Janet C. Herrin

Tennessee Valley Authority provides electricity for utility and business customers in the United States. The firm sells power to distributor who then resells power to their customers at retail rates. Its distributor customers consist of municipalities and other local government entities, and customer-owned entities. It also sells power to directly served customers, consisting primarily of federal agencies and customers with large or unusual loads. The firm operates hydroelectric dams, coal-fired power plants, nuclear plants and natural gas-fired power facilities, which generate electricity. The company was founded on May 18, 1933 and is headquartered in Knoxville, TN.

The American Society of Civil Engineers, founded in 1852, is the oldest national engineering society in America. The non-profit company is based in Reston, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 150,000 members worldwide, the organization advocates for sustainable and resilient practices to maintain and modernize the nation's infrastructure. The company also works to increase investment in infrastructure and improve engineering knowledge and competency. The society's Civil Engineering Landmark Program recognizes historically significant civil engineering projects, structures, and sites.

National Society of Professional Engineers operates as a national organization committed to addressing the professional concerns of licensed PEs across all disciplines. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

American Water Resources Association is a multidisciplinary association that promotes information exchange, professional development, and education about water resources and related issues. The non-profit company is based in Middleburg, VA. Established in 1964, the association offers various opportunities for engagement via conferences, social media, webinars, committees, and publications.

The National Research Council provides science, technology and health policy consulting and advice. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Bonneville Power Administration markets electrical power and provides transmission services. The power comes from federal hydro projects and several other nonfederal nuclear and power plants. Its customers include publicly owned, investor-owned utilities and large industries. The company was founded by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1937 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Energy Northwest produces electric power. It also provides operations and maintenance services for generating facilities owned by other utilities, and develops new power generation facilities to meet growing demand. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Richland, WA.