John J. Lewnard

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.

GTI Energy provides research, development and training services for the natural gas industries. It offers research and development, program management, technical services, analytical services, consulting, commercialization, training and information services. The company was founded in April 2000 and is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL.

GreenFuel Technologies Corp. recycles carbon dioxide from flue gases to produce biofuels and feed. It develops algae bioreactor system that recycles CO2 in smokestack gases into biofuels such as biodiesel and methane. The company was founded by Isaac Berzin in January 2001 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA

EMD Millipore Corp. engages in the provision of laboratory materials, technologies, and services to the life science industry. The company was founded by Jack Bush in 1954 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA.

Versa Power Systems, Inc. develops solid oxide fuel cell technology. It develops SOFC cells, stacks, and power plants for stationary and mobile applications. The firm has development facilities in Calgary, Canada. The company was founded by Robert A. Stokes in 2001 and is headquartered in Littleton, CO.