Duane Ratliff

Eaton Corp. engages in the provision of energy-efficient solutions. The company was founded by Viggo V. Torbensen and Joseph O. Eaton on August 28, 1916 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Harris Corp. engages in the provision of technology-based solutions for tactical communications, geospatial systems and services, air traffic management, avionics and electronic warfare, and space and intelligence. It operates through the following business segments: Communication Systems, Electronic Systems, Space and Intelligence Systems, and Corporate. The Communication Systems segment services markets in tactical communications and defense products, including tactical ground and airborne radio communications solutions and night vision technology, in public safety networks. The Electronic Networks Systems segment provides electronic warfare, avionics, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance solutions for the defense industry and air traffic management solutions for the civil aviation industry. The Space and Intelligence systems provides intelligence, space protection, geospatial, complete earth observation, universe exploration, positioning, navigation and timing, environmental solutions for national security, defenses, civil and commercial customers, using advanced sensors, antennas and payloads, as well as ground processing and information analytics. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Melbourne, FL.

Bechtel Corp. operates as an engineering, construction, and project management company. Its portfolio encompasses energy, transportation, communications, mining, oil and gas, and government services. The firm also raises finance from a host of international lenders including commercial banks, multilateral and bilateral lending institutions, export credit agencies, and the capital markets. The company was founded by Warren A. Bechtel in 1898 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Part of Northrop Grumman Corp., Fairchild Space & Defense Corp. is a company that produces satellites. The company is based in Greenbelt, MD. Fairchild Space & Defense was acquired by Orbital Sciences Corp., a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corp. from Lagardère SA on September 07, 1994 for $93 million.

EG&G, Inc. /Technical Services Business/ provides technical and engineering services. It offers operation and maintenance of military bases, disposal of chemical weapons, construction management, and flight training services for aviation and ground systems. The firm also provides outsourced management and technical support services to agencies such as NASA and the US department of defense. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Germantown, MD.

California Institute of Technology provides education focusing on science, engineering, academia, business, and public service. The company was founded in 1891 and it is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America provides information on how businesses can adapt their workforce development and management strategies to deal with the changing labor market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America is the world's largest business organization, advocating, connecting, informing, and fighting for business growth and success. The American company was founded by Michael Scown, and Suzanne P. Clark has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Swales Aerospace offers a full range of engineering services to the aeropsace industry. It designs and builds small spacecraft and other aerospace products. It provides services for study, design, development, fabrication, integration, testing, verification and operation of spaceflight as well as ground system hardware and software. It is into the development and manufacture of two-phase thermal control technology for space applications. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Beltsville, MD.

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. engages in the design, development, and deployment of technological solutions. It focuses on the areas of commercial, space, national security, strategic systems, and global challenges. It provides engineering services to government, commercial companies, and educational institutions. The company was founded by Charles Stark Draper in 1934 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

The Aerospace Industries Association has been advocating for the aerospace industry for over 100 years. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. Eric K. Fanning has been the CEO of the company since 2018. With over 300 member companies, the organization is led by CEO-level officers who work to strengthen the industry's ability to support America's national security and economy. The association advocates for effective federal investments, innovative technologies, policies that enhance competitiveness, and a diverse workforce. AIA also helps its nearly 340 members improve the safety of air transportation, make it more secure, and drive exploration and innovation.

National Defense Industrial Association engages in the defense and national security education. It offers courses such as configuration and data management certification program, defense systems acquisitions management, mastering business development, and certified modeling and simulation professional certification program. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Arlington, VI.

Part of United Benefits & Pension Services, Inc., Allied Fund Administrators LLC provides employee benefit plan administration services. The company is based in San Rafael, CA. Allied Fund Administrators was acquired by Associated Third Party Administrators, Inc. on November 10, 2014.

The National Research Council provides science, technology and health policy consulting and advice. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

AFCEA International is engaged in the provision of information technology, communications, and electronics services to military and government industry. The firm offers leadership, engagement, and networking opportunities. It focuses on cyber, command, control, communications, computers and intelligence to address national and international security challenges. The company was founded in May 1946 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics provides services in the field of aeronautical engineering & publishes technical journals. The company provides services such as publications & papers, courses & training and conferences & events. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Analytic Services, Inc. is a non profit organization that provides research and analysis services. It offers acquisition analysis, workforce analysis, performance measurement, and risk assessment services. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Falls Church, VA.

Constellation Services International, Inc. operates as a space cargo transportation company. It is an entrepreneurial orbital services company that is focused on research and applications logistics for low Earth orbit (LEO) space stations and other platforms in space. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Laguna Woods, CA.

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the art, sport, and science of aviation in the United States. The private company is based in Washington. NAA encourages the sport of aviation through its relationship with air sport organizations representing aerobatics, aeromodelling, ballooning, gliding, hang gliding and paragliding, indoor skydiving, powered paragliding and paramotor, and parachuting. NAA is also the caretaker of many of the nation's and the world's most prestigious aviation awards, including the Robert J. Collier Trophy, the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy, and the Mackay Trophy. Founded in 1905, NAA is the oldest national aviation club in the country and is the official record-keeper of aviation and space records in the US.

KinetX, Inc. provides engineering, technology, software development and business consulting services. It is an engineering, technology and business consulting firm providing complete systems solutions for commercial and government markets. The firm’s services include software, hardware, systems engineering, space navigation and flight dynamics. The company was founded by Christopher G. Bryan and Kjell K. Stakkestad in 1992 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

American Geophysical Union (AGU) is an international nonprofit scientific association with 60,000 members in 137 countries. The private company is based in Washington and welcomes visitors to the first net-zero renovated building in DC, which includes a state-of-the-art conference center. AGU promotes discovery in earth and space science for the benefit of humanity by providing career and educational resources, webinars, mentoring services, and support for students and professionals at all levels in earth and space science. AGU publishes award-winning books in topics of relevance to scientists in academia, government, and industry, as well as the larger earth and space science community. AGU also has a variety of honors that recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to earth and space science through scientific research, education, science communication, and outreach.

JSC Federal Credit Union is a financial institution that provides a range of banking services to its members. JSC Federal Credit Union is based in Houston, TX. The credit union offers checking and savings accounts, loans, credit cards, and other financial products. Members can access their accounts online or through the credit union's mobile app.

Luke & Associates, Inc. provides medical, consulting, technical, advisory and assistance services. It also offers advisory, consulting, and technical services in the fields of engineering, research and information management. The company was founded by James Barfield and Richard Hall in 2004 and is headquartered in Rockledge, FL.