Milton Cooper is an American businessman who co-founded Kimco Realty Corporation, one of the largest publicly-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) in North America, specializing in shopping centers. Born on August 31, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York, Cooper graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and later obtained a law degree from St. John's University School of Law.
Richard D. Kinder is an American businessman who is best known as the co-founder, executive chairman, and former CEO of Kinder Morgan, one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. Born on October 19, 1944, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Kinder earned his undergraduate degree in history and a law degree from the University of Missouri.
Will Keith (W.K.) Kellogg (1860-1951) was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the Kellogg Company, a leading multinational food manufacturing corporation known for its production of breakfast cereals and convenience foods.
Dr. James B. Powell was a key figure in the founding of Roche Biomedical Laboratories, Inc., which later became Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp) after a series of mergers and acquisitions. LabCorp is one of the world's largest clinical laboratory networks, providing comprehensive clinical laboratory and end-to-end drug development services.
Timothy M. Archer is an accomplished executive with a strong background in the semiconductor industry, and he currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lam Research Corporation. Appointed in December 2018, Archer has been responsible for overseeing the company's strategic growth and expanding its role as a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry.
David K. Lam (born 1943) is a Chinese-American entrepreneur and engineer who founded Lam Research Corporation, a leading semiconductor equipment company that specializes in wafer fabrication equipment and services for the semiconductor industry. Lam's innovations and leadership have played a crucial role in the development and growth of the semiconductor equipment sector.
Gilbert Lamb (1911-1999) was an American entrepreneur who founded Lamb Weston, a leading global supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, and vegetable products. Lamb Weston is now a part of Lamb Weston Holdings, which was spun off from Conagra Brands in 2016.
Dr. J. Robert Beyster (1924 - 2014) was an American scientist, entrepreneur, and the founder of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), a company that later spun off a separate entity called Leidos. Dr. Beyster was known for his contributions to the fields of national security and employee ownership.
Samuel H. Mather (1851 - 1931) was an American businessman who played a significant role in the founding of the Society for Savings, a predecessor of the present-day financial services company KeyCorp. Mather's efforts in developing the Society for Savings laid the foundation for what would eventually become one of the largest bank-based financial services companies in the United States.
Sheldon Gary Adelson (1933 - 2021) was an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist who founded and served as the chairman and CEO of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, one of the world's largest casino and resort operating companies. Adelson played a significant role in shaping the casino industry in Las Vegas and beyond, becoming one of the wealthiest and most influential people in the world.