Ryan D. Lawson

In 1948 Wilson Nolen Couch purchased a Jeep mounted trencher and began installing utilities to earn extra money to support his family. What began as a second job turned into a career in construction and established a respected name in the industry. More than 55 years and 2 generations later, W.N. Couch, Inc. has evolved into the premier site work contractor, specializing in underground utility installation, mass excavation, subgrade preparation and concrete placement. Their projects vary from small contracts of less than $100,000 to projects in excess of $6 million. With offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Bentonville, Arkansas it employs over 105 people skilled in earthwork, pipe installation and all types of concrete construction. Their management team of construction professionals represents over 150 years of experience in the heavy construction industry. Respect for their employees, and their focus on safety, has nurtured an environment in which many of their workers have been with the company for more than 20 years. It is this relationship with their staff that attracts the best of the best. The best, most highly skilled workers are supported by a field staff experienced superintendents and project managers.

Peerless Systems Corp. engages in the business of license imaging and technologies to manufacturers of printers, copiers and multi-function devices. It offers software development kits; hardware IP cores; and networking and security modules. It also focuses on customization of modular technologies to minimize footprint, ease customers' integration efforts, enhance product differentiation, shorten time-to-market, and reduce product cost. The company was founded in April 1982 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.