Karen B. Clay

Alabama Power Co. engages in the generation, distribution and sale of electricity. The firm owns coal reserves near its Plant Gorgas and uses the output of coal from the reserves in its generating plants. It also sells, and cooperates with dealers in promoting the sale of electric appliances. The company was founded by William Patrick Lay, James Mitchell and Thomas W. Martin on December 4, 1906 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Protective Life Insurance Co. operates as a stock life insurance company. It engages in the provision of financial services. It operates under the following segments: Real Life and Annuity, Acquisitions, Stable Value Products, Asset Protection, and Corporate and Other. The Retail Life and Annuity segment markets fixed universal life, indexed universal life, variable universal life, traditional, fixed annuity, and variable annuity. The Acquisitions segment focuses on acquiring, converting, and/or servicing contracts from other companies. The Stable Value Products segment sells fixed and floating rate funding agreements. The Asset Protection segment deals with the marketing of extended service contracts. The Corporate and Other segment is consisted of net investment income on assets. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Transamerica Corp. provides financial planning and insurance services. It offers life insurance, long term care, dental insurance, medicare solutions, commercial lending, retirement planning, leasing, annuities, and real estate services. The company was founded by Amadeo P. Giannini in 1904 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Southern Energy Co., Inc. is engaged in the development of coal and other mineral properties in North and South America. The company was founded on March 22, 1982 and is headquartered in Reno, NV.

GenOn Energy Holdings, Inc. provides electricity generation and distribution, management of gas assets, fuel procurement, and marketing of energy and energy-linked commodities. The company was founded on January 19, 2001 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.

EarthLink LLC provides Internet services. It empowers customers with managed information technology services including cloud computing, data centers, virtualization, security, applications and support services, in addition to nationwide data and voice IP services. The company was founded by Sky D. Dayton in February 2000 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

McWane, Inc. manufactures and markets cast iron pipes, valves and hydrants. Its product groups include ductile iron pipe, fire suppression, pressure vessels, plumbing, valve hydrant, and waterworks fittings. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Wakefern Food Corp. engages in the operation of grocery stores. It supplies both national brand and private-label products such as ShopRite, Chef's Express, and Readington Farms to its member stores. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Keasbey, NJ.

Part of Unilever Plc, SC Johnson Wax Fabric Conditioner Businesses is a Venezuelan company that provides fabric conditioner products. The company is located in Venezuela. SC Johnson Wax Fabric Conditioner Businesses was acquired by Unilever Plc on September 01, 1995.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Southern Research Institute is a scientific research organization. It focuses on research in drug discovery, drug development, energy and environment, and engineering. The firm serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, defense, aerospace, environmental, and energy industries The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Part of Moody's Corp., Moody's Economy.com, Inc. is a provider of economic analysis, data, forecasts, scenarios, models, and advisory services. The company is based in West Chester, PA. Moody's Economy.com was acquired by Moody's Corp. on November 17, 2005 for $27 million. The company offers consistent forecasts for all market risk instruments under scenarios, economic data, research, analysis, and forecasting at the macro and regional level. Additionally, they provide expert consumer credit risk management services to meet risk management, compliance, and strategic planning needs. Moody's Economy.com has extensive experience in delivering useful insight to teams or clients through presentations.

UAB Health Systems specializes in orthopaedics, which deals with injuries and diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system. The private company is based in Birmingham, AL and has subsidiaries in the United States. UAB is recognized as one of the top transplant centers in the country, with a history of achievement in organ transplantation. UAB Medicine is a top academic medical center and a leader in quality patient care, research, and training. UAB Women & Infants Services provides assistance with planned and unexpected health needs.

Stahl Specialty Co. owns and operates aluminum foundry. Its services include engineering, electronic communications, tool room, foundry, heat treatment, metallurgical, process control, and production machining. It offers aluminum castings for marine, construction, and food and agricultural industry applications. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Kingsville, MO.

Ligon Industries LLC manufactures and supplies hydraulic cylinders. It also offers aluminum products for the wastewater treatment and commercial construction industries. The company was founded by Leon A. Nolen III and John J. McMahon Jr., in January 1999 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

The Society of Actuaries is an organization that provides research and industry news on various topics such as health care, predictive analytics, climate change, risk management, life insurance, modeling, pension and retirement, public policy, law and regulation. The private company is based in Schaumburg, IL. The company aims to help individuals advance their careers.

Part of Cooper Group of Cos, Cooper/T. The company is based in Mobile, AL. Smith Corp. is a maritime firm with operations on all three coasts and internationally. Established in 1905, the company maintains ownership in numerous satellite companies, forming the Cooper Group, including warehousing, terminal operations, tugboats, push boats, barging, barge fleeting, floating terminals, logistics, forestry operations, vessel repair, and restaurants. Angus R. Cooper has been the CEO of the company since 1979.

United Way of Central Alabama, Inc. supports social agencies and programs. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.