Tad M. Vaughn

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Juliet Marine Systems, Inc. develops solutions for naval and commercial applications. It develops manned, unmanned, surface and subsurface maritime transport technology systems for commercial, surface warfare, submarine warfare and special operations communities. Its products are used for applications, such as force protection, special operations support, anti-submarine warfare, mine warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, high speed maritime ferry and taxi, offshore oil rig supply vessel and pleasure craft. The company was founded by Gregory E. Sancoff in 2004 and is headquartered in Portsmouth, NH.

Part of Kimberly-Clark Corp., Block Medical, Inc. is an American company that manufactures portable infusion devices. Block Medical was acquired by I-Flow Corp., a subsidiary of Kimberly-Clark Corp. from Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. on July 23, 1996 for $18.06 million.

Part of River Acquisition Corp., IVAC Corp. is a company that manufactures electronic medical equipment. The company is based in San Diego, CA. IVAC was acquired by River Acquisition Corp. from Eli Lilly & Co. on November 29, 1994.

Part of World Am, Inc., Medical Device Group, Inc. develops and markets innovative respiratory care products. The company is based in San Diego, CA.

The Academy of Management, Inc. operates as a professional association for management and organization scholars. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Briarcliff Manor, NY.