James D. Ross

Human Rights Watch is one of the world's leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. By focusing international attention where human rights are violated, they give voice to the oppressed and hold oppressors accountable for their crimes. Their rigorous, objective investigations and strategic, targeted advocacy build intense pressure for action and raise the cost of human rights abuse. For 30 years, Human Rights Watch has worked tenaciously to lay the legal and moral groundwork for deep-rooted change and has fought to bring greater justice and security to people around the world.

The Group's principal activities are to design, develop and manufacture systems and equipment for integrated passive surveillance systems, electronic countermeasures and simulators for military and commercial customers. The Defense Systems segment designs and develops products that intercept, analyze, classify, identify, localize and track microwave signals from radars and weapons. The Communication segment designs and develops products that intercept signals, analyze the on-line communication and identify and localize the involved parties. The Imaging segment designs and develops products for multispectral, infrared and light imaging systems. On 14-Apr-2004, the Group acquired Imaging Sensors and Systems Inc and on 30-Sep-2004, acquired Argon Engineering Associates

Vinings Investment Properties Trust operates as a mortgage real estate investment trust. It expands into the multifamily real estate markets through the acquisition of garden style apartment communities that are leased to middle-income residents. The company was founded on December 7, 1984 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Graphics Technologies Inc. is a global e-commerce company. It engages in the advertising programs by creating technology marketplaces for businesses, educational institutions and affinity groups. The company was founded in March 1966 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

Argon ST A Boeing Co., Inc. provides C4ISR and combat systems. It designs, develops, and produces signals intelligence sensors. It also reconnaissance, communication, and navigation systems; geo-location; electronic warfare; threat warning; and adversary emulation systems. The company was founded by Victor F. Sellier in 2001 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

The Humane Society of The United States operates as an animal protection and welfare organization. Its activities include equine protection, disaster preparedness, wildlife protection, animals in research, and farm animal welfare programs. It protects all animals through education, investigation, litigation, legislation, advocacy, and fieldwork. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.