S. Melissa Scheppele

Cooper Industries Ltd. manufactures electrical products, tools, hardware and metal support products. Its electrical products include electrical and circuit protection devices, residential & industrial lighting and electrical power and distribution products. Its tool includes venerable brands such as Crescent wrenches and pliers, Apex impact sockets, Plumb hammers and Weller soldering and welding supplies. It was founded in 1833 in Houston, TX

Nestle USA, Inc. produces dairy and bakery products. Its products include chocolate and confectionaries, beverages, ice cream, juices, milk products, pet food, prepared foods, and sports nutrition. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Society for Information Management provides information technology services. It operates as national professional network that connects senior-level IT leaders with peers in their communities. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ.

Ascend Performance Materials, Inc. produces polyamide 66 resin. It manufactures PA66-based fiber, plastics, intermediate and specialty chemicals. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Sheltering Arms Senior Services provided personal care services. It offered specialized dementia programming, noon time meal, full day, half day programs, personal care assistance, caregiver support and financial assistance services. The company was founded in 1893 and was headquartered in Houston, TX.

Cooper Industries Unlimited Co. manufactures electrical components and tools. The firm operates through follwing divisions, which include Cooper B-Line, Cooper Bussmann, Cooper Crouse-Hinds, Cooper Lighting, Cooper Safety, Cooper Power Systems and Cooper Wiring Devices. The company was founded by Charles Cooper and Elias Cooper in 1883 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.