David Foulkes

The Shedd Aquarium Society is a leader in animal care, conservation education, and research. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL and is supported by the people of the state and the park district. The company is home to 32,000 aquatic animals from around the world, representing 1,500 species of fishes, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds, and mammals. The company is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute. The John G. Shedd Aquarium sparks compassion, curiosity, and conservation for the aquatic animal world.

Mercury Marine manufactures outboards motors and MerCruiser inboard engines. It is engaged in designing and producing boat engines. Its product brands include Mercury and Mariner outboards, Mercury MerCruiser, Sterndrives and inboards, & accessories, Mercury & Typhoon propellers and Mercury Jet Drives. The company was founded by Carl Kiekhaefer in 1939 and is headquartered in Fond du Lac, WI.