| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Julie Dakers |
Chief Human Resources Officer | Profile |
San Diego FC is a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion team set to begin play in 2025. Owned by Sir Mohamed Mansour through his family office, Man Capital, the club focuses on social impact, environmental sustainability, and youth development. It operates under the Right to Dream model, a globally recognized soccer academy system that emphasizes holistic athlete development and community engagement. The team will compete in MLS, with home games at Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego FC also features the Right to Dream Academy, which provides free education, housing, and soccer training to young athletes. This academy aims to foster athletic development, academic excellence, and personal growth, mirroring existing facilities in Ghana, Egypt, and Denmark. Additionally, the club engages in community programs that promote diversity and inclusion, targeting local residents and youth athletes from underserved communities. The ownership structure reflects a partnership between Mansour’s Man Capital and the Sycuan Tribe, blending global sports investment with local heritage.
Elementary is a company specializing in advanced machine vision inspection, utilizing AI and automation to enhance manufacturing processes. Founded in mid-2017 by experienced professionals from various sectors, the company aims to develop a new generation of manufacturing products that rely on computer vision and AI. Their platform automates traceability scans and integrates AI, machine vision, and automation into production lines. This approach focuses on improving quality, traceability, and root cause analyses, making manufacturing processes more efficient. Elementary emphasizes a human-in-the-loop strategy, enhancing collaboration between humans and machines to optimize working conditions and outcomes. Based in Los Angeles, California, Elementarys team includes roboticists, computer scientists, designers, and engineers. The company has attracted significant funding, including a $30 million Series B round led by Tiger Global, to support its innovative solutions in manufacturing. Their technology is utilized by notable clients across various industries, including Toyota in the automotive sector.
Cohen & Co is a professional services firm based in Cleveland, Ohio, founded in 1977. With over 800 employees across 15 offices in eight U.S. states, the firm specializes in tax, assurance, and advisory services. Its diverse client base includes privately held companies, public and private investment funds, fund advisers, and Fortune 1000 multinational enterprises. Recognized as one of the top 100 accounting firms in the United States by annual revenues, Cohen & Co fosters a disciplined culture focused on delivering results and personal commitment to clients. The firm emphasizes employee development and community involvement, partnering with institutions like Youngstown State University. Its service offerings include comprehensive tax planning, audit and assurance engagements, and consulting on business strategy and operational improvements, tailored to various industries such as investment management and multinational corporations.
Direct Lumber and Door is a locally owned and operated full-service lumberyard and building component manufacturing facility. We excel at providing quality building materials along the Colorado Front Range. Our goal is to build lasting partnerships with our clients by providing expert insight, quality products, and the highest standard of craftsmanship. We have served the professional builder for over twenty years and look forward to many more to come.