Kenneth R. Allen

The Empire District Electric Co. engages in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity. It operates through the following business segments: Electric, Gas, and Other. The Electric segment involves in providing water service. The Gas segment offers gas transmission and distribution facilities. The Other segment consists of leasing of fiber optics cable and equipment. The company was founded on October 16, 1909 and is headquartered in Joplin, MO.

Texas Industries, Inc. supplies heavy construction materials. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

TXI LLC is a subsidiary of Texas Industries, Inc., which provides heavy construction materials in the U.S. through its three business segments: Cement, Aggregates and Consumer Products. The Cement segment produces gray portland cement and specialty cements. The Aggregates segment produces natural aggregates, including sand, gravel and crushed limestone, and specialty lightweight aggregates. The Consumer Products segment produces primarily ready-mix concrete and, to a lesser extent, packaged products. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

National Investor Relations Institute operates as an association of corporate officers and investor relations consultants responsible for communication among corporate management, shareholders, securities analysts and other financial community constituents. The company was founded by DeWitt C. Morrill in 1969 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Gabriel Performance Products LLC manufactures and supplies specialty chemicals. Its products include phenoxy resin, epoxy curing agents, and specialty lubricants. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Akron, OH.

The Empire District Gas Co. operates as a natural gas utility. It offers heating & cooling, cooking, water heating & laundry, lighting and electronic solutions. The company is headquartered in Joplin, MO.