Richard K. Faris

Primavera Systems, Inc. provides project portfolio management solutions. It offers software solutions to serve the companies working on projects in industries such as aerospace & defense, construction & engineering, financial services, government, utilities, oil & gas, chemicals, high technology and professional service engagements. The customers of the company include AFLAC, Alcatel, AIG, Army Corps of Engineers, Bechtel Group, Bovis Lend Lease, ChevronTexaco, Citicorp, ConocoPhillips, EDS, Ericsson, ExxonMobil, Federal Express, Fluor, Ford-Jaguar, General Motors, Guardian Life Insurance, Honeywell IAC, Hutchison 3G, Intel and Johnson & Johnson. Primavera Systems was co-founded by Joel M. Koppelman & Richard Faris in May, 1983 and is headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, PA.

Zoo Safari Monorails Corp. operates a zoo with interest in the protection of endangered species. It provides education about exotic animals, promoting and participating in worldwide conservation efforts for endangered wildlife and exceptional recreational opportunities for families. The company was founded on March 21, 1859 and Philadelphia, PA.

Project Management Institute, Inc. provides project management services. Its advance careers improve organizational success and further mature the profession of project management through globally recognized standards, certifications, resources, tools, academic research, publications, professional development courses and networking opportunities. The company was founded by James Snyder, Eric Jenett, Gordon Davis, E. A. Engman and Susan C. Gallagher in 1969 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

The American Society of Civil Engineers, founded in 1852, is the oldest national engineering society in America. The non-profit company is based in Reston, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 150,000 members worldwide, the organization advocates for sustainable and resilient practices to maintain and modernize the nation's infrastructure. The company also works to increase investment in infrastructure and improve engineering knowledge and competency. The society's Civil Engineering Landmark Program recognizes historically significant civil engineering projects, structures, and sites.

Booz Allen & Hamilton International provides management and technology consulting services. The company provides services to international corporations and governments around the world. It was founded in 1914 and is located in McLean, VA.