Directed Electronics Inc.

Derek Schumann currently serves as President of our business unit focused exclusively on the development of our OEM integration products. A successful entrepreneur, Schumann founded Trilogix Electronic Systems, a company specializing in the design and development of vehicle interface solutions, in 1997. 10 years later, Trilogix was acquired by DEI Holdings, and in April 2008, DEI Holdings' three Canadian subsidiaries (Autostart, Directed Electronics Canada, and Trilogix) were amalgamated into one corporate entity now known as Directed Canada, in which Mr. Schumann served as President. Schumann graduated from Bishop's University with a Divisional Major in Economics and Political Science, and a minor in Philosophy.

Kevin P. Duffy has served as our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since November 2007. Mr. Duffy previously served our company as Senior Vice President Corporate Development and Marketing from March 2006, and Vice President from June 2003 to March 2006. From July 2002 to June 2003, Mr. Duffy served as a consultant to our company. From August 2001 to June 2003, Mr. Duffy attended the Stanford Graduate School of Business where he received a Masters of Business Administration. From August 2000 to January 2002, Mr. Duffy worked for ThinkTank Holdings LLC, a private venture capital firm located in Southern California, and one of its portfolio companies, as Vice President of Business Development and then as Executive Vice President. Mr. Duffy's previous experience includes serving as Director of Strategy at Clarion Corporation of America, as well as consulting with Bain & Company and Deloitte & Touche. Mr. Duffy holds an A.B. in Economics from Princeton University.

Glenn R. Busse has served as our Senior Vice President — Sales since January 2007. Mr. Busse has served our company in various capacities since joining our company in 1986 as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Busse served as the National Sales Manager of Black Bart Systems, a vehicle security company. Mr. Busse received his baccalaureate certification from Lycee Paul Langevin in Surenes, France and is fluent in French.

Al Fontane has been in Directed's sales organization for more than 15 years as a Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, and Vice President. He leads a team of a dozen Sales Managers and Independents in the country's most populous region, east of the Mississippi River. He also has an extensive background in the Military Post Exchange marketplace.

Alan P. Heim has served as our Vice President — Human Resources since November 2007. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Heim served as the Director of Human Resources of RF Magic, Inc (now Entropic Communications) from September 2006 to September 2007. From January 2004 to August 2006 Mr. Heim served as Vice President for HR Interactive, a management consulting firm. Mr. Heim served as Vice President of Operations and HR for Lathian Systems, a software development company from January 2000 to November 2006, and as Corporate Director, Human Resources for ICN Pharmaceuticals. Mr. Heim held multiple leadership positions over a 23 year career as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps and retired at the rank of Colonel. During his Marine Corps experience, Mr. Heim was awarded a Research Fellowship at Harvard where he studied and wrote on leadership and change. Mr. Heim holds a BA degree from Salem State College, and a MA in HR Management from Pepperdine University. He was awarded his SPHR (Senior Professional of Human Resources) certification in 1997.

KC Bean has served as our Vice President and General Counsel since July 2004 and as our Secretary since November 2005. From August 2003 to July 2004, Mr. Bean served as our General Counsel, and from September 2000 to August 2003, Mr. Bean served as our Director of Intellectual Property. From September 1997 to September 2000, Mr. Bean attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor. Mr. Bean holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Boise State University and is licensed to practice law in the State of California and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Mr. Edmond S. Thomas has been a director of our Company since November 28, 2007. Mr. Thomas was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of our Company effective October 8, 2007. From 2005 to October 2007, Mr. Thomas served as President and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Tilly's Inc., a privately owned company that sells action sports related apparel, footwear and accessories. Mr. Thomas was previously President and Chief Operating Officer of our Company from 1992 to 2000. Mr. Thomas is currently the managing partner of The Evans Thomas Company, LLC, which is the general partner of AXIS Capital Fund I, LP, which provides advisory services for retail, catalog, and consumer goods companies along with investment in emerging growth retail companies. Mr. Thomas serves on the boards of directors of Directed Electronics Inc., a designer and marketer of electronics products, and Trans-World Entertainment Corporation, a specialty music and video retailer.

Kevin B. McColgan has been a member of our board of directors since November 2005. Mr. McColgan has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Corvest Promotional Products Inc., a privately held supplier of promotional products and an affiliate of Trivest Partners, L.P., since February 2005. Prior to that, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Wellington Cordage, LLC, a privately held manufacturer and retailer of consumer and commercial cordage, from March 2004 to February 2005. Mr. McColgan previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Aero Products International, Inc., a privately held manufacturer of adjustable air mattresses and beds, from July 1997 to February 2004. Mr. McColgan holds a Bachelor of Arts in business economics from the State University of New York.

Anne joined Directed Electronics in 2004 as the Administrator for the Snake Pit. She has 14 years experience as a Client Service Specialist providing operational support in a variety of industries. She has a background in software technical support, event coordination, and troubleshooting operational problems. She has a degree in Exercise Science and hopes to be one of the first people to pass the MECP certification exam as a result of training received at the Snake Pit.

Andrew D. Robertson has served as a director of our company since January 2001. Mr. Robertson has served as the President of Robertson, LLC, a private mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, since February 2001. From 1991 until February 2001, Mr. Robertson served in various capacities for Merrill Lynch, culminating in his position as Managing Director of Mergers and Acquisitions in the Exclusive Sales Group, Investment Banking Division. Mr. Robertson holds a Bachelor of Arts from Westminster College, a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University Law School, and a Masters of Business Administration from Northern Illinois University.

Congressman Darrell E. Issa has served as a director of our company since December 1982. Mr. Issa founded our company in 1982 and also served as President and Chief Executive Officer until December 2000. Mr. Issa was elected to Congress in 2000 and serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Committee Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary Committee. Mr. Issa previously served on the Board of Governors for the Electronics Industry Alliance and as Chairman of the Consumer Electronics Association. Mr. Issa attended Kent State University and Siena Heights College and earned degrees in business.

James E. Minarik has served as our Chief Executive Officer since January 2001. From 1992 to December 2000, Mr. Minarik was employed by business units of the publicly traded and Japan-based Clarion Company Limited, a supplier of audio equipment to global car manufacturers and retailers, including as the Chief Executive Officer of Clarion Corporation of America from 1997 to December 2000. Mr. Minarik currently serves on the board of directors of Escort Inc., a privately held radar detector company, Twin-Star International, Inc., a privately held home furnishings manufacturer and a leading manufacturer of electric fireplaces and bathroom vanities, and of the Boys and Girls Club of Vista Foundation. Mr. Minarik has previously served as a member of the Board of the Consumer Electronics Association from 1992 through 2007 and as a member of the Board of Governors of the Electronics Industry Association from 2001 through 2006. Mr. Minarik received both a Bachelors Degree and a Masters of Business Administration from the Pennsylvania State University.

Jon E. Elias has served as a director of our company since December 1999. Mr. Elias is a partner of Trivest Partners, L.P. and has served in various capacities with affiliates of Trivest Partners, L.P. since 1997. Mr. Elias currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Allegiance Security Group, a privately held security guard services business, and on the board of directors of CMX Consulting, Inc., a privately held design and engineering firm, Box-Board Products, Inc., a privately held manufacturer of corrugated cardboard products, DirectBuy Holdings, Inc., a holding company for DirectBuy, Inc., a privately held leading franchisor of consumer buying clubs, and Twin-Star International, Inc., a privately held home furnishings manufacturer and a leading manufacturer of electric fireplaces and bathroom vanities. Mr. Elias received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting, magna cum laude, from Boston College and his Masters of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School.

S. James Spierer has been a member of our board of directors since November 2005. Until his retirement in April 2006, Mr. Spierer served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Jet Plastica Industries, Inc., a privately held manufacturer of plastic foodservice disposables and an affiliate of Trivest Partners, L.P., since 1987. Prior to that, Mr. Spierer held various positions with Exxon Mobil Corporation, a publicly traded petroleum and petrochemical company, for 18 years, serving most recently as Vice President of Planning and General Manager in the company's plastics division. Mr. Spierer holds a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from Brooklyn College and a Master of Science from New York University.

Victor J. Orler has been a member of our board of directors since November 2005. Prior to retiring in September 2002, Mr. Orler was a Partner at Accenture Ltd, a public consulting firm, from 1990 to September 2002. Currently, Mr. Orler serves as a guest lecturer teaching financial analysis and shareholder value management for Accenture Ltd’s Management Training Program. Mr. Orler holds a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from Pennsylvania State University and a Masters of Business Administration in finance and marketing from the University of Chicago. Mr. Orler also teaches finance at Northwestern University.