William C. Rankin

Part of PPL Corp., Hadson Corp. is a gas gathering and processing company. The company is based in Dallas, TX. Hadson was acquired by LG&E Energy Services Group on May 16, 1995 for $70.65 million.

Kerr-McGee Corp. is an energy and inorganic chemical. It subsidiaries, joint ventures and other affiliates have operations throughout the world. The company core business, which include exploration, production of oil and gas resources. It was founded in 1929 and is headquartered Oklahoma City, Ok

Part of Samson Resources II LLC, Contour Energy Co. explores and mines for oil and natural gas. The company is based in Houston, TX. Contour Energy was acquired by Samson Resources Co. on August 19, 2003 for $78.50 million.

GeoMet, Inc. is an independent energy company, which engages in the exploration, development, and production of natural gas from coal seams and non-conventional shallow gas. It also controls non-producing coal-bed methane and oil and gas development rights. The company was founded by Brett S. Camp in 1985 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Deloitte & Touche provides audit, enterprise risk management, and financial advisory services. The company delivers services in four professional areas: audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services. It provides its clients with global services such as entering foreign markets, raising funds, and investing in Mainland China. The company was founded in June, 2003 and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.