James K. Sanders

Cleco Power LLC engages in generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity. The company was founded on January 2, 1935 and is headquartered in Pineville, LA.

Invensys Ltd. designs and manufactures software products, systems, and control equipment to various markets. Its Software segment develops and supplies industrial software products including SimSci-Esscor, a design, simulation, and optimization software, as well as a trading, planning, and scheduling software. The company was founded on April 1, 1920 and is headquartered in Telford, he United Kingdom.

Rapid Aircraft Parts Inventory & Distribution Co. LLC distributes aircraft parts and equipment. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

Pizza Hut LLC operates a chain of restaurants. It offers pizzas, pastas, wings, sides and desserts, drinks, and catering services. The company was founded by Frank Carney and Daniel M. Carney on May 31, 1958 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Learjet, Inc. manufactures business jet aircrafts. The company is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

Lowenstein Sandler LLP provides legal services. It offers services in the fields of bankruptcy, financial reorganization, creditors’ rights, corporate law, employment and labor, employee benefits, executive compensation, investment management, hedge funds, litigation, real estate, and more. The company was founded by Alan V. Lowenstein in 1961 and is headquartered in Roseland, NJ.

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.

Raytheon Network Centric Systems, Inc. develops networking solutions for the aviation industry. It serves in the areas of airspace and air traffic management, homeland security, combat, command and control systems. The firm's programs include civilian applications, command and control systems, integrated communications systems and netted sensor systems. The company is headquartered in McKinney, TX.

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. engages in designing and manufacturing aerostructures for both commercial and defense aircraft. Its products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components. It also provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Inc. provides systems development and integration solutions. It provides civil security and response programs, including security planning, analysis, and review; site vulnerability and threat assessment; and modeling and simulation for threat analysis and operations assessment. The company is headquartered in Tewksbury, MA.

Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support LLC provides fixed base operations, avionics, maintenance, and refurbishment services in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Its fixed base operations services include lobby, line crews and transportation services; and avionics services include equipment upgrades and repairs; and maintenance services include airframe and engine maintenance and maintenance evaluations. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

The Aerospace Industries Association has been advocating for the aerospace industry for over 100 years. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. Eric K. Fanning has been the CEO of the company since 2018. With over 300 member companies, the organization is led by CEO-level officers who work to strengthen the industry's ability to support America's national security and economy. The association advocates for effective federal investments, innovative technologies, policies that enhance competitiveness, and a diverse workforce. AIA also helps its nearly 340 members improve the safety of air transportation, make it more secure, and drive exploration and innovation.

Raytheon International, Inc. provides electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities. The firm specializes in defense, homeland security and other government markets. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. operates as a corporate membership organization that connects certified minority business enterprises to corporate members. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.

Beechcraft Holdings LLC manufactured business, special mission and trainer/attack aircraft. It was engaged in designing, marketing and supporting aviation products and services for businesses, governments and individuals worldwide. The company operated through three segments: Business and General Aviation; Trainer/Attack Aircraft; and Customer Support. The Business and General Aviation segment designed, developed, manufactured, and delivered commercial and specially modified general aviation aircraft. This segment manufactured various products, including business jet, turboprop and piston aircrafts. The Trainer/Attack Aircraft segment designed, developed, manufactured, and sold military training aircraft and spares. The Customer Support segment provided parts and maintenance services to its estimated installed fleet of aircraft. Its support services include maintenance, repairs and refurbishment, as well as airframe and avionics modifications and upgrades. The company is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

Institute for Supply Management offers educational products and programs. It provides opportunities for the promotion of the profession and the expansion of professional skills and knowledge. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

Hexcel Composites Ltd. manufactures structural materials. It offers products and services of material solutions including carbonl fiber, reinforcement fabrics to pre-impregnated material, honeycomb core, tooling materials and finished aircraft structure. The company was incorporated on June 19, 1995 and is headquartered in Duxford, the United Kingdom.

Part of Hexcel Corp., Hexcel (U.K.) Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Cambridge, UK.

Part of Hexcel Corp., Hexcel Europe Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Cambridge, UK.

Paramount Services, Inc. provides interior renovation services. It offers cabinets and fixtures. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Sterling, VA.

DRS Defense Solutions LLC develops electronic systems and other military technologies. It offers avionics, range systems, sensors, targeting and unmanned systems. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

Part of Hexcel Corp., Hexcel Composites GmbH is a leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber reinforcements and resin systems, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry. The company is based in Stade, Germany. Hexcel Composites manufactures and markets lightweight, high strength composite structures and assemblies for commercial and military aircraft, helicopter and jets. The CEOs are Luis Enrique Sevilla Portero, Patrick Joseph Winterlich, Thierry Philippe Merlot. The German company was founded in 1996.

Part of Hexcel Corp., Hexcel Overseas is an investment holding British company. The company is based in Cambridge, UK.

Part of Hexcel Corp., Hexcel Holdings (UK) Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Cambridge, UK.