2025 Director of the Year Awards Gala

Jones Day is a global law firm with more than 2,500 lawyers in 40 offices across 5 continents (16 countries). The Firm is distinguished by: a singular tradition of client service; the mutual commitment to, and the seamless collaboration of, a true partnership; formidable legal talent across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions; and shared professional values that focus on client needs.

A world-renowned health care provider and insurer, UPMC is inventing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care. A passion for innovation lies at the heart of our success. UPMC’s unique strategy of combining clinical and research excellence with business-like discipline translates into high-quality patient care.

Among the nation's fastest-growing health plans, and as part of an integrated health care delivery system, UPMC Health Plan is committed to providing its members the health, financial security, and peace of mind they deserve. Partnering with UPMC and network providers, allows us to provide quality care at affordable prices.

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is a leader in treating childhood conditions and diseases, pioneering the development of new and improved therapies, and educating the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. We are consistently ranked as one of America's best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

Baldwin Management is a private and independently-owned firm created to serve families, foundations, and non-profit institutions as investment advisors, family office specialists, and financial planners.

Founded by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne University is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the United States. We share the Spiritans' deep commitment to educational excellence, moral and spiritual values, an ecumenical atmosphere open to diversity, and service to the Church, the community, the nation and the world. 

EY exists to build a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP is a multi-disciplined business and commercial litigation firm headquartered in Pittsburgh with six offices throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, and West Virginia from which we serve our clients in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) is the leading provider of innovative, software and technology-enabled financial regulatory and compliance solutions.

We provide regulatory filing and deal solutions to public and private companies, mutual funds, and other regulated investment firms. We support every stage of our clients’ business and investment lifecycles.

GROUP 2 has been creating brand strategies, identity programs, print collateral, websites, videos and more for 35+ years.

Our work, spanning across multiple industries from B2C, B2B and non-profits, continues to provide results that compete well in the marketplace and strengthen your bottom line.

Right Brain + Left Brain specializes in integrated marketing for small businesses, non-profits, academic institutions and professional service firms. With expertise in both traditional and new media, the firm's services range from social media administration to website design. We are where creativity + logic meet.

Armada, Sunset Transportation, and ATEC Logistics make up our family of companies at the forefront of supply chain management. Building on each company’s history of success, we know we are better together. Our approach streamlines supply networks to drive outstanding performance for our clients. Together we commit to enhancing efficiency, fostering innovation, and cultivating strategic partnerships that drive the industry forward.

Since 1968, we have been a trusted leader in commercial roofing across North America, delivering reliable repair, replacement and maintenance services. With over 100 office locations and more than 650 dedicated roofing crews, we ensure businesses receive exceptional service and support wherever they are.

Fox Rothschild is a national law firm delivering strategic and practical solutions for clients. Home to more than 950 attorneys in 27 offices coast to coast, Fox offers a team of accomplished professionals.  We are equipped to provide comprehensive legal services for companies at all stages of development. When you choose Fox, you choose an adviser as dedicated to your success as you are.

A private liberal arts university in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers 66 undergraduate programs of study, seven master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, nursing, and health and medical sciences as well as interior architecture & design, and graphic design.