John R. Barnicle

Peerless Network, Inc. provides carrier and enterprise interconnection solutions. It focuses on simplifying the interconnection process for telecommunication companies, service providers and enterprises via innovative end office, tandem, and advanced routing services. The firm provides originating and terminating calling services to telecom providers via its all IP network. The company was founded by John R. Barnicle and Douglass B. Lee in 2008 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Inteliquent, Inc. engages in the provision of voice telecommunication services. It offers these services using an all-IP network, which enables the delivery of global connectivity for media, including voice, data, and video. The company was founded by James P. Hynes, David Russell Wojcik, Christopher Swenson, and Ronald W. Gavillet on April 19, 2001 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Focal Communications Corp. is a national telecommunications provider serving enterprises, carriers and resellers with dedicated local sales and support, a national network and innovative voice and data solutions in 23 U.S. markets. In addition, it provides local switched services to customers, comprising of inbound and outbound calling services, telecommunication services, such as local and long-distance voice and data services. Focal Communications is located in Chicago, IL.

MFS Communications Co., Inc. was a provider of local telecommunications services. It used to operate and develop andoperate fiber optic networks in major metropolitan centers throughout the United States. In 1996, the company was acquired by WorldCom, Inc. for $14.3 Billion. The company was headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Part of Connect Holding LLC, Centel Corp. is a company that provides cellular telephone services. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Centel was acquired by Sprint Corp. (Old) on March 10, 1993 for $2,850 million.

Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. issues credit ratings on corporate bonds, preferred stocks, commercial paper, and CDs. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.