Laurie N. Tur

The Leadership & Learning Center provides world-class professional development services, cutting-edge research, and innovative solutions for educators and school leaders who serve students from pre-kindergarten through college. The Center has worked in all fifty states and every Canadian province, as well as Europe, Africa, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. The Center works with public school systems, as well as religious and secular independent schools, charter schools, community colleges, technical schools, universities, state departments of education, national ministries of education, and international education associations. Center Professional Development Associates are experienced superintendents, principals, administrators, and educators who provide comprehensive practices for clients in the area of standards, assessment, instruction, accountability, data analysis, and leadership. As global leaders in enhancing student achievement, they focus on three goals: innovation, service, and growth. Its innovations in teaching and leadership strategies help every student succeed. Its world-class service reflects the respect and commitment they have for every client and colleague. Its commitment to growth means that every year they serve an increasing number of students around the world. The bottom line is that extraordinary learning empowers people and transforms lives. The Center, founded and led by Dr. Douglas B. Reeves, continues to be a pioneer in helping increase student achievement in the most challenging schools and educational systems.

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. engages in designing and manufacturing aerostructures for both commercial and defense aircraft. Its products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components. It also provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

Texaco, Inc. explores and produces oil and natural gas. It engages in the worldwide exploration, production and marketing of crude oil, natural gas, and petroleum products. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in San Ramon, CA.

Global Energy Group, Inc. develops and markets energy efficiency products. The company is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Cullum & Brown, Inc. distributes air compressors, blowers, engines and related ancillary equipment. Its products include gardner denver rotary screw compressors, bauer reciprocating compressors, and corken reciprocating compressors. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

AVi8 Air Capital provides a leasing platform for airline and aviation private equity firms. The American company was founded by Edward J. Wegel.

Chautauqua Airlines, Inc. provides scheduled air passenger services connecting major airports mainly in the eastern half of the U.S. It maintains code-sharing partnerships with AMR's American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, UAL's United Airlines and U.S. Airways. The company was founded in 1973 by Joel Hall and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. engages in the provision of information technology solutions. It provides cloud, cyber, enterprise information technology, data, analytics, mission, application and managed services. The firm serves aviation, health, defense, space and weather, civil, intelligence, homeland security, and state and local government sectors. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Falls Church, VA.

BWIA International Airways Ltd. operates an airline. The private company is based in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Synergis Education, Inc. provides educational services designed for college and university leaders. Its services include 3 modality, marketing and enrollment, academic services, student retention, and system integration. The company was founded by Norman F. Allgood in 2011 and is headquartered in Mesa AZ,

Heritage Bank (Olympia, Washington) operates as commercial bank. It offers checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, personal loans and lines of credit, home loans, health savings accounts, travel card, cash management, wealth management solutions, and online and mobile banking services. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Burlington, WA.

Lumina Foundation for Education, Inc. (Lumina Foundation) is a private, independent foundation headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Foundation was founded in 2000 and is committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all.

Part of SLM Corp., USA Group, Inc. provides financial services to schools, lenders, and students. The company is based in Indianapolis, IN. Harvey Rosenfeld has been the CEO of the company since 1987. USA Group was acquired by SLM Corp. on July 31, 2000 for $770 million.

Colorado Oil & Gas Association engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas. The private company is based in Denver, CO. The company was founded by Anthony W. Sharp. Dan Haley has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

AllSource Global Management LLC provides information technology solutions. It offers services and support to state and federal governments, private, commercial and not-for-profit clients. The firm provides command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) solutions. The company was founded by Cecilia Mata in 2005 and is headquartered in Sierra Vista, AZ.

The Institute of Internal Auditors is an international professional association that serves over 235,000 members and has awarded more than 190,000 certified internal auditor (CIA) certifications worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Lake Mary, USA and has subsidiaries in more than 170 countries and territories. Established in 1941, the IIA is recognized throughout the world as the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance. Anthony J. Pugliese has been the CEO of the American company since 2021.

EaglePicher Technologies LLC provides energy power solutions. The firm’s products include thermal batteries, primary battery packs, secondary battery packs, charging stations, energetic devices and custom packaging. The company was founded in 1842 and is headquartered in Joplin, MO.