your vision and making it reality through a collaborative, innovative, and effective design process. This process helps to lay the cornerstone of buildings and spaces that beautifully meet your objectives, exceed your expectations, and stand the test of time. To help you achieve these results, our talented specialists stay ahead of the curve, bringing world-class solutions to every project. Primary Areas of Practice Higher Education; Pre-K-12 Education; Fitness and Recreation; Healthcare; Senior Living; Religious Facilities; Interior Design; Sustainable Design

MSF&W is an information systems consulting firm specializing in developing innovative technology solutions for complex business problems. Founded in 1991 in Springfield, Illinois, MSF&W has a long history of successful projects for Illinois government, educational institutions, and businesses. MSF&W has built a reputation for being able to understand complex business requirements and translate them into effective and efficient business solutions. We now use this ability to serve our customers in a range of industries across the United States.

Founded in 1974, Andrews Engineering, Inc. is an employee-owned consulting firm providing civil and environmental engineering design and permitting services; environmental compliance/support; remediation services, land surveying, geological and hydrogeological services and construction/CQA services. Headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, Andrews serves clients in both the public and private sectors from five regional office locations. For more information about our firm, visit www-andrews-eng.com or contact us at (217) 787-2334 or [email protected].

Transforming technology to exceed expectations. Founded in 1990, CSE Software™ Inc. has been developing custom digital solutions that deliver results in today’s fast-paced world. By leveraging the latest technology, our team creates tailored solutions that fit the unique needs of each customer. Whether it’s enterprise business software development, simulation, or cloud transformation, our core strengths are focused on delivering innovative solutions that drive results. And with a 24x7 help desk, we’re there for our own products and provide support for our clients’ customers. At CSE, we are committed to exceeding expectations and transforming technology to help you achieve success.

FDC Solutions is an established consulting services organization whose mission is to help organizations operate more efficiently and profitably through technology-based solutions. Having grown from a foundation of successfully providing Caterpillar dealerships with a wide range of software, process improvement, and technical solutions, FDC has evolved to service a diversified, global clientele by providing products that help manage and minimize risk through extended supply chains. Privately held and headquartered in Peoria, IL, FDC provides customers the best-in-class skill sets and knowledge often associated with a large company with the customer service and personal interaction commonly attributed to smaller organizations. Please feel free to contact us ([email protected]) or visit our website(s) for more information.

Over forty years of roll-up-your-sleeves-in-it-to-win-it-down-and-dirty-cool-as-hell B2B marketing. Our work has taken us around the world while being happily located in the heart of America. With a team of 125+ professionals Simantel uses insight to create inspired ideas that ultimately engage customers in meaningful (and profitable) relationships with our clients. We do it online and off, nationally and globally and do it for some of the hardest working brands out there.

Talent Management, Manage Payroll and Benefits; Employee Relations/Conflicts; Development and Enforcement of Policies and Procedures; Employee Handbook; Recruitment and On-boarding, Client Services, Multi-site operations for 8 office buildings. Manage FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, etc.

Rheo Engineering is a leading industry resource in customized engineering controls relating to GMP material handling, containment, and process technology systems. Rheo excels at providing successful solutions to complex material handling process challenges. Rheo serves a global client base with headquarters in the United States, an office in Germany, and multiple distributors.

Productive Resources is a full service Woman Owned Small Business engineering firm with a range of offerings to support product development, validation, manufacturing and field support. With focused engineering offerings in mechanical, electrical, industrial and manufacturing engineering we serve a wide range of industries offering consultative, project based and contingent type services to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our focus is on delivering the full spectrum of services whether it be one resource onsite or a large scale program delivered from our design center.