John R. Beltz

Grant Prideco, Inc. is engaged in drill pipe manufacturing. The firm provides engineered connections and premium tubular products that are used in oilfield exploration and development operations. The company was founded in April 2000 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

FMC Technologies, Inc. provides technology solutions for the energy industry and other industrial markets. It engages in the designing, manufacturing and marketing of service technologically sophisticated systems and products, such as subsea production and processing systems, surface wellhead systems, high pressure fluid control equipment, measurement solutions and marine loading systems for the oil and gas industry. The firm operates through the following segments: Subsea Technologies, Surface Technologies and Energy Infrastructure. The Subsea Technologies segment designs and manufactures systems and provides services to oil and gas companies involved in deepwater exploration and production of crude oil and gas. The Surface Technologies segment designs and manufactures systems and provides services to oil and gas companies involved in land and offshore exploration and production of crude oil and gas. It also designs, manufactures and supplies technologically advanced high pressure valves and fittings for oilfield service companies. The Energy Infrastructure segment manufactures and supplies liquid and gas measurement and transportation equipment and systems to customers involved in the production, transportation and processing of crude oil, natural gas and petroleum-based refined products. The company was founded in November 2000 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Pierpont Communications Inc. operates as an independent integrated communications company. It specializes in public relations, marketing, crisis management, digital advertising, public affairs, and investor relations services. The company was founded by Philip Morabito in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.