William Gayden

Merit Energy Co LLC (Merit Energy) is a private equity firm founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Carnegie Institution of Washington is engaged in providing technical and scientific research services. The company was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1895 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

EDS provides a broad portfolio of business and technology solutions to help its clients worldwide improve their business performance. EDS’ core portfolio comprises information-technology, applications and business process services, as well as information-technology transformation services. EDS’ A.T. Kearney subsidiary is one of the world’s leading high-value management consultancies

Perot Systems Corp. is a worldwide provider of information technology services and e-business solutions to a broad range of clients. It emphasizes developing and integrating information systems, operating and improving technology and business processes, and helping clients transform their businesses. The company helps companies take full advantage of e-business by leveraging their traditional strengths and technologies into digital marketplaces. It is Headquartered in Plano, Texas.

King Ranch, Inc. engages in ranching and farming operations. It also provides operations to cattle and horse breeding, cultivation of rangeland grasses for livestock, as well as common and specialty turf grasses, cultivation of crops, including cotton, milo, sod, citrus fruits, sugar cane, and vegetables. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered Houston, TX.

Merit Energy Capital Co. VIII LLC, provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Merit Energy Capital Company J LLC engages in the provision of investment services. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Merit Energy Capital Co. I LLC provides oilfield services. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.