John M. Mason

Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Inc. operates as a consortium of universities to provide research studies in the fields of science and technology. It provides science education, peer reviews and environmental assessments in the work place and public places, national security and emergency preparedness programs and professional training. The organization was founded on October 17, 1946 and headquartered in Oak Ridge, TN.

Southeastern Universities Research Association, Inc. (SURA) operates as an association of colleges and universities. It is the consortium of universities and colleges in the southern and eastern United States. It sponsors research projects in engineering, biology, physical and natural sciences. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.