Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 111 years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do. Beginning with our founders to the everyday actions of our people, our values have always kept us grounded -- Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Diversity, One Whirlpool, Spirit of Winning. What we do at Whirlpool Corporation matters because consumers trust our brands. We never take that for granted and we work every day to earn that trust as we are committed to being the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit, Yummly and InSinkErator. In 2022, the company reported approximately $20 billion in annual sales, 61,000 employees and 56 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The University of Notre Dame is a preeminent research university that offers an outstanding undergraduate and graduate education guided by a Catholic mission. It is located in Notre Dame, Ind., adjacent to the city of South Bend and approximately 90 miles east of Chicago.

Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We advance our mission to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for patients around the world with our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1927 and based in Warsaw, Zimmer Biomet has operations in more than 25 countries and sales in more than 100 countries. We maintain world-class scientific facilities and resources and collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers around the world. Awards and Recognitions • Forbes Best-in-State Employers in Indiana (2020 and 2021) • Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies (2021) • Military Friendly Employer by VIQTORY (2019 and 2020) • Best Employer Award: China (2011-2021) • Great Place to Work: Brazil (2021) • Indiana Manufacturers Association Manufacturing Excellence Awards (2020) • ComputerWorld’s "Best Places to Work in IT" (2018-2020) • Forbes Global 2000 (2020 and 2021) • Fortune 500 List (2020 and 2021) • Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry MedTech Company of the Year (2019)

Crowe LLP is a public accounting and consulting firm that uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit, tax, and consulting services to public and private entities. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the best places to work in the U.S. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world, Crowe serves clients worldwide. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

NiSource (NYSE: NI) helps energize the lives of its nearly 4 million natural gas and electric customers across six states. Our local utilities – Columbia Gas and NIPSCO – ensure that customers receive safe, reliable and affordable natural gas and electric service each and every day. Our business plan is focused on proactively investing in our energy infrastructure – approximately $1.4 billion a year – to ensure we meet and improve upon our customer commitments for the next 100 years. We employ more than 7,000 of our neighbors who are actively engaged in the communities we’re privileged to serve, making them great places to live and call home. NiSource is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana – about 35 miles from Chicago – and we maintain a significant corporate presence in Columbus, Ohio. Our utility operations also span Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Rieth Riley Construction is a company dedicated to quality performance and to moving forward. It's the way we think. The way we act. The way we approach every project. We bring a forward-thinking approach that gets your job completed on-time, on-spec and on-budget. It's an approach that seeks out the innovative new processes, technologies and techniques that can enable superior results. At the heart of our approach, is a belief that projects only move forward through open and timely communication. In order to meet your expectations, we strive to first understand them and then communicate important project information every step of the way. Moving forward also means quality performance. Our in-house, certified technicians continually monitor the output of our asphalt and concrete plants to make sure we measure up to your special project requirements. Only top quality materials are used to provide the long-term performance and durability our customers demand. We also believe in moving communities forward. We donate our time, skill and capital to a number of employee/owner chosen charities and community events each year. Rieth-Riley is a 100% employee owned company. We truly think like owners and take personal pride and care in every project we do.

IRON WORKERS MID-AMERICA PENSION PLAN BUILDING CORPORATION is a financial services company based out of 2350 E 170TH ST, LANSING, Illinois, United States.

The Grand Trunk adventure began in 2001 during a backpacking trip through Thailand. A shared passion for travel and a simple idea to keep people off the ground has since evolved into a renowned product line of hammocks, shelters, camping, and travel accessories. Inspired by the road less traveled and those who live for their next adventure, our mission is to elevate your experience wherever you go. Whether it’s the distant lure of the unknown or the charm of a favorite local getaway, Grand Trunk strives to make all your travel and outdoor experiences more convenient and enjoyable.

Founded in 1890, Illinois Tech is a Ph.D.-granting research university with more than 7,800 students in engineering, science, architecture, design, applied technology, human sciences, business, and law programs. Illinois Tech's interprofessional, technology-focused curriculum is designed to advance knowledge through research and scholarship, to cultivate invention improving the human condition, and to prepare students from throughout the world for a life of professional achievement, service to society, and individual fulfillment. Visit www.iit.edu.

The University of Chicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medicine since 1927, when we cared for our first patients. Our mission is to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient's dignity and individuality. To accomplish our mission, we call upon the skills and expertise of all who work together to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and further the knowledge of those dedicated to caring. As one of the nation’s leading academic medical institutions, UChicago Medicine comprises the Medical Center, Pritzker School of Medicine and the Biological Sciences Division. Its main Hyde Park campus is home to the Center for Care and Discovery, Bernard Mitchell Hospital, Comer Children’s Hospital and the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine. It also has a 108,000-square-foot facility in Orland Park as well as an outpatient clinic in Chicago's South Loop, as well as affiliations and partnerships that create a regional network of doctors in dozens of Chicago-area communities. UChicago Medicine offers a full range of specialty-care services for adults and children through more than 40 institutes and centers including an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. It has 805 licensed beds, nearly 850 attending physicians, about 2,500 nurses and over 1,100 residents and fellows. Harvey-based Ingalls Health joined UChicago Medicine’s network in 2016.