Jeffery Smisek

Continental Airlines, Inc. is an air carrier engaged in the business of transporting passengers, cargo and mail. The company operates in two business segments: mainline and regional. Continental Airlines was founded on July 15, 1934 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

United Air Line, Inc. provides air transportation services. It operates flights to domestic and international destinations from its hubs. The company was founded in December, 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Varco International, Inc. was a provider of engineered drilling and well servicing equipment, products and services to the world's oil and gas industry. With operations in over 40 countries across six continents, the Company was manufacture and supplies drilling systems and rig instrumentation; performs inspection and internal coating of oilfield tubulars; provides drill cuttings separation and manufactures coiled tubing, wireline and pressure control equipment for land and offshore drilling and well stimulation operations. Varco was also manufactures coiled tubing, provides in-service pipeline inspections, manufactures high-pressure fiberglass and composite tubing and sells and rents advanced in-line inspection equipment to makers of oil country tubular goods. The Company operates in four groups: Drilling Equipment, Tubular Services, Drilling Services and Coiled Tubing and Wireline Products. Varco International is located in Houston, TX.

Orbitz, Inc. provides internet travel arrangements and services. The firm offers leisure and business travelers. It also deals on lodging, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages and other travel. Orbitz is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Vinson & Elkins LLP provides legal services. It maintains civil practice, covering areas such as litigation, public policy, transaction, and energy law. The firm serves the clients including companies from the aviation, energy, financial services, health care, and technology industries. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.