Decision Makers
Board of Directors
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Pagnotti Enterprises Inc. |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Lackawanna Casualty Company |
CEO |
Current |
| Cp Media, Inc |
CEO |
Current |
| Community Bank System, Inc. |
Chair |
Current |
| CPA :16 - Global |
Chairman of the Audit Committee, Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee and Board Member |
Current |
| Corporate Property Associates 12, Inc. |
Chairman of the Audit Committee, Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee and Board Member |
Current |
| Cp Media, Inc |
Chairman |
Current |
| Corporate Property Associates 15 Incorporated |
Chairman of the Audit Committee and Board Member |
Current |
| Luzerne Foundation |
Board Member |
Current |
| Community Bank System, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| King's College |
Board Member |
Current |
| W.P. Carey & Co., LLC |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| C-Tec Inc. |
CEO |
Former |
| Parente Randolph LLC |
CEO |
Former |
| C-Tec Inc. |
President |
Former |
| Parente Randolph LLC |
Managing Partner |
Former |
| W.P. Carey & Co., LLC |
Chairman of the Audit Committee and Board Member |
Current |
| Wyoming Valley Health Care System, Inc. |
Chairman of the Board of Directors |
Former |
| Sordoni Construction Services Inc. |
member |
Former |
Mr. Charles L. Kelly, Jr. was appointed the Company s Chief Financial Officer in April 2008 and has 25 years of finance and public accounting experience. Prior to joining Medical Action, Mr. Kelly was employed by Chem RX Corporation, an institutional pharmacy serving long-term care facilities, serving as Chief Financial Officer from August 2006 to March 2008. Prior to his position at Chem RX, Mr. Kelly was employed by Spotless Group Ltd., an international provider of industrial and governmental support services and provider of injection molded products and related services to U.S. and European based retailers, serving as Senior Vice President of U.S. Operations (Retailer Services Division) from November 2003 to June 2006 and as Global Vice President of Finance and Administration (Retailer Services Division) from April 1995 through June 2006. Mr. Kelly also worked for several years in the audit department of PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Mr. Kelly holds a B.S. degree in Accounting from State University of New York, Albany and is a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Burnham Institute for Medical Research |
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer |
Current |
| Cyntellect, Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Diversa |
Current |
| Indiana University |
Certified Public Accountant |
Current |
| Yenra Corporation |
|
Current |
| Illumina, Inc. |
Chairperson |
Current |
| Tercica, Inc. |
Chair |
Current |
| Burnham Institute for Medical Research |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| California Society of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| RX3 Pharmaceuticals, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Nanotechnology.Com |
Director |
Current |
| Bio-IT World, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Venrock Associates |
Director |
Current |
| Indiana University |
Director |
Current |
| Corporate Directors Forum |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Geron Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Trius Therapeutics, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| CombiChem, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Diversa Corporation |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Illumina, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Diversa Corporation |
Senior Vice President, Finance |
Former |
| Tercica, Inc. |
Director |
Former |
| Boehringer Mannheim Corporation |
Vice President, Finance |
Former |
| CombiChem, Inc. |
Vice President, Finance and Administration |
Former |
| The Burnham Institute |
|
Former |
| Cytel Inc |
|
Former |
| Diversa Corporation |
Secretary |
Former |
| Cyntellect, Inc. |
Director |
Former |
| Indiana University |
M.B.A. Degrees |
Former |
| Indiana University |
B.S. |
Former |
Appointed to the newly created post of Chief Financial Officer in June 2006. A 17-year veteran financial executive at both public and private companies, he is responsible for building and improving the company's financial structures and strategic planning as well ensuring strict adherence to financial compliance policies and procedures. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Long Island University/CW Post and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New York Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Management Accountants.
Before joining Watt Commercial in 2001, Ms. Trejo spent several years in public accounting as an auditor for KPMG. As Controller of Watt Genton, Ms. Trejo is responsible for development financial and accounting activities. Here she has utilized her real estate industry experience from KPMG to create an effective department, delivering valuable services that allow for the management and reporting of the Company's diverse projects. Among her most critical roles is the negotiation of construction and permanent debt as well as outside capital sources necessary to acquire and develop Watt Genton's projects. Additionally, partnership level reporting and financials are one of Ms. Trejo's numerous responsibilities at Watt Genton. Ms. Trejo also coordinates and oversees all auditing and tax matters, incorporating her knowledge with that of outside experts to account for and create complex entity structures. Financial and treasury management are also part of Ms. Trejo's responsibility in developing and maintaining controls, procedures, and oversight functions within the Company. Ms. Trejo's strategic analysis contributes to the successful execution of Watt Genton's business plan for continued portfolio growth and market expansion. Ms. Trejo earned an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in Business Economics, with a minor in Accounting. Ms. Trejo is a Certified Public Accountant and member of the Urban Land Institute and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| CFO Oncall, Inc. |
CEO |
Current |
| Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Pop Starz Records Inc. |
Cfo |
Current |
| Gold Horse International, Inc. |
Cfo |
Current |
| Transax International, Ltd. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| The Gold Coast Venture Capital Association, Inc. |
Treasurer |
Current |
| CFO Oncall, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Toastmasters International |
Director |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Explorations Group, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Business Services, Inc. |
Senior Audit Manager |
Former |
| Florida.Com Inc |
Senior Audit Manager |
Former |
| Toastmasters International |
Officer |
Former |
| Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu |
|
Former |
| Stateuniversity.Com |
Bachelor of Administrative |
Former |
| State University of New York at Albany |
Bachelor of Science |
Former |
John E. Yetter, CPA has served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since August, 2000. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Yetter held a variety of senior financial positions with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. Before his association with Bristol-Myers Squibb, he held several supervisory financial positions with Cooper Industries, Inc., Price Waterhouse and Hulse Manufacturing Company. Mr. Yetter is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York Society of Certified Public Accountants. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, magna cum laude, from Boston College School of Management, Boston, Massachusetts in 1975.
Bringing nearly 20 years of experience to the role of First Industrial Realty Trust's Acting Chief Financial Officer, Scott Musil focuses his efforts on all aspects of the Company's finance function including accounting and capital markets. Since joining First Industrial in 1995, Mr. Musil has held several financial roles within the Company.
Most recently as Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary, Mr. Musil managed public company and joint venture reporting including Section 404 compliance and tax, credit, and treasury functions. He also participated in capital market activities, and has been instrumental in raising more than $1 billion of common and preferred equity and unsecured debt, and arranging the Company's unsecured line of credit.
Prior to joining First Industrial, Mr. Musil served in various capacities with Arthur Andersen & Company specializing in the real estate and finance industries.
Mr. Musil is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). He earned his Bachelor of Science in accounting from DePaul University and his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business.
Eric Swanholm joined Lightower Fiber Networks with over twenty years of finance experience. Mr. Swanholm is responsible for directing all financial planning, reporting and analysis, tax, audit and treasury functions for Lightower Fiber Networks. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Swanholm was Senior Vice President, Controller and Treasurer for One Communications Corp. From 2000-2006, Mr. Swanholm was Senior Vice President of Finance for Conversent Communications, Inc. He received a bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Rhode Island. Mr. Swanholm is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the AICPA and Rhode Island Society of CPA's.
John M. Hausmann, C.P.A. Mr. Hausmann has been a self-employed certified public accountant since 1980. Prior to that time, he was an accountant with Arthur Andersen. Mr. Hausmann is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois Certified Public Accountant Society. He has been a director of the Company since its formation in 2004, and of the Bank since 1990. He was a director of the Company s predecessors, BankFinancial MHC and BankFinancial Corporation, a federal corporation, from 1999 to 2005. Mr. Hausmann is the Chairman of the Audit Committees of the Company and the Bank, a member of the Executive Committees and the Human Resources Committees of the Company and the Bank, and a member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the Company.
Jay joined the Scott Logistics Corp family in April, 2007. He received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Mercer University, Macon, GA. He passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination in 1987. He is a member of AICPA and the Georgia Society of CPAs. Jay and his wife, Millie, and their children, Jim, Will, and Becky, reside in Rome, GA.
Carl R. Coburn, CPA, is the President of Clark Schaefer Hackett and is a Shareholder in the Cincinnati office. Carl is director of the firm's Financial Institutions Services Group. He is also involved in accounting, auditing, and consulting for a variety of businesses, including non-profit, distributing and manufacturing companies. Carl also has expertise in the areas of financial statement disclosure & public company accounting and disclosure, business valuations and litigation support. Carl is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Ohio Society of CPAs. He has served as Treasurer of several civic organizations, as District Auditor for the Boy Scouts of America, head of the Financial Committee and Chairman of Elders for Faith Christian Fellowship Church, and as United Way Employee Coordinator. Carl also is on the Board of Trustees for Cincinnati Classics Soccer Club.
Herb Lemaster is the Shareholder-in-Charge of the Dayton office of Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co. His expertise is in the area of mergers and acquisitions, estate planning, family owned businesses, business start-ups and capital financing, limited liability companies, partnership, and exempt organizations. Herb's experience includes counseling many of the local manufacturing, distribution, computer service, and health care organizations in the Dayton area. These services include acquisition and liquidation planning, business expansion and lending, representation in front of the IRS, business plans, along with tax consultation and research. Herb serves on the Small Business Development Council for the State of Ohio, was the Treasurer of the Ohio Professional and Amateur Athlete of the Year Awards, and as a board member of the Med-Health System Board of Trustees. In addition, Herb is the past President for the Dayton Chapter of the Ohio Society of CPAs and a member of the State Board for the OSCPA. Herb is also a member of the American Institute of CPAs.
James G. Haubrock (Jim) is an accounting and audit Shareholder in the Dayton office of Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co. He joined the firm in the fall of 2002 to enhance and expand the Dayton practice. Jim is a past member of the Executive Board of the Ohio Society of CPAs. He has served as a member of the State Board of Directors, Chair of the State Health Care Industry Conference and President of the Dayton Chapter. Jim is also a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). He has served as a member of the AICPA Employee Benefits Plan Committee where he was involved in the Audit Guide Task Force, New Visions Task Force and National Conference Planning Task Force. Jim has also served as a member of the AICPA National Health Care Industry Conference Advisory Board.
John R. Moster is a Shareholder in the Cincinnati office of Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co. He specializes in audit and review services for clients involved in manufacturing, equipment rentals, distribution, and service industries. He also has responsibility for corporate and individual tax planning and preparation. John serves as the Chairman of the firm's Manufacturing Industry Committee. He is a member of the Ohio Society of CPAs, the American Institute of CPAs, and various trade organizations. John is also a member of the Board of Directors of Emerson Behavioral Health Services, and The Society for Preservation of Music Hall.
Darrin Spitzer, shareholder in the Springfield office of Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Company, a regionally based accounting firm in Ohio, serves as treasurer of The Westcott House Foundation Board. He believes that "The Westcott House is a very worthwhile venture that [he] would like to see preserved in the community." With degrees from Marietta College and Capital University Law School, Spitzer is president of the Springfield chapter of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants and a member of the Ohio Society and American Institute of CPAs. Spitzer provides audit, accounting, and management consulting services to various privately held companies including local health care entities. He also works with the retail, distribution, and affordable housing industries. Spitzer is active in numerous community projects, for instance, counseling high school students about career opportunities.
Frank Panzeca is a Shareholder in Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co.'s Cincinnati office. He provides accounting, tax, and consulting services to privately owned businesses, including audits, reviews, and compilations of manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers, audits of broker/dealers, and individual and business taxation. Frank serves on the board of The Children's Home of Cincinnati. He is a member of the St. Dominic Parish Finance Committee and Elder High School Advisory and Businessmen and Professional Association Boards and Finance Committee. He is also an active member and past president of Clifton Kiwanis Club and a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Ohio Society of CPAs.
Within the People Dept Team, we realize that customer service to our internal customers is our number one priority. How we respond to questions or concerns to our internal customers is just as important as how quickly we respond. Our Team along with answering questions is responsible for administering all payroll and benefits for both Parkway Properties, LP and Parkway Realty Services, LLC.
Susan joined the company in 1983 as controller for EastGroup Properties and EastPark Realty Trust. She later became controller for Congress Street Properties, Eastover Realty and Citizens Growth Properties. She became Director of the Human Resources Dept in 1993 and then was promoted to Vice President of the People Dept in 2002.
She came to Parkway from Koury, Ready, Lefoldt and Associates where she had served three years as senior staff in the audit and/or tax planning and compliance areas for tax return preparation and review for individuals, partnerships and corporations.
After graduating cum laude in 1980 with a Bachelors of Professional Accountancy from Mississippi State University, she went on to complete the requirements for Certified Public Accountancy in 1984.
She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants and Society of Human Resource Management.
When she leaves the office, Susan goes home to Perry (husband) and her two children. With her daughter Lauren who is a freshman at Duke University and her son Justin who is a Junior at Ridgeland High School there is never a dull moment. We love doing as much as possible together, whether it is going to church, out to eat, watching a sporting event or just watching a movie at home on tv.
Mr. Gorman is a Certified Public Accountant. He has been a Director since January 2003 and serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee. On February 26, 2005, the Board of Directors appointed him Co-Chairman of the Board. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Applied Nanoscience Inc., a nanotechnology company based in Hauppauge, New York. From 1991 to 2005 he worked in private practice, serving both publicly traded and privately held companies. Mr. Gorman served as Corporate Tax Manager for Axsys Technologies, Inc. in Deer Park, New York from 1987 to 1990 and Controller/Tax Manager for Computer Associates in Jericho, New York from 1983 to 1986. Prior to joining Computer Associates, he served as Tax Manager with Ernst & Young in Melville, New York and Tax Accountant for Arthur Andersen in New York City. Mr. Gorman holds a MS in Taxation from Long Island University and is a member of the NYSSCPA and the AICPA.
Before joining the Ellis team, Colleen provided executive financial leadership at Bellevue Woman's Hospital, beginning in 2001 as Comptroller and most recently as Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Colleen was responsible for the full range of hospital financial operations, including advising and educating staff on compliance matters and internal controls. Under her leadership, the hospital also implemented a facility-wide IT system. Prior to her tenure at Bellevue, Colleen held managerial positions of progressive responsibility with the following corporations: KPMG, Ernst & Young and Urbach, Kahn & Werlin. As Ellis' Vice President of Corporate Compliance and Internal Audit, Colleen acts as the hospital's Corporate Compliance Officer and is responsible for matters related to regulatory compliance and risk-based internal audit and controls. Colleen earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Marist College and she is a Certified Public Accountant. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
Thomas W. Donovan has been a member of the Ellis Hospital Board of Trustees since 1998, and currently serves as the board's treasurer. He is chairman of the board's Audit Committee, and also a member of the Executive, Finance, Executive Compensation and Joint Conference Committees, as well as the Investment Subcommittee. Mr. Donovan is a director of Marvin & Company, a Capital Region CPA firm based in Albany, NY . He began his career with the firm in 1974, became a partner in 1984 and currently is the director of Tax Services for the firm. Mr. Donovan has more than 30 years experience in all areas of personal and business taxation and estate planning. Mr. Donovan earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Siena College in Loudonville, NY . He holds memberships in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. In addition, he is a board member of the Siena College Alumni Scholarship Trust and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Capital Region.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Anderson Company CPA, Inc. |
Founder |
Current |
| Ignition Ventures |
Founder |
Current |
| Anderson & Company |
Founder |
Current |
| Ignition Incorporated |
Partner |
Current |
| Ignition Partners |
general partner |
Current |
| Ignition Capital |
Partner |
Current |
| The City of McCall |
Airport Manager |
Current |
| The Sports Center |
Anchor |
Current |
| Fenway Partners, Inc. |
Affiliated Operating Executive |
Current |
| Santa Clara County Dental Society |
|
Current |
| Certus Software, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Balancetech, LLC |
|
Current |
| Henry P. Iba Citizen Athlete Awards |
|
Current |
| National Basketball Trainers Association |
|
Current |
| Roadlink Intermodal Logistics |
Chairman |
Current |
| Nerc |
Chairman |
Current |
| Ignition Capital |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Full Capture |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Certus Corporation |
Board Director |
Current |
| Braemar Energy Ventures |
Advisory Board Member |
Current |
| N'Site Solutions, Inc. |
Board Director |
Current |
| Panther II Transportation Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| California Society of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Marketrange, Inc. |
Board Director |
Current |
| Panther Expedited Services, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| California Society of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| CSX Transportation, Inc. |
Executive Vice President |
Former |
| The Anderson Company CPA, Inc. |
Owner |
Current |
| Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC |
Chairman |
Former |
| Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation |
Executive Vice President |
Former |
| The Anderson Company CPA, Inc. |
Director of Client Services |
Current |
| McKinsey & Company, Inc. |
Partner |
Former |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP |
Senior Manager |
Former |
| Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu |
senior manager |
Former |
| Cascade Summit Physical Therapy |
Physical Therapy Aide |
Former |
| Microsoft Corporation |
Senior Management Position |
Former |
| KOTV Inc. |
Reporter |
Former |
| Seattle Seahawks |
Athletic Trainer Intern |
Former |
| The Baseball Club of Seattle, L.P. |
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Former |
| Komu |
|
Former |
| Kpho |
|
Former |
| Greatwide Logistics Services Inc. |
Non-Executive Chairman |
Former |
| Golden Gate University |
Masters Degree In Business Taxation |
Former |
| Harvard Business School |
M.B.A |
Former |
| Montana State University |
B.S. In Electrical Engineering |
Former |
| Arizona State University |
Bachelor of Science Degree |
Former |
| Stanford University |
B.S. |
Former |
| Harvard University |
Degree |
Former |
| Stanford University |
Degree In Mechanical Engineering |
Former |
John Holland, 54, is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Butler Manufacturing Company, which was acquired by BlueScope Steel, the Australian steel maker, in April 2004. Holland joined Butler Manufacturing in 1980, as corporate accounting manager and served as Vice President-Controller of the company's Buildings Division, and Vice President Corporate Controller. He also served eight years as chief financial officer. Previously, Holland held positions at St. Luke's Hospital and Andersen LLP. Holland is on the board of directors for Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and St. Luke's Health System. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees for William Jewell College. He actively participates in the Kansas City Tomorrow Leadership Group and formerly served as chairman of the board of the Heart of America Family Services, a United Way agency. In 1972, Holland received a bachelor of science degree in business administration and accounting from the University of Kansas, where he also earned his MBA in 1980. He is a certified public accountant as well as a member of the Financial Executives Institute, Inc. and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Butler Manufacturing Company |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Saia Motor Freight Line, Inc. |
President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Mmfx Technologies Corporation |
Current |
| Saia, Inc. |
Nominating and Governance Committee Chairman |
Current |
| Saia Motor Freight Line, Inc. |
Chair |
Current |
| NCI Building Systems, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Cooper Tire & Rubber Company |
Board Director |
Current |
| Mmfx Steel Corporation of America |
Non-Officer Independent Member of the Board of Directors |
Current |
| William Jewell College |
Board Trustee |
Current |
| Rubber-, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Saia Motor Freight Line, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Financial Executives Institute |
Member |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Alternative Energy Sources, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Alternative Energy Sources, Inc. |
Executive Vice President |
Former |
| Butler Manufacturing Company |
Vice President, Controller |
Former |
| Butler Manufacturing Company |
Corporate Accounting Manager |
Former |
| Arthur Anderson & Co. |
Senior Accountant |
Former |
| Butler & Co |
Executive Officer |
Former |
| Butler Manufacturing Company |
Executive Officer |
Former |
| Butler Manufacturing Company |
Chairman |
Former |
| Butler & Co |
Chairman of The Board of Directors |
Former |
| Saia, Inc. |
Board Director |
Former |
| Butler Manufacturing Company |
Director |
Former |
| University of Kansas |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Business Administration |
Former |
In his role as Otter Tail's CFO and treasurer, Kevin Moug oversees the financial functions and performance for the corporation and its operating companies. He also directs the corporate services for treasury, corporate accounting and external reporting, investor relations, risk management, information technology, internal audit and acquisition evaluations. Before joining the corporation in 1996, Kevin was the chief financial officer with Advance Dental Management, where he managed the banking, treasury, purchasing, human resources and corporate accounting functions of 22 dental offices, a dental laboratory, real estate properties and a dental insurance plan. From 1981 to 1993, he worked at Deloitte & Touche, specializing in business planning, SEC reporting, mergers and acquisitions, and equity financing. His audit clients included manufacturing, distribution and software companies. A certified public accountant, Kevin earned his BSBA degree in Accounting at the University of North Dakota and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is an active community volunteer and is on the board of directors for U.S. Bank in Fargo, North Dakota.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nortek Holdings, Inc. |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Nortek Holdings, Inc. |
Chairman |
Current |
| American Management Association |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Rhode Island Hospital |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| National Association of Manufacturers |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Nortek Holdings, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Management Association |
Member |
Current |
| Rhode Island Hospital |
Member |
Current |
| Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce |
Member |
Current |
| National Association of Manufacturers |
Member |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Johnson & Wales University |
Doctorate |
Former |
| Northeastern University |
Master's Degree In Accounting |
Former |
Nancy Casey is the corporate controller for Intrado. She has responsibility for all of Intrado's financial reporting. She brings over 15 years of diversified business advisory, management, financial and accounting experience to her position. A certified public accountant, Ms. Casey has extensive knowledge and expertise in working with multinational, multi-location companies in the high tech, telecommunications, retail and manufacturing industries. She joined Intrado in 2003 and was instrumental in establishing the company's Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance program. She also managed due diligence activities related to the acquisition of Intrado by West Corporation, a global outsourced communications solutions provider. Prior to joining Intrado, Ms. Casey was the corporate controller and treasurer for Wild Oats Markets, Inc. in Boulder, Colorado and was an audit manager for Price Waterhouse LLP in Denver, Colorado. Ms. Casey holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Colorado-Boulder, and she is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Mr. Zour, who was born in 1951, is married with one child. Israel served three years of military service and was honorably discharged. He graduated from Florida International University in Miami in 1976 with a BA in Accounting. He is a Certified Public Accountant, member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA). Mr. Zour specializes in tax accounting, and worked with several well-known international CPA firms before opening his own private practice in Miami in 1983. Mr. Zour has been a shareholder, the Company's accountant, and the CFO from its inception, initially on a part-time basis, and as of May 1st 1997, he joined the Company on a full-time basis.
Max O. Valdes serves as vice president-chief accounting officer for The First American Corporation and and oversees the company's SEC and statutory financial reporting. Valdes joined First American Title in 1988, and has served as assistant controller, then vice president-controller and was its vice president-chief financial officer from 1998 to 2002. A Certified Public Accountant, he is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of CPAs. Valdes, a native of Havana, Cuba, received his bachelor's degree in business administration from California State University, Fullerton, with an accounting concentration.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The First American Corporation |
Chief Accounting Officer |
Current |
| First American Intelligent Recovery Systems (Fairs) |
Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| California Society of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| California Society of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| First American Intelligent Recovery Systems (Fairs) |
Vice President |
Former |
| The First American Corporation |
Vice President, Controller |
Former |
| California State University |
Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SCP Global Technologies Inc. |
Portfolio Manager |
Current |
| Tmw Immobilien AG |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| New York Society of Security Analysts |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| CFA Institute |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Prudential Investment Management, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Prudential Financial, Inc. |
Treasurer |
Current |
| National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. |
Member |
Current |
| CFA Institute |
Member |
Current |
| Prudential Investment Management, Inc. |
Member |
Current |
| New York Society of Security Analysts |
Member |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Columbia University |
M.B.A. Degree In Finance and Accounting |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Sunshine Medical Center |
Senior Vice President, Medical Operations |
Current |
| J.H. Cohn LLP |
Partner |
Current |
| Monmouth Crossing |
Physician |
Current |
| CentraState Healthcare System Inc. |
Physician |
Current |
| Concentra, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Vertical-X, LLC |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| National Network Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Monmouth Crossing |
Board Trustee |
Current |
| Ohio-Acc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| National Network Corporation |
Member |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Ohio-Acc |
President-Elect |
Current |
| American Heart Association, Inc. |
President |
Former |
| Pace University |
Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration |
Former |
| CentraState Healthcare System Inc. |
Board Trustee |
Current |
| Brooklyn College |
Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration and |
Former |
| The Ohio State University College of Medicine |
|
Former |
Ms. Diaz joined Gatto, Pope, & Walwick, LLP in San Diego, California in September 2006 as an audit manager. Ms. Diaz has nearly 10 years experience in providing accounting, audit, tax and business advisory services to clients. Prior to joining Gatto, she was a manager at Good Swartz Brown & Berns LLP in West Los Angeles. Ms. Diaz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Loyola Marymount University. A Certified Public Accountant, Ms. Diaz is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Lloyd A. Hajdik joined the Company in December 2003 as Vice President Corporate Controller. From January 2002 to November 2003 he was Assistant Corporate Controller for Houston-based, NL Industries, Inc. Prior to NL, Mr. Hajdik served as Senior Manager of SEC Reporting and Accounting Services for Compaq Computer Corporation from 2000 to 2002, and as Controller for Halliburton's Baroid Drilling Fluids and Zonal Isolation product service lines from 1997 to 2000. Mr. Hajdik served as Controller for Engineering Services for Cliffs Drilling Company from 1995 to 1997 and was with Ernst & Young in the audit practice from 1989 to 1995. Mr. Hajdik graduated, cum laude, from Texas State University San Marcos receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Mr. Hajdik is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Texas Society of CPAs as well as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
"Robert Mills is Chief Financial Officer of Assured Guaranty Ltd. and of its principal U.S. operating subsidiary, Assured Guaranty Corp. Prior to joining Assured Guaranty in January 2004, Mr. Mills was Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer and Operating Officer of UBS for the Americas Region and a member of the Board of Directors of the UBS Investment Bank. He joined UBS in 1994 as Chief Financial Officer of the Union Bank of Switzerland prior to its merger with Swiss Bank Corp. in 1998.
Mr. Mills was previously with KPMG Peat Marwick for 23 years as a partner and the National Practice Director for Investment Banking and Capital Markets.
Mr. Mills is a graduate of Niagara University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a member of the Advisory Board of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, Financial Institutions Center. He also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Finance Committee of the LaSalle College High School."
Steven Plumb joined Hyperdynamics as Chief Financial Officer on a consulting basis in 2005 and is responsible for all aspects of SEC reporting, the management of the financial audits and accounting staff. Mr. Plumb, has over 20 years' experience in accounting and consulting to the oil and gas, utility, technology, health care, biotech, real estate, distribution, telecommunications and non-profit sectors. He is a former auditor and consultant with the Big 4 public accounting firm KPMG, and prior to starting his own financial consulting firm in 1992, Mr. Plumb served as CFO of DePelchin Children's Center and as controller of Memorial City Rehabilitation Hospital, both in Houston. Mr. Plumb holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants and Houston Chapter of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.
George Pollock joined Switch and Data in 1999 and is responsible for all finance functions at Switch and Data including billing, accounting and business planning. George brings to Switch and Data more than 16 years of finance experience. Prior to joining Switch and Data, he served as Chief Financial Officer of the Merchant Banking Division of Communications Equity Associates, Inc. (CEA), an international investment and merchant bank specializing in the media, communications, and Internet industries. George was responsible for the financial and administrative functions for CEA's $600 million portfolio of private equity funds. Prior to CEA, he worked for Deloitte & Touche as a tax consultant. George is a Certified Public Accountant and he belongs to the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) and the FICPA (Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| ONEOK Gas Storage, L.L.C. |
President |
Current |
| ONEOK, Inc. |
Vice President of Accounting |
Current |
| Ymca of Greater Tulsa |
Board Director |
Current |
| National Council YMCA of the USA |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Tulsa Boys' Home |
Board Director |
Current |
| ONEOK Partners, L.P. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Oklahoma Business Roundtable |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| ONEOK Partners, L.P. |
President |
Former |
| Oklahoma Natural Gas Company |
President |
Former |
| ONEOK, Inc. |
President |
Former |
| ONEOK Gas Storage, L.L.C. |
CFO |
Former |
| ONEOK Partners, L.P. |
Chief Operating Officer |
Former |
| ONEOK, Inc. |
Chief Operating Officer |
Former |
| ONEOK, Inc. |
Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration |
Former |
| Oklahoma Natural Gas Company |
Vice President of Accounting |
Former |
| ONEOK, Inc. |
Treasurer |
Former |
| Leadership Tulsa |
Graduate |
Former |
| Leadership Oklahoma, Inc. |
Graduate |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hercules Incorporated |
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Ashland Distribution |
Vice President |
Current |
| Ashland, Inc. |
Vice President and Controller |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Ashland, Inc. |
Executive Assistant To CEO |
Former |
| Ashland Paving & Construction, Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Finance |
Former |
| Apac, Inc. |
Vice President of Regional Operations |
Former |
| Ashland Distribution |
Controller |
Former |
| Ashland, Inc. |
Controller |
Former |
| Ashland Paving & Construction, Inc. |
Controller |
Former |
| Apac, Inc. |
Controller |
Former |
| Ashland, Inc. |
Executive Assistant |
Former |
| Ashland, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| University of West Georgia |
Bba |
Former |
| Indiana University |
|
Former |
Karen Dunleavy. Ms. Dunleavy has been Vice President, Financial of One Liberty Properties since August 1994 and Treasurer since June 2006. She has served as Treasurer of the managing general partner of Gould Investors L.P. since 1986. Ms. Dunleavy is a certified public accountant.
Mrs. Wood is Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Pennsylvania Trust. Additionally, she serves as Chief Compliance Officer of The Penn Series Funds and as Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Compliance Officer of Independence Capital Management, Inc., an institutional money management firm. Mrs. Wood has over 30 years of financial accounting experience, having begun her career at Deloitte, Haskins & Sells in 1974, where she was a manager in the Philadelphia office and handled a wide variety of auditing engagements. From 1985 through 1989, Mrs. Wood was Senior Vice President and Treasurer of Meritor Group Investments Corporation as well as treasurer of its family of mutual funds. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant, Mrs. Wood is registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (formerly National Association of Securities Dealers) as a financial and operations principal. She is an active member of the Investment Company Institute's Accounting/Treasurers and Chief Compliance Officers Committees and a frequent speaker at its annual mutual funds conference. She is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
United States national. Member of the Board of Directors and of the Nomination and Compensation Committee since May 2008. Her term of office ends on the day of the 2009 General Meeting of Shareholders.
Until 2005, Judith Sprieser was the Chief Executive Officer of the US technology software and services company Transora, Inc.
She previously held various senior executive positions at Sara Lee Corporation until May 2000, having joined the company in 1987.
Judith Sprieser currently serves as a non-executive director of Allstate Insurance Company, USG Corporation, Reckitt Benckiser, Royal Ahold and Intercontinental Exchange.
She is a member of the Board of Trustees of Northwestern University, from which she earned a Master of Business Administration degree.
Howard Cohen has over 35 years of experience in the fields of public accounting and consulting and is the Managing Partner and CEO of Amper. Howard was formerly the Managing Partner in the New Jersey office of an international accounting firm. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Rider University and a Master's in Taxation from Pace University. Howard's experience includes servicing companies and organizations, both domestic and international, in the professional services, retail, manufacturing, wholesale distribution and tax-exempt industries. He has particular expertise in the areas of tax planning and corporate financing options. Howard is currently Chairman and a Trustee of the Political Action Committee for the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants and previously served as Chairman of the Federal Taxation Committee. Howard serves as Treasurer and a member of the Executive Committee of the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He is the Chairman of the Rider University Accounting Department Advisory Council and a member of Rider's Executive Advisory Council. Howard was one of the first Rider Alumni inducted into Beta Alpha Psi, a National Honors Fraternity for Financial Information Professionals. Howard was appointed to serve as a Commissioner on the New Jersey-Israel Commission. He currently serves as Country Club Division Chairman for Metropolitan New Jersey State of Israel Bonds, is on the Executive Committee and is the past New Leadership and Accountants' Division Chairman. He serves on the Board of Directors and is the Past President and "Man of the Year" of B'nai Shalom Jewish Center of West Orange. He is active in Metrowest Jewish Federation both in the Professionals and Country Club Divisions. Howard served as Finance Chairman and on the Board of Trustees of Cedar Hill Country Club. He is a member of the Essex County Estate Planning Council and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Elliot H. Goldberg has been a director of the Company since January 2006. Mr. Goldberg has been the senior partner at the public accounting firm of Liebman, Goldberg & Drogin LLP since May 1, 1997. From 1967 to May 1, 1997 he operated the public accounting firm of Elliot H. Goldberg CPA PC., which then merged into Liebman Goldberg & Drogin, LLP. Mr. Goldberg has been a member of the New York State Society of CPAs and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants since 1967. Since 1971 Mr. Goldberg has been President of Lor-Deb Enterprises Ltd., an insurance consulting brokerage firm. Mr. Goldberg received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics in 1963 and a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting in 1965 from the City University of N.Y.
Brian Downey is an Audit Partner with Amper, Politziner & Mattia. A Certified Public Accountant, Brian has over 30 years of experience in public and private accounting. He serves as Audit Partner of Amper's International Services Group and Co-Director of the firm's Technology Group. He is a Partner in the firm's Public Companies Group, and oversees the audits of many of the firm's publicly-held clients. Brian's experience encompasses assisting management in guiding and managing growth, and with financing, business and strategic planning issues. Brian has expertise in auditing, internal control and due diligence services as well as the various aspects of M&A analyses, including quality of historical earnings, balance sheet exposures, working capital requirements, the appropriateness of accounting policies and the key risks and weaknesses of operations and technology. Prior to joining Amper, Brian was CFO in private industry. As an "insider" working in private industry, Brian has a vast knowledge of the issues facing private companies, including interacting with major financing and factoring institutions, systems development, developing cash flow projections for internal and external use and looking at alternative financing solutions. Brian received his Bachelor of Science degree from Canisius College. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York Society of CPAs.
Bridget Day is an Officer in the Accounting and Auditing Department in Amper, Politziner & Mattia's Edison office. With over 16 years of public accounting experience, she currently serves various SEC clients in the manufacturing and distribution industry in addition to a variety of other service industries. She is a member of our Quality Assurance team for SEC and other engagements. Bridget previously practiced with an international accounting firm for more than 12 years, serving as Senior Manager in the National Risk & Quality SEC Services Group, with an emphasis on banking and other financial services. She regularly consulted with assurance teams on complex accounting and reporting issues related to Banking and various other financial services industries and SEC requirements. Bridget provided technical advice on the implementation and application of accounting rules and regulations as well as suggestions for improved financial statement and related disclosure. She planned, managed, and supervised assurance engagements for financial institutions, including large global institutions, regional and community banks, mortgage banks, asset managers, and brokerage entities. Bridget's clients included Chase Manhattan Bank, Apple Bank for Savings, Carnegie Bancorp, Allied Irish Bank, Mashreq Bank, Leucadia National Inc., The Prudential and Goldman Sachs. Bridget is a consultant for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and often leads discussions for other accountants in certain technical areas, with an emphasis on banking related curriculum. She was recently appointed to the SEC Practice Committee of the New York State Society of CPAs which focuses on reporting, disclosure and governance requirements of public companies and their executives and CPA qualifications to practice before the SEC and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Bridget also serves as a member of the society's SEC Update Subcommittee. Bridget earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Associates Degree in Business Administration from St. Francis College where she graduated magna cum laude. She is a member of the American Society of Certified Public Accountants, the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants and the NYSSCPA. Bridget is also a Founding Trustee and Treasurer for the Franklin Township Foundation of Educational Excellence which serves her Somerset, New Jersey community.
Carmen M. Penta, a Certified Public Accountant, is a partner in the firm of Amper, Politziner & Mattia, P.C., Certified Public Accountants and Consultants. Prior thereto, Mr. Penta was a partner in the accounting firm of Wiener, Penta & Goodman, P.C. Mr. Penta's primary sphere of influence is in Monmouth and Ocean counties, where his expertise includes tax matters, the specialized needs of medical professionals, national restaurant franchises, hotel, motel and recreational properties, and nursing homes and related government agencies. Mr. Penta's extensive expertise has allowed him to build a significant client base. He has spent most of his life in eastern Monmouth County. He attended Long Branch High School, Penn State University and received a B.S. degree from Monmouth University. He is a former member of the Congressional Award Council, a past member of the Advisory Board of Jersey Shore Bank, past Assistant Treasurer for the Long Branch Ronald McDonald House and served on the Board of the West Long Branch Sports Association. He is also a member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Penta has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Central Jersey Bancorp since January 26, 2006. Prior to the consummation of the combination of Central Jersey Bancorp and Allaire Community Bank on January 1, 2005, he served as a member of the Board of Directors of Monmouth Community Bancorp (the predecessor to Central Jersey Bancorp) since its inception. Mr. Penta also has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Central Jersey Bank, N.A. since its inception. Mr. Penta resides in West Long Branch, New Jersey.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Worldatwork |
Vice President, Human Resources, Agl Resources |
Current |
| Jerry Smith Funeral Home |
Vice President |
Current |
| AGL Resources Inc. |
Vice President, Human Relations |
Current |
| Talis Advisory Services, LLC |
Managing Director of Jones Square Inc. |
Current |
| McLean Securities LLC |
Managing Director |
Current |
| Amper, Politziner & Mattia, P.C. |
Partner |
Current |
| Ziegler Funeral Home |
Owner |
Current |
| Radnor Tax Services LLC |
Owner |
Current |
| Talis Advisory Services, LLC |
Investment Advisor |
Current |
| Petty & Landis |
Principal |
Current |
| Burkhardt and Company |
Principal |
Current |
| Perfect-Teeth |
|
Current |
| Really Smile Dental, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Chicago Dental Society |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Dental Association |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Valor Summer Conservatory |
Treasurer |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Indiana Dental Association |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Worldatwork |
Board Member |
Current |
| California Dental Association |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Amper, Politziner & Mattia, P.C. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Dental Association |
Member |
Current |
| Florida Institute of Cpas, Inc. |
Member |
Current |
| Nacva |
Member |
Current |
| Indiana Dental Association |
Member |
Current |
| Financial Planning Association |
Member |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Chicago Dental Society |
Member |
Current |
| Americaninstitute.Com |
Member |
Current |
| Indiana University |
past faculty member |
Former |
| Amper, Politziner & Mattia, P.C. |
Officer |
Former |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
MBA |
Former |
| Georgia State University |
Master of Business Administration Degree |
Former |
| Washington School of Law |
Masters of Science Degree In Taxation |
Former |
| St. Francis College |
Master of Arts in Industrial Relations |
Former |
| Indiana University |
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences |
Former |
| The University of Tennessee |
degree in Business Administration |
Former |
| Indiana University |
Honors with a Degree in Finance |
Former |
| Nichols College |
|
Former |
| Muskingum College |
|
Former |
| Bob Jones University |
|
Former |
| John A. Gupton College |
|
Former |
| Davidson College |
|
Former |
| American Society of Appraisers |
member |
Former |
Dave is an Officer in our Accounting and Auditing Department. He is a certified public accountant licensed in New Jersey with diverse technical and practical experience with both international and regional accounting firms and also as the principal accounting officer of a publicly traded company. Among the industry sectors Dave has served are, retail food and dollar stores, payroll service providers, professional employer organizations, manufacturing and distribution, technology, internet service providers, networking and communications, telecommunications equipment, healthcare, electronics, distributors, medical equipment and professional service. Dave provides accounting, auditing and business consulting services to businesses in both the public and private sectors. He assists his clients in improving operational efficiency and profitability and manages our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. He also has experience assisting companies with Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting, compliance and filings and managing our audits in accordance with and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards. Dave received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from York College of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA), the NJSCPA's Cooperation with Bankers Committee, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Dave has served on the on the Board of Directors and Treasurer of the Downtown Westfield Corporation, a Main Street Community. Dave is a frequent speaker and publisher of articles on a variety of accounting and auditing and business topics. He is a member of the NJSCPA Magazine's Editorial Advisory Board. He is actively involved in the Association for Corporate Growth of New Jersey (ACG) and in our International Service Group.
Jack Nahama, Partner-in-Charge of the firm's Bridgewater office, has over 30 years of experience in the public accounting sector and provides accounting, tax and business advice to a wide range of organizations. His expertise encompasses a wide array of industries in which he assists management with their financing, business and strategic planning issues. As a leader within Amper, Jack works with many of the firm's clients to address the major issues they face. Prior to joining Amper, Jack was in charge of the operating department at a major New Jersey bank. His extensive contacts within the community enable him to assist companies in obtaining the necessary financing to fuel their future growth. He has been a guest lecturer on the New Jersey Cable Television Network and has given a number of presentations on technical tax and accounting topics to groups of his peers, as well as other professional and civic groups. Jack earned his MBA in Accounting and Taxation at Fairleigh Dickinson University and his Bachelor's Degree at Rutgers University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and served as past program chairman of the Hunterdon/Warren Chapter of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants. Jack is on the Board of Trustees of Hunterdon Healthcare Systems and also serves on its Finance Committee and Pension, Real Estate and Investment Committee.
Jeff Kelson brings 25 years of experience to his position as Officer in Charge of domestic tax at Amper, Politziner & Mattia. His corporate tax expertise centers around companies in the manufacturing/distributing, technology and professional services industries. Prior to joining Amper, Jeff was a tax partner for a national accounting firm and was responsible for the technical review of S-Corporations. He earned his B.B.A. degree in accounting at The City University of New York's Baruch College. Jeff is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. In addition, he has appeared on CNN and CNBC to discuss various tax topics and has been published in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Washington Post.
John O'Donnell is an Officer at Amper with over 23 years experience in corporate and individual taxation. As the Officer-in-Charge of the firm's Emerging Business/Accounting Services Department, John is responsible for supervising the accounting and tax services for the firm's small and start-up businesses. Prior to joining Amper, John spent five years working for the IRS. During this time, John was selected to the Special Enforcement Program, a "strike force team" which worked with the U.S. Attorney's office, Department of Labor, the FBI and other federal agencies in investigating white collar crime. His experience as an agent in the financial and compliance audit areas of the IRS makes him a uniquely qualified resource for our clients, offering them an insider's perspective on tax compliance, planning and return preparation. John received his Bachelors' Degree in Accounting from Rider University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Monmouth/Ocean Chapter of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants. John is frequently quoted on his tax expertise by local newspapers and radio, conducts many of the firm's tax and business seminars and has spoken before numerous professional and civic organizations.
John Pennett is an Audit Officer and Director of the Life Sciences Practice at Amper, Politziner & Mattia. He has more than 20 years of public accounting experience with a strong emphasis on public and private life sciences companies. John is a frequent writer and speaker on topics related to issues impacting businesses in the life sciences and technology space. He is the publisher of Catalyst, a magazine focused solely on issues related to issues facing Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical companies. John also serves on the firm's Public Companies and Technology Groups. John is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, where he serves on the Cooperation with Bankers Committee. He is also a member of the Biotechnology Council of New Jersey, where he is active in the CFO Forum, Pennsylvania Bio, the New Jersey Technology Council and the Accounting Advisory Board of the Rutgers University School of Business. John is the firm's liaison with BioPortUSA, a commercialization accelerator that helps foreign life sciences companies establish a business presence in the United States. He is a graduate of Rutgers University and previously worked as audit partner for an international accounting and consulting firm.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Catalyst Corporation |
Publisher |
Current |
| Amper, Politziner & Mattia, P.C. |
Audit Partner |
Current |
| Amper, Politziner & Mattia, P.C. |
Director of the Life Sciences Practice |
Current |
| Biotechnology Council of New Jersey, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Amper, Politziner & Mattia, P.C. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Biotechnology Council of New Jersey, Inc |
Member |
Current |
| Amper, Politziner & Mattia, P.C. |
Audit Officer |
Former |
| Rutgers University |
|
Former |
Marc Scudillo is the Managing Partner of Amper Financial Services, an extension of the tax department at Amper, which provides financial planning investment and wealth preservation protection services to both individuals and corporations. Prior to joining Amper Financial, he was a member of the Personal Financial Planning Group at an international CPA firm servicing the financial needs of high-net worth clientele and institutions. Marc brings to Amper Financial experience ranging from large corporate clients, retirement planning and endowment management to succession and financial planning for small and medium sized businesses. He also brings experience in individual and family planning and implementation, addressing issues that include funding children's college education, estate and retirement planning, asset allocation and wealth preservation. Prior to joining Amper Financial, Marc was an Adjunct-Assistant professor of Finance at New York University, Stern School of Business. Degrees held by Marc include a Masters of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from NYU's Stern School of Business, Masters of Science in Accounting from NYU's Stern School of Business, and a Bachelor of Arts, Degree in Economics and German from Colgate University. Marc holds licenses and affiliations as a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Financial Planner. He is a member of the New Jersey State Society of Certified Public Accountants and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of New Jersey State Society of CPAs committee on Personal Financial Planning. Licenses held by Marc are Series 7, 63, 65 securities licenses, registered investment advisor and life and health insurance licenses.
Mark is an Officer with more than 30 years of experience in the accounting profession. He is responsible for providing accounting, consulting and tax services to a diversified group of clients including a broad range of clients in industries which include manufacturers, importers, distributors, real estate companies and tax-exempt organizations. Mark has developed a niche in handling the audits of employee benefit plans for the firm's mainstream clients and for other clients where Amper is not the primary auditor or accountant. Mark is also responsible for quality assurance with regard to financial reporting in Amper's New York office. He is in charge of the New York professional staff with responsibility for training, development and scheduling. Mark earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Hunter College. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York and New Jersey Societies of Certified Public Accountants.
Richard Colloca is an Officer in the Accounting and Auditing Department at Amper Politziner & Mattia. With over 15 years in the public accounting profession, Richard provides accounting, auditing, tax services and business consulting to clients including publicly traded corporations and closely held in industries such as retail, service, distribution, manufacturing and technology. Richard is the Director of the firm's Food Services Group and has in-depth knowledge of the profitability and productivity issues facing this industry, including internal controls and inventory management. He has assisted many of his clients with pricing and costing issues and improvements to operating efficiencies. He also works with a number of the firm's public company clients and is knowledgeable in the reporting requirements of the SEC, PCAOB and other regulatory agencies. Rich is knowledgeable in the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, including internal controls and Section 404 and the significant accounting issues facing SEC registrants. He also has in-depth knowledge of prevalent accounting issues facing affiliated and multi-national companies as well as extensive experience in the consolidated financial statement area. Rich is extremely experienced with mergers and acquisitions and has performed numerous due diligence assignments. He is also a member of the firm's Quality Assurance Team and the Professional Standards Group. Rich earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Montclair State University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Managerial Accountants. He is a frequent speaker on various accounting and business issues before both business and professional organizations. .
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Amper, Politziner & Mattia, P.C. |
Partner |
Current |
| Goldenberg Rosenthal, Llp |
Partner |
Current |
| Beth Sholom Congregation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Universal Atlantic Systems, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Contractors.Com, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Associated Builders, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Wilkes University |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting |
Former |
Tom Mulhare is the Officer in Charge of the Financial Services Industry and the Internal Audit practice at Amper. Tom has more than 30 years of professional accounting experience, including being a Senior Partner with an international accounting firm, where he led both its Northeast Insurance and U.S. Actuarial Practices. In this capacity, he was also responsible for managing 60 consulting actuaries and 200 accountants and consultants in 11 offices nationwide and served as the firm's Director of Insurance Training. He has extensive experience in the property and casualty, life and healthcare insurance arenas, having performed regulatory services, financial examinations, as well as oversight on demutualizations and conversions. He has directed audit engagements for over 20 property and casualty companies, including the Robert Plan Corporation, New Jersey Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange (NJ CURE), First Indemnity of America Insurance Company and the Massachusetts Employers Insurance Exchange. Tom served as the Audit Partner overseeing the audit and other accounting services for the New Jersey Automobile Full Insurance Underwriting Association in Liquidation (JUA) and Market Transition Facility (MTF) and participated on the team that developed the rehabilitation plan for Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company in Rehabilitation. Additionally, Tom led the team that conducted certain agreed upon procedures for Integrity Insurance Company in Liquidation. In 1998 he worked with the Department in their review of Ace Ltd's acquisition of the CIGNA P&C operations and in 2003 he worked with the department in conducting a limited scope financial examination of Palisades Safety and Insurance Association's acquisition of PruPac-NJ. He also led, for the NAIC, the team that reviewed the potential financial impact of the 9-11 tragedy on Lloyd's of London. From 1997 to 2001, Tom led a variety of engagements at Prudential Insurance Co. of America for the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. Under the Department's guidance, Tom's team performed the 1992 to 1996 Prudential financial examination as well as the planning for the 1997 to 2001 financial examination. From 1998 to 2000, Tom led a team that assisted the Department in overseeing the Prudential's demutualization. Finally, Tom was the lead partner for his former firm's engagement to oversee the Prudential's implementation of its sales abuse settlement from 1997 to 2000. Tom worked closely with all parties involved, including the NAIC task force led by the Department. His intense involvement with the Department in these critical projects has given Tom detailed knowledge of the Prudential. Tom was also the partner responsible for the outsourcing of the internal audit function for the Talegen organization (Crum & Forster), Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield and MBIA and for the co-sourcing of the internal audit function at MONY. He has been the engagement partner on a mid-size NJ bank as well as the engagement officer on the Sarbanes-Oxley implementation projects the firm is supporting at Somerset Hills National Bank and Mercer Insurance Group. A graduate of Rider University with a degree in Accounting, Tom is a member of the Board of Trustees of Rider University and the Vestry Board of Directors for St. Luke's Episcopal Church. He is a former Board Member of the DeSisto School and Past President of the Florham Park Jaycees. Tom is a licensed CPA in New Jersey, New York, Washington State, Missouri, Vermont and South Carolina and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants. He has written articles on topics such as "Insurance: It's Not a Cookie Cutter Process," published in New Jersey Technology Council's TechNews, "Make Me a Perfect Match" and "Insuring Against Demutualization" for AM Best and "The Phenomenon of Demutualization: Status and Strategic Implications" for The Global Exchange.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Mattia |
CEO |
Current |
| Amper, Politziner & Mattia, P.C. |
Owner |
Current |
| Jumpstart New Jersey |
Team Member |
Current |
| Mattia |
Chairman |
Current |
| Amper, Politziner & Mattia, P.C. |
Chairman |
Current |
| Amper, Politziner & Mattia, P.C. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| New Jersey Technology Council |
Director |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Amper, Politziner & Mattia, P.C. |
President, CEO |
Former |
| Mattia |
President |
Former |
| Amper, Politziner & Mattia, P.C. |
Managing Partner |
Former |
| Amper, Politziner & Mattia, P.C. |
Founding Officer |
Former |
| McRcc |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Middlesex County College |
Advisory Board of Governors |
Former |
| New York University |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting |
Former |
Mr. Glassman is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the New York State Society of CPAs, where he currently serves on its Health Care Committee, and is a past member of its Construction Accounting Committee. An active participant in community service, Mr. Glassman serves as a trustee on the Board of the Independent Living Association and serves as treasurer of his local synagogue.
Ms. McKane moved to divide Mr. Lauchert's resolution, separating out the proposal to merge the secretary and treasurer positions and add a fourth vice president. Ms. Fischman seconded the motion. Mr. Lifson explained the effect of the motion to divide and asked if there were any objection to voting on Ms. McKane's motion at that time. There being none, Mr. Lifson called for a vote on the motion to divide and it carried with 22 in favor and 11 opposed.
Brian Kraus studied at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting. He spent the first three years of his career working as a staff accountant at a CPA firm in Northern Illinois. Brian then took a position with and dedicated the next six years of his career with a Milwaukee area CPA firm concentrating on the construction industry. In 1992, Mr. Kraus was hired as Controller of Jansen. He was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2005, and took on the additional responsibilities of Operating Officer in 2007. Brian is the in-coming President of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), Milwaukee Chapter. He has been an active member of CFMA since 2003. Brian is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Jack M. Greenberg was chairman (from May 1999) and chief executive officer (from August 1998) of McDonald's Corporation until December 2002. Greenberg joined McDonald's Corporation as executive vice president and chief financial officer and as a member of the board of directors in 1982. He served as a director of First Data Corporation from 2003 to 2006. Greenberg is a director of The Allstate Corporation, Hasbro, Inc., Innerworkings, Inc. and Manpower Inc.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Western Union Company |
Chairman |
Current |
| Illinois CPA Society |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Spectrum Printing Systems, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Graphography, Ltd |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| The Industry Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Quintiles Transnational Corp. |
Director |
Current |
| Innerworkings, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| The Chicago Bar Association |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Institute of International Education, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| First Data Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| The Field Museum |
Vice Chairman, Audit |
Current |
| Winona Capital Management / Private Investment Firm |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| DePaul University |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Insight World Group Limited |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Navicure, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Applied Graphics, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| The Allstate Corporation |
Director |
Current |
| Manpower Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| The Chicago Bar Association |
Member |
Current |
| McDonald's Corporation |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Illinois CPA Society |
Member |
Current |
| McDonald's Corporation |
President |
Former |
| McDonald & Company |
President |
Former |
| Arthur Young, Inc. |
|
Former |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra |
|
Former |
| McDonald's Corporation |
Chairman |
Current |
| The Field Museum |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Abbott Laboratories |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| DePaul University |
business degree and juris doctorate degree |
Former |
| Commerce Corp. |
|
Former |
| School of Law |
|
Former |
BRIAN K. KNUTSON is the retired President of Knutson, Trolson and Fargher, P.S., Inc., a public accounting firm. Mr. Knutson obtained his Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Business Administration degrees from the University of Puget Sound. He is a certified public accountant (CPA) and was previously employed by the national public accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche. He is a member of the Washington Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs.
Mr. Larkin oversees Chembio's financial activities and information systems. He has been Chief Financial Officer of Chembio Diagnostic Systems, Inc. since September 2003. Prior to joining Chembio Diagnostic Systems Inc., Mr. Larkin served as CFO at Visual Technology Group from May 2000 to September 2003. He led their consultancy program providing hands-on expertise in all aspects of financial service, including initial assessment of client financial reporting requirements within an Enterprise Resource Planning (Manufacturing) environment. Prior to joining VTG, he served as CFO at Protex International Corporation from May 1987 to January 2000. Mr. Larkin holds a BBA in Accounting from Dowling College and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Linda has over 25 years experience in both public accounting and private industry. Before joining Antex, Linda was a partner in a mid-size CPA firm in Long Beach, California. Prior to her experience as partner, Linda worked as a Chief Financial Officer for an international trading company. Linda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from California State University, Northridge. Linda is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Antex Electronics Corp |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| California Society of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| California State University, Northridge |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting |
Former |
| California State University |
Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting |
Former |
Kenneth C. Boyle, CPA, is a tax manager of Engelhard Corporation with more than 10 years of corporate tax experience. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Albert Uster Imports Inc. |
Vice President, Finance |
Current |
| Des Alpes Methodology |
Vice President, Finance |
Current |
| Meyers Brothers Kalicka |
Partner |
Current |
| Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Meyers Brothers Kalicka |
Business Advisor |
Former |
| Hood College |
MBA In Finance |
Former |
| Mount St. Mary’s College |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting |
Former |
Dr. Beasley is a member of the COSO's Enterprise Risk Management Advisory Council and the AICPA's Antifraud Programs and Controls Task Force. Dr. Beasley has actively conducted research related to financial statement fraud. One study, published in The Accounting Review, was the recipient of the American Accounting Association's 1995 Competitive Manuscript Award and the 2002 Auditing Section's Notable Contributions to the Auditing Literature Award. He has also conducted research addressing other board of director and audit committee issues, auditor quality issues, and the use of analytical procedures in multi-location companies. His work has been published in journals such as the Journal of Accounting Research, Contemporary Accounting Research, Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory, Accounting Horizons, Journal of the American Taxation Association, Journal of Accountancy, and The CPA Journal, among numerous others. He currently serves on the Editorial Boards for Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory, Accounting Horizons, Issues in Accounting Education, and the Journal of Forensic Accounting. Dr. Beasley is co-author of a study performed for the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), Fraudulent Financial Reporting: 1987-1997, An Analysis of U.S. Public Companies. The study examines approximately 200 financial fraud cases and offers insights for improving financial reporting. The results of the study apparently have influenced NYSE and NASDAQ listing requirements, as well as SEC disclosure rules, for smaller public companies. He also is co-author of the AICPA monograph, Fraud-Related SEC Enforcement Actions Against Auditors: 1987-1997. He has previously served on Auditing Standards Board task forces, including the SAS No. 99 Fraud Task Force.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| A Better Motient |
Chairman and Founder of the Renaissance Consulting Group, Inc. |
Current |
| Motient Corporation |
|
Current |
| Turnaround Management Association |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Dallas Chapter |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Turnaround Management Association |
Member |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Dallas Chapter |
Member |
Current |
| Arthur Young, Inc. |
officer |
Former |
| A Better Motient |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Hofstra University |
B.B.A Degree In Accounting |
Former |
Michael DeFrancesco brings 25 years of accounting and financial management experience to his role as chief financial officer at Peopleclick, including 13 years with software companies. His career encompasses multinational, publicly-held corporations, pre-IPO software companies and Big Four public accounting. As CFO, Michael is responsible for managing the worldwide operations of accounting, financial planning and reporting, treasury, contract management and human resources. Prior to joining Peopleclick, Michael held the CFO position for three other venture capital backed software companies. Michael has developed and managed effective internal controls systems and GAAP compliant financial reporting systems and has also negotiated and completed numerous rounds of private equity funding, mezzanine and bridge financing and senior secured bank debt. He has also successfully negotiated and completed several strategic merger and acquisition transactions. Michael obtained his MBA in Finance from DePaul University in Chicago and a BS in Accounting from Indiana University. Michael is a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Mr. Walker has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since August 2006. Prior to joining Bowne, he served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation for 16 years. Previously, Mr. Walker held a number of financial leadership positions at other organizations including Corporate Property Investors and Princess Hotels International. He started his professional career with Price Waterhouse in the New York City office. Mr. Walker is a certified public accountant and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of CPAs.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Svtc Technologies, LLC. |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Advanced Technology Development Facility, Inc. |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Advanced Inquiry Systems, Inc. |
President and COO and Member of The Board of Directors of Sanmina, Sci Corporation |
Current |
| Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. |
Chairman |
Current |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. |
Chairman |
Current |
| Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. |
Audit Committee Chair |
Current |
| Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Sanmina-SCI Corporation |
President |
Former |
| Svtc Technologies, LLC. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Advanced Technology Development Facility, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Sanmina-SCI Corporation |
Chief Operating Officer |
Former |
| California Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Sdcmaterials, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Americaninstitute.Com |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| FormFactor, Inc. |
Member, Office of the CEO |
Former |
| FormFactor, Inc. |
President |
Former |
| Applied Materials, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Applied Materials, Inc. |
Executive Vice President |
Former |
| Schlumberger Limited |
Group Controller |
Former |
| Sanmina-SCI Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| FormFactor, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| University of Connecticut |
MBA |
Former |
| Fairfield University |
B.A. |
Former |
| University of Connecticut |
BS Degree In Accounting |
Former |
In October 2002, Mr. Fasoldt joined Toshiba Business Solutions, New York as Vice President of Finance & Administration. His responsibilities include monthly financial reporting of Toshiba Business Solutions, New York and GMP Leasing, a related Toshiba Business Solutions, New York company. Mr. Fasoldt oversees the accounting and administration staff for Toshiba Business Solutions, New York. Active within the community, Mr. Fasoldt serves on the Advisory Council for SUNY Geneseo's John Wiley Jones School of Business. Fasoldt is a member of the Financial Executives Institute, the Institute of Management Accountants, NYSSCPA and AICPA. Mr. Fasoldt serves as den leader for the Boy Scouts of America and is a volunteer coach for Little League Baseball. Mr. Fasoldt holds a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Accounting from SUNY Geneseo and an MBA from Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Toshiba Business Solutions New York |
CPA Cma, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Business Methods |
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Boy Scouts of America |
Den Leader |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
|
Current |
| Institute of Management Accountants |
|
Current |
| Boyscouts.Com |
Leader |
Current |
| Little League Baseball Inc. |
Coach |
Current |
| Rochester Institute of Technology |
MBA |
Former |
| State University of New York at Geneseo |
Bachelor's of Science Degree In Accounting |
Former |
James Sundquist was one of the founders of SCB in 1983. Mr. Sundquist has 23 years of banking experience and was formerly with First Commercial Bank prior to starting Sacramento Commercial Bank. Prior to that, he was a Certified Public Accountant with the firm of Ernst & Ernst. Mr. Sundquist is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, as well as a former member of the Boards of Directors of the Center for Contemporary Art, Sacramento, and the UC Davis Medical Center Hospice Associates.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Placer Sierra Bank |
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| California Society of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| First Commercial Bank |
|
Current |
| Bank of Lodi |
|
Current |
| Scb |
Co-Founder |
Former |
| University of California, Davis |
|
Former |
Mr. Heater has been Chief Financial Officer since July 2003. From November 2001 to June 2003, Mr. Heater was the Controller for Locus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a development stage pharmaceutical company. Prior to that, from April 1999 to September 2001, Mr. Heater was Director of Finance and Corporate Controller for esavio Corporation, an information technology consulting company providing application development, network design, integration, and managed services. Prior to that, from March 1995 to November 1998, Mr. Heater was Director of Financial Planning and Assistant Corporate Controller for Airgas, Inc. Mr. Heater holds a B.S. from the University of Nebraska and an M.B.A. from Villanova University.
Barry Stewart joined LHC Group in June of 2006. He has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, serving most recently as the CFO of Rotech Healthcare, a provider of home respiratory care and durable medical equipment and services to patients with breathing disorders. Prior to that, he was CFO at Evolved Digital Systems, a healthcare technology solutions company, and Vice President of Finance and Treasurer at Community Health Systems, an operator of general acute care hospitals in non-urban communities throughout the country. Mr. Stewart earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration at Northeast Louisiana University and holds an MBA from the University of Houston. Additionally, he is a licensed CPA, as well as a Permanent Member of the Treasury Management Association. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Kenneth Kossin is senior vice president and chief financial officer for Agilysys, Inc. Agilysys is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions to the corporate and public sectors, with special expertise in select vertical markets, including hospitality and retail. The company uses technology – including hardware, software and services – to help customers resolve their most complicated IT needs. Additionally, Agilysys possesses expertise in enterprise architecture and high availability, infrastructure optimization, storage and resource management, and business continuity; and provides industry-specific software, services and expertise to the hospitality and retail markets.
Mr. Kossin reports directly to Martin Ellis, president and CEO. Mr. Kossin previously held the positions of controller and assistant controller for the company. He has been with Agilysys since April 2004.
Prior to joining Agilysys, Mr. Kossin was director, general accounting, at Roadway Express, Inc. a $3.0 billion long haul, less-than truckload carrier that provides freight services throughout North America. There he was responsible for all internal and external financial reporting, financial and operational analysis, assisting evaluation of strategic business decisions and developing subordinates. Mr. Kossin also previously held the corporate controller position at Lesco, Inc., a $500 million-plus manufacturer, distributor and retailer of professional turf products, sold primarily through company owned sales facilities.
Mr. Kossin is a Certified Public Accountant. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Cleveland State University and an Executive MBA from Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management. In addition, he is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Swenson Advisors, Llp |
Managing Partner |
Current |
| Calcpa |
|
Current |
| Integra International Inc |
Chairman |
Current |
| AVANIR Pharmaceuticals |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Compliance Coach, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Corporate Directors Forum |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Heart Association, Inc. |
Board Member |
Current |
| Family Heritage Foundation, Inc |
Board Member |
Current |
| The Global Connect |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| California Society of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| UCSD-CONNECT |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| UCSD-CONNECT |
Member |
Current |
| The Global Connect |
Member |
Current |
| California Society of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Corporate Directors Forum |
Member |
Current |
| McGladrey & Pullen, LLP |
Audit Partner |
Former |
| Price Waterhouse & Co. |
|
Former |
| American Heart Association, Inc. |
Chairman |
Former |
Mr. Lyons is a CPA responsible for all financial and contractual matters of Tyler's MUNIS division. Prior to joining MUNIS in 1998, he was Accounting Director of an 8 billion dollar insurance company, UNUM, where he was a senior member of the team that converted the company from a mutual to a stock insurance company. Mr Lyons has 5 years experience as Director of Accounting for a 2 billion dollar insurance company in Chicago and 8 years accounting experience in both audit and tax with KPMG Peat Marwick. He earned a BS in Accounting from Marquette University. Mr. Lyons is a member of the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants), the Maine Society of Certified Public Accountants, and a past president of the Board of Directors for the Community Counseling Center.
Mr. Dutkiewicz, who was named CFO in October 2003, has over 25 years of experience in finance and accounting. He served as CFO for Vari-L Company, Inc., a publicly traded telecommunications component supplier, and Coleman Natural Products, Inc., a leading supplier of natural beef. Throughout his career, Mr. Dutkiewicz held senior accounting positions with Tetrad Corporation, MicroLithics Corporation, United Technologies, and KPMG. Since May of 2003, he was Vice President of Information Technology for Sirenza Microdevices, which was acquired by Vari-L. Mr. Dutkiewicz received a BBA degree from Loyola University of Chicago in 1977.
David Sands has been a member of our Board since August 2005. Mr. Sands is a certified public accountant and partner of Buchbinder Tunick & Company LLP where he is the head of the tax department. Mr. Sands is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of CPAs. Mr. Sands has also lectured at the New York University Summer Continuing Education and the Foundation for Accounting Education Programs. Mr. Sands received a B.S. from SUNY at Buffalo and a M.S. in Taxation from Pace University.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC |
President & CEO |
Current |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. |
President and Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. |
President and Chief |
Current |
| Central Houston |
Board Member |
Current |
| Edison Electric Institute |
Board Member |
Current |
| Greater Houston Partnership |
Board Member |
Current |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| RRI Energy Inc. |
vice chairman |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Hlp |
President |
Former |
| Hlp |
Coo |
Former |
| Hlp |
Group Vice President of Finance and Regulatory Relations |
Former |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. |
Director (Principal Executive Officer and Director) |
Former |
| CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC |
Chairman & Manager |
Former |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. |
Assistant Secretary |
Former |
| University of St. Thomas |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Sanders Morris Harris Group, Inc. |
Director |
Former |
| CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| The University of Houston |
MBA |
Former |
| The University of Texas |
Bachelors Degree |
Former |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
Christine Hergenrother was appointed our Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer in March 2005. Prior to that, Ms. Hergenrother served as our Director of Corporate Development since June 2004, with principal responsibility for Sarbanes-Oxley and general SEC compliance matters. Between September 2002 and March 2004, Ms. Hergenrother was the Corporate Controller of Amarin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. From February 1997 until September 2002, Ms. Hergenrother held increasingly responsible positions within the finance department of Tegal. Prior to Tegal, she was a senior accountant at Mindscape Inc. and a staff auditor at the firm of Pisenti & Brinker, LLP. Ms. Hergenrother holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Illinois State University. Ms. Hergenrother is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of CPA's.
Previous Positions:
* President and Chief Operating Officer of Domestic Operations, Entergy Corporation (1998)
* President and Chief Operating Officer of International Operations, Entergy Corporation (1998)
* President, Energy Commodities Strategic Business Unit and Cinergy Capital & Trading (1996-1997)
* Group Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Cinergy Corporation (1994-1996)
* Board of Directors of PSI Resources (Parent) and subsidiaries (until merger)
* Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, PSI Energy (1989)
* Vice President, Corporate Planning, PSI Energy (1987)
* Executive Director, Corporate Planning, PSI Energy (1986)
* Assistant to Regional Manager, PSI Energy (1985)
* Executive Director, Internal Audit, PSI Energy (1982)
* Financial and Operational Audit Manager, PSI Energy (1981)
* Corporate Accounting Manager, PSI Energy (1979)
* Various supervisory and analytical positions, PSI Energy (1973-1979)
Business Affiliations and Community Organizations:
* Tidewater, Inc., Board of Directors
* Edison Electric Institute, Board of Directors
* Mississippi River Delta BusinessLINC (appointed in 2000 by former President Bill Clinton)
* Committee for a Better New Orleans
* Business Council of New Orleans
* New Orleans United Way Board of Trustees (Chairman, 2001, 2002)
* National D-Day Museum Foundation Board of Trustees
* American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
* Ball State University College of Business Advisory Board
Education:
* Ball State University, B.S., Accounting and Political Science, 1973
* Indiana University, M.B.A., 1987
Accomplishments:
* Honorary Doctorate of Law Degree, Ball State University, 2004
* Ball State University College of Business Hall of Fame, 2002
Personal:
* Married
* Three daughters
Gary P. Fayard, chief financial officer, joined the Company in 1994 as vice president and controller. Mr. Fayard was promoted to his current position in 2003. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Company's two largest public bottling partners, Coca-Cola Enterprises and Coca-Cola FEMSA. Mr. Fayard also serves on the Board of the Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts and The University of Alabama Board of Visitors. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs. He previously has served on the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council and the American Assembly at Columbia University, as well as the Boards of the Alliance Theater and American Kidney Foundation. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Fayard served 19 years with Ernst & Young, concluding his service there as a partner, area director of audit services and area director of manufacturing services. Mr. Fayard is a graduate of The University of Alabama.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Coca-Cola Company |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| The University of Alabama |
Board of Visitors |
Former |
| Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A. de CV |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Atlanta Area Council, Bsa |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Ernst & Young |
Partner |
Former |
| The Coca-Cola Company |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| The Alliance Theatre |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| The American Kidney Fund, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham |
CPA |
Former |
| The American Assembly |
Member, Columbia University |
Former |
| Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd. |
Controller |
Current |
Mr. Clark is an experienced "hands-on" business leader with significant experience in financial reporting and controls, financial and corporate management information systems, and general corporate administration. He has had extensive business experience in healthcare services, including Multi-specialty Physician Practices, Third Party Administrators, Physician Search, Property & Casualty Insurance, in addition to his current service at Devon Health, which began in 1992. Mr. Clark received his B.S in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, from Widener University, and is a member of the AICPA and PICPA.
Kevin Hegarty has served as a member of Staktek's board of directors since February 2006. He currently serves as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to that time, he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Dell Financial Services, and Vice President and Corporate Controller of Dell, Inc. He also held positions of Senior Vice President and Comptroller of Associates First Capital; Controller and Senior Group Financial Manager of Trammell Crow Company; as well as an auditor with PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mr. Hegarty currently serves on the boards of directors of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Texas Exes Alumni Association, Town Lake Films L.P. and Burnt Orange Productions LLC. He holds a BBA in accounting and a Masters of Professional Accounting, both from The University of Texas at Austin. In addition, he is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.^ top
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Celanese Corporation |
Executive Vice President |
Current |
| Celvol |
Executive Vice President, Celanese Corporation, President, Acetyls and Celanese Asia |
Current |
| Premiol |
Executive Vice President, Celanese Corporation, President, Acetyls and Celanese Asia |
Current |
| At Plastics Inc |
Executive Vice President, Celanese Corporation President, Acetyls and Celanese Asia |
Current |
| Sorbates |
Executive Vice President, Celanese Corporation President, Acetyls and Celanese Asia |
Current |
| Vinamul Polymers |
Executive Vice President, Celanese Corporation President, Acetyls and Celanese Asia |
Current |
| Connect Celanese |
Executive Vice President, Celanese Corporation President, Acetyls and Celanese Asia |
Current |
| Celanese Chemicals, Inc. |
Executive Vice President, Celanese Corporation President, Acetyls and Celanese Asia |
Current |
| Sunett |
Executive Vice President, Celanese Corporation President, Acetyls and Celanese Asia |
Current |
| Nutri-Nova |
|
Current |
| Premiol |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Celvol |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Celanese Chemicals, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Connect Celanese |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Great Lakes Chemical Corp |
Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| Uop LLC |
chief financial officer |
Former |
| Celanese Chemicals, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Celanese Corporation |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Great Lakes Chemical Corp |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Uop LLC |
vice president |
Former |
| Honeywell International Inc. |
director of Finance |
Former |
| Great Lakes Chemical Corp |
Senior Vice President |
Former |
| University of Delaware |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting |
Former |
Steven Wolkenstein joined 3E in 2006, bringing more than 15 years of senior financial executive experience with publicly and privately held companies in the information services industry. His significant experience includes managing the finances for companies experiencing rapid growth, having global operations, negotiating, executing and integrating over 40 large and small acquisitions, raising equity and debt, financial planning, SEC reporting and treasury management. Wolkenstein joined 3E from Mitchell International, a privately held company in the information services industry, where he served as Vice President Finance, Treasurer and Controller. During his five year tenure, Mitchell experienced revenue growth of over 50% and EBITDA growth of over 260% and completed three acquisitions. Prior to Mitchell International, he was Vice President Finance, Treasurer and Secretary for Esquire Communications Ltd, a publicly traded company in the legal services industry. Esquire experienced rapid growth, completed 40 stock and asset acquisitions during his three years with them, and he was responsible for all SEC reporting and led the secondary offering team. Prior to Esquire Communications, he spent four years as Finance Manager International and Worldwide Tax and Treasury Manager for The Upper Deck Company, a privately held manufacturer and distributor of sports cards and memorabilia. During his tenure at The Upper Deck Company, he established international finance offices in Europe and Latin America and was responsible for worldwide consolidation of financial information. Previously, he was a Senior Tax Manager for KPMG Peat Marwick and Touche Ross & Co. for more than 12 years. Wolkenstein is a Certified Public Accountant in California and Nebraska, and holds a BS degree in Accounting from Drake University, and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California and Nebraska Societies of Certified Public Accountants.
Mike Healy joined ShoreTel in 2007. He will be responsible for accounting, external reporting, investor relations, tax compliance, legal and all other financial and treasury functions.
Healy has more than 20 years of experience in high technology corporate finance positions, along with "Big 4" public accounting experience. During his career, he has led the financial oversight of an initial public offering and the purchase and financial integration of eight strategic company acquisitions.
Before joining ShoreTel, he served as CFO for Genesis Microchip, Inc., a leading supplier of display image processors in both the flat-panel TV and LCD monitor markets. In his tenure with Genesis Microchip, he led the successful initial implementation of internal controls required under Sarbanes-Oxley 404, as well as the expansion of international operations throughout Asia. Prior to Genesis Microchip, he held several executive finance positions for Jamcracker, Exodus Communications and Apple Computer. Healy began his career as an auditor at Deloitte & Touche. Healy holds a B.S. in accounting from Santa Clara University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Healy is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Jeff's professional affiliations include memberships in the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has served as President of the Incline Village/Crystal Bay Chamber of Commerce and the Incline Village Rotary Club, and is an Emeritus Trustee of Sierra Nevada College. In 1986, the Chamber of Commerce named him the Incline Village "Citizen of the Year". Jeff's primary avocation is golf, and he holds memberships in the Montreux Country Club and the Incline Village Golf Club. Following the San Francisco 49ers, attending "traditional" jazz festivals, and playing the banjo are also favorite hobbies.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Sierra Nevada College |
Trustee |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
|
Current |
| Ashley Quinn Certified Public Accountants |
|
Current |
| Incline Village Golf Club |
|
Current |
| California Society of Certified Public Accountants |
|
Current |
| Tahoe Forest Hospital District |
Treasurer |
Current |
| Sierra Nevada College |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Tahoe Forest Health System |
Treasurer |
Current |
| University of San Francisco |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| American International Group, Inc. |
Senior Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer |
Current |
| The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company |
Chairman |
Current |
| The Florence Griswold Museum |
Board Member |
Current |
| Association for Investment Management and Research |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Society of Financial Service Professionals |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Metrohartford Alliance |
Board Member |
Current |
| The Hartford Society of Financial Analysts,Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Worldbusiness Capital, Inc |
Vice Chairman |
Current |
| Northeast Utilities |
Director |
Current |
| Greater Hartford |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| St. Francis Hospital |
Board Member |
Current |
| Association for Investment Management and Research |
Member |
Current |
| Society of Financial Service Professionals |
Member |
Current |
| National Association of Corporate Directors |
Member |
Current |
| The Hartford Society of Financial Analysts,Inc. |
Member |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company |
Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| HSB Group, Inc. |
Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| Hartford Steam Boiler Inspctn |
Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| HSB Group, Inc. |
President |
Former |
| Hartford Steam Boiler Inspctn |
President |
Former |
| The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company |
President |
Former |
| HSB Associates Inc. |
President |
Former |
| Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Co. |
Executive Vice President |
Former |
| American International Group, Inc. |
Vice President |
Former |
| HSB Group, Inc. |
Chairman |
Former |
| Hartford Steam Boiler Inspctn |
Chairman |
Former |
| Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Co. |
Director |
Former |
| Beverly National Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company |
Director |
Former |
| University of Hartford |
doctorate |
Former |
| University of Hartford |
Master's Degrees |
Former |
| University of Hartford |
B.S. |
Former |
MARK I. GITTELMAN, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of the Company, is the President of Gittelman & Co., P.C., an accounting firm in Clifton, New Jersey. Prior to forming Gittelman & Co., P.C. in 1984, he worked as a certified public accountant with the international accounting firm of KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP. Mr. Gittelman holds a B.S. in accounting from New York University and a Masters of Science in Taxation from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New Jersey and New York, and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("AICPA"), and the New Jersey State and New York State Societies of CPAs. Other than Elite Labs, no company with which Mr. Gittelman was affiliated in the past was a parent, subsidiary or other affiliate of the Company.
James M. Follo became senior vice president and chief financial officer for The New York Times Company in January 2007. Before joining the Times Company, Mr. Follo served as chief financial and administrative officer of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. from 2001 to 2006, and as senior vice president, finance and controller from 1998 to 2001. From 1994 to 1998, he was with General Media International, Inc., a diversified publishing company, first as vice president, finance and operations, and later becoming executive vice president, CFO and treasurer. Before that Mr. Follo was with Grant Thornton, an independent public accounting firm, from 1984 to 1994, leaving as a senior audit manager. Mr. Follo received a B.S. in accounting from the State University of New York at New Paltz in 1981. He is a certified public account and a member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is a member of the Board of Directors of HSN, Inc.
As Doe Anderson's Chief Financial Officer, Tom Mudd oversees the agency's Accounting, Human Resources and Administrative departments and is a member of the Board of Directors, where he works closely with the agency's Operating Committee in overseeing the direction of the agency. Since joining Doe Anderson as Controller in 1984, Tom has witnessed the agency grow from a mid-size ad shop to one of the region's most prominent integrated agencies offering advertising, public relations, public affairs, interactive and web development, and direct marketing services. He's seen how Doe Anderson's staffing and creative needs have changed over the years and has ensured the agency's accounting and technology needs keep pace. Tom is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Bellarmine University in Louisville, where he earned his B.A. in Accounting. Shortly after graduation, he was honored with a national Sells Award for earning high scores on the CPA exam. Prior to joining Doe Anderson, Tom spent several years as an accountant with Deloitte & Touche. Tom is a current member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He also currently serves on the AAAA Agency Finance Committee.
Ian Smith joined Vertex in November 2001. Prior to joining Vertex, Mr. Smith served as a partner in the Life Science and Technology Practice Group of Ernst & Young LLP, an accounting firm, from 1999 to 2001. As Vertex’s CFO, Mr. Smith holds responsibility for a wide variety of core functions at Vertex, including Finance, Strategic Communications, Information Systems and Operations. Mr. Smith is also a member of the Executive Team at Vertex.
Mr. Smith received a B.A. with honors in Accounting and Finance from Manchester Metropolitan University. Mr. Smith is a current member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales, and the Financial Executives Institute.
Mr. Smith is a member of the Board of Directors of Acorda Therapeutics, Inc, Epix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and TolerRx Inc. Additionally, he is a board member of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council and is Chair of its Policy Committee.
Born 1961, B.B.A. in Accounting, University of Texas, San Antonio USA.
Board Member: Abbott Laboratories, Teledyne Technologies Inc.,Target Corporation.
Holdings in Ericsson *: 3,000 American Depository Receipts (ADR).
Principal work experience and other information: Since 2004 President of Austin Investment Advisors. President and CEO of DIRECTV 2001–2003. Corporate Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hughes Electronics Corporation 1997–2000, which company she joined in 1993. Prior to joining Hughes, Roxanne Austin was a partner at Deloitte & Touche. Member of the board of trustees of the California Science Center, member of the California State Society of certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Douglas J. Leech was elected to the board of directors of Mylan in 2000. Leech is the chair of the Mylan Audit Committee and a member of the Compliance, Finance, and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committees.
Leech has 28 years of experience in the banking industry. He currently serves as chairman, president and CEO, Centra Bank Inc. and Centra Financial Holdings Inc. Prior to this, from 1995 to 1999, Leech held a variety of positions at Huntington National Bank, including CEO, president – southeast region and chief operating officer (COO). From 1982 to 1995, Leech served in various capacities at One Valley Bank of Morgantown Inc., ranging from CFO to executive vice president and COO. Previously, Leech served as comptroller at Community Bank and Trust N.A. and Intermountain Bancshares Inc. From 1976 to 1980, he was a Certified Public Accountant at Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company.
Leech currently serves as Chairman of Centra Financial Holdings Inc. and is a member of boards of directors of a number of other professional associations and civic organizations, including: past-chairman of the Board of Governors of West Virginia University, chairman of its Executive and Government Relations Committee and chairman of its Audit Committee; The National Domestic Preparedness Coalition; Schreyer Honors College Advisory Board Pennsylvania State University; Board of Morgantown Health Right Free Clinic; and the Salvation Army.
Leech and Centra received national attention in 2007 and 2008 when both Entrepreneur Magazine and INC. Magazine ranked Centra Bank as a top performer in the publications’ respective annual rankings of the nation's fastest growing companies. In 2003, Leech was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the State of West Virginia as well as a national finalist. He was state finalist for the award in 2002.
Leech received a bachelor of science in business administration from Penn State University in 1977. He is also a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Delaware as well as the National Commercial Lending School at the University of Oklahoma. Leech is a certified public accountant in Pennsylvania and is a former member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Leech is frequently called upon to speak on the topics of banking, finance and entrepreneurship.
William E. Wood, Assistant Treasurer/Director of Operations, has been with DCI since 1988 initially in the capacity of Director of Internal Audit. Bill was named Director of Operations in 1995. Bill is a Certified Public Accountant with membership in both the AICPA and TSCPA. Formerly serving as a Senior Accountant with Touche, Ross & Co., he holds a BS in Accounting from Western Kentucky University.
"Dominic Frederico is President and Chief Executive Officer of Assured Guaranty Ltd., a position he has held since December 2003. Before taking up his current appointment, Mr. Frederico was the Chairman of ACE Financial Services, and has supervised the operations of Assured Guaranty since its acquisition by ACE Limited in 1999.
Mr. Frederico worked at ACE for nine years prior to his post at Assured Guaranty progressing to increasingly senior positions, including: President & CEO, ACE Bermuda; Chairman, President & CEO, ACE INA Holdings and President & Chief Operating Officer, ACE Limited. In addition, Mr. Frederico was Vice Chairman of ACE Limited, and Chairman of ACE INA, ACE USA and ACE Financial Services. He oversaw the successful acquisition and integration of the domestic and international property casualty operations acquired by ACE from CIGNA Corporation in July 1999 and the acquisition of Capital Re Corp., the predecessor company to Assured Guaranty, in December 1999.
Prior to joining ACE, Mr. Frederico spent 13 years working for various subsidiaries of the American International Group.
Mr. Frederico holds an M.B.A. in Finance and a B.S. from Drexel University and a Certified Public Accountant’s designation in the State of Pennsylvania. In addition to his professional responsibilities, he is a Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Drexel University."
Mr. Jackson has been a member of the Board of Directors since November 2003. In June 2003, Mr. Jackson retired from the accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP after 35 years with the firm and one of its predecessors, Arthur Young & Company. During his career, he served as the audit partner on numerous public companies in Ernst & Young s New York and Minneapolis Offices. Mr. Jackson also serves as a director and member of the audit committee of Cyberonics, Inc., EpiCept Corporation, Life Time Fitness, Inc. and Urologix, Inc.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Digi International Inc. |
Chair |
Current |
| EpiCept Corporation |
Chair |
Current |
| Urologix, Inc. |
Chair |
Current |
| Maxstream, Inc. |
Chairman |
Current |
| Cyberonics, Inc. |
Chair |
Current |
| Life Time Fitness, Inc. |
Chair |
Current |
| Apfed |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Urologix, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Miga Solutions, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Life Time Fitness Corporate Wellness |
Director |
Current |
| Cyberonics, Inc. |
Member |
Current |
| EpiCept Corporation |
Member |
Current |
| Digi International Inc. |
Member |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Life Time Fitness, Inc. |
Member |
Current |
| Urologix, Inc. |
Member |
Current |
| Ernst & Young |
|
Former |
| Life Time Fitness, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Cyberonics, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| EpiCept Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Digi International Inc. |
Director |
Former |
| Harvard Business School |
M.B.A. |
Former |
| Penn State |
B.S. In Business Administration |
Former |
| The Pennsylvania State University |
B.S. In Business Administration |
Former |
Terrence Geremski became a director of the Company in December 2006. From 2001 to 2006, Mr. Geremski was senior vice president of Finance and chief financial officer of Carpenter Technology Corporation, an international manufacturer and distributor of specialty metals and engineered products. From 1992 to 2000, Mr. Geremski served as executive vice president and chief financial officer as well as a Board member of Guilford Mills, Inc., a North Carolina-based international textile company. He also served as vice president and controller and various other management positions for Varity Corporation from 1979-1991. Mr. Geremski has also been an auditor and tax manager with Price Waterhouse in Chicago and Toledo, OH and he is a current member of the AICPA and the Financial Executives Institute.
Mr. Mars is a Managing Director within the Mergers and Acquisitions group at ROTH. Gerald first began his career with the firm in 1999 as an Associate. During his tenure, he has advised several businesses in both buy and sell side M&A transactions and has prepared and rendered many Fairness Opinions for these companies' boards of directors. These clients have ranged from large, publicly held entities, to small, privately held businesses and have represented numerous industries. Prior to joining ROTH, he worked for Martin Werbelow, LLP, one of Los Angeles County's top fifty public accounting firms. While at Martin Werbelow, he provided audit, tax and investment advisory services for the firms' clients. Mr. Mars maintains an active license with the state of California as a Certified Public Accountant and holds the Certified Valuation Analyst professional designation. He is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as well as the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. Mr. Mars graduated from San Diego State University with a BS in Business Administration (Accounting).
Jim graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. On graduation Price Waterhouse & Co in Southern California employed him. Jim served in the US Army from 1968 to 1970, including a tour in Vietnam as First Lieutenant. After returning to civilian life, Jim continued to work for Price Waterhouse & Co until 1975 when he joined G&J Seiberlich & Co LLP in their Calistoga office. Jim became a partner in the firm in 1976 and shortly thereafter assumed the duties of managing the Napa office for the firm. He is the managing partner of the firm and remains located in the Napa office. His professional emphasis is in tax and retirement planning for medical professionals and high net worth individuals, retail and other professional service companies. Jim also oversees the firm's adherence to financial reporting standards and quality controls. Jim is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. He has served as director of the Vintage Bank since 1988 and is past president of The Queen of the Valley Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees. He is a past president of the Napa Active 20-30 Club and is a member of the Napa Rotary Club. Jim is a member of the Silverado Country club and enjoys playing golf. He and his wife, Jan, have three children: Casey, Christy, and Andy.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Queen & Co. |
Chair, Partner, G&J Seirberlich & Co. Llp |
Current |
| G & J Seiberlich & Co Llp |
Partner |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Silverado Country Club |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| California Society of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Napa Rotary Club |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Vintage Bank |
Director |
Current |
| Queen & Co. |
President |
Former |
Lawrence Gradzki has been a principal with Sax Macy Fromm & Co., PC (SMF) since 1993. At SMF, Larry is the Director of Business Tax services, which encompasses tax services to corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies, and their owners. His experience includes involvement in and structuring of sophisticated tax transactions such as tax deferred exchanges, corporate reorganizations, and sales and acquisitions of businesses. Larry is a recognized expert on tax planning for closely held businesses and high wealth individuals. In addition to his business tax expertise, Larry has extensive experience in the estate and trust arena. Larry maintains a broad knowledge of today's tax issues and is a frequent lecturer on business and individual taxation. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant, Larry is a licensed New Jersey attorney with a Master of Laws degree in Taxation. He is the past Chairman of the Board of the North Jersey Regional Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Ronald L. Havner, Jr. became a director in October 2008. He has been the Vice-Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Public Storage, Inc. since November 2002 and its President since July 2005. Mr. Havner has been Chairman of PS Business Parks, Inc. since March 1998 and was Chief Executive Officer of PS Business Parks, Inc. from March 1998 until August 2003. Mr. Havner joined Public Storage in 1986. He is also a member of the Board of Governors and the Executive Committee of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. (NAREIT) and a director of Union BanCal Corporation. Mr. Havner is also a director of Mobile Office Acquisition Corporation, the parent company of Pac-Van, Inc., a U.S. office modular and portable storage company and a former director of Mobile Storage Group, Inc.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| PMI Europe |
Group Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller, The Pmi Group, Inc. |
Current |
| PMI Platinum |
Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Corporate Controller |
Current |
| The PMI Group Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Cao, Controller |
Current |
| PMI Mortgage Insurance Asia Limited |
Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Corporate Controller |
Current |
| PMI Mortgage Insurance Co. Inc. |
Vice President & Assistant Controller |
Current |
| Cmg Mortgage Insurance Company |
|
Current |
| Realty Dynamics |
|
Current |
| Jld Miami |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Davis Ca Real Estate Blog |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Central Texas Real Estate News |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Mesquite Market |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Realestateoncall.Com |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers |
|
Former |
| Provident Funding |
|
Former |
| University of San Francisco |
B.S. In Finance |
Former |
Mr. Heim, age 55, is a Certified Public Accountant who has been in practice since December 1975 and is a member of the board of directors of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and past President of the Maryland Association of CPAs. Mr. Heim is also currently treasurer and a member of the board of directors of the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Heim is President of HeimLantz, Professional Corporation. Prior to establishing his own firm, Mr. Heim was Executive Vice President of Hammond & Heim, Chartered. Mr. Heim has been a Director of the Company and Bank since 2000.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Meritage Funds |
Managing Director |
Current |
| Meritage Private Equity Fund |
Investment Partner |
Current |
| Hbs Club of Colorado |
Officer |
Current |
| The Meritage Company, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Atreus Corp |
Director |
Current |
| Atreus Systems, Inc |
Director |
Current |
| Trillion Partners, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Exabyte Corporation |
Director |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Arthur Andersen LLP |
Co-founder |
Former |
| Trillion Partners, Inc. |
Co-founder |
Former |
| Harvard Business School |
M.B.A |
Former |
| Harvard University |
MBA |
Former |
| Texas Christian University |
Degree |
Former |
Marianne Caserta and finances go hand-in-hand. Since 1997 Caserta has been the CFO for Atrion Networking Corporation. Over the years her responsibilities have progressed as the company has grown from a $5 million company to over $18 million. Initially Caserta was the entire accounting department at Atrion Networking Corporation, doing everything from book keeping, to accounts payable, receivable and human resources. As the company experienced growth, Caserta was able to hire staff so that she could concentrate on her role as CFO. As CFO, Caserta manages all aspects of the company's banking relationships, the finance administration team and new customer credit. As an overseer for the department, she is also in charge of purchasing and billing, as well as shipping and receiving inventory. Caserta had a vast array of experience prior to coming to Atrion. She worked exclusively in the public accounting sector for eight years in three local Rhode Island firms. She worked in the tax departments for all three firms, did some software consulting work, financial statements, auditing and review. Caserta's educational background enhances the work that she does. She obtained a B.S. in Accounting from Rhode Island College in 1989, an MBA in Finance from Bryant College in 2003, and received her CPA in Rhode Island in 1995. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Rhode Island College and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa. She was also a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society at Bryant College. Caserta is a member of the Rhode Island Society of CPAs and the AICPA, a national group of CPAs. She is also active in the alumni group at Bryant College, working on things such as the Special Olympics.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Atrion Networking Corporation |
Cfo |
Current |
| Atrion Corporation |
Cfo, Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Phi Beta Kappa |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Bryant College |
Mba In Finance |
Former |
| Rhode Island College |
B.S. In Accounting |
Former |
| Phi Beta Kappa |
Member |
Former |
| Bryant College |
Member |
Former |
Mike Stefanek is a partner with Skoda, Minotti & Co. He has over 13 years of experience in public accounting with an emphasis in federal, state, and local taxation. Mike brings a diverse background of business and tax expertise crucial for providing a high level of service to our clients at Skoda, Minotti & Co. Prior to joining Skoda, Minotti & Co., Mike worked at KPMG Peat Marwick, an international accounting firm. During that time, Mike was a key member of the firm's State & Local Tax Consulting Group in Cleveland where he worked closely with clients designing and implementing multi-state tax planning ideas. He also served as the local leader of the State & Local Tax Advocacy and Consulting Practice resolving tax audits and disputes. At Skoda, Minotti & Co., Mike focuses on working closely with his clients, alongside their other business advisors, to help them accomplish their business and personal goals. In this capacity, Mike advises clients regarding strategic planning matters, financial statement reporting, tax planning, and provides general business advisory services as needed. Mike is a graduate of John Carroll University where he obtained his B.S.B.A. in Accounting. He is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants. Mike contributes his time to Leadership Geauga County as Trustee and as the Co-Founder of the David A. Stefanek Memorial Scholarship Fund, which is organized as a benefactor for a local public school. Mike and his wife, Kelly, live near Chardon, Ohio with their three children, Sydney, Bayley & Ryley. To contact Mike Stefanek, please call (440) 449-6800 or send an email to mikestefanek@skodaminotti.com mikestefanek@skodaminotti.com .
Michael R. Milazzo, CPA, MBA is a partner at Skoda, Minotti & Co. He has over twelve years experience consulting with publicly- and privately-held businesses on federal and state tax matters. Mike practices extensively in the area of corporate and individual taxation, and has developed an expertise dealing with all tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Prior to joining Skoda, Minotti & Co., Mike was a tax manager with a national firm. He holds both Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude) and Master of Business Administration degrees (with honors) from John Carroll University. Mike placed third in Ohio and in the top 100 in the Country on the November 1990 CPA exam. He co-authored an article on M&A that was published in Taxes, and has been quoted on new tax law. Mike is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, and is active on the John Carroll University Department of Accountancy Board of Advisors. In addition, he has also had continuing special training in partnership, individual, and limited liability company taxation. To contact Michael R. Milazzo, please call (440) 449-6800 or send an email to michaelmilazzo@skodaminotti.com michaelmilazzo@skodaminotti.com .
Bob Ranallo is the partner at Skoda, Minotti & Co. who directs all aspects of the firm's consulting, valuation, and litigation advisory services practice areas. Bob assists clients with strategic planning and a wide variety of business advisory services, litigation advisory services, business valuations, succession and estate planning, mergers and acquisitions, and personal financial planning. Bob is a Certified Valuation Analyst, has extensive experience in receiverships, mediations and arbitrations, and has testified as an expert witness in both federal and state court. He also has a unique expertise in the area of white-collar crime and criminal tax investigations, and has engaged in extensive expert consulting for law firms. Bob is a former partner in a prominent Cleveland law firm where he practiced as a transactional lawyer, counseling closely-held business owners in the areas of commercial transactions, real estate development and finance, estate and succession planning, and commercial and tax litigation. Bob received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame where he graduated with honors. He also received his Juris Doctorate degree, with honors, from The Ohio State University College of Law. Bob is currently a member of several professional organizations including the American, Ohio, Cleveland, and Lake County Bar Associations, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. Bob is a graduate of Leadership Lake County and is an active member of his community, serving as Willoughby's Councilman-At-Large and Chairman of the City's Economic Development Committee and Environmental Planning Committee. He is a member of the Willoughby Rotary where he serves on the Board of Trustees and is a trustee and legal counsel for the School of Fine Arts. To contact Robert A. Ranallo, please call (440) 449-6800 or send an email to bobranallo@skodaminotti.com bobranallo@skodaminotti.com .
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Skoda, Minotti & Co. |
Partner |
Current |
| The School of Fine Arts |
Legal Counsel |
Current |
| Willoughby Rotary |
Member |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
|
Current |
| The Ohio State University College of Law |
Juris Doctorate Degree, With Honors |
Former |
| University of Notre Dame |
Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration |
Former |
Bob Barkett is a partner with Skoda, Minotti & Co. Financial Services. He concentrates on addressing the accounting, tax and financial issues of individuals and closely held corporations. Bob specializes in providing services to the construction industry. Prior to joining Skoda, Minotti & Co., Bob was the president of Barkett & Associates, Inc. CPA's - a firm he founded in 1975. Bob is a professional member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA). He also has a Series 7 Investments License and is a Registered Representative with Pro-Equities as his broker-dealer. As a member of the OSCPA, Bob has served on the construction industry's subcommittee and the state Management of an Accounting Practice committee. Also active in the community, Bob has served as president of the Shaker Heights Rotary; treasurer and board member of the Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce; member of the Orange School Board and numerous committees of the Orange Recreation Academic community. He holds a BS degree in Accounting from John Carroll University. To contact Bob Barkett, please call (440) 449-6800 or send an email to bobbarkett@skodaminotti.com bobbarkett@skodaminotti.com .
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Skoda, Minotti & Co. |
Partner With Skoda, Minotti & Co. Financial Services |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Oscpa |
Member |
Current |
| Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Proequities, Inc. |
broker, dealer |
Former |
| John Carroll University |
Bs Degree In Accounting |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Apple Suites Inc. |
Chief Accounting Officer |
Current |
| Apple Hospitality Five, Inc. |
Chief Accounting Officer |
Current |
| Apple Reit Eight, Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Chief |
Current |
| Apple Reit Eight, Inc. |
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Apple Reit Six, Inc. |
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Apple Suites Inc. |
Senior Vice President |
Current |
| Apple Reit Six, Inc. |
Treasurer |
Current |
| Apple Suites Inc. |
Treasurer |
Current |
| Apple Hospitality Five, Inc. |
Treasurer |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Active Member |
Current |
| Apple Reit Six, Inc. |
Senior Vice President |
Former |
| Apple Hospitality Five, Inc. |
Senior Vice President |
Former |
| The Endup |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nicor Advanced Energy |
Vice President and Controller |
Current |
| NICOR Energy Services Company |
Vice President and Controller |
Current |
| Northern Illinois Gas Company |
Vice President |
Current |
| D.M. Dykstra & Co |
Vice President and Controller |
Current |
| Nicor Inc. |
Vice President & Controller |
Current |
| Central Valley Gas Storage, L.L.C. |
Vice President and Controller |
Current |
| Illinois CPA Society |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Illinois CPA Society |
Member |
Current |
| Tellabs, Inc. |
Director of Accounting |
Former |
| Wallace Computer Services |
Assistant Controller |
Former |
| Northern Illinois Gas Company |
Controller |
Former |
| DePaul University |
Master's In Finance |
Former |
| Bradley University |
Bachelor's Degree In Accounting |
Former |
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Rick moved to Naples in 1975. he earned his certification as a Certified Public Accountant in 1980. Together with Jane E. Lamberson and Linda L. Guilkey, Rick established the accounting firm in 1992. Rick is a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and an active community service volunteer. He is past president of Catholic Social Services and Hospice of Naples, and past board member and treasurer of Consumer Credit Counseling Services. He is a board member and past president of the American Heart Association and the Learning Connection of Naples, Inc. He is a member and past treasurer of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He is a past member of the Fee Arbitration Committee of the Collier County Bar Association. Rick is married to Jane E. Lamberson and they have six children. Rick is also very active in the children's' activities.
Michael W. Louge was appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer for OhioHealth in August 2000 and was promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer in 2008. He is responsible for Finance, Treasury, Managed Care, Internal Audit, Information Systems, Materials Management and Real Estate/Construction. Prior to coming to OhioHealth, he was senior vice president and chief financial officer at SETON Healthcare Network in Austin, Texas, a component of Ascension Health. Previously, he was vice president of Financial Operations at Presbyterian Healthcare System and director of Finance at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Louge received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Texas A & M University and has been a CPA since 1982. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Healthcare Financial Management Association and serves on numerous community boards and organizations.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Fresh Start Bariatrics |
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| OhioHealth |
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| OhioHealth |
Senior Vice President |
Former |
| Birth of A Mom |
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Healthcare Financial Management Association |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Healthcare Financial Management Association |
Member |
Current |
| The Seton Healthcare Network |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Ascension Health, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Fresh Start Bariatrics |
Senior Vice President |
Former |
| The Seton Healthcare Network |
Senior Vice President |
Former |
| Texas A&M University |
Bachelor's Degree In Accounting |
Former |
Mr. Curry comes to AHLLC with over 20 years of financial experience. Seven (7) of those years he spent in public accounting where he specialized in hotel and real estate auditing and taxation. In 1985, Mr. Curry became the Chief Financial Officer of Seymour N. Logan Associates, Inc. and he is currently responsible for all of Associated Hotels' financial activities including financing, tax planning, and reporting. Mr. Curry is also an active member of the IAHI serving as Central Region Committee Chairman and as a member of the Distribution Channel Task Force. He retains his public accounting license and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society. Mr. Curry earned his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from DePaul University.
Mike is responsible for financial reporting and planning for The Greenleaf Companies. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, with more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance. Mike earned his BBA from Western Michigan University.
Responsible for managing the company's accounting, financial reporting and human resource functions, Rebecca's experience includes 7 years in public accounting and 6 years in financial and business operations management. A member of the American Institute of CPAs and Michigan Association of CPAs, she is a University of Michigan graduate of distinction, BBA.
Barb Klein is senior vice president, chief financial officer and executive committee member of CDW, a FORTUNE 500 company and a leading provider of technology products and services for business, government and education. In addition, Klein also serves as chief financial officer and director of CDW Government, Inc. Klein is responsible for financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, tax, risk management, internal audit, investor relations and strategy. Klein joined CDW in 2002, bringing more than 20 years of financial and leadership experience to the management team. Previously, she served as vice president of finance and chief financial officer of Dean Foods Company. Prior to Dean Foods, Klein served as vice president and corporate controller for Ameritech Corporation. Additionally, Klein held senior management positions at Pillsbury and Sears, Roebuck and Co. Klein, a certified public accountant graduated magna cum laude from Marquette University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance and a Master of Business Administration degree from Loyola University. She is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the Illinois Society of CPAs, Chicago Network, the Financial Executives Institute and Chicago Finance Exchange. Additionally, Klein serves on the Board of Directors of Corn Products International, Inc. and on the Board of the Tax Assistance Program, an organization that provides free tax return preparation for low-income families.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| CDW Government, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer and Director |
Current |
| Macwarehouse |
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Corn Products International, Inc. |
Director, Chairperson of The Audit Committee and Member of The Corporate Governance |
Current |
| CDW Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Cabot Microelectronics Corporation |
Director |
Current |
| Tax Assistance Program |
Board Member |
Current |
| Corn Products International, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| The Chicago Network |
Member |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Financial Executives Institute |
Member |
Current |
| Chicago Finance Exchange |
Member |
Current |
| CDW Corporation |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Dean Foods Company |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| CDW Corporation |
Senior Vice President |
Former |
| Ameritech Corporation |
Vice President |
Former |
| Dean Foods Company |
Vice President of Finance |
Former |
| Ameritech Corporation |
Corporate Controller |
Former |
| Sears, Roebuck & Co. |
Senior Management |
Former |
| Pillsbury |
Senior Management |
Former |
| Tax Assistance Program |
Chairperson |
Former |
| Loyola University |
MBA |
Former |
| Loyola University |
B.S. In Accounting |
Former |
| Marquette University |
Bachelor of Science In Accounting and Finance |
Former |
"John Schmitz, executive vice president and chief financial officer, is responsible for finance, accounting, legal, and risk management. He joined Harvest States in 1974 and has held a number of accounting and finance positions within the company, including divisional controller positions in country services, farm marketing & supply and grain marketing. In 1986, he was named vice president and controller of Harvest States, and served in that position up to the time of the merger with Cenex. In May 1999, Schmitz was named Chief Financial Officer for CHS.
Schmitz earned a bachelor of science degree in Accounting from St. Cloud State University, and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Minnesota Society of CPA's and the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives. He serves on the boards of directors of the National Cooperative Refinery Association and Cofina Financial, LLC."
Dane Van Pelt was appointed Vice President of Finance, Tax and Customs in November 2002. Mr. Van Pelt has led the company's tax and customs department since 1992. Prior to joining Nu Skin Enterprises, he worked in the public accounting industry for 10 years. Most recently, he worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers in the Los Angeles and Salt Lake City offices specializing in international tax. He is a member of the Tax Executives Institute, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants and is the chairman of the International Tax Committee for the Direct Selling Association. Mr. Van Pelt graduated from Brigham Young University with a Master's degree in Accounting, emphasis in taxation.
Mr. Brassfield was named senior vice president and chief financial officer in October 2005 after serving as vice president, finance and accounting since July 2001. Prior to that time, he served as principal accounting officer and corporate controller since 1998. Prior to joining Parker Drilling, he served in several finance positions with MAPCO, including director of financial planning. Mr. Brassfield started his career in auditing with KPMG, where he held several positions for 13 years. Mr. Brassfield is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the Oklahoma State Society of CPAs and Financial Executives International. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Tulsa.
Gary Lewis, Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for all financial operations for Objectivity and also manages the human resources group. He joined Objectivity in May 2005 as Corporate Controller and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in March 2006 Gary started his career with Ernst & Young in San Jose. Since then, he has spent more than twenty years managing the financial operations of a number of high-tech Silicon Valley companies. Most recently he was the Corporate Controller for AlphaSmart, Inc., a publicly traded company servicing the education market, and Vice President Finance for TechSpan, Inc., a software consulting company. Gary holds a bachelor's degree in business with a major in accounting and a minor in mathematics from the California State University at Chico. He is a certified public accountant (CPA) in the state of California and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Jay Koppelman, CPA, brings more than 30 years of experience to his position as a Partner at Marks Paneth & Shron LLP. He specializes in advising law firms, closely held businesses, and their high-net-worth owners on a wide variety of accounting and tax matters. Additionally, he is a co-founder of MP&S Valuation Solutions LLC, a division of Marks Paneth & Shron which provides asset valuation, appraisal and cost segregation services. Mr. Koppelman began his career with Charles Hecht & Co., becoming a partner in 1978. He retained his partner status when Charles Hecht & Co. merged into Marks Paneth & Shron in 2000. While at Charles Hecht, Mr. Koppelman founded a highly successful Medicare consulting practice which advised nursing facilities and therapy providers. Mr. Koppelman is an active member of both the New York State Society of CPAs and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has presented seminars to several professional organizations and trade associations and has contributed articles to industry publications, including the Reimbursement Advisor and the American Bar Association Journal, on topics ranging from financial modeling under fixed payment systems to financial control with the accrual method. A graduate of the City University of New York, Mr. Koppelman holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Brooklyn College and a Master of Science in Business Education from Baruch College. He is licensed to practice public accounting in New York and New Jersey. Mr. Koppelman is based in the Manhattan office of Marks Paneth & Shron. He resides in Marlboro, New Jersey.
Vincent S. Barra, CPA, is a Partner at Marks Paneth & Shron LLP. He specializes in audit, tax and consulting engagements with a concentration in the real estate industry. He has earned a reputation for successfully representing clients in large real estate transactions and he oversees a team of specialists who routinely provide audit, tax and consulting services in support of nine-figure deals. In addition, Mr. Barra is a co-founder of MP&S Valuation Solutions LLC, a division of Marks Paneth & Shron which provides asset valuation, appraisal and cost segregation services. With more than 20 years of experience in accounting and auditing, Mr. Barra has assisted clients with many types of real estate transactions. These include acquisitions and dispositions; debt restructurings; and business entity formation and structuring, among others. He has been with Marks Paneth & Shron since 1987. Mr. Barra is a member of the Management Consulting Division of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). He is also a member of the New York State Society of CPAs, where he served as a Past Chairman of its Real Estate Committee, Nassau Chapter. Additionally, he received the AICPA's Business Valuation Certificate of Educational Achievement after completing a comprehensive program in business valuations and litigation support. Vincent Barra holds a Bachelor of Science from Long Island University's School of Professional Accountancy, C.W. Post Center. He is licensed to practice public accounting in New York, and he is based at Marks Paneth & Shron's midtown Manhattan headquarters.
Albert De Rosa, CPA, brings expertise in both domestic and international taxes to his position as a Partner at Marks Paneth & Shron LLP. In this capacity, he provides tax compliance and planning services, in addition to value-added tax consulting services, to clients. He specializes in the taxation of closely held corporations and partnerships, representing the businesses and their owners before taxing authorities and advising them on many issues, such as acquisitions and sales of businesses, tax-free mergers and reorganizations, and liquidations. His clients include service businesses, investment companies, manufacturers, shipping, wholesalers, and retailers, among others. Mr. De Rosa is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA) where he has been active on several committees. During his service to the NYSSCPA, he has contributed several articles to the CPA Journal on taxation of estates and trusts, closely held businesses, S-Corporations and partnerships. In addition to his involvement with CPA groups, he serves as treasurer for both the Downstate NY National Association of Health Insurance Underwriters and The Legal Resources Group. He is also involved in establishing a public charity associated with the events of 9/11. Mr. DeRosa holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Baruch College where he graduated summa cum laude. He was presented upon graduation with the David Picker Award for overall academic excellence and distinction in accounting. Mr. De Rosa is licensed to practice in New York and is based in Marks Paneth & Shron's New York City headquarters. He resides in Brooklyn, New York.
Andrew R. Glickman, CPA, is a Partner at Marks Paneth & Shron LLP. With deep expertise in the financial and professional services industries, Mr. Glickman assists clients with a variety of accounting, tax, administrative and business issues. His sub-specialties include the auditing of hedge funds, investment companies and textile companies. Mr. Glickman has more than 30 years of accounting experience to his credit. He began his career at Coopers & Lybrand and then moved on to Arthur Young & Co. After working for the "Big 8" for a number of years, he sought out a smaller firm that would allow him to work more closely with clients. He joined Paneth Haber & Zimmerman, a predecessor of today's Marks Paneth & Shron, where he soon made partner and served as the firm's Director of Accounting and Auditing. Mr. Glickman is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA). He is a contributing author to the Corporate Controller's Manual and is credited in Stephen Abramson's Financial Professional's Guide to Qualified Retirement Plans. He has spoken at New York State Society of CPA and the Practicing Law Institute seminars on topics such as accounting standards and SEC accounting developments. He has also been a featured instructor in the Practicing Law Institute's video series on the topic of accounting for lawyers. A long-time supporter of educational and community activities, Mr. Glickman has served as the treasurer of the ACE Mentor program since its inception. The program provides high school students with mentors in the architecture, construction and engineering disciplines and awards scholarships to qualified students who wish to pursue careers in these fields. Andrew Glickman holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Adelphi University and he is licensed to practice public accounting in New York. He is based at Marks Paneth & Shron's New York City headquarters and he resides in Great Neck, New York.
Arnold Gruber, CPA, is Managing Partner Emeritus of Marks Paneth & Shron LLP. For eight years, he served as the co-managing partner of the firm and played an integral role in the firm's evolution and growth. He oversaw the firm's operations and managed its business development efforts. He also served on both the Executive and Operating Committees of the firm. He began his career with Marks Shron & Company, a predecessor of today's firm, becoming a partner and, ultimately, the managing partner. In 2000, he co-engineered a merger with Paneth, Haber and Zimmerman LLP, a Certified Public Accounting firm whose managing partner shared his vision of creating an expanded firm that could meet the total financial needs of its clients. Mr. Gruber's vision and his eye for opportunity resulted in the creation of Marks Paneth & Shron, which today offers a full range of auditing, accounting and tax services as well as litigation, financial advisory and management advisory services. Having spent more than four decades in the industry, Mr. Gruber is widely recognized for his expertise in real estate and construction, which are his primary fields of specialty. He is well known among real estate developers, managers and investors in the Metropolitan area, and he is frequently sought out as a financial adviser, M&A consultant, educator, author and expert witness. Mr. Gruber also possesses a real estate sub-specialty in the valuation of low-income housing. In addition to his deep knowledge of the real estate industry, Mr. Gruber also has expertise in mortgage banking and serving finance, the retail food industry and the not-for-profit sector. He continues to consult on key accounts for the firm. Mr. Gruber is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the New York State Society of CPAs. He has served the New York State Society of CPAs as chairman of the Accounting Practice Management Committee and as a member of the Real Estate and the Financial Services Committees. He currently serves as a member of the Advisory Board to New York Real Estate TV for The Stoler Report Real Estate Trends in the Tri-State Area and Building New York. He is a former director of the Bank of Great Neck (now North Fork Bank), former executive director of the Association for a Better Long Island, and former director of the New York State Housing and Renewal Officials. He has appeared as an expert witness in construction claims and matrimonial trials, and testified before the House Ways and Means Committee regarding the impact of the 1986 Tax Reform Act. In addition, he is a frequent author and lecturer, conducting seminars on construction accounting, penning articles for the New York Real Estate Journal and Real Estate Weekly, and is often quoted as an industry expert in Crain's New York Business and other major business publications. Although Mr. Gruber has extensive expertise in the audit and tax aspects of his profession, he gets the greatest satisfaction from providing consulting and advisory services to his clients, helping them to develop their businesses and improve their financial situations. As one might expect, he brings this same kind of entrepreneurial spirit to a variety of community activities and charitable interests. He is an associate trustee of the Salk Institute, associate trustee of North Shore University Hospital, former trustee and vice president of Temple Israel of Great Neck, a director of the UJA Federation's Henry Kaufman Campground, and the recipient of numerous awards from foundations and philanthropic organizations, including the American Jewish Congress, NYU's Hospital for Joint Diseases and the Great Neck Community Fund.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Temple Israel |
Vice President |
Current |
| Marks Paneth & Shron Llp |
Co-Managing Partner |
Current |
| Real Estate Weekly, LLC |
Lecturer |
Current |
| Salk Institute |
Associate Trustee |
Current |
| New York Real Estate Journal |
Lecturer |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| North Shore University Hospital |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Salk Institute |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Salk Institute |
Associate Trustee |
Current |
| MPS, Inc. |
|
Former |
| North Fork Bank |
Director |
Former |
| City University of New York |
Bba |
Former |
| Baruch College |
Bba |
Former |
Barry B. Seidel, CPA, is a Partner and international tax specialist at Marks Paneth & Shron LLP (MP&S). Having spent nearly four decades in the industry, Mr. Seidel is widely recognized for his expertise in the taxation of expatriates, both Americans overseas and foreign nationals in the United States. Accordingly, he is one of the firm's representatives to JHI, an international affiliation of independent accounting firms, where he is a member of the Region of the Americas Executive Board. He also specializes in the taxation of closely held businesses and professional practices. In addition to his deep knowledge of tax matters, Mr. Seidel maintains several leadership and administrative roles within the firm. He is a member of Marks Paneth & Shron's Executive Committee, which develops strategy and sets policy for the firm, and serves as chairman and founder of the Continuing Professional Education committee, which offers comprehensive, best-in-class training programs to the firm's personnel. He is also in charge of the firm's social activities, including outings, networking engagements and partner meetings. Prior to joining Marks Paneth & Shron, Mr. Seidel was a partner with Seidel, Kessler, Blum & Company, which merged with Marks Shron & Company in 1995. Previously, he worked as a sole proprietor, as well as with other regional firms, specializing in tax advisory services. Mr. Seidel is well known for his significant contributions to the accounting profession. Appointed by the New York State Department of Education, Mr. Seidel served for five years as a member of the New York State Board for Public Accountancy. Additionally, he is member of the American Institute of CPAs, where he served on the Governing Council for eight years. He is a past president of the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA) as well as a past president of its Nassau Chapter. At present, he is a member of the Society and serves on its Senate. Over the years, he has chaired numerous committees for the NYSSCPA, helping to create the NYSSCPA Scholarship Fund and acting as the founding chair of the Society's website and internet/intranet service. In addition to his committee involvement, Mr. Seidel has served on the Editorial Advisory Board of the CPA Journal as well as authored articles for both the CPA Journal and the New York Real Estate Journal. He has also participated as a Tax Season Advisor on WKJY Radio in Long Island. Mr. Seidel has an equally distinguished record of accomplishment in community service. He has been honored for his work on behalf of the congregation of the Manetto Hill Jewish Center in Plainview, New York, and for lifetime achievement in his profession by the Brooklyn College Accountants' Alumni Association. He has received the Paul Harris Fellowship of the Rotary Foundation of America and the 1994 Distinguished Service Award from both the New York State Society of CPAs and its Nassau Chapter. He has been involved with Long Island's Family Service League (a social agency that provides services for needy people) and chairs its major fundraising activity, Great Chefs of Long Island. He also raises funds for the Gift of Life which arranges for heart operations for poor children in Third World countries. Mr. Seidel is licensed in New York State and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Baruch College of the City University of New York and has completed graduate work there. He is based in Marks Paneth & Shron's office in Woodbury, Long Island, and resides in Plainview, New York.
Benjamin Gadon, CPA, brings a 25 year background in corporate tax as well as state, local, international tax issues and financial accounting for taxes to his position as Partner at Marks Paneth & Shron LLP. In this capacity, he provides tax advisory services to a broad range of clients, particularly assisting middle market, publicly traded companies and closely held businesses with their tax compliance and planning needs. Prior to joining Marks Paneth & Shron, Mr. Gadon spent most of his career working in various tax specialist positions for "Big Eight" firms, including Coopers & Lybrand and Arthur Young and Company. His more recent experience included seven years with Deloitte & Touche LLP in New York City. While with Deloitte, Mr. Gadon worked with a diverse group of public and closely held multinational corporations in industries ranging from media to hospitality, professional services, and high technology. In addition to his extensive large-firm experience, he previously worked for a captive accounting firm that served a high net worth family and their businesses for which he managed and provided representation in matters with tax authorities, and advised on a variety of tax and business issues. Mr. Gadon is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA). Over the years, he has taught many educational courses for in-house training programs as well as for the NYSSCPA and the New Jersey State Society of CPAs. Mr. Gadon holds both a Bachelor of Accounting and a Master of Accounting with a concentration in tax from the University of Florida. He is licensed to practice in New York and is based in Marks Paneth & Shron's New York City headquarters.
Christopher Weir, CPA, is a Partner at Marks Paneth & Shron LLP. In this capacity, he provides audit, accounting and tax services to a variety of commercial and not-for-profit organizations. His industry areas of specialty encompass wine and liquor importing, public relations firms, advertising agencies, architects, and direct mail retailers as well as non-profits (which include schools, private foundations, and membership organization). Previously, Mr. Weir was a partner at Gassman, Rebhun & Co., which merged into Marks Paneth & Shron in 2000. He had joined Gassman, Rebhun & Co. in 1981, becoming a partner in 1988. Mr. Weir is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the New York State Society of CPAs and the New Jersey Society of CPAs. He presently serves on the Human Resources Committee of the New York State Society of CPAs. In his spare time, Mr. Weir serves on the Audit Committee of Kent Place School in Summit, NJ. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the American Field Hockey Foundation, an organization dedicated to furthering the sport within communities and to increasing Olympic representation. Christopher Weir holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from St. Johns University. He is licensed to practice public accounting in New York and New Jersey and holds a School Auditor's license in New Jersey. Based in New York City at Marks Paneth & Shron's midtown headquarters, Mr. Weir resides in Millington, New Jersey.
Dana Marti, CPA, is a Partner at Marks Paneth & Shron LLP. Bringing nearly 20 years of tax experience to this position, Ms. Marti specializes in income tax planning and consulting services for closely held businesses and high net worth individuals, with a concentration in commercial and residential real estate. Previously, Ms. Marti was a partner and tax specialist at Gassman Rebhun & Co., roles she maintained when the firm merged into Marks Paneth & Shron in 2000. An active participant in a number of professional organizations, Ms. Marti is a member of the Tax Division of the American Institute of CPAs as well as both the Suffolk and New York City Chapters of the New York State Society of CPAs. She is a member of the Women's Economic Roundtable, a group of businesswomen who convene for the purpose of professional networking and education. Dana Marti holds a Bachelor of Science Business Administration from Boston University and is licensed to practice public accounting in New York. Based at Marks Paneth & Shron's midtown Manhattan headquarters, she resides in St. James, New York.
David Marcus, CPA, MBA, JD, is a Senior Partner at Marks Paneth & Shron LLP. With a focus on strategy and planning, Mr. Marcus provides tax and financial advisory services to high net worth individuals, personal service companies, entertainment businesses, and a host of other clients. He has a specialty in trust and estate planning, which he draws upon heavily in serving high net worth individuals and their related businesses and holding companies. Mr. Marcus has spent his entire career with Marks Paneth & Shron and its predecessor firms. Joining the firm while still in school in the early 1970s, he rapidly advanced through each professional level, making Partner in 1980. With a well-rounded background in accounting, tax, finance and law, Mr. Marcus is involved in a number of professional organizations. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the New York State Society of CPAs, where he serves on the Personal Financial Planning Committee. He is also a member of the American Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association, where he serves on the Trust & Estate Administration Committee. Additionally, he is a member and a past board member of the Estate Planning Council of New York City, Inc. as well as a member of the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils. Well known among reporters for his expertise on tax and financial matters, Mr. Marcus has been quoted in numerous publications such as Forbes, Money Magazine, Gannett Newspapers, and the CPA Journal. In addition to his professional activities, Mr. Marcus donates his time to his cooperative housing corporation, where he has previously served as Treasurer and currently serves as President. David Marcus holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Queens College of the City University of New York, a Master of Business Administration in Taxation and finance from New York University's Stern School of Business, and a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School. He is licensed to practice both public accounting and law in New York and has been admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court. Mr. Marcus is based in Marks Paneth & Shron's midtown Manhattan headquarters and resides in Greenwich Village, New York City.
Harry Moehringer, CPA, brings more than 25 years of public accounting to his position as a Partner in the real estate group at Marks Paneth & Shron LLP. In this capacity Mr. Moehringer provides audit, tax and financial advisory services to builders, R.E.I.T.s, construction contractors, landlords, real estate management firms, and other businesses involved in property acquisition, development and management. Additional areas of specialty include tax planning for high net worth individuals and advisory services for the not-for-profit sector. Notably, Mr. Moehringer is also a member of the firm's Executive Committee, which is responsible for overseeing management, developing strategy and setting policy. In 1979, Mr. Moehringer began his accounting career by joining Marks Shron & Company, a predecessor of today's Marks Paneth & Shron LLP. Since that time, he progressed through successive levels of the firm, achieving partner status in 1990. Mr. Moehringer is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the New York State Society of CPAs where he has served on a variety of real estate and not-for-profit committees. A frequent author and contributor, Mr. Moehringer has penned articles for the Real Estate Journal and Real Estate Weekly, among other publications. In addition to his professional activities, Mr. Moehringer serves on the Board of Directors of North Shore Animal League. He also volunteers his time and expertise in support of other not-for-profits and family foundations in the Metropolitan area. Mr. Moehringer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Queens College of the City University of New York. He is licensed to practice public accounting in New York and he is based in Marks Paneth & Shron's New York City headquarters. Mr. Moehringer resides in Westchester County, New York.
Kurt Kiess, CPA, is a Partner at Marks Paneth & Shron LLP. He provides audit and tax services to clients in a variety of industries, with concentrations in retail, insurance brokerage, and manufacturing. He has developed specialties in estate planning and taxation matters as well as in mergers and acquisitions. Prior to his current position at Marks Paneth & Shron, Mr. Kiess was a Partner in the firm of Grossman, Brozman & Agrin before it merged with Marks Shron & Company in the summer of 1997. He became a Partner at Marks Shron & Company in 2000 and maintained that role as the firm evolved through a merger into Marks Paneth & Shron. Mr. Kiess is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA). A favorite source for local reporters, he is often quoted in Crain?s New York Business regarding tax and accounting matters. In his spare time, Mr. Kiess trains for and participates in Swim Across America, an organization focused on long distance swimming in the Long Island Sound to raise money for Cancer Research. Kurt Kiess holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Adelphi University and a Masters degree in Taxation from Baruch College of the City University of New York. Additionally, he is a certified Business Valuation analyst. Mr. Kiess is based at Marks Paneth & Shron's New York City headquarters and is licensed to practice public accounting in New York. He resides in Manhasset, Long Island.
Michael McNee, CPA, is the Partner-in-Charge of the Nonprofit Industry Services Group and a member of the Executive Committee of Partners at Marks Paneth & Shron LLP. As Partner-in-Charge, Mr. McNee oversees the group's day-to-day operations as well as develops strategy, sets policy and acquires and develops talent. In addition to his managerial duties, he maintains client responsibilities and frequently represents the firm in presenting to Boards of Directors. His specialties include audit and tax for a wide variety of nonprofit entities, including third-party government-funded organizations as well as those that are contribution-based. As a member of the firm's Executive Committee, Mr. McNee provides input into the firm's strategy and assists in setting policy and providing oversight. Having more than 25 years of experience dedicated to exempt organizations, Mr. McNee has served in public accounting as an auditor and advisor to numerous organizations. He also has the distinction of having partner-level experience in both "Big 5" and regional firm environments. While in college, Mr. McNee worked part time in a social service agency with the developmentally disabled. This experience of being a "direct care worker" proved to be formative in his decision to concentrate in the nonprofit industry. Mr. McNee is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA). He has held several leadership positions with the New York State Society of CPAs. Mr. McNee is a past Chairman of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (the "Society") Nonprofit Organizations Committee (the "Committee") and has served on that committee for over a decade. He also chaired the Committee's annual nonprofit conference several times and has spoken at this premier event on various matters including: Board governance (under a new Sarbanes-Oxley world), consolidations, and due diligence in mergers of nonprofits as well as fraud. During his tenure as Chairman, he was involved in a number of task forces dealing with issues relating to the nonprofit sector including: the FASB's Consolidation Exposure Draft, the New York Bar Association's Endowment Fund Appreciation/Depreciation recommendations and the New York State Consolidated Fiscal Report Working Group. Prior to his involvement with the Committee, he was active on the Society's Health Care Institutions Committee. Mr. McNee recently served on the Society's Audit Committee which oversees the Society's annual external audit on behalf of its 30,000 plus members. Mr. McNee was also appointed to a senior policy committee of the Society entitled the Quality Enhancement Policy Committee ("QEPC"). The mandate of the QEPC is to evaluate the peer review process for members and couple that evaluation with ethics policies in order to drive change in the profession's approach to peer review and other matters. Mr. McNee is also a past recipient of the NYSSCPA's Outstanding Discussion Leader Award. A prominent industry thought-leader, Mr. McNee has written articles for a number of publications, including the CPA Journal, the Foundation for Accounting Education, and the Association Executive and has served as a past Editor of the NYSSCPA's newsletter, entitled the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting Bulleting. He has presented to industry organizations on a number of occasions on topics relating to the nonprofit sector, including board governance in a Sarbanes-Oxley world, consolidation and due diligence in mergers of nonprofits, and fraud and mismanagement avoidance. Over the years, Mr. McNee has donated his time and expertise to charitable organizations as a volunteer, helping to run Special Olympics events and serving on Boards of charities. Mr. McNee holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Pace University. He is licensed to practice in New York and Connecticut.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Marks Paneth & Shron Llp |
Partner |
Current |
| Cpamerica International, Inc. |
Nonprofit Specialist |
Current |
| The Westchester County Association Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Westchester Association of Women Business Owners |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Business Network International |
Treasurer |
Former |
Richard Stern, CPA, is a Partner at Marks Paneth & Shron LLP. While he serves clients in a broad range of industries, he concentrates heavily on the media and entertainment industry where he provides both tax and audit services to commercial producers, film equipment rental companies, directors, editors, and music producers. Mr. Stern also serves on the firm's Continuing Professional Education committee and frequently provides internal training on a variety of IT applications and issues. Mr. Stern joined Marks Paneth & Shron in 1989. Since that time, he has progressed through successive levels of the firm, becoming a partner in 2006. Mr. Stern is an active member of the American Institute of CPAs and the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA). He represents the firm in several professional and business organizations, including the Association of Independent Commercial Producers, the Association of Independent Commercial Editors, and BritishAmerican Business Inc. Mr. Stern holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Queens College of the City University of New York and has completed post-baccalaureate studies at Baruch College, also of the City University of New York. He is licensed to practice public accounting in New York and is based at Marks Paneth & Shron's New York City headquarters. He resides in Merrick, New York.
Shelly Barnett is a Certified Public Accountant and was partner-in-charge of the Long Island Region of Marks Paneth & Shron LLP. She is the first woman to be named a partner at the firm. Her credentials include a broad array of professional and civic positions and awards. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and of the New York State Society of CPAs, former chair of the Cooperation with Bankers and other Credit Grantors Committee of the NYSSCPA s Nassau Chapter. She also belongs to the Oil Heat Institute of Long Island, the New York Oil Heat Association, the Long Island Association and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). Within NAWBO, Shelly founded The Committee of 100, a group of women who own and operate companies with gross sales in excess of $1 million. She sits on the Board of Visitors of Touro Law School. The March of Dimes named her one of its Women of Distinction for 1995 and she received the 1995 Women in Business Advocate Award and the 1998 New York Accountant Advocate of the Year from the U.S. Small Business Association. In the 2001 Shelly was selected as one of the 2001 Long Island s Top 50 Women Professionals, which recognizes her significant contributions to the regions economy and community.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Marks Paneth & Shron Llp |
Managing Partner |
Current |
| Watson Rice Mp&S Pllc |
Managing Partner of Marks Paneth & Shron Llp |
Current |
| Dorot Foundation |
Trustee |
Current |
| Accounting Education |
|
Current |
| New York State Bar Association |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Brock Capital Group LLC |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Dorot Foundation |
Director |
Current |
| New York State Bar Association |
Member |
Current |
| Dorot Foundation |
Trustee |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Queens College |
B.A. |
Former |
| Brooklyn Law School |
L.L.B. |
Former |
| Queens College |
Degrees |
Former |
| New York University School of Law |
Degrees |
Former |
| Brooklyn Law School |
Degrees |
Former |
Jennifer Prosperino, CPA, recently admitted as a shareholder and principal, joined Joel Isaacson & Co., Inc. in 1997. Her primary focus is providing financial planning, estate, retirement, tax and investment advisory services. Jennifer has extensive experience counseling corporate executives and professionals and has overall responsibility for several of the firm s corporate financial planning relationships. Jennifer earned her Bachelor s Degree in Accounting at Pace University. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Joel Isaacson & Co., Inc. are financial planners, investment advisors, portfolio managers. And we specialize in education planning, tax planning, divorce planning, asset management, investment planning, financial planning, key employee insurance, investment consulting, estate planning, risk management, and executive compensation plans. Joel Isaacson & Co., Inc. may be able to help you with: financial planning, fee-based asset management, tax planning, retirement planning, risk management and estate planning.
Susan also serves as Secretary and Treasurer for the Board of Directors of Koch Enterprises, Inc. and Comfort Financial. She is the Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer for George Koch Sons, Assistant Treasurer for Gibbs Die Casting and Secretary for Uniseal and Brake Supply. Susan is a Director of Koch Air and the Koch Foundation. Susan is a Certified Public Accountant, and graduated with honors from Purdue University with a BSIM. Professional associations in which Susan participates include: Institute of Management Accountants, Indiana Society of CPAs and AICPA. Currently Susan serves as Director and Treasurer of the YMCA and Director of the USI Foundation. Past community activities consist of Director and Secretary of United Way, Chairman of the Planning Committee, Director of Southwestern Indiana Easter Seal Society, Director and Treasurer of the Volunteer Action Center, and Director and Treasurer of Family and Children's Service and Director and Treasurer of Youth Resources of SW Indiana.
Mr. Hines is the principal partner of Hines and Associates, a financial management consulting firm specializing in operational and liquidity enhancements. Mr. Hines has served in senior executive positions with RJR Nabisco Inc., F.W. Woolworth, Outboard Marine Corporation and Adidas USA.
Nicholas Colonese joined Photronics in 2001 as Vice President, Corporate Controller. In this strategically important role, he works extensively with the Company’s senior and operating management teams to insure that the Company maximizes the utilization of its financial assets in meeting the Company’s strategic goals. His global financial reporting responsibilities include SEC and management reporting, financial planning and analysis, global cost containment, and establishing and maintaining global financial policies and procedures.
With over twenty years of broad-based financial experience, Mr. Colonese joined Photronics after holding positions of increasing scope and responsibility at Ernst & Young. As a Principal for the firm, he was responsible for planning and supervising audits for numerous manufacturing and other companies. Additionally, he was frequently called on to counsel clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, internal controls, loan covenant compliance and tax provisions. Mr. Colonese received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Connecticut. He is a member of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has also served as chairman of a funds distribution committee for the United Way of Greater New Haven and is a member of Leadership Greater Hartford.
Joseph A. Fiorita, Jr., CPA, has been a partner since 1973 at Fiorita, Kornhaas and Van Houten, P.C., an independent certified public accounting firm located in Danbury, Connecticut. He is a member of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (CSCPA) and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He serves as an advisory board member of various closely-held companies and charitable organizations. He is also a Corporator for Newtown Savings Bank. Mr. Fiorita is Chairman of the Audit Committee, Vice Chairman of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Nominating Committee of the Company. Mr. Fiorita qualifies as an audit committee financial expert under applicable Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) audit committee rules.
Jamie Miller is vice president, controller and chief accounting officer of GE. She is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting by the four large, diversified GE businesses. GE has revenues of more than $170 billion and its global operations extend to 70 countries with products including aircraft engines, refrigerators, NBC network, Universal motion pictures, healthcare diagnostic imaging equipment, lending in private label credit cards and equipment financing. Ms. Miller leads a global distributed GE controllership team comprised of approximately 3,500 accountants. She joined GE in April 2008.
Prior to joining GE, Ms. Miller served as the senior vice president, chief accounting officer and controller of WellPoint, Inc. Prior to joining WellPoint, she served as a partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in a number of roles including, most recently, Financial Services leader for the Chicago practice. Prior to PricewaterhouseCoopers, she was vice president, corporate controller and chief accounting officer at Genworth Financial (formerly GE Financial Assurance).
She graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 1990 with a B.S. degree in Accountancy. She is a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Ms. Miller resides in Fairfield, Connecticut with her husband and three children.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Graymark Productions, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer and Member of The Executive Officer Committee |
Current |
| CFO-Partner |
Cfo, Partner, Founding Partner |
Current |
| Versateq |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Kirkpatrick Bank |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
Gregory T. Barnum has been one of our directors since March 2006. Mr. Barnum is currently the vice president of finance and chief financial officer of Datalink Corporation, an information storage architect. Prior to joining Datalink in March 2006, Mr. Barnum was the vice president of finance, chief financial officer and corporate secretary of Computer Network Technology Corporation. From September 1992 to July 1997, Mr. Barnum served as senior vice president of finance and administration, chief financial officer and corporate secretary at Tricord Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of enterprise servers. From May 1988 to September 1992, Mr. Barnum served as the executive vice president, finance, chief financial officer, treasurer and corporate secretary for Cray Computer Corporation, a development stage company engaged in the design of supercomputers. Prior to that time, Mr. Barnum served in various accounting and financial management capacities for Cray Research, Inc., a manufacturer of supercomputers. Mr. Barnum is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Mr. Sepulveda has served as a director since June 2007. Mr. Sepulveda has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Interstate Battery System International, Inc. ( Interstate Battery ) , a seller of automotive and commercial batteries, since March 2004 and was its Executive Vice President from 1995 to 2004. Prior to joining Interstate Battery, he was with the accounting firm of KPMG Peat Marwick in Austin, New York and San Francisco for 11 years. Mr. Sepulveda serves as chairman of our Audit Committee and is designated as the Audit Committee financial expert. Mr. Sepulveda was nominated by the Mitchell Investors.
Cindy Sanchez is a certified public accountant and controller of all The Coulter Companies corporate and client operations. In this capacity, Sanchez oversees the accounting and database management departments, and the processing of hundreds of thousands of records and transactions annually, and for overall corporate reporting and compliance. Sanchez's departmental functions are responsible for on-time development and delivery of monthly client financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and play a central role in client budgeting, forecasting, audits and corporate reporting. In addition, the departments under Sanchez's oversight and direct management are charged with the maintenance of hundreds of thousands of member and prospect records, and the integration of all database and accounting functions. Sanchez has spent nearly 20 years in accounting and finance, serving both for- and nonprofit organizations. Sanchez's breadth of experience includes departmental integration, new systems development and rollouts, and the detailed establishment of comprehensive finance and control procedures. Sanchez received her BBA in accounting from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas, and is licensed as a CPA in Virginia. She is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the American Society of Women Accountants.
Mr. Ringer is responsible for overall direction for the financial operations of the company, its subsidiaries, and projects including both treasury and accounting functions, and policy and procedure structure. He was elected to the position of Chief Financial Officer by the NANA Pacific Board of Directors. His position as CFO is backed by almost 25 years of finance and accounting experience. Mr. Ringer has a broad-based knowledge of financial and management reporting, accounting systems, internal controls, and operational issues for many different industries and business groups. His experience has provided him with a range of experience that spans from private entities to public groups, including government agencies and Alaska Native Corporations. Mr. Ringer's interest in finance and investing led him to pursue a BA in Economics and Accounting from Edinboro University and an MBA from Washington State University. Although new to the NANA family, he has been previously employed by other ANCs for over 10 years. He believes strongly in the growth potential of ANCs and is attracted in their ability to add value by starting small and growing into something big to leave behind for future generations. Prior to NANA Pacific, Mr. Ringer was a Controller for Calista Corporation and worked as an Internal Auditor for Arctic Slope Regional Corporation. His non-ANC experience includes positions with Ernst & Young, Chugach Electric, Carr Gottstein Company, and Arthur Young & Company. He is active in the Alaska Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Ringer's outside interests include hunting, fishing, skiing, horses and horse-breeding. He is a member of the Appaloosa Horse Society and owns five horses. He is the proud father of two wonderful daughters.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nana Pacific, LLC |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Young Corporation |
|
Current |
| Arthur Young, Inc. |
|
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
|
Current |
| Calista Corporation |
Controller |
Former |
| Arctic Slope Regional Corporation |
Internal Auditor |
Former |
| Nana Pacific, LLC |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Washington State University |
Mba |
Former |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania |
Ba In Economics and Accounting |
Former |
Tracy L. Shellabarger. Mr. Shellabarger joined our Board of Directors as a Class III director in January 2006. From 1994 to 2004, Mr. Shellabarger served as Chief Financial Officer for Steel Dynamics, Inc., a publicly traded steel manufacturer. During his tenure at Steel Dynamics, Mr. Shellabarger led its finance, accounting, tax, insurance, and legal efforts, spearheading the initial public offering and driving sales to more than $2 billion. Prior to his role with Steel Dynamics, from 1987 to 2004, Mr. Shellabarger served as Controller of a division of Nucor Corporation, a Fortune 400 steel manufacturer. He also spent more than seven years with former "Big 8" accounting firm Touche Ross & Company as a tax manager. Mr. Shellabarger earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and is a certified public accountant (CPA) and member of the AICPA.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Accredited Estate Planners |
Trust Officer |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Society of Financial Service Professionals |
Member |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| U.S. Trust Corporation |
President and CEO |
Former |
| National Association of Estate Planners & Councils |
President and CEO of U.S. Trust Company of Delaware |
Former |
| U.S. Trust Corporation |
Vice President and Manager |
Former |
| Wilmington Trust Corporation |
Manager |
Former |
| Internal Revenue Service |
Enrolled Agent |
Former |
| National Association of Estate Planners & Councils |
Trust Officer |
Former |
| Bank Administration Institute |
|
Former |
| Financial Planning Associates, Inc. |
|
Former |
| First Union Corporation |
|
Former |
| ABA National Graduate Trust School |
|
Former |
| Philadelphia Estate Planning Council |
Board Member |
Former |
| Widener University |
M.S. In Taxation |
Former |
| University of Delaware |
B.S. In Accounting |
Former |
| ABA National Graduate Trust School |
|
Former |
James Whittle is Chief Financial Officer for Akrion, with the company since 2005. He has over 20 years of experience as chief financial officer for capital equipment and service oriented companies, serving in executive financial positions for companies such as Data Switch Corporation, ITT and Sterling Fluid Products. Experienced in international business and fluent in several languages, Whittle has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from North London Polytechnic and is certified as a Chartered Management Accountant in the UK and is an International Associate of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Joseph J. Luca is the owner of Joseph J. Luca, CPAs, a New England public accounting firm. Mr. Luca's experience includes expert witness testimony and valuation cases for acquisitions, mergers and sales, divorce, buy-sell agreements, insurance frauds and tax fraud. From 1993 to 1999, Mr. Luca served as the CFO and Director of Administration and Finance of The Massachusetts Port Authority where he was responsible for all aspects of authority-wide financial and business matters of a three hundred million dollar budget. Mr. Luca is a Certified Public Accountant in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Luca served on the Governor's Council for Small business Entrepreneurs in 1987, and was a member of the Executive Office of Transportation & Construction Privatization Committee in 1992.
BRIAN P. CARDOZO joined our Board of Directors in 2003. Mr. Cardozo holds a B.S.C. from Santa Clara University, an M.B.A. in accounting from Saint Louis University, and an M.B.A. in finance from Saint Louis University. Since May 2000, Mr. Cardozo has been owner and operator of a Harley-Davidson dealership. He was an Audit and Financial Services Partner of BDO Seidman LLP and Audit Partner-in-Charge of the San Jose, California office of BDO Seidman LLP until October 2000. Mr. Cardozo was a founding partner in Meredith Cardozo Lanz & Chiu LLP, a regional public accounting firm that merged into BDO Seidman LLP in October 1999. In addition to his years of public accounting experience, he has industry experience with a local Fortune 500 company, Amdahl, working in the areas of corporate budgeting, corporate reporting, financial policies and procedures, and SEC reporting. Mr. Cardozo has specialized in servicing high technology, software, manufacturing, distribution, and other industries, ranging from start-ups to large multi-national enterprises. He has provided emerging growth companies with advice ranging from introductions to traditional financial sources, accounting system consulting, potential financial employee referrals, and merger and acquisition assistance. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Association for Corporate Growth.
Neal is a financial industry veteran, with more than 20 years of experience in strategic financial planning, global cash management, and debt and equity financings, and is well-versed in the high growth, fast paced environment of early-stage venture backed companies. Prior to joining EnerNOC, Neal provided financial guidance and direction at Intrusic, Inc., where he helped close an $8 million venture capital investment. Prior to Intrusic, he was CFO of Ucentric Systems, where he helped position the company for acquisition. In addition, Neal was the founder, CFO, and director of Cignal Global Communications, Inc., where he helped guide the company from its pre-revenue stage to a company with operations in seventeen countries and revenues in excess of $63 million prior to its acquisition. Neal has a degree in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants.
"Christa A. Vesy was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for Developers Diversified Realty in November 2006. Prior to her joining the company, she worked for The Lubrizol Corporation, where she served as manager of external financial reporting and then as controller for the additives business segment. Prior to that, Ms. Vesy worked for 11 years in the assurance and business advisory services group at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Ms. Vesy graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Ms. Vesy is a certified public accountant and member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She is also on the board of trustees for The Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland.
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At Cambridge Who's Who among Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs, Brian is responsible for developing a finance and accounting department, overseeing independent audits, and introducing systems and models for forecasting, budgeting and managing corporate growth. Brian Wasserman has 20 years of experience in the investment and business development sectors. A Certified Public Accountant, Brian began his career in 1987 at Coopers & Lybrand, which is now PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Within four years, Brian was promoted to manager and oversaw clients' audits, private equity investing, and tax filings. From 1992 to 1997, Brian held the position of General Partner of Private Investment Partnerships, managing more than $200 million in capital. In addition, he founded a mergers and acquisitions principal and advisory firm, First Lawrence Capital Corp. Brian also served as CFO and Treasurer of Engex (AMEX "EGX"), a non-diversified, closed-end investment corporation that sought capital appreciation through diverse equity investments. Concurrent with these activities, Brian has also been CFO for several entities owned and operated by a high net-worth family. In January 1998, as a result of his success in evaluating businesses and managing private and public investments, Brian founded Newtek Business Services (NASDAQ "NEWT"), assuming the role of CFO and Treasurer until July 2005. NEWT is a premier provider of business services and financial products to small and medium-sized businesses throughout the US, helping business owners realize their potential by providing them with essential tools to manage and grow their business.
Ms. Peterson joined Gladstone in March 2007. Prior to joining Gladstone , Ms. Peterson held positions as an Associate Account Officer and Loan Closer in the Wells Fargo Foothill Specialty Finance division. Ms. Peterson joined Wells Fargo Foothill in 2004 as part of a team responsible for originating, underwriting, and managing senior secured loans in the media and telecommunications sector. From 2000 to 2004, Ms. Peterson was Controller and Portfolio Manager at Westburg Media Capital, a specialty finance company focusing on originating senior secured loans to small and middle market businesses in the media sector. Prior to her employment at Westburg Media, Ms. Peterson held various positions in the corporate office of Sterling Savings Bank, including Special Assets Officer. Ms. Peterson holds a BA in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Eastern Washington University and graduated Summa Cum Laude. Ms. Peterson is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the AICPA and the Washington State Society of CPAs.
Mike joined Gladstone in March 2005 as an Associate. Prior to joining Gladstone, he was an analyst for MCG Capital from June 2001 to March 2005. Mr. Beckett earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business in 2001 and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Syracuse University in 1993. Mr. Beckett is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the AICPA and of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs.
James H. Perry is vice president, chief financial officer, and Corporate Controller of United Industrial Corporation (UIC) and vice president and chief financial officer of AAI Corporation, a UIC subsidiary. Mr. Perry joined United Industrial Corporation in 1994 after an 11-year career in public accounting, principally with Ernst & Young, LLP, where he was senior manager, audit, serving a variety of publicly-owned companies, including United Industrial Corporation. In his tenure with UIC, Mr. Perry has designed and implemented several key financial strategies that have helped UIC and AAI achieve improved operational economies and greater capacities in banking, pension, and insurance plans. In addition, he has driven a number of structural changes that have sharpened the company's focus on its core defense business competencies through selected strategic transactions. A certified public accountant, Mr. Perry earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration with concentrations in both accounting and finance from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Association of the United States Army. In addition, he serves on the Procurement and Finance Council and the Code of Conduct Committee of the Aerospace Industries Association.
James J. Heying has been the Chief Operating Officer of ICC since May 2001. A Certified Public Accountant, he was a financial and business consultant to Innovative from July 1998 through April 2001. In 1998 he was executive vice president for acquisitions and the chief financial officer of Emerging Communications, Inc. (EmCom), the parent company of ICC. His relationship with Jeffrey J. Prosser began in 1985 when he was a manager and CPA at the accounting firm of Prosser & Prosser. From 1987-1989 he was financial adviser to Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc. and Virgin Islands Telephone Co. (Vitelco), now Innovative Telephone Co. In 1990 he was named chief financial officer and treasurer of both companies. From 1993-1997 he served as chief operating officer and vice president of Atlantic-Tele-Network, a predecessor company of EmCom. He received his B.B.A. and M.A. degrees in accounting from the University of Iowa in 1979 and 1981, respectively. He joined Touche Ross & Co. (a predecessor of Deloitte & Touche LLP, an international accounting firm) in 1981. In 1983, until joining Prosser & Prosser in 1985, he was executive vice president for a company that developed asset/liability management software for financial institutions. He has been a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants since 1986 and a member of the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants since 1984.
Michael Prosser is a Certified Public Accountant and has been a director of Innovative since 1999. He is the brother of Jeffrey J. Prosser and since 1978 has been managing partner of Prosser Professional Corp., P.C., a Falls City, Nebraska accounting firm. He received his B.S. degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska in 1976. He then joined his father in his accounting practice. Jeffrey later joined the firm and expanded the business with a new office in Omaha, and later in St. Croix. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Society of Certified Accountants in both Nebraska and Missouri. He is active in local community, civic and professional organizations.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Connecticut Association of Health Plans(Ctahp) |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Health Net, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Mikels Insurance Services |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Healthcare Financial Management Association |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| The Connecticut Association of Health Plans(Ctahp) |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Mikels Insurance Services |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Fordham University |
Bachelor of Science In Accounting |
Former |
Keith A. Jensen was named Chief Financial Officer of American Financial Group in 2005. He has been a Senior Vice President of American Financial Group since February 1999. He also serves as Executive Vice President of the Gre ...
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Antenna Software, Inc. |
General Partner and Chief Financial Officer, Polaris Ventures |
Current |
| Polaris Ventures Partners |
General Partner |
Current |
| Watchfire Corporation |
Director |
Current |
| Antenna Software, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Wrenchead, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Centive |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Coderyte, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Asempra |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| 170 Systems, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Incentive Systems, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc |
Member |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Cullinet Software |
chief financial officer |
Former |
| Powersoft, Inc. |
chief financial officer |
Former |
| Cullinet Software |
vice president of administration and treasurer |
Former |
| Coopers & Lybrand, L.L.P. |
certified public accountant |
Former |
| Polaris, Inc. |
|
Former |
| Powersoft, Inc. |
treasurer |
Former |
| Cullinet Software |
treasurer |
Former |
| Northeastern University |
BA In Accounting |
Former |
Kerry A. Guthrie, executive vice president and chief investment officer, has oversight for the company's investment operations.
Mr. Guthrie joined the company in 1987 as an investment analyst. In 1992, he was named assistant vice president. He was named portfolio manager and promoted to vice president in 1996. In 2002, Mr. Guthrie was promoted to senior vice president and chief investment officer, and to executive vice president in 2005. Before coming to Selective, he was controller for Ames Rubber Corporation in Hamburg, NJ.
Mr. Guthrie received a B.S. in accounting from Siena College in Loudonville, NY and received an M.B.A in finance in 1984 from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ. In 1991, Mr. Guthrie earned the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from the Association for Investment Management and Research (AIMR).
Mr. Guthrie is affiliated with the CFA Institute, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the NJ Society of Certified Public Accountants.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Selective Insurance Group, Inc. |
Chief Investment Officer |
Current |
| Selective Insurance Group, Inc. |
Executive Vice President |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
NA |
Current |
| Selective Insurance Group, Inc. |
Manager |
Former |
| Ames Rubber Corporation |
Controller , ,Hamburg, Nj |
Former |
| Association for Investment Management and Research |
Chartered Financial Analyst |
Former |
| Selective Insurance Group, Inc. |
Senior Investment Officer |
Former |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University |
master of business administration degree in finance |
Former |
| Siena College |
B.S, Accounting , Loudonville, Ny |
Former |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University |
Business Administration Degree, Finance, Madison, Nj` |
Former |
Nona Donahue, CPA, has more than 20 years of experience in financial and tax consulting, both in the public accounting arena and in private industry. She is currently director of tax at UniSource Energy, the publicly traded parent of Tucson Electric Power Company, UES Gas Company and UES Electric Company. Donahue was previously employed with the international accounting firm of Arthur Andersen LLP in both the Phoenix and Tucson offices. She is a member of the AICPA, and serves on the Edison Electric Institute Taxation Committee, a national utility industry organization. She is active in the community, serving on the Tempe Aviation Comission, as a Board member of the Amphitheatre Foundation, Desert Doula and Tucson Symphony Board. She was treasurer of Harelson Elementary and Cross Middle School PTOs. Donahue is a frequent speaker and mentor at the University of Arizona Eller College Department of Accounting.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Fundingpost.Com |
|
Current |
| Pacific Star Communications, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Spraycool |
Director |
Current |
| Confirma, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Payscale, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Pacstar, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Veratect Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| C. Arena & Co. Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Calidora Skin Clinics, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Isothermal Systems Research, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Fluke Venture Partners |
Senior Managing Director |
Former |
| Evergreen Venture Capital Association |
Founder |
Former |
| Evergreen Venture Capital Association |
Leader |
Former |
| University of Washington |
MBA |
Former |
Richard L. Yates was appointed senior vice president and corporate controller in August 2004. Yates joined Textron as vice president and controller in November 1995. He reports directly to Ted French, executive vice president and chief financial officer. He is responsible for overseeing external and internal accounting, financial reporting, and financial planning and analysis. He leads transformation-related finance activities, including the development of Finance Shared Services. Yates has also been instrumental in developing and driving Textron's control processes and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance standards. Yates is also a member of Textron's Transformation Leadership Team, comprised of the top executives of the corporation. Yates previously served as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer of Paul Revere Insurance Group, formerly a subsidiary of Textron, a position he had held since 1993. Yates joined Paul Revere in 1985 as vice president, controller and treasurer. In 1987, he was made vice president, treasurer, and chief financial officer. He retained these responsibilities and was promoted to senior vice president in 1991. Before joining Paul Revere, Yates was a partner with the accounting firm of Arthur Young & Company. Yates received a B.S. in accounting from Northeastern University, and attended Textron's Advanced Management Program. He has completed Textron's Global Leadership program at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. He is also a C.P.A. He is a member of the American Institute of C.P.A.s, the Manufacturers Alliance Finance Council II, the Massachusetts Society of C.P.A.s, the Financial Executives Institute, The Conference Board and also serves on the Corporate Executive Board Controller's Leadership Roundtable. At Textron, Yates serves on the Finance Council, the Investment Committee, Benefits Committee and the Contributions Committee.
Mrs. Grogan has served on the Board of Trustees since March 2008. She and her husband, Bill, are the parents of three children. Two children have graduated, and one child still attends Clinton Public Schools. Mrs. Grogan is Vice President, Service Operations, at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. She is also a Certified Public Accountant. She is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants. She is a graduate of Leadership Clinton. She serves as Judges Chairman for the Clinton Junior Miss Program, and she is a member of First Baptist Church.
James A. Bologa joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer on April 13, 2006. Prior to that, since 2004, Mr. Bologa served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Daticon, Inc., a privately held company, providing electronic document management conversion services. From 2001 to 2004, Mr. Bologa served as Vice President and Controller of TranSwitch Corporation (Nasdaq: TXCC), a communications semiconductor company. Prior to working for TranSwitch Corporation, beginning in 2000, Mr. Bologa served as Chief Financial Officer of Katerra Corporation, a privately held company developing internet gaming software. Mr. Bologa, a certified public accountant, began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Mr. Bologa has a B.S. in Accounting from Elmira College. He is a member of the New York State Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Finepoint Innovations, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| InPlay Technologies, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Active Recognition Technologies, Inc |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| In Play |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Central Michigan University |
Bachelor of Science In Accounting |
Former |
Henry Pilger, co-founder of Burr, Pilger & Mayer LLP and President and Co-founder, BPM Wealth Management LLC, serves as the Foundation's Treasurer. Henry holds a master's degree in taxation from Golden Gate University and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. He has thirty years of experience providing tax services to individuals and closely-held businesses. In addition to being a speaker, instructor and co-author of the book "Strictly Business," he serves as President of the Northwest Region, American Technion Society, and is actively involved with Little League, where he has managed his two sons' teams for many years.
Bryan Rivers, Chief Financial Officer, directs the Company's accounting, finance and treasury management activities. He is also responsible for the Company's financial reporting to management, the Board of Directors and shareholders, as well as its statutory financial reporting to various departments of insurance. Rivers joined Seibels Bruce in 1999 as Controller after working eight years with a national accounting firm where he gained experience with a wide range of accounting, auditing and business advisory services. He was promoted to Treasurer and Controller in 2002 and to Chief Financial Officer in 2007. Rivers graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with a major in Accounting. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants.
David Dahn is a managing director with SVB Analytics, responsible for managing client engagements and issuing related opinions. He has more than 17 years of experience working with early to mature stage venture-backed companies in energy, high technology, medical devices and therapeutics, with an industry focus on the life sciences. Dahn has significant experience in international tax and treasury matters, strategic finance, mergers and acquisitions and stock valuations. Prior to joining SVB Analytics, Dahn founded Corporate Finance Outsourcing (CFO), a financial services firm focused on early-stage company strategic and tactical financial support including interim financial management, tax and treasury consulting and valuation work, primarily in the technology and life science industries. Prior to founding CFO, Dahn was the treasurer and tax director for Lionbridge Technologies, a publicly held multinational IT services company. He supported Lionbridge through several acquisitions, secondary offerings and senior debt placements. Prior to Lionbridge, Dahn helped architect the international expansion of Akamai Technologies in the tax and treasury areas. He is also an alumnus of Ernst & Young LLP where he was a New England area leader for several accounting method initiatives as well as overseeing audit and tax clientele. Dahn earned his bachelor of science in business administration for accountancy from the University of Lowell and a master of science in taxation from Bentley College. Dahn is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Tax Executives Institute.
Vice President and Chief Tax Officer Jill M. Wysolmierski is responsible for all global income tax matters. She reports to Chief Financial Officer Ray Sadowski.
Ms. Wysolmierski joined Avnet in 1998 as the manager for Tax Research and Planning. She was promoted in July 2001 to director of Tax, Americas. She began her career in the New York office of KPMG, focusing on income tax compliance and planning for banking institutions and publicly held companies. In 1993, she joined the AT&T Tax Department in New Jersey and held positions of increasing responsibility, including roles in income and non-income tax planning, research and audit defense.
Ms. Wysolmierski received a bachelor's degree and a master's of business administration degree in accounting from Pace University and a master's of science degree in tax from Seton Hall University. Jill is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Tax Executives Institute.
Last updated: 12/2007
Daniel J. Hartnett, vice president, Tax and Treasury, joined Andrew in April 1997 as tax director and was elected vice president in July 2003. Prior to joining Andrew, he was employed by Sara Lee Corporation and the public accounting firm of Touche Ross. He holds a Juris Doctorate (JD), Master of Science and Tax (MST) from DePaul University and a BA from Northern Illinois University. He is a member of the Illinois Bar, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Tax Executives Institute.
Bob Welyki is vice president and treasurer of CDW, a FORTUNE 500 company and a leading provider of technology products and services for business, government and education. Welyki is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's cash management. Additionally he oversees CDW's tax, investment management, risk management strategy, payroll and benefit and stock option plan administration. Welyki began his CDW career as director of tax and treasury. Prior to joining the CDW team, he served as tax director, vice president and treasurer for CCC Information Services. Before CCC Information Services, Welyki was a tax manager at Price Waterhouse. Welyki, a certified public accountant, earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from University of Illinois. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Illinois CPA Society and the Tax Executives Institute.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Addicks CPA Firm |
Partner |
Current |
| SSC Service Solutions |
Certified Public Accountant |
Current |
| The American National Red Cross |
Director |
Current |
| East Tennessee Foundation |
Director |
Current |
| Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| SSC Service Solutions |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church |
Member |
Current |
| Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Cherokee Country Club |
President |
Former |
| The University of Tennessee |
|
Former |
David Coates is a Director of the National Life Group and was elected to the Board in 1993. He is currently Executive Vice President of New England Culinary Institute. Among some of the other positions he holds are: member of the Vermont District Advisory Board of Key Bank; Director of Green Mountain Power Corp., A.N. Deringer, Inc., Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company, New England Guaranty Insurance Company, Inc. and Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Coates was elected as the Vermont Chamber's Citizen of the Year in August of 2003. He is a member of the Governor's Council of Economic Advisors, the Governor's Advisory Board for Economic Development, the Vermont Debt Affordability Advisory Committee, the Vermont Municipal Bond Bank and the American Institute of CPAs.
Bill is a Managing Director of Baldwin & Clarke Corporate Finance, Inc. and Baldwin & Clarke Capital Markets, Inc. He is an investment banking professional specializing in financial value planning, mergers and acquisitions, and recapitalizations of middle market companies. Bill joined Baldwin & Clarke Corporate Finance, Inc. in 1998. He represents and advises top management, shareholders and boards of directors regarding corporate development and strategic planning for maximizing shareholder value. He assists companies in developing operating and financing strategies and structures, and negotiates financing strategies for troubled firms. Bill has broad industry experience in foodservice, healthcare and high technology businesses. Prior to joining Baldwin & Clarke Corporate Finance, Inc., Bill operated a per diem chief financial officer business for two years. During this period of time, he worked with healthcare and high technology businesses developing financial and operating strategies, financial tracking and reporting systems and preparing for capital fund raising. Bill was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the Courville Companies, a long-term care company, for over nine years. While working with the Courville Companies, Bill helped negotiate over $20,000,000 in senior debt and mezzanine financing, and in developing and opening three long-term care facilities, and acquired a dental temporary agency. Bill is an Accredited Senior Appraiser ("ASA") of the American Society of Appraisers, the leading designation in the discipline of business valuation, and a Certified Public Accountant ("CPA"). Bill holds an M.S. in Finance from Bentley College and a B.S. in Business Administration from Drexel University. Active in business and community affairs, Bill is Treasurer of Child and Family Services of New Hampshire, Treasurer of the Palace Theatre Trust, serves as chair of the Leadership Committee of Campaign Cabinet of the Heritage United Way, is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and is a Member of the American Society of Appraisers.
Mr. McCracken has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having served in a variety of roles. He most recently served as chief financial officer at Reliance Trust Company. Prior to his employment with Reliance Trust Company, Mr. McCracken worked for Wachovia Bank and Fulton Federal. Mr. McCracken graduated with a B.S. in Marketing from Pennsylvania State University and an M.B.A. in Finance from Georgia State University . He is also a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. McCracken is a member of the Georgia Society of CPAs, the American Institute of CPAs, and the Institute of Management Accountants . Mr. McCracken works with clients on custom research projects. He is Hispanic-American and is fluent in Spanish.
Chris Faggard graduated from Lamar University Business School with BBA in accounting, where he also played varsity tennis on athletic scholarship. He is a licensed CPA and member of AICPA and TSCPA. Chris Faggard is an experienced Controller with extensive financial, accounting and systems background, including coordinating and overseeing the consolidated reporting. Prior responsibilities include positions with fortune 500 companies such as Tenneco and Zapata and midsize companies holding various staff and managerial accounting positions.
J. Mitchell Collins joined Parkway as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on March 1, 2008. Mitch previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Equity Inns, Inc., a public hotel REIT previously located in Memphis, TN. He served Equity Inns from January 2004 to December 2007 during a period of rapid expansion, helping the company grow from approximately $800 million to over $2.2 billion in total enterprise value. Equity Inns was sold in late 2007 to the Whitehall Street Global Real Estate Partnership 2007, an affiliate of Goldman Sachs. Prior to joining Equity Inns, Mitch served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of ResortQuest International, Inc. from March 2000 through January 2004 and as a senior manager in the accounting firm of Arthur Andersen LLP from August 1990 to March 2000.
Mitch graduated with honors from both Vanderbilt University (Master of Business Administration) and Ole Miss (B.S. Accountancy). Mitch's civic contributions include serving on the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Art Museum, the Board of Directors of the Memphis Zoo, the Board of Trustees of the Dixon Gallery and Gardens (Memphis) and the Board of Directors of The Orpheum Theatre (Memphis). He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Mitch Collins is married to Julie Dyer Collins and has three children, Ana, Taylor and Mitchell.
Roy Butts joined the Parkway team in June of 1999, bringing with him 13 years of accounting experience, eight of which were in public accounting with real estate being a primary focus. Roy worked with Ernst and Young from 1986-94 and was on the engagement team that handled Parkway's audit during that period. Roy's experience with publicly traded companies continued after he left Ernst and Young, where he was Assistant Controller for a publicly traded transportation company.
A Certified Public Accountant, Roy graduated in 1986 from the University of Southern Mississippi. He spends his free time playing with his three children and enjoys fishing and singing. He is a member of the Mississippi Society of CPAs and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is active in his church and church choir.
His responsibilities as treasurer include supervising the company's cash management operations and budgeting, while also overseeing the various debt instruments of the company. Additionally, he provides accounting assistance in reviewing the operations of several office properties. Roy has enjoyed his tenure at Parkway and understands their commitment to customer service. "I love this job and I do my best each day to be positive in my response when asked for assistance with problems."
Vice President of Property Management Systems since 2003
Vice President and Assistant Controller 1996 to 2003
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Information Technology Professional
B.B.A, Mississippi College, May 1991
Double Major: Accounting and Computer Science
In 1996 Carol McKey Matheny joined Parkway Properties bringing over five years of public accounting experience. She first served Parkway as Vice President and Assistant Controller and now serves as Vice President of Property Management Systems. Improving processes through technology to increase our efficiency is what she strives to do each day.
Carol graduated in 1991 from Mississippi College with a double major in accounting and computer science. She is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Technology Professional, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants. Carol worked with both Ernst and Young and Arthur Andersen with an emphasis in accounting software.
She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and all outdoor activities including riding horses, swimming, skiing, walking and playing sports. She is an active member of Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church,serves on theBoard of Trustees for Christ Covenant Schooland serves on the Mississippi Children's Museum Community Engagement Committee.
Vice President and Assistant Controller since June 2006
Director of Third Party Reporting from January 2005-May 2006
BSBA, Mississippi College, 1997
MBA, Mississippi College, 1998
Certified Public Accountant
Darryl joined the company in 2002 as a Property Accountant was promoted to Vice President and Assistant Controller in June 2006. As Assistant Controller, Darryl's duties include corporate accounting, SEC reporting, consolidated reporting and budgeting, tax reporting and supervision of accounting for Parkway's joint ventures, discretionary fund and third party properties.
Prior to joining Parkway, Darryl worked in public accounting for four years. While in public accounting he served clients in real estate, banking and finance, manufacturing and telecommunications. In 1997, Darryl received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and in 1998 his Masters of Business Administration in Accounting, both from Mississippi College. He is a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
In his free time, Darryl enjoys spending time with his family, running, playing golf, and participating in various activities at his church.
Prior to joining Parkway, Mandy had six years of public accounting experience. While in public accounting she served clients in real estate, banking and finance, manufacturing, oil and gas, hotel and restaurant and not-for-profit industries. Mandy received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1990 and a Masters in Professional Accountancy in 1991, both from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is a Certified Public Accountant and received the Silas M. Simmons Bronze Medal Award from the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants for achieving the third highest grade on the examination in May, 1991. She is a member of the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Away from the office she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, outdoor activities, travel and cooking.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Take-A-Pic |
Partner, Edison Venture Fund, Take, A, Pic Director |
Current |
| Ipp of America Inc |
Chairman of the Board & Partner, Edison Ventures |
Current |
| Kenamea, Inc. |
Partner |
Current |
| Operative, Inc. |
Partner, Serves on Operative |
Current |
| Plumchoice, Inc. |
General Partner of Edison Venture Fund |
Current |
| Edison Venture Fund |
General Partner |
Current |
| GAIN Capital Group |
Successful Entrepreneur and Technology Company Executive |
Current |
| Massachusetts Society of CPAs |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Exclaimtm |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| EDGETRADE.com, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Factor Systems, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Operative, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| GAIN Capital Group |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Massachusetts Society |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| dotPhoto, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Kenamea, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Ipp of America Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Ex-Claim |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Take-A-Pic |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Member |
Current |
| Massachusetts Society of CPAs |
Member |
Current |
| Princeton Ecom Corporation |
CEO |
Former |
| Princeton Ecom Corporation |
CFO |
Former |
| Princeton Ecom Corporation |
Executive Vice President |
Former |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers |
entrepreneurial services group member |
Former |
| Coopers & Lybrand, L.L.P. |
|
Former |
| Michigan State University |
BA In Accounting |
Former |
| Michigan State University |
BA, Accounting |
Former |
W. Todd Zehnder joined PetroQuest Energy, Inc. in February of 2001 as Controller. He currently serves as Vice President Corporate Development. He has previously served as Vice President Corporate Communications and Vice President Oil & Gas Marketing and Controller for the Company. Prior to this, he served the oil and gas industry for five years with KPMG, where he attained the level of Manager. Mr. Zehnder earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Louisiana State University in 1996. Mr. Zehnder is a member of Independent Petroleum Association of America, Louisiana Independent Oil & Gas Association, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Prior to joining Array, Dr. Clark most recently served six years at OSI Pharmaceuticals as Vice President of Biostatistics and Data Management, where he successfully supported the approval of Tarceva for the treatment of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer and for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. Prior to OSI, Dr. Clark served three years at Baylor College of Medicine as Associate Director of the Breast Center and Professor of Medicine. Dr. Clark's previous positions included Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine/Oncology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Director of the Biostatistics, Data Processing and Data Management Shared Resource of the San Antonio Cancer Institute, and Associate Professor, Department of Biometry, University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Clark studied at the University of Washington where he received his Master's degree and Doctorate in Biomathematics. Dr. Clark is a world recognized oncology researcher, and has significantly contributed to the field of prognostic factors in breast cancer. He has received many prestigious awards throughout his career and serves on several peer-reviewing committees.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Cytogenix, Inc. |
Interim Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Coffee Exchange of The Americas, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Cytogenix, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Furia Organization, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Furia Organization, Inc. |
Executive Vice President |
Former |
| Fronthaul, Inc |
|
Former |
| Southern Methodist University |
Bba Degree |
Former |
Paul Lytle has served as Chief Financial Officer since August 2002. Mr. Lytle oversees Finance & Accounting, SEC Reporting, Investor Relations, Human Resources and Information Technology. Mr. Lytle started with Peregrine in March 1997 as Corporate Controller and has held positions of increasing responsibility at the company. Mr. Lytle was promoted to Vice President of Finance and Accounting and was elected as the company's Corporate Secretary in 2000. Mr. Lytle has been responsible for the development and implementation of numerous technology initiatives, increasing the company's efficiency in many areas, including finance. Mr. Lytle implemented a new interfaced accounting system and oversaw the installation of company networks and management information systems. During his tenure, Peregrine has raised over $100 million in equity financing from the public markets. Prior to joining Peregrine, Mr. Lytle worked for Deloitte & Touche LLP. Mr. Lytle holds a BS in Business Administration from the California State University at Long Beach and is a certified public accountant in the State of California and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Sharon Brenner is an accounting and audit partner at Anchin. With over 24 years of experience, Sharon provides audit and review services for privately held middle market manufacturers, distributors and service providers and profit sharing plans. She also specializes in consulting services such as Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and testing, development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and controls, and deferred tax calculations. Sharon is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA). She is also a member of the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE).
David C. Sylvester is vice president, chief financial officer for Steelcase Inc., the global leader in the office furniture industry. Steelcase delivers a better work experience to its customers by providing products, services and insights into the ways people work. Its portfolio includes architecture, furniture and technology products.
The company and its subsidiaries serve their customers through a network of over 600 independent dealers and have approximately 13,500 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2008 revenue was approximately $3.4 billion.
Named to this role in October 2006, Dave is broadly responsible for financial planning, reporting and analysis across Steelcase Inc., as well as treasury and tax functions, and Steelcase Financial Services, Inc.
Previously, Dave was vice president, Operations Finance (March 2005 - October 2006), responsible for operations finance in North America and internationally, as well as at three Steelcase Design Partnership companies: Brayton, Metro and Vecta. He also worked closely with the Supply Chain organization on product and process placement decisions and on implementing supply chain strategy.
Dave began his Steelcase career in 1995 as manager, Financial Reporting and Planning. In 1998 he became director and assistant controller, Corporate Finance, for Steelcase Inc., primarily responsible for all internal and external financial reporting and analysis. During this time, Dave helped Steelcase Inc. with the transition to becoming a publicly traded company in 1998.
Dave then served as finance leader for Steelcase International (2001-2005), responsible for all finance related activities outside of the United States and Canada, including profitability analyses, EVA measurement, accounting and reporting, acquisition integration, as well as a variety of special projects.
Before joining Steelcase, Dave held several audit positions with PriceWaterhouseCoopers in Chicago, Ill. He graduated from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich., in 1987 with a bachelor's degree in accounting and a master's of business administration in finance. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He also serves on many of Steelcase's subsidiary and joint venture boards of directors.
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