Joseph A. Ethridge

North American Technologies Group, Inc. engages in manufacturing and marketing of engineered composite railroad crossties also called ties through its 100% owned subsidiary TieTek LLC. The Company's TieTek® composite railroad tie is a direct substitute for a wood tie but with a longer expected life and several environmental advantages. The Company began commercial manufacturing and shipping of ties during the third quarter of 2000. It is a leading manufacturer of composite railroad ties and hold several U.S. patents. The company believe ties are superior in many applications to wood ties and present a better value over its life cycle.

Technology Monitoring Solutions, Inc. develops, markets, leases and services technology solutions for community supervision agencies that assist them in monitoring compliance and modifying behavior of individuals who are under the supervision of the criminal justice system and social service agencies. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Sammons Enterprises, Inc. operates as an investment holding company that specializes in investment services. It has businesses and investor partnerships in industries such as insurance, financial services, materials handling equipment, and real estate. The company was founded by Charles Addison Sammons in and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.