William W. Talafuse

Pride International, Inc. operates as an offshore drilling contractors. The firm provides contract drilling and related services to oil and gas companies. It offers services through the use of mobile offshore drilling rigs and rig management services on various rigs, including technical drilling assistance, personnel, repair and maintenance, and drilling operation management services. The company was founded in on June 24, 1988 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Invesco Advisers, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a subsidiary of Invesco Group Services, Inc., ultimately held by Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ). The firm was founded in 1986 and previously known as Invesco Institutional NA, Inc. until April 2010 when Invesco Ltd. consolidated the businesses of their US investment advisors (Invesco AIM Advisors, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc., Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc. and Invesco Global Asset Management NA, Inc.) under the name Invesco Advisers, Inc. They provide discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, institutional and high net-worth clients through separate accounts, wrap fee programs and US registered investment companies and other Commingled Funds.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

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.

State Bar of Texas provides legal educational programming services. The private company is based in Austin, TX.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Dallas Bar Association operates as an association of attorneys. The private company is based in Dallas, TX.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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.

The Brookings Institution provides research and policy solutions. The firm's activities are carried out through four research programs: economic studies, foreign policy studies, governance studies, and metropolitan policy. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of Arco Alaska, Inc., Arco Oil & Gas Co. is a company that produces and sells oil and gas. The company is based in Plano, TX.

MediVisuals, Inc. designs and develops visual exhibits to support medical expert testimony. It offers medical concepts, injuries and surgeries visualization. The firm's products include custom and stock illustrations, custom and stock animations, 3D precision diagnostics & digital interactive presentations. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

The Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation engages in recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Texas business leaders, to perpetuate and inspire the values of entrepreneurial spirit. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., Forcenergy, Inc. is a company that explores, acquires, and develops oil and gas properties. The company is based in Miami, FL. Forcenergy was acquired by Forest Oil Corp. on December 07, 2000 for $580.83 million.

The National Multi Housing Council is a national association representing the interests of apartment firms in the United States. Its members are the principal officer of firms engaged in aspects of the apartment industry, including ownership, development, management, and financing. The organization also conducts apartment-related research, produces strategic on formation on business-related issues, and promotes the desirability of apartment living. The National Multi Housing Council was founded in 1978. Its headquarters are located in Washington, DC.

Simpson Housing LLLP provides real estate services. It focus on multi-family property management and development. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Part of Marathon Oil Corp., Texas Oil & Gas Corp. is an oil and gas exploration and American production company. Texas Oil & Gas was acquired by USX Corp. /Old/ on February 28, 1986 for $4,094.40 million.

Tri-C Resources LLC provides oil and gas exploration services. It engages in the exploration, development, and acquisition of domestic and foreign energy properties. The company was founded by Michael M. Cone, Michael Scott C one, and John U. Clinch in June 1985 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Vinson & Elkins LLP provides legal services. It maintains civil practice, covering areas such as litigation, public policy, transaction, and energy law. The firm serves the clients including companies from the aviation, energy, financial services, health care, and technology industries. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Benz Energy, Inc. produces oil and natural gas. The company was founded on April 7, 1992 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) is the state-owned pension fund entity headquartered in Austin, Texas. ERS was founded in 1947 and manages benefits for employees and retirees of State of Texas agencies and some higher education institutions.

Tempest Energy is a Dallas-based independent oil and gas company primarily focused on the acquisition and development of oil and gas properties located in the Wilcox and Frio trends of the Texas Gulf Coast.

Connotate, Inc. provides web-monitoring and web-mining solutions. Its applications include content and news aggregation, financial and market research, retail and distribution chain monitoring and compliance and risk management. The company was founded by Donald Smith, Vincent Sgro and Tomasz Imielinski in 2000 and is headquartered in New Brunswick, NJ.

National Association of Corporate Directors provides online and print information services to directors of public companies. It offers in-boardroom education, evaluation, governance reviews, board composition and succession planning, board recruitment, ongoing advisory, insights, and analytics services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Part of TriGuard Management LLC, Montauk Advisors LLC functions as an alternative investment manager. The company is based in Huntington, NY. The company was founded in 1998 by Brian M. Smith.

TriGuard Management LLC (Montauk TriGuard) is a private equity firm founded in 1998 by Ronn Cornelius, Ed Pfohl, Brian Smith and Samuel Tang, Montauk. The firm is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.