William R. Givan

Tollgrade Communications, Inc. designs, engineers, markets and supports network test systems. Its broadband products and solutions enable communication service providers to manage their networks efficiently in an age of continually evolving technology, and ongoing pressure to reduce costs. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.

Rhythms NetConnections, Inc. provides broadband local access communications services to businesses and consumers. It uses multiple Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) technologies to provide data transfer. The company's customers include enterprises, telecommunication carriers and their internet service provider (ISP) affiliates and other ISPs. It was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO.

Providence Energy Group, Inc. provides oil and gas exploration and production.

Mobile Pulse, Inc. develops software solutions to manage mobile devices and telecom expenses. The private company is based in Denver, CO. The company was founded by Christine Ekman, Andrew MacFarlane. Andrew MacFarlane has been the CEO since incorporation.

Part of Verdun Oil Company II LLC, EP Energy Global LLC is an oil and gas exploration company. The company is based in Houston, TX.

Melior Innovations, Inc. develops disruptive technology products. The company was founded by Mark Land in 2011 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

ConocoPhillips Norge engages in the exploration and production of petroleum. It operates on the Norwegian continental shelf. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Tananger, Norway.

The Kempe Foundation for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect provides treatment and prevention programs for abused children. It offers clinical care, advocacy, research, education, and national and international work. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Aurora, CO.

Jefferies Capital Partners (Jefferies Capita Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Jefferies LLC founded in 1994 by Brian P. Friedman. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Hydro Green Energy LLC operates as a renewable energy development company with proprietary hydropower technology. It focuses on developing new hydropower generation at existing, non-powered dams. The firm's project includes low-head hydropower. The company was founded by Wayne F. Krouse in 2002 and is headquartered in Westmont, IL.

The Society of Exploration Geophysicists operates as an association of exploration geophysicists. The non-profit company is based in Tulsa, OK and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Petro Harvester Oil & Gas LLC operates as an upstream exploration and production company. It focuses on the acquisition, development and operational improvement of oil properties. The company was founded in July 2010 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Road 9, Inc. provides broadband solutions. It offers video, telephony, Internet, security, and in-home technology services for residential and resort communities. The company was founded by Jim King on January 14, 2000 and is headquartered in Parker, CO.

MegaPath Cloud Co. LLC provides cloud communications and connectivity services. It offers data, voice, security and hosted information technology services for small, medium, and enterprise businesses as well as wholesale solutions to the carrier and service-provider markets. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA.