Michael Jennings

The Black & Decker Corp. manufactures power tools, electric lawn and garden tools, hardware and home improvement products. The firm has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, accessories, outdoor yard care equipment, home cleaning products, automotive and lighting products, hardware and other home improvement products. The company was founded by S. Duncan Black and Alonzo G. Decker Sr. in 1910 and is headquartered in Towson, MD.

BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (BNYMIA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1951 and formerly known as The Dreyfus Corp. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of MBC Investments Corp., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK). BNYMIA serves as an investment advisor to mutual funds, such as the BNY Mellon Family of Funds and The BNY Mellon Funds Trust, and as sub-investment advisor to non-affiliated mutual funds. Formed in 2009, Dreyfus Cash Investment Strategies (Dreyfus) is a division of the BNYMIA that offers money market strategies to US and non-US institutional investors.

Vermont Transco LLC offers electric power distribution. The company was founded on June 30, 2006 and is headquartered in Rutland, VT.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Argonne National Laboratory provides research and technology services. Its research areas include computer science, energy, environmental management, and industrial technology. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Lemont, IL.

Beretta USA Corp. manufactures and distributes firearms, accessories and apparel. The company provides shooting gear, such as hunting accessories and bags, competition accessories and bags, safety gear, soft cases, luggage, and hard cases; firearms, including field and competition shotguns, handguns, home protection long guns, premium shotguns, and rifles and carbines, as well as firearm accessories, such as choke tubes, stocks, and barrels; air guns; accessories, including pistols, shotguns, rifles and carbines, burris optics, gun care products, and tools; holsters; and knives and gifts. Beretta also offers jackets, sweaters and fleeces, vests, pants, shirts, polos, T-shirts, belts, scarves and ties, caps and hats, gloves, shoes and boots, and E-gift card certificates for men; and vests, polos, and caps and hats for women. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Accokeek, MD.

The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates technical professional association. It provides membership and services, societies and communities support, publication services, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Combustion Engineering, Inc. is a steam boiler manufacturer and maintenance contractor. The company was registered in 1955 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America operates as a lighted environment association. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Kevin J. Dowling, Mark J. Walsh.

Northeast Public Power Association operates as a regional non-profit trade association serving and representing consumer-owned utilities in the Northeast. Its services include representation, training & education, communications, emergency coordination and networking. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Littleton, MA.

Delta-Montrose Electric Association is a rural electric cooperative that was incorporated in 1938 and is located in Montrose, CO. The private company serves 28,000 members in Montrose, Delta, and Gunnison counties and provides affordable, reliable, and safe electric service. The company is progressive and forward-thinking and offers various programs and services, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, and safety demonstrations. Delta-Montrose Electric Association also partners with local organizations to assist members with financial needs. The company's CEO is Jack Johnston, and the company serves approximately 34,000 meters and 29,000 members in southwest Colorado.

SimQuest International LLC develops surgical simulation training systems. It develops biomedical simulators, serious games, and distributed learning applications to meet clients’ medical training needs. The firm’s expertise areas compass of surgical stimulation, data analysis and decision making modeling. The company was founded by Howard R. Champion in 2001 and is headquartered in Annapolis, MD.

Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire operates as a chamber of commerce and business advocate. It promotes healthy climate for job creation and a strong economy in New Hampshire. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Concord, NH.

Appalachian Trail Conservancy promotes natural resources preservation. It is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to the preservation and management of the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources associated with the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Harpers Ferry, WA.

The Appalachian Mountain Club is an organization that is dedicated to the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The non-profit company is based in Boston, MA. Since 1876, the AMC has made it their mission to protect the mountains, forests, waters, and trails in these regions. The company offers a variety of resources such as guidebooks, maps, and online articles to help people learn how to recreate safely and responsibly outdoors. The AMC Library and Archives collect, preserve, and provide access to sources that document the history of the AMC and the outdoors. Visitors can book a stay at AMC's lodges and high-mountain huts or at AMC's Noble View Outdoor Center. The CEO of the company is Nicole Zussman.