David A. Narsavage

The Aker Partners, Inc. provides public relations and marketing communications services. It offers strategic counsel, publicity management, crisis communications, media relations, and public affairs expertise to the health care, energy and business products sectors. The company was founded by Colburn G. Aker in 1983 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Knowlton Enterprises, Inc. produces and distributes ice and ice-related products. The company is based in Port Huron, MI. Knowlton Enterprises was acquired by Arctic Glacier Canada, Inc. on December 31, 2004.

J. Walter Thompson Co. provided advertising and related services. The firm provided creative ad development, campaign management, and strategic planning services to clients including Ford, Kraft, and Nestle. It also offered brand development and specialized marketing services, including customer relationship marketing, event marketing, and sponsorships. The company was founded by James Walter Thompson in 1864 and was headquartered in New York, NY.

National Railroad Passenger Corp. provides intercity rail passenger transportation services. It provides ancillary business, which include operating commuter railroads services on behalf of various states and transit agencies, and infrastructure access to commuter agencies. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.