Jim Kight

Cooper Tools, Inc. manufactures DC electric and pneumatic tools. It also manufactures assembly equipment and related software, specialized drills and cutters, servos, torque measurement and controls, screwdriver bits and sockets, hoists and universal joints in addition to premium tools, such as hand tools, chain, measuring tapes and soldering equipment. Cooper Tools is headquartered in Lexington, SC.

Bihler of America, Inc. provides manufacturing, assembly, and packaging solutions. Using the Bihler Vari-Slide systems, stamp, form, weld, tap, insert screws and construct components and assemblies for the electrical, medical, automotive, appliance, electronic, military, and other industries. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Phillipsburg, NJ.

The North Texas Commission is a public-private partnership that manages the region's unified advocacy voice at the state and federal levels. The private company is based in Irving, TX. The commission is dedicated to advancing the vibrancy of the region and achieves impactful outcomes benefiting the 13-county area it serves. As the lead convener of subject matter experts, the NTC improves the workforce pipeline and cultivates future leaders. The CEO of the company is Chris Wallace.