Michael Raper

Zephyr Photonics, Inc. develops photonic solutions for government agencies, communication companies and defense prime contractors. Its products include embedded optical modules, optical cables, transceivers and components. The firm serves to the retail, medical, electronics, space and defense industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Zephyr Cove, NV.

Torch Hill Investment Partners LLC (Torch Hill Investment Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by William R Sullivan. The firm is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.

Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

The Combating Terrorism Center is an organization that focuses on educating, advising, and conducting research to better understand the challenges of terrorism and counterterrorism. The organization's main goal is to combat terrorism through education and research.

The International Institute for Strategic Studies engages in the provision of information on military, geopolitical and geo-economic developments that could lead to conflict. It helps shape the strategic agenda for governments, businesses, the media and experts. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

General Atlantic LLC (General Atlantic) is a private equity firm founded in 1980 by Charles F. Feeney. The firm is headquartered in New York.

J.F. Lehman & Co. (JF Lehman) is a private equity firm founded by John Francis Lehman, Donald Glickman and Keith E. Oster in 1992. The firm is headquartered in New York with an additional office in Arlington, Virginia.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Selex Elsag Ltd. develops and supplies secure communications and secure IT systems for government and commercial organizations. The company is headquartered in Chelmsford, the United Kingdom.

JPA Partners LLC provides leadership and international security services to businesses, non-profits and governments. The firm offers government and private sector liaison and linkage, advising clients on U.S. and international political, military and economic issues. The company was founded by John P. Abizaid and is headquartered in Gardnerville, NV.

The Atlantic Council of the United States engages in the promotion of constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Artel LLC provides satellite and terrestrial network communications and infrastructure solutions. It offers information and telecom technology solutions such as life-cycle process, strategic business analysis, provision of operations, administration and management services. The company was founded by Abbas Yazdani in 1986 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

New York Philharmonic provides live theatrical presentations. The company was founded in 1842 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

Kroll, Inc. provides information management, data recovery and legal technologies products and services. It offers corporate restructuring, forensic accounting, intelligence and investigation, background screening and security services. The firm also provides risk mitigation services that include valuation and litigation consulting, electronic evidence and data recovery. The company was founded by Jules B. Kroll in 1972 and is headquartered in New York, NY.