In 1959, Owen Ayres founded Ayres Associates atop a steadfast foundation of honesty, innovation, and good old-fashioned hard work – and a vision for a firm that revolved around strong, reliable partnerships. Decades (and thousands of rewarding partnerships) later, Ayres has grown to become a nationwide team of industry experts, representing some of the most inventive problem-solvers in the country. That team has planned, designed, and facilitated the creation of thousands of projects that keep our nation's infrastructure reliable and responsive. Our Core Services Architecture Civil + Municipal Engineering Environmental Geospatial Landscape Architecture MEP Planning + Development River Engineering + Water Resources Structural Design + Inspection Telecommunications + SUE Transportation Our Core Values Provide smart, creative solutions Treat clients as partners Conduct business with integrity Challenge, support, and recognize our employee owners Show commitment to community

Amplexor is a leading digital solution provider offering global compliance, digital experience and content solutions. We help our customers achieve process efficiency, increase revenue generation, reduce time-to-market and ensure quality and compliance. Our turnkey solutions support core industry processes, and include software technology, consulting, system integration, and language and content management services. We provide state-of-the-art solutions in 23 countries in the fields of aerospace, defence & transport, energy & environment, finance, life sciences, manufacturing and the public sector.

• Assist IP attorneys in drafting patent applications and responses to Office Actions from the USPTO • Exposure to aspects of patent practice including satisfaction of USPTO procedural requirements and client interactions

Solutia Consulting, Inc. was founded in 1997 with a focus on helping our customers Take Charge of Change. We bring a unique blend of Management Consulting and Information Technology Implementation capabilities. We have offices in Minneapolis/St. Paul and Dallas/Ft. Worth. We are a great alternative to high priced Big 4 consultancies in delivering IT Strategy, Package Selection, Assessments or Business Process Improvement. We have the Project Management, Business Analysis, Software Development and Quality Assurance skills to deliver a complete solution in the Applications space, whether that's a custom or packaged solution. Some other characteristics that make Solutia unique include: ✔ Salaried employee model meets the customer need and helps employee career development ✔ Ability to tap other specialty independent consultants when needed to supplement the team ✔ Approach that focuses on transferring knowledge to our customers during the project ✔ Flexibility in bringing approaches to an engagement with ability to adapt to each client's need ► Minneapolis/St. Paul Office: 651-351-0123 ► Dallas/Ft. Worth Office: 214-736-3877

The perfect balance of personal and professional, the Weld Riley law firm combines industry-leading insight with a wide range of litigation experience. Weld Riley, S.C. was formed in 1991 and is comprised of Litigation, Labor and Employment, Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate, and Government Relations Sections. The firm has locations in Eau Claire, Menomonie, Wausau and Black River Falls. For more information on Weld Riley, log on to www.weldriley.com.

Bauman Associates is a certified public accounting & advising firm that understands reaching your business and financial goals enables you to better serve your customers. These are the things that matter most. Our team is committed to providing you with the very best knowledge, insight, and service, helping you to achieve these objectives soundly and effectively. We’re proud of our long history of satisfied clients – let us help you achieve your goals today!

ORGANIZATION: Privately-held technology and real estate company operating in 4 states and 93 counties. OVERVIEW: I directed all functional areas and activities of a company that provided multiple real estate transaction services, including property tax sales, real estate liquidation, property tax billing, and foreclosure processing. Leading and motivating a diverse team of 21 employees, I placed a premium on team member development and advancement. In this role, I managed operations, business development, financial, and administrative activities, analyzing problem areas and implementing strategies for improvement (with a primary focus on modernizing an organization in a stalled growth pattern). Additionally, I oversaw marketing and promotional strategies, including efforts to improve SRI’s name recognition within the industry and region. HIGHLIGHTS: ★ Reversed issue with antiquated online auction system by contracting with software provider to upgrade existing system; added new e-payment, cloud computing, and Google maps features. Captured the 1st-ever internet-based county tax sale in Indiana and set up the company to implement ongoing upgrades. ★ Revitalized stagnant county tax sales by upgrading sales website, shifting web management from outsourced to in-house, hiring a marketing specialist, and revamping marketing materials. Grew number of total county tax sales by 32% (63 to 83) and expanded the tax sales business into the state of Iowa. ★ Led a full-scale re-engineering of the Marketing function. Created the first marketing plan in the organization’s 22-year history (National Marketing Plan targeting new business in 5 states), led a full redesign of the logo, website, and marketing collateral, and attended national conference. Increased the number of total tax sales and mortgage foreclosure contracts by 43% (81 to 116) and raised SRI’s brand recognition.

Cooper Engineering Company, Inc. is a civil engineering consulting firm based in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Founded in 1950 as Robert G. Cooper & Associates, the firm was established to serve both public and private clients. After serving the City of Rice Lake as an employee for 4 years, Robert Cooper created a solid client base capable of sustaining the firm and meeting the engineering needs for the City of Rice Lake. Over the past 60 years, the name of our firm has been modified to fit the partners of the time. Former company names include Cooper Peabody Engineer Architect, Cooper Spangler & Associates, and most recently Cooper Engineering Company, Inc. The name Cooper has been our unwavering namesake throughout our time of existence. The current name, Cooper Engineering Company, Inc., has remained unchanged for 44 years and counting. In the past, Cooper Engineering focused predominantly on municipal, building, and wastewater projects. As the company grew, our service areas expanded to include other types of projects such as transportation, aviation, water resources, environmental, and survey. Today we offer a full slate of engineering and related services, but the majority of our projects are municipal and transportation related. Cooper Engineering is listed on the WisDOT Roster of Eligible Engineering Consultants. Cooper Engineering is a team of professionals dedicated to getting the client’s project completed in a timely manner and within the client’s budget.

Doar, Drill & Skow is recognized as one of western Wisconsin’s most experienced and successful personal injury law firms. We have the experience and resources to take on the most challenging cases. In addition to personal injury, we represent clients involved in other disputes such as insurance claims, professional malpractice, business disagreements and consumer litigation. Our experienced criminal defense attorneys aggressively defend the rights and freedom of people accused of felonies and misdemeanors. At Doar, Drill & Skow, we help people make a successful transition to life after divorce and in other family law matters. Lastly, we assist our clients in planning for the needs of their families by providing a full range of estate planning and probate services.

CarlsonSV, originally Carlson Highland, was formed in 2002, the result of two well established regional firms, Schuetzle Carlson & Co., LLP and Paul Julin & Company. The purpose of the merger was to create a firm focused solely on providing our clients with exceptional and individualized client service from experienced, knowledgeable staff. Our commitment to the needs of our clients has prompted the Firm to expand our services beyond audit and tax to consulting, bookkeeping, payroll services and tax planning. Today, the Firm has grown to 11 partners and approximately 100 employees. Our services extend to clients primarily throughout the Midwest. By remaining true to our commitment to providing excellent client service, we continue to expand our client base and give our clients the attention, service and expertise they deserve. We have 9 locations throughout the Midwest ready to serve you. Abbotsford 406 E Spruce Street PO Box 99 Abbotsford, WI 54405 Phone: 715.223.6335 Fax: 715.223.3975 Amery 301 Keller Avenue S. Amery, WI 54001 Phone: 715.268.7999 Fax: 715.268.4161 Battle Lake 105 Lake Avenue N. P.O. Box 685 Battle Lake, MN 56515 Phone: 218.864.5234 Fax: 218.864.5943 Fergus Falls 403 S. Union Ave. Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Phone: 218.739.3267 Fax: 218.739.6066 Golden Valley 5801 Duluth Street Suite 360 Golden Valley, MN 55422 Phone: 763.542.9633 1.800.868.2335 New Ulm 1321 North Broadway P.O. Box 725 New Ulm, MN 56073- 0725 Phone: 507.354.3816 Fax: 507.354.7687 [email protected] Osceola 304 3rd Avenue Osceola, WI 54020 Phone: 715.294.4880 Fax: 715.294.4889 St. Croix Falls 825 US Hwy 8 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Phone: 715.483.2799 Fax: 715.483.2798 Thorp 316 N. Washington St. PO Box 467, Thorp, WI 54771 Phone: 715.669.5352 Fax: 715.669.3877

Anderson Hager and Moe; Professional certified accountants with offices in Hayward, Rice Lake and Spooner, Wisconsin offering tax services, accounting and reporting services, payroll services, data processing management services, business valuation services and QuickBooks consulting services.

From concept to completion we can handle all of your stainless fabrication needs. We have completed a myriad of projects over a diverse field of food, dairy, beverage and nutraceutical industries. Our teams are led by people with vast knowledge and backgrounds in food and dairy production. Using their knowledge, we have become adept at many fields. Our thoroughly developed skill and knowledge base can give your company the edge to succeed.