Joseph J. Rutherford

C&D Technologies, Inc. produces and markets systems for the power conversion and storage of electrical power, including industrial batteries and electronics. It offers VRLA, Lithium ION, battery monitoring, integrated power solutions, racks, and cabinet products. The firm serves telecom, energy & infrastructure, government and engine starting markets. The company was founded by Frank Carlile and Leon Doughty in 1906 and is headquartered in Horsham, PA.

New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the profitability and competitiveness of manufacturers in New Jersey. The private company is based in Cedar Knolls, NJ, and the CEO of the company is Peter C. Connolly. NJMEP is supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and offers services in operational excellence, innovation and growth strategies, and workforce development. NJMEP has a proven track record of success, having helped manufacturers adapt to the latest innovative technologies and best practices, resulting in more than $5.40 billion in value. NJMEP also has a philanthropic program called Manufacturing Cares, which allows manufacturers to give back to the community.

The Optical Society of America, Inc. is a non-profit organization that engages in the study and research of optics and photonics. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Menlo Systems, Inc. manufactures optical frequency combs, ultrastable lasers, and other related products. The private company is based in Newton, NJ.

Nova Phase, Inc. manufactures instruments and apparatus that measure an optical property. The company is headquartered in Newton, NJ.

Thorlabs, Inc. manufactures photonics products for laser and fiber optic systems. The firm’s services include OEM and customization, technical support, returns, software downloads, technical resources, terms and conditions, discount policy, quality systems and suppliers. It also manufactures optomechanics, optics, laser diodes, tunable lasers, optical detectors, motion control equipment, confocal, adaptive optics and vibration isolation systems. The company was founded by Alex Ezra Cable in 1989 and is headquartered in Newton, NJ.

Check-6, Inc. provides safety and operational performance in the hazardous environments of oil rigging. It applies the knowledge and experience of its staff to improve safety and operational performance in the hazardous environments of oil rigging. The firm’s solutions include performance excellence, change management and sustainment, performance coaching, checklist ops and rigor, checklist culture creation, RIGOR digital checklist system, industry specific support, rig mobilization, well control readiness, and job planning system. The company was founded by Brian Brurud on June 4, 2010 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.

Optical Coating Laboratory, Inc. (OCLI) used to make optical thin film coatings and components for reflection, refraction, absorption and wavelength separation. It was located in San Jose, CA.

Research Electro-Optics, Inc. manufactures film coatings, optics, and opto-mechanical assemblies. It offers optics-UV VIS NIR, infrared optics, laser crystal, filters, eletro-optics, etalons and cavities. The firm serves original equipment manufacturers including manufacturers of defense and aerospace systems, laser systems, semiconductor tools, medical systems, life sciences instrumentation, and telecom equipment. The company was founded by Robert G. Knollenberg in 1980 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

NanoProducts Corp. manufactures nanoscale powders and nanoscale powder-derived products. The company's products include cerium oxide, zirconium silicon oxide, zinc oxide, aluminum oxide, doped aluminum oxide, copper oxide, and magnesium hydroxide. The firm was founded by Tapesh Yadav in 1994 and is headquartered in Longmont, CO

American Capital Management, Inc. (ACM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Luke P. LaValle in 1980. ACM provides investment advice and portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, corporations, foundations, IRAs and trusts. In addition, they also provide investment management services to one UCITs fund.

Ford Foundation is an independent, nonprofit, non-governmental organization headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1936, the Foundation provides grants, projects and loans to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation and advance human achievement. The foundation funds derive from an investment portfolio that began with gifts and bequests of Ford Motor Company stock by Henry and Edsel Ford.

Part of AECOM, Greiner Engineering, Inc. is a company that provides planning, design, and construction services. The company is based in Irving, TX. Greiner Engineering was acquired by URS Corp. on April 01, 1996 for $73.10 million.

The DIRECTV Group, Inc. provides digital television entertainment services. It operates as a digital broadcast satellite service company. The firm transmits digital satellite television and audio to households in several countries. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.