Thrivent Financial
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OFFICERS:
- Bruce J. Nicholson, Chairman, President, and CEO
- Jon M. Stellmacher, EVP and Chief Administrative Officer
- James A. (Jim) Thomsen, EVP Field Distribution; President, Thrivent Investment Management
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The fraternal benefit society now includes nearly 3 million members, and brings under one steepled roof more than $70 billion in assets under management. Individuals and congregations that become members can shop for life insurance, mutual funds, bank and trust services (through Thrivent Financial Bank), and other financial services. Thrivent Financial, which operates all over the US, has nearly $160 billion in life insurance in force. The company also supports three separate foundations, which contributed more than $27 million in 2006 to charitable causes.
Apple Inc.
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OFFICERS:
- Steven P. (Steve) Jobs, CEO and Director
- Timothy D. (Tim) Cook, COO
- Peter Oppenheimer, SVP and CFO
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Apple aims for nothing short of a revolution, whether in personal computing or digital media distribution. The company's desktop and laptop computers -- all of which feature its OS X operating system -- include its Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook for the consumer and education markets, and more powerful Mac Pro and MacBook Pro for high-end consumers and professionals involved in design and publishing. Apple scored a runaway hit with its digital music players (iPod) and online music store (iTunes). Other products include mobile phones (iPhone), servers (Xserve), wireless networking equipment (Airport), and publishing and multimedia software. Its FileMaker subsidiary provides database software.