Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

OMNOVA Solutions is an innovator and global provider of emulsion polymers, specialty chemicals and decorative and functional surfaces that are expertly designed to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. Our Performance Chemicals division develops emulsion polymers and specialty chemicals for a vast number of end uses including coated paper, carpeting, disposable and durable nonwovens, antioxidants, coating resins, elastomeric modifiers, rubber and thermoplastic additives, and more! Our Engineered Surfaces division designs and manufactures decorative laminates, vinyl and urethane upholstery for marine, school bus and mass transportation, and contract markets. We also produce a variety of performance films for a broad array of applications.

ABB is a leading provider of integrated power and automation solutions for conventional and renewable based power generation plants. With an extensive offering that includes electrical balance of plant, automation, instrumentation and control systems, and service – along with more than 125 years of expertise and innovation and a presence in over 100 countries – ABB helps optimize performance, improve reliability, enhance efficiency and minimize environmental impact throughout the plant life cycle.

Philips Healthcare is committed to providing meaningful innovations that improve the quality of care, enhance patients’ lives and enable the delivery of better outcomes at lower cost. We operate in four main business areas: Diagnostic Imaging Systems; Patient Care and Clinical Informatics; Customer Services; and Home Healthcare. Philips is a world leader in cardiology, and with a strong presence in cardio-pulmonary, oncology and women’s health, we are well positioned to help clinicians diagnose, treat and manage today’s most prevalent diseases such as congestive heart failure, breast and other cancers, respiratory and other coronary artery diseases as quickly, effectively and efficiently as possible. Our focus is on understanding the complete cycle of care – from disease prevention to screening and diagnosis through to treatment, monitoring and health management – and choosing to participate in the areas where we can add significant value.

CDI is a leading provider of engineering and information technology outsourcing solutions and professional staffing. Operating units include CDI Engineering Solutions, a provider of high-value engineering outsourcing services to clients in key industries; CDI IT Solutions, offering a full suite of IT staffing and IT outsourcing solutions; CDI AndersElite Limited, a professional staffing and services firm focusing on the construction and engineering markets in the United Kingdom; and, Management Recruiters International, Inc., one of the world’s largest executive search and recruitment organizations with nearly 1,000 MRINetwork® offices in over 35 countries.

While at Eaton Corporation I was responsible for recruiting individuals in Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing and Program Management for our Aerospace division.Eaton is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace. Eaton designs, manufactures and integrates the industry’s most advanced products and technologies for:• Hydraulic Systems• Fuel and Inerting Systems• Motion Control• Engine SolutionsEaton’s comprehensive portfolio of components consistently sets the industry standard for engineering excellence, resulting in superior systems design and integration capability. These products power hundreds of military and commercial aircraft platforms with a focus on improved reliability, weight reduction and fuel efficiency.