R. Leon Blackburn

Advanced Fibre Communications, Inc. designs, manufactures & markets telecommunication access products and services. The solutions and services enable the connection between the central office switches of telecommunications service providers & their end users for voice and high-speed Internet, data & video communications. Its products include Integrated Multiservice Access Platforms, Multiservice Central Office Switching Platforms, Optical Add-Drop Multiplexers, Integrated Access Devices and network element management systems, cabinets. The customers of the Group include independent operating companies, large incumbent local exchange carriers and international carriers. The company was founded in 1992 and is located in Naperville, IL.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. engages in provision of solutions in the field of aerospace and defense, as well as in the field of real estate. It operates through the following business segments: Aerospace and Defense, and Real Estate. The Aerospace and Defense segment operates through Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc. in developing and manufacturing aerospace and defense products and systems for the United States government, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, major aerospace and defense prime contractors as well as portions of the commercial sector. The Real Estate segment includes Easton Development Company, LLC in re-zoning, entitlement, sale, and leasing of excess real estate assets. The company was founded on September 29, 1915 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

Infinera Optical Holding, Inc. designs and develops telecommunications networking products. The firm serves telecom service providers, independent operating companies, multiple system operator cable companies, enterprises and government agencies. The company was founded by Michael J. Birck in 1975 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.