Steven L. Carnevale

Home Director designs, manufactures, sells and installs home networking solutions that connect audio systems, video & television services, security systems, utilities, personal computers and the Internet. It is a leading provider of home networking technology which manufactures the most reliable infrastructure and control products for the Connected Home market. The firm develops, integrates and deploys networking infrastructure products and home networking software applications. Its Network Connection Center hardware infrastructure solutions enable the distribution of services and digital content to devices in every room of the home for entertainment, communications, security and home control. The company provides home networking solutions to homeowners through a network of distribution and technology business partners. The firm's home networking infrastructure and software technology allows homeowners and their families to use products and services where they best fit in their lifestyle. It was launched as an independent company in January 2000 and is headquartered in California's Silicon Valley.

LVL7 Systems, Inc. provides networking software solutions. They create production-ready networking software that enables networking original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to compress development timelines. The company was founded in November 1999 and is headquartered in Morrisville, NC.

Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Geomagic, Inc. develops and commercializes geometric modeling and inspection software solutions. Its products are used in the design, reverse engineering and inspection of parts and products and dental and medical markets to create customized restorations, appliances, prosthetics and treatment plans for patient care. The company was founded by Herbert Edelsbrunner and Ping Fu in 1997 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Financial Executives International enhances member professional development through peer networking, career planning services, conferences, publications and special reports, and research. Its members include Chief Financial Officers, Vice Presidents of Finance, Treasurers, and Controllers. The company was founded in December 1931 and is headquartered in Morristown, NJ.

Tatum LLC provides executive consulting services. It provides services to the healthcare, private equity, venture capital, public, not-for-profit, manufacturing, distribution, retail, financial and business services sectors. The company was founded by John Tatum and Doug Tatum in 1993 and is located in Atlanta, GA.

Silicon Semiconductor Corp. develops and markets metal oxide semiconductors. Its products enable substantial power conversion improvements and make it possible for notebooks, servers, portables, and other electronic devices to significantly advance speed, functionality and form factor. The company was founded by B. Jayant Baliga in June 2000 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.