Dennis E. Welch

Southwestern Electric Power Co. engages in the business of generating, transmitting and distributing electric power. The firm is also involved in manufacturing petroleum, coal, food, paper, and chemicals; and oil and gas extraction. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

TRC Cos., Inc. engages in the provision of technology-enabled solutions to the power, oil and gas, environmental, and infrastructure markets. It offers planning, engineering, operations support, and consulting services. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Windsor, CT.

Yankee Energy System, Inc. distributes natural gas. The company was founded in July 1989 and is headquartered in Berlin, CT.

Yankee Gas Services Co. provides natural gas distribution services. The firm distributes natural gas to central & southwest Connecticut towns and cities. The company is headquartered in Berlin, CT.

Part of New England Gas Association, Northeast Gas Association is a private company that focuses on promoting the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas in the Northeast region. The company is based in New York, NY. Charles C. Crews has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. provides energy and environmental research services. It conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. The firm also provides technology, policy and economic analyses to drive long-range research and development planning and supports research in emerging technologies. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

National Safety Council provides individual and family services. The firm focuses on the preventable injuries and deaths occur due to use of cell phone while driving, teen driving, workplace safety, prescription painkiller use, and safety in the community. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Itasca, IL.

National Urban League, Inc. provides economic empowerment and educational opportunities. It offers education, jobs, housing and health. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Conference Board, Inc. is a membership organization working for the public interests. It creates and disseminates knowledge about management and the marketplace to help businesses in their performance and to better serve the society. The firm publishes information and analysis, makes economics-based forecasts and assesses trends, and facilitates learning by creating communities of interest that bring together senior executives from around the world. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The American Gas Association represents over 200 energy companies that provide natural gas service to 180 million Americans. The private company is based in Washington. The American company's natural gas utilities are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through new and modernized infrastructure and advanced technologies that maintain reliable, resilient, and affordable energy service choices for consumers. The company advocates on behalf of its member natural gas distribution utilities before Federal agencies in the area of energy market regulation.

The Nature Conservancy is a conservation organization working around the world to protect land and waters for nature and people. The organization pursues non-confrontational, pragmatic solutions to conservation challenges. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is a botanical landmark located just two miles east of downtown. The non-profit company is based in Columbus, OH. The company features exotic plant collections, seasonal art and nature-based exhibitions, outdoor gardens, and a variety of educational programming.

Part of The Williams Cos., Inc., Cardinal Operating Co. LLC operates the Cardinal Power Plant, which has three coal-fired generating units with a capacity of up to 1,230 MW. The plant is located on the river in Ohio, about 50 miles west of Columbus and 15 miles north of Cincinnati. The company was created when Buckeye Power and American Electric Power jointly built the plant in the mid-1960s, and AEP continued to operate the entire plant when Buckeye Power's unit 3 came online in the 1970s.

James Arthur G. Cancer Hospital & Richard J. Solove Research Institute Foundation owns and operates cancer hospitals and research Centre’s. The firm offers cancer care and treatment, benign blood diseases, genetic consulting and clinical services. The company is headquartered in Columbus, OH.