Joseph D. Shields

Federation Software, Inc. develops and provides software solutions for the aerospace, automotive, and complex manufacturing industries. The company engages in designing, building, and delivering software solutions that federate multiple levels of data across the product development and manufacturing value chain. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado

Financial Executives International enhances member professional development through peer networking, career planning services, conferences, publications and special reports, and research. Its members include Chief Financial Officers, Vice Presidents of Finance, Treasurers, and Controllers. The company was founded in December 1931 and is headquartered in Morristown, NJ.

Part of Clarent Corp., PEAK Software Solutions, Inc. makes communications software for telecommunications infrastructure vendors and service providers. The company is based in Littleton, CO. The company was founded by Christina Brazdziunas. PEAK Software Solutions was acquired by Clarent Corp. on July 25, 2000 for $60.32 million.