David Merryman

Erickson Transport, Inc. provides a fleet of heavy lift, medium lift, light helicopters, and fixed wing aircraft. It also has helicopters for search and rescue, fire fighting, forestry, petroleum support and executive charter services. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Technosylva, Inc. is a leading wildfire science and technology company that provides proven wildfire risk analysis solutions to enhance daily decision-making and long-term planning for fire agencies and electric utilities. The company was founded in 1997 by Joaquin Ramirez Cisneros and is currently based in La Jolla, CA, with additional offices in León, Spain. The company's solutions, including Wildfire Analyst, FiResponse, and Tactical Analyst, integrate wildfire modeling software into business operations to meet the specific requirements of fire management agencies and electric utilities. Technosylva's wildfire risk mitigation platform is used worldwide to manage more than 20,000 incidents per year. The company offers advanced science and technology solutions for wildfire protection planning, operational response, and firefighter and public safety through their solutions. The company validates and shares their advances in wildfire behavior modeling through top peer-reviewed scientific journals and leaders in wildfire science. Bryan Spear has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

The Hispanic National Bar Association operates as a non-profit organization that represents the interests of Hispanic legal professionals in the United States and its territories. It offers educational, mentoring and pipeline initiatives; career development, leadership training, and career placement; and community outreach and advocacy programs. The company was founded by Mario G. Obledo, Cruz Reynoso, Benjamin Aranda III, Louis Garcia, Miguel R. Mendez, Ed Pena, Baltazar Baca, Alberto Gonzalez, Lorenzo Arredondo, John Huerta, and Donato Tapia in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Eagle Copters Ltd. provides fleet management support to operators. It also engages in helicopter leasing, sales, maintenance & overhaul and spare parts support. The company was founded by Mel O'Reilly in 1975 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest HR association with almost 325,000 members. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA and has subsidiaries in India and the United States. The company aims to create better workplaces and address critical issues affecting society that impact work. Johnny C. Taylor has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum operates museums. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The NORDAM Group LLC engages in the manufacture and repair of aircraft components. It offers original equipment manufacturing for business, commercial, and military aircrafts; and provides repair and maintenance services. The company was founded by Ray H. Siegfried II on April 1, 1969 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

SkyWest Airlines, Inc. provides airline transportation services. It operates airline services in Chicago, O'Hare, Denver, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Portland, Salt Lake City, and San Francisco. The company was founded in 1972 by Ralph Atkin and is headquartered in St. George, UT.

ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. engages in the provision of air transportation services. It offers route maps, customer service plan, tarmac delay contingency plan, and website accessibility. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

The Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association is an organization that protects the freedom to fly by supporting activities that ensure the long-term health of general aviation. The private company is based in Frederick, MD and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company educates pilots, non-pilots, and policy makers alike. Mark R. Baker has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. engages in the provision of contingency and logistic support services. It offers government, expeditionary infrastructure, power, aviation engineering solutions, and information technology and communication services. The company was founded by Doyle McBride in 1990 and is headquartered in Cape Canaveral, FL.

Readiness Management Support LC provides management consulting, contingency and logistics support services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Panama City, FL.

G3 Systems Ltd. provides logistics, contingency, engineering, project and facility management services. It offers equipment and systems solutions, facilities and infrastructure solutions, facility operation and management, and logistics and field service engineer (FSE) support. The company was founded on April 26, 2001 and is headquartered in Portland, the United Kingdom.

Erickson Helicopters, Inc. provides aviation support services. The company was founded on March 15, 1974 and is headquartered in Medford, OR.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.