Sam Allen

The Dow Chemical Co. engages in the manufacture and distribution of chemicals, plastics, industrial and agricultural products. It serves agriculture, automotive, building and construction, consumer, electronic materials, infrastructure, packaging, product finder and product safety industries. The company was founded by Herbert Henry Dow in 1897 and is headquartered in Midland, MI.

Deere & Co. (Investment Management) is the pension fund management arm of Deere & Co. (NYSE: DE), a machinery manufacturing firm headquartered in Moline, Illinois. The firm is a subsidiary of Insight Investment Group LLC in Russia. Deere & Co. maintains a defined benefit pension plan, known as the Salaried Pension Plan.

The Council on Competitiveness is a nonpartisan organization that has been advocating for a competitiveness agenda for over three decades. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization aims to attract investment and talent, spur the commercialization of new ideas, and enhance productivity to raise the standard of living for all Americans. The council's members include CEOs, university presidents, labor leaders, and national lab directors who provide real-world perspective to policymakers. The council believes that with the right policies, the strengths and potential of the economy far outweigh the current challenges the nation faces on the path to higher growth and greater opportunity for all Americans. Deborah L. Wince-Smith has been the CEO of the American company since 1993.

Part of Deere & Co., John Deere Power Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of fuel engines. The company is based in Waterloo, IA.

John Deere Shared Services, Inc. is a logistics and supply chain company. The company is headquartered in Moline, IL.

Part of Deere & Co., John Deere Financial Services, Inc. is a bank holding company. The company is based in Johnston, IA. The CEO of the company is Samuel R. Allen.