| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Elaine Taylor |
Vice President, Regulatory Strategy and Policy | Profile |
Sovereign Bank is the largest tribally-owned bank in the United States, owned by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. The bank focuses on community-driven banking, emphasizing relationships, trust, and financial empowerment for both Native and non-Native customers. It was rebranded in 2023 to honor its tribal heritage and continues to prioritize financial stability and self-sufficiency for families and businesses. With roots tracing back to the acquisition of First Oklahoma Bank in 1984, Sovereign Bank combines the capabilities of a large bank with a small-town, relationship-focused approach. The bank promotes personalized banking solutions tailored to individual needs and offers a Financial Learning Hub for education and empowerment. Sovereign Bank is dedicated to serving all communities and investing in people, fostering opportunity and stability for future generations.
Landscape Forms is the industrys premier global brand of outdoor furniture, LED lighting and accessories. Since its founding in 1969 Landscape Forms has earned a reputation for excellent design, high quality products and exceptional service. The Landscape Forms U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan with sales representatives throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Southern Europe, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. Landscape Forms collaborates with renowned industrial designers and consultancies, landscape architects, and architects to design and develop integrated collections of products that address emerging needs and help create a sense of place. The company has an installed base of products around the world. Clients include municipalities, transit centers, corporate, college and health care campuses; and familiar brand leaders such as Boeing, Cisco Systems, Disney, Sprint, American Airlines, Herman Miller and Nike. Landscape Forms was recently named by the Wall Street Journal as one of the Top 15 Small Workplaces in the US.
Harvey Performance Company, established in 1985 and based in Rowley, Massachusetts, is a prominent designer and manufacturer of specialty carbide cutting tools for precision machining. The company operates under five brands: Harvey Tool, Helical Solutions, Micro 100, Titan USA, and CoreHog, with additional facilities in Gorham, Maine; Meridian, Idaho; and West Springfield, Massachusetts. With a workforce of around 350 employees, it is led by President and CEO Peter Jenkins. The company specializes in high-performance cutting tools, including micro-tools, end mills, and custom tooling solutions, tailored for industries such as aerospace, medical devices, electronics, telecommunications, and general machining. Harvey Performance is known for its fast service, comprehensive product support, and technical expertise, catering to manufacturers that require extreme precision and tight tolerances. The company also actively participates in community initiatives and workforce development, supporting local technical schools and charitable events.