George Alexander Bernhardt

Duke Power Corp. produces and distributes electricity and natural gas. Duke Power operates three nuclear generating stations, eight coal-fired stations, 31 hydroelectric stations and numerous combustion turbine units.The company is located in Charlotte, NC.

Bernhardt Furniture Co. designs and manufactures whole house furniture. Its products include casegoods, entertainment centers, sofas, sleepers, sectionals, slipcovered, and leather chairs. The company was founded by John Mathias Bernhardt in 1889 and is headquartered in Lenoir, NC.

Spectra Energy Canada Exchangeco, Inc. is a natural gas infrastructure company that extracts, stores and distributes natural gas. Its principal activities are to provide integrated energy services, offer physical delivery and manage electricity and natural gas. The company was founded on September 14, 2001 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Communities In Schools, Inc. is the largest and most effective dropout prevention organization that is committed to keeping kids in school and helping them succeed. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA. The company's focus is on reengagement, which involves a set of activities and initiatives to increase students' and families' interests, passions, and relationships to promote equitable learning conditions both inside and outside of school. The CEO of the company is Rey Saldaña.

The Nature Conservancy of North Carolina is a non-profit organization that operates to protect ecologically important lands and waters. The company was founded on February 26, 1976 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.