Joseph P. McCoy

Burlington Resources, Inc. explored, developed and produced oil and gas. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Linn Energy, LLC engages in development, exploitation and acquisition of natural gas and oil. It seeks to be the operator of its properties so that it can develop drilling programs and projects. The company was founded by Michael C. Linn on March 14, 2003 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Vastar Resources, Inc. is one of the largest independent oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States. The company is active in approximately 80 fields in some of the nation's most prolific producing areas, including the Gulf of Mexico, the Gulf Coast, the Oklahoma/Arklatex and the Rockies/Hugoton regions. In addition, the company's drilling rigs are exploring for new reserves both onshore and in the promising shelf and deepwater Gulf of Mexico drilling plays, the latter the site of rising industry activity and excitement.

Part of Ascension Health Alliance, Providence Hospital is a healthcare provider that offers primary care, preventive, curative, and medical services. The company is based in Washington.

National Association of Corporate Directors provides online and print information services to directors of public companies. It offers in-boardroom education, evaluation, governance reviews, board composition and succession planning, board recruitment, ongoing advisory, insights, and analytics services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.