Dr. William Wylam retired in 2005 as Corporate Director of Technology, Remy International, Inc. Remy International is a leading worldwide manufacturer of automotive electrical and powertrain products for conventional and hybrid powertrains. International Energy is a global consulting company specializing in energy for transportation.

AeroVironment (AV) generates creative engineering solutions that emphasize efficiency, performance, and alternative energy. AV has developed a focused capability for the design, development and production of a wide range of unmanned aircraft. In addition, AeroVironment has a broad experience base in the development of electric and hybrid electric vehicles, power and energy conversion and distribution equipment, battery management and charging equipment development and production.

Vaperma is an emerging developer, manufacturer, and supplier of advanced gas separation systems.  Vaperma's patented hollow-fiber polymer membrane offer customers an energy-saving and eco-friendly solution for high-purity chemical products and a sustainable environment.  Vaperma breakthrough patented polymer membrane technology enables new industrial applications.  Vaperma advanced gas separation systems primarily target dewatering (''dehydration'') in a range of existing energy and industrial markets, including ethanol and natural gas processing applications. It can be used for applications such as the production of fuel-grade ethanol and the dehydration of natural gas and chemicals. 

The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology is the largest degree-granting school on the IUPUI campus, with over 2,200 students pursuing any of over 40 Purdue degree options from certificate programs to masters and doctorate degrees. The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology is a leader in working through faculty, staff, and student research and initiatives to contribute to the broad array of technological answers to problems important to our community, state, and the nation.

John Waters is the Integrative Design Team Leader at Rocky Mountain Institute (www.rmi.org). Mr. Waters is an engineer and business development professional with 20 years experience in product design, strategic planning, and production of engineered products and solutions. Mr. Waters currently leads the Team in providing whole-system solutions for the industrial and environmental sectors. He holds four U.S. and two international patents, he has written two defensive papers in battery pack designs, and has received numerous industry awards. He has a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Arkansas.

ReliOn is a leader in the development and marketing of modular Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell products. The company markets commercially available fuel cell products using its patented Modular Cartridge Technology®.  ReliOn products are available domestically and internationally for commercial and industrial backup applications in the 600-Watt to 12-kilowatt range.  ReliOn fuel cells are certified to multiple safety and performance standards. www.relion-inc.com . Mark Cohen manages all product lines for ReliOn.  Mr. Cohen also serves as Executive Director of Kilofarad International, the consortium for the ultracapacitor industry, and is a former Executive Director of Electricore.  Mr. Cohen has served in engineering, marketing, and management positions, with expertise in power and energy systems and strategic technology management.  He holds an M.S. in Technology Management from Pepperdine University, and a B.S. in Applied Mechanics from California State University.

Delphi is a world leader in mobile electronics and transportation technology and serves major automotive companies around the globe, providing them with comprehensive product solutions. Delphi designs, engineers and manufactures a wide variety of components, integrated systems, and modules on a worldwide basis. As the largest and most diversified supplier of automotive parts, Delphi can provide vehicle manufacturer customers with single-point sourcing capability and systems tailored to meet their specific needs.

Matiss combines mechanical, electrical and computer design expertise to provide customized control panels to the manufacturing and energy marketplaces. We are specialized in design, fabrication and testing of control cabinets for medium to high power transformers.

As Director, Deborah Jelen is the Chief Operating Officer with general charge and supervision of the conduct of the ordinary business of the Corporation. Ms. Jelen's experience includes over twenty five years of program and product management roles in the defense, aerospace, automotive and alternative energy marketplaces. Her experience includes leadership roles with AeroVironment, Hughes Aircraft Company and Olin Aerospace's Rocket Research Company. Ms. Jelen holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from University of Southern California.