Nathaniel D. Woodson

The United Illuminating Co. produces and distributes electricity and energy related services. The firm serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded on June 15, 1899 and is headquartered in Orange, CT.

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, First Niagara Bank, N.A., provides a wide range of retail and commercial banking as well as other financial services to individuals, families and businesses across Upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts. It operates through two segments: Banking and Financial Services. The Banking segment includes all of its retail and commercial banking operations. The financial services segment offers a wide range of insurance products and consulting services to help both its retail and commercial customers achieve their financial goals. The company was founded in April 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

UIL Holdings Corp. engages in the business of transmission and delivery of electricity and natural gas. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Orange, CT.

NewAlliance Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company for primarily NewAlliance Bank, formerly known as New Haven Savings Bank. The company specializes in the acceptance of retail deposits from the public in the areas surrounding its 64 banking offices, and uses those funds, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings, to originate residential mortgage loans, commercial and commercial real estate loans and consumer loans, primarily home equity loans and lines of credit. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in New Haven, CT.

Westinghouse Electric Corp. engages in the distribution and marketing of home appliances. It offers air purification, bakeware and baking tools, blenders and juicers, ceiling fans, cookers and steamers, cooking utensils, cookware, electric cooktops, electric kettles, food preparation, and fryers. The company was founded by George Westinghouse in 1886 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

First Niagara Bank NA provides financial and banking services to individuals, families and businesses throughout New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. It offers residential and commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans, consumer loans, wealth management products, as well as retail and commercial deposit products. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Yale-New Haven Hospital, Inc. provides health care services and medical courses. The firm’s clinical programs and services include advanced vascular imaging services, allergy and immunology, ambulatory services, bariatric surgery program, cardiac rehabilitation, dental services, dermatology services, diabetes and endocrinology, ear, nose & throat (otolaryngology), electrophysiology and cardiac arrhythmia service and interventional cardiology. The company was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in New Haven, CT.

Connecticut United for Research Excellence, Inc. intends to promote public understanding on the benefits of vaccines and medicines that are being offered by bioscience companies. Its members include biomedical research and educational institutions, biotechnology companies, health professionals, and healthcare systems. The company was founded on August 31, 1990 and is headquartered in New Haven, CT.