Chris Westrick

American Electric Power Service Corp. provides management and engineering solutions. It offers engineering, technical, and drafting services. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Appalachian Power Co. engages in the generation, transmission and distribution of electric power to retail customers in the south-western portion of Virginia. It also supplies and markets electric power at wholesale to electric utility companies, municipalities and other market participants. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

AEP Texas, Inc. engages in the transmission and distribution of electric power. It focuses on petroleum and coal products manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, oil and gas extraction, pipeline transportation, and support activities for mining. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Indiana Michigan Power Co. engages in the business of generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power. The firm is also involved in supplying and marketing electric power at wholesale to other electric utilities, municipalities, and rural electric cooperatives. The company was founded on May 11, 1907 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Kentucky Power Co. engages in the generation, transmission and distribution of electric power. It serves retail customers in eastern Kentucky. It provides delivering electricity and custom energy solutions. The company was founded on July 21, 1919 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Ohio Power Co. engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power to retail customers. It also supplies and markets electric power at wholesale to other electric utility companies, municipalities, and other market participants. The principal industries served by the company include: primary metals, chemicals and allied products, health services, electronic machinery, petroleum refining, and rubber and plastic products. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Public Service Company of Oklahoma engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power to retail customers. It also supplies and markets electric power at wholesale to other electric utility companies, municipalities, rural electric cooperatives and other market participants. The company was founded by Frederick William Insull on May 29, 1913 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.

Southwestern Electric Power Co. engages in the business of generating, transmitting and distributing electric power. The firm is also involved in manufacturing petroleum, coal, food, paper, and chemicals; and oil and gas extraction. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Wheeling Power Co. provides electric services. The company was founded on February 17, 1883 and is headquartered in Wheeling, WV.

Gerdau AmeriSteel Corp. manufactures and recycles steel. The company was founded in October 2002 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

Haynes & Boone LLP provides legal services. It offers corporate, business litigation, insurance and healthcare law, labor and employment, estate planning, real estate, bankruptcy, intellectual property, white collar crime, and antitrust. The company was founded by Richard D. Haynes and Michael M. Boone in 1964 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

CMC Steel Fabricators, Inc. engages in fabrication of steel products. The company was founded on May 01, 1997 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. provides energy and environmental research services. It conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. The firm also provides technology, policy and economic analyses to drive long-range research and development planning and supports research in emerging technologies. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

National Urban League, Inc. provides economic empowerment and educational opportunities. It offers education, jobs, housing and health. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

ReliabilityFirst Corp. preserves and enhances electric service reliability and security of the interconnected electric system. It provides technical and marketing support to its members. The company was founded in January 2006 and is headquartered in Canton, OH.

CMC Poland Sp zoo manufactures steel products. The company is headquartered in Zawiercie, Poland.

G100 is a private company based in Aspen, CO. G100 was founded by Dennis C. Carey.

The Massachusetts Bar Association is a non-profit organization that serves the legal profession and the public by promoting the administration of justice, legal education, professional excellence, and respect for the law. The MBA is based in Boston, MA. The organization offers various membership advantages, volunteer opportunities, and educational resources such as CLE programs, practicing with professionalism courses, and publications like the ejournal and Lawyers Journal. The MBA also provides advocacy services, public resources, and exclusive benefits to its members such as the Lawyer Referral Service, Insurance Agency, and MBA On Demand.

The Steel Manufacturers Association operates as a steel trade association. It specializes in safety, public policy, communications, PAC, steel, technology, and trade. The company was founded James F. Collins in 1988 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Inc. operates as a symphony orchestra group. It offers classroom programs, family programs, and pre-concert talks. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

MIT Energy Initiative operates as a MIT’s hub for energy research, education and outreach. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

The Columbus Association for The Performing Arts is a non-profit organization that provides performing arts and entertainment services. The private company is based in Columbus, OH.

Columbus Museum of Art, Inc. is a non-profit organization that operates a museum in Columbus, Ohio. The museum features a collection of American and European modern art, contemporary art, folk art, glass art, and photography. It also offers educational programs, workshops, and events for visitors of all ages. The mission of the Columbus Museum of Art is to create great experiences with great art for everyone.

The GridWise Alliance is an organization that represents a diverse group of stakeholders involved in designing, building, and operating the electric grid. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company has been educating key industry stakeholders since 2003 on the importance of modernizing the nation's electricity system. The organization includes electric utilities, information and communications equipment and service providers, national laboratories, academic institutions, regional transmission operators, and independent system operators. The CEO of the company is Karen Wayland.

Electric Transmission Texas LLC acquires, constructs, owns and operates transmission facilities within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, primarily in and around the AEP Texas Central Company and AEP Texas North Company service territories. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Part of American Electric Power Co., Inc., Transource Energy LLC is a company that focuses on the development and investment in electric transmission projects. The company is based in Columbus, OH.

Sidley Austin LLP is a premier legal adviser with over 2000 lawyers in 20 offices worldwide. Sidley Austin is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in Germany, Hong Kong, United States, United Kingdom, and Japan. The firm has been providing superior client service for over 150 years and has a diverse group of legal professionals from many cultures who are dedicated to teamwork and collaboration. Sidley Austin has forged enduring relationships with the business community and serves a varied and high-caliber group of market leaders, many of whom are pioneers in their respective industries and professions. The firm is committed to pro bono service and its lawyers and staff devote more than 100,000 hours annually to serving those most in need.