Erik A. Paulhardt

The Aerospace Industries Association has been advocating for the aerospace industry for over 100 years. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. Eric K. Fanning has been the CEO of the company since 2018. With over 300 member companies, the organization is led by CEO-level officers who work to strengthen the industry's ability to support America's national security and economy. The association advocates for effective federal investments, innovative technologies, policies that enhance competitiveness, and a diverse workforce. AIA also helps its nearly 340 members improve the safety of air transportation, make it more secure, and drive exploration and innovation.

Fives North American Combustion, Inc. provides industrial combustion and guiding systems. It offers combustion products, including regulators, valves, burners, and blowers, and accessories, such as metering orifices, recuperators, gauges, and transmitters. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Timken Super Precision (MPB) manufactures ball bearing and bearing products. It offers standard and special precision miniature and instrument bearings, computer disk spindles, and precision gimballed and rotary assemblies. The company was founded on March 30, 2000 and is headquartered in Keene, NH.

The Ohio Aerospace Institute is a research organization. The firm offers research and technology development services. It focuses on bringing together companies, universities and governmental entities to provide educational and training and networking and information exchange programs in aerospace workforce. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Brook Park, OH.