Leslie Welch Lawson

Sonex Research, Inc. develops and commercializes patented proprietary technology. It engages in developing and commercializing its patented Sonex Combustion System (SCS) technology which enables major advancements in the state-of-the-art of combustion in two-stroke and four-stroke internal combustion engines. The company was founded by Andrew A. Pouring in 1980 and is headquartered in Annapolis, MD.

Energy Corp. of America explores, extracts, produces and transport natural gas and oil. The company was founded by John Mork and Julie M. Mork in 1963 and is headquartered in Charleston, WV.

Part of City Holding Co., City National Bank of West Virginia operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Charleston, WV. Charles R. Hageboeck has been the CEO of the company since 2001.

Applied Digital Technologies, Inc. develops software solutions. It designs and manufactures consumer applications of wireless medical and personal identity solutions, location and rescue products, and consumer versions of military security solutions. It offers biometric technologies, such as multi source authentication products using GPS, RFID, and biometric data. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Part of Trinity Industries, Inc., Highway Information Systems, Inc. is a provider of highway advisory radio systems. The company is based in Durham, NC. Highway Information Systems was acquired by Quixote Corp., a SUB of Trinity Industries, Inc. from DRI Corp. on April 14, 1998 for $2.80 million.

Part of Trinity Industries, Inc., Nu-Metrics, Inc. develops and manufactures traffic sensing and distance measuring devices. The company is based in Uniontown, PA. Nu-Metrics was acquired by TranSafe Corp on December 11, 1998 for $13.70 million.

Commonwealth Scientific Corp supplies advanced ion beam process equipment and technology. The company is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Roche Diagnostics Corp. develops and manufactures diagnostic products. It offers anticoagulation management, blood gas and electrolytes, cholesterol and urinalysis products. The firm provides a broad portfolio of tools that help healthcare providers in the prevention, diagnosis and management of diseases like HPV, HIV, heart failure and diabetes, as well as other medical conditions, such as fertility and blood coagulation. Its products and services uses by researchers, physicians, patients, hospitals and laboratories worldwide. The company was founded in 1964 by Willard Eason and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside is a non-profit company based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Quixote Transportation Technologies, Inc. provides high-tech, innovative solutions for the transportation industry. The company's products include Highway Advisory Radio (HAR), integrated systems, portable & permanent traffic counting systems, distance measuring instruments, Road / Runway Weather Information Systems (RWIS), fixed & mobile pavement sensors and user-friendly software. QTT serves Departments of Transportation, City, County and Municipal Street & Traffic Departments, Airports, Military & Parking Management groups, both domestically and internationally. The company offers customers well-known, industry-proven products from Highway Information Systems, Nu-Metrics and Surface Systems (SSI). It has offices in Durham, North Carolina, Uniontown and Pennsylvania. QTS manufactures energy-absorbing highway crash cushions, truck-mounted attenuators, flexible post delineators as well as many other highway safety products and services.

West Virginia Health System, Inc. provides health care services. It owns and operates a chain of hospitals and their affiliated practices and clinics. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Morgantown, WV.

The Independent Oil & Gas Association of West Virginia, Inc. was founded in 1959 and engages in the extraction and production of natural gas and oil. The non-profit company is based in Charleston, WV.

Control Laser Corp. manufactures and markets laser products. Its products include green laser markers, coated metals, plastics, ceramics, composites, PC boards and more. The firm has locations in Germany, Japan, Malaysia, and India. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

West Virginia Bankers Association, Inc. provides trade associations and financial services. It offers variety of classes, seminars, schools, and conferences. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Charleston, VA.

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that offers membership and encourages member involvement. The non-profit company is based in Charleston, WV. The company recently hosted a virtual speaker series for Black History Month.