John D. Johnston

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is a professional society with over 60,000 members in more than 110 countries. The private company is based in New York, NY, and has subsidiaries in the United States. AIChE offers various programs, including e-learning, webinars, and career advancement, to help chemical engineers at every career juncture bridge the skills gap created by the rush of technology, changing work styles, and unprecedented societal needs. Founded in 1908, AIChE is a focal point for information exchange on the frontiers of chemical engineering research in areas such as energy, sustainability, biological and environmental engineering, nanotechnology, and chemical plant safety and security.

The Carlson Group, Inc. provides retail marketing services. It offers retail strategy, program development, store planning, engineering and global sourcing services. The company was founded on August 20, 1998 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Fluor Enterprises, Inc. provides engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance and project management services. It works with governments and clients in diverse industries around the world to design, construct, and maintain complex and challenging capital projects. The company is headquartered in Irving, TX.

ValleyCrest Cos. provided landscape services. It offers services to the corporate sectors. The company was founded by Burton Sperber in 1949 and was headquartered in Calabasas, CA.