Erv Bluemner

Johnson Controls, Inc. operates as a global diversified technology and industrial business. The firm operates through the following segments: Building Efficiency, Automotive Experience and Power Solutions. The Building Efficiency segment engages in designing, producing, marketing and installing integrated heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, building management systems, controls, security and mechanical equipment. The Automotive Experience segment provides innovative interior systems through its design and engineering expertise. The Power Solutions segment is a global supplier of lead-acid automotive batteries for passenger car, light truck and utility vehicle. It serves both automotive original equipment manufacturers and the general vehicle battery aftermarket. It also supplies batteries to power Start-Stop vehicles, as well as lithium-ion battery technologies to power certain hybrid and electric vehicles. The company was founded by Warren Seymour Johnson and William Plankinton in 1885 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Railcar Management LLC provides information technology services to the railroad industry. The firm’s software is used to manage rail and intermodal operations, signal and communications maintenance, and end-to-end multi-modal planning, and execution for shippers and 3PLs. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Part of General Electric Co., GE Medical Services is a diversified manufacturer of high-tech products. The company is based in Fairfield, CT.

RedPrairie Corp. develops supply chain, workforce, and all-channel retail technology solutions. Its solutions include visibility & performance management, workforce management, warehouse management, transportation management, store operations, and all-channel commerce. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

Frontier Technologies manufactures precision components. The firm’s services include technical information, print review, reverse engineering, design assistance, contract machining, fabrication, prototyping, assembly and precision sheet metal. It serves energy, aerospace, scientific, medical and other industries. The company was founded by John Tsai and Steve Hoekstrac in 1994 and is headquartered in Long Beach, CA.