Stanford M. Adelstein

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

JVL Advisors LLC is a registered independent wealth management firm headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm was founded by John V. Lovoi in 2003 and provides discretionary investment advisory services to certain private investment partnerships that primarily invest in securities tied to the oil and gas industry.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is a closed investment fund. It engages in seeking capital appreciation through investing in investment funds managed by third party investment managers who employ a return investment strategies in pursuit of attractive risk-adjusted returns consistent with the preservation of capital. The company was founded on May 12, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

The Mercatus Center at George Mason University offers various programs for doctoral and graduate students interested in political economy and public policy. The Mercatus Center is located in Arlington, VA. The center conducts research on various topics such as urban development, healthcare reforms, regulation, international trade, and government-granted privileges. The center also hosts a podcast that discusses macroeconomic issues.

Econergy is a carbon markets consultancy focused on adding value to its clients' projects and programs. They manage carbon projects for a variety of clients, including biogas, renewable energy and energy efficiency Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects. They also develop Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventories and Emission Management Plans for industrial clients. Since 2010, Econergy is part of Tractebel Engineering. In collaboration with other parts of the group, Econergy can offer a wide range of related services, including Energy Master Plans for government institutions and companies, in-depth technology evaluations, green building consultancy, and many other services.

Morgan Stanley European Equity Fund, Inc. is a diversified open management investment company. Its primary objective is to seek a high level of current income. It also has a secondary investment objective of long-term capital appreciation. The company was founded on February 13, 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Part of Calpine Corp., Highland Energy Co. is an American company that explores for natural gas. Highland Energy was acquired by Calpine Corp. from Entergy Corp. on November 07, 2001.

First Western Trust Bank is a private banking firm headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The firm was founded by Scott C. Wylie in 2002 and is a subsidiary of First Western Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYFW). First Western Trust offers a unique combination of institutional quality investment management and a variety of financial services including wealth planning, investment management, private banking, personal trust, philanthropic services, retirement consulting, insurance and mortgage services.

The MITRE Corp. provides systems engineering, research and development and information technology support services. It offers federally funded research and development centers for the department of defense, the federal aviation administration, the internal revenue service and department of veteran affairs and the department of homeland security. The company was founded by Robert Everett in 1958 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

The RAND Corp. engages in conducting research and analysis to improve policy and decision-making. Its services include benchmarking, case study analysis, cost analysis, economic analysis, modeling, simulation, and optimization, performance measurement and measurement development, policy analysis, program evaluation, risk assessment and analysis, strategic planning, survey research, and technology assessment and development. The company was founded on May 14, 1948 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Baseline Oil & Gas Corp. develops oil and natural gas properties. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Central Intelligence Agency provides national security intelligence to senior police makers. It also offers public affairs, human resources, mission innovation, protocol, congressional affairs, legal issues, information management, and internal oversight. The firm was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Sandia Corp. provides science-based technological research services. The private company is based in Albuquerque, NM and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc. provides strategic insights & policy solutions to decision makers in government, international institutions, the private sector, and civil society. Its projects focus on areas such as AIDS, arms control, conflict resolution, NATO, the environment, immigration, intelligence, trade, health care, OPEC, space policy, and terrorism. The company was founded in 1962 by David M. Abshire and Admiral Arleigh Burke and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

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.

Pester Marketing Co. retails, whole sells and transports petroleum products. It supplies fuels and bio-fuels through its subsidiaries. The company was founded by Jack C. Pester and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

The Petroleum Marketers Association of America operates as a petroleum marketers association. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA.

Texturemedia, Inc. provides on-line marketing solutions. Its services include e-marketing campaigns and technology solutions. The company's customers include Midas International, Inc, Pentax Imaging, Kaiser Permanente, Fidelity Investments, Crocs, McGraw-Hill, Google, Marmot, and Wells Fargo. Texturemedia was founded by Andrew B. Davison in May, 2000 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO

Western Energy Alliance is a nonprofit trade association based in Denver, CO, representing 300 companies engaged in environmentally responsible exploration and production of oil and natural gas in the west. The company believes in the principle of multiple use of non-park, non-wilderness public lands and has consistently stressed the importance of public lands advocacy over many years. The company is an advocacy organization promoting the best practices in the industry.

Inflection Energy LLC operates as an independent oil and gas exploration and production company. It offers exploration and development of natural gas opportunities. The company was founded on June 5, 2008 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.