James A. Firth

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities & Colleges is an organization that aims to empower higher education boards to govern with confidence. The AGB is based in Washington. The American company provides resources that give important background for higher education boards. The AGB Principles of Trusteeship outline attitudes and actions board members should embody to become highly effective board members. The organization emphasizes the importance of protecting academic freedom and freedom of speech, which are core values in higher education. The business model of higher education is also discussed, as colleges and universities traditionally charged less than the full cost of educating students because they made up the difference through government support and other revenue streams. Henry Stoever has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2019.

Langley Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, non-profit financial cooperative that offers a range of financial products and services to its members. The private company is based in Newport News, VA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. These include business savings accounts, credit cards, merchant services, personal loans, debt consolidation loans, checking accounts, certificates of deposit, investment services, insurance products, and business loans. Langley Federal Credit Union was founded in 1936, and Thomas Ryan has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Hampton Chevrolet Mazda is a car dealership that offers automobile finance services. The private company is based in Hampton, VA.

National Institute of Aerospace Associates is a non-profit research and graduate education institute that provides aerospace and atmospheric research. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Hampton, VA.

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. provides engineering and information technology services. It offers include engineering, information technology, visualization and multimedia, business analytics, and mobile applications. The firm serves aerospace, defense, automotive, financial services, healthcare, and packaging industries. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Hampton, VA.