Christopher J. Connally

Shaw Aero Devices, Inc. produces aerospace components and equipment. It designs, develops and supplies fuel, oil, water, and waste systems and specialized components to the global aircraft industry. It products and services include aircraft auxiliary equipment, aircraft parts, and fabricated rubber products. The company was founded in 1953 and is located in Naples, FL.

CIRCOR Aerospace Products manufactures and markets control valves and undercarriage subsystems. It provides its services to the aerospace, military, space, marine, alternative fuels, and aftermarket industries. The company is headquartered in Corona, CA

BK Technologies, Inc. engages in the provision of two-way radio communications equipment. Its brands include BK Technologies, BK Radio and RELM. The company was founded in February 1960 and is headquartered in West Melbourne, FL.

AFGlobal Corp. manufactures engineered products, subassemblies and integrated systems. Its products include drilling risers and gas turbine components, such as manifolds, skids, plets, plems, BOP assemblies and buoyancy modules and individual parts such as precision machined and fabricated products. It serves the oil & gas, petrochemical & refining, power generation, industrial and aerospace markets. The firm has locations in Brazil, Canada, China, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

GKN Aerospace North America, Inc. develops and manufactures aircraft structural and aero engine components. Its products include engine fan inlet cases and inlet guide vanes, engine nozzle static structures, front compressor cases, engine blade finishing's and life fan containment cases. The company is headquartered in Woodridge, IL.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.