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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$20.5M
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Telkonet is the leading provider of innovative, centrally managed solutions for integrated energy management, wired and wireless networking, building automation and proactive customer support services. Using a Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) model, all of Telkonet's products are networked, with local and remote access via Telkonet's web-based platform, Telkonet CENTRAL. This enables streamlined network monitoring, support and reduced administration costs, with property management and Telkonet customer support teams able to monitor and manage Telkonet's technology systems in real time. The company's unique broadband networking solutions support more than 2 million network users per month, with its energy management systems optimizing energy consumption in over 130,000 rooms. End-to-end quality of service underpins Telkonet's technology innovation, with comprehensive technical customer support. The portfolio includes the patented powerline communications (PLC) systems the Telkonet iWire System and next generation 200 Mbps Telkonet Series 5 converting a building's existing internal electrical infrastructure into an IP network backbone, eliminating the need for CAT-5 wiring. ...

Number of Employees 172
Contact Information

20374 Seneca Meadows Pkwy

Germantown, Maryland 20876-7004

telkonet.com

(240) 912-1800

NAICS Code Other Computer Related Services: 541519

Recent Events

  • Telkonet Seeks Financial Viability with New Leadership, New Wisconsin Headquarters

    12/29/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Headquarters moving to state: State gives Telkonet incentive to centralize operations here

    12/22/09 - Mgmt. Change - Leaving - View Story

  • Telkonet Announces EthoStream Gateway Server Dual for Hospitality Sector

    12/21/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Telkonet Introduces Technology Innovations

    12/19/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Telkonet Raises $1.075 Million in Private Placement

    11/19/09 - New Investment - View Story

  • Telkonet Announces 2009 Third Quarter Results; Equity Financing; and Board of Director Changes

    11/16/09 - Board Member - Leaving - View Story

  • Telkonet to Announce Third Quarter Results on Monday, November 16, 2009

    11/09/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Telkonet Posts 2009 2Q Results

    8/21/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Telkonet Announces 2009 First Quarter Results

    5/14/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Telkonet Q4 loss widens- Update

    4/01/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Telkonet Announces 2008 Third Quarter Results

    11/11/08 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Telkonet Announces Completion of Funding Arrangement

    9/10/08 - New Venture Funded Investment - View Story

  • Telkonet Announces 2008 Second Quarter Results

    8/11/08 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Telkonet Appoints Jeff Sobieski to COO

    7/07/08 - Mgmt. Change Entering - COO - View Story

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Anthony J. Paoni Faculty Member at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management
Dorothy Cleal Chief Operating Officer
Jeff Sobieski Chief Operating Officer
John S Cramp Chief Operating Officer
Laura Matarazzo Chief Administrative Officer at Msti
Richard J Leimbach Chief Financial Officer
Cleal Dorothy Executive Vice President
Robert Zirpoli Executive Vice President, Senior Applications Engineer
Thomas C. Lynch Director
Jeremy Griesbach Vice President of Global Sales
Matt Koch Vice President of Operations
Zacharie Mondel Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Yasar Sunal General Manager
Robert P Crabb Founder
Ronald W Pickett Co-Founder
Stephen L Sadle Senior Vice President, Co-Founder & Director
Noyan Kilicturgay Office Manager & Manager, Sales, Marketing
Blair Gilbert Sr
Howard J Barr General Counsel
Joe Noel IR Coordinator
Seth Blumenfeld Senior Advisor

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Warren V. Musser Chairman
Dr Thomas M Hall Board of Directors
Jason Tienor Board of Directors

Warren V. "Pete" Musser Mr. Musser is the founder and CEO of The Musser Group, a private equity firm based in Wayne, Pennsylvania which he started in 2001 after a 50+ year career as a legendary investor spanning 500 companies and nearly $10 billion in capital raised. Mr. Musser is the founder and former CEO and Chairman of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., a company that builds value in high-growth, revenue-stage information technology and life sciences businesses. He was a founding investor of QVC, Novell, Compucom Systems, Cambridge Technology Partners, and Internet Capital Group, among hundreds of other high growth companies. Mr. Musser is currently on the board of Nutrisystems, Inc., Internet Capital Group, Inc., Health Benefits Direct Corporation and Health Advocate, and serves as Chairman of Telkonet, Inc; Infologix Inc; and Epitome Systems, Inc. Mr. Musser serves on a variety of civic and charitable boards, including as Co-Chairman of the Eastern Technology Council, Chairman of Economics PA and Vice Chairman of the National Center for the American Revolution.

Organization Position Status
The Musser Group, LLC CEO Current
The Musser Group, LLC Founder Current
Intrepid Capital Partners Founder Current
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. Founder Current
Directorforce Chairman Current
Telkonet, Inc. Chairman Current
InfoLogix, Inc. Chairman Current
Economics PA Chairman Current
Interactive WiFi Chairman of the Board of Directors Current
Radnor Advisors, LLC. Board of Directors Current
Microsociety, Inc Board of Advisors Current
CompuCom Systems, Inc. Director Current
Eastern Technology Council Board of Directors Current
NutriSystem, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Redlasso, Inc Board of Directors Current
Health Benefits Direct Corporation Board of Directors Current
Gridplex Networks LLC Advisory Board Current
Internet Capital Group, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Health Advocate, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Phillystocks.Com Director Current
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. CEO Former
Lancaster and Company President Former
Lancaster and Company Founder Former
Lancaster and Company Chairman Former
Telkonet, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. Chairman Former
Epitome Systems, Inc. Chairman Former
Ompay, LLC Advisory Board Former
Amperion, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Lehigh University Bs Degree In Industrial Engineering Former

Dr. Thomas M. Hall, 55, is the executive director of Digital Angel Corporation and the Managing Partner of Marrell Enterprises LLC, a partnership that specializes in international business development. Dr. Hall serves on the board of directors of Coris International SA, a Paris-based insurance services company with subsidiaries in 36 countries. For 12 years, Dr. Hall was the chief executive officer of Medical Advisory Systems, Inc., a company providing international medical services and pharmaceutical distribution. Dr. Hall holds a bachelor of science and a medical degree from the George Washington University and a master of international management degree from the University of Maryland.

Organization Position Status
Digital Angel Corporation Executive Director Current
Telkonet, Inc. Board of Directors Current
University of Maryland Master of International Management Degree Former
The George Washington University Bachelor of Science Former
University of Maryland Bachelor of Science Former
The George Washington University Degree Former
University of Maryland Degree Former

Organization Position Status
DiamondCluster International, Inc. Partner Current
Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University Professor Current
Telkonet, Inc. Faculty Member at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management Current
DiamondCluster International, Inc. Vice Chairman Current
Asu Foundation Board of Directors Current
US Freightways Corporation Director Current
Telkonet, Inc. Director Current
Eolas Ltd Chief Executive Officer Former
U.S. Navy Strategic Advisor Former
Northwestern University Professor of Technology and Innovation Former
Miller Brewing Company Former
Pansophic Systems Former
Arizona Technology Enterprises LLC Chairman Former
Northwestern University MBA Former
Rochester Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering Former

Jason Tienor, 33, is the president and chief executive officer of Telkonet. As the former president and CEO of EthoStream, Mr. Tienor co-founded and grew the HSIA vendor to become one of the largest high-speed Internet providers to the hospitality industry in the nation. Prior to EthoStream, in 2000, Mr. Tienor was co-founder of a Milwaukee-based IT consulting firm. Mr. Tienor received a BBA in MIS and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh and an MBA with an emphasis on Computer Science from Marquette University.

Organization Position Status
Telkonet, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Current
Ethostream, LLC CEO Current
Telkonet, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Ethostream, LLC President Former
Telkonet, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Former
Ethostream, LLC Co-Founder Former
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Bachelor of Business Administration In Management Information Systems Former
Marquette University MBA Former
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Bba In Mis and Marketing Former

Organization Position Status
Telkonet, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Current
Telkonet, Inc. Executive Vice President Former

Jeff Sobieski, 32, is the chief operating officer for Telkonet. From December 2007 to June 2008, Mr. Sobieski served as Telkonet’s executive vice president, energy management. Mr. Sobieski joined Telkonet in March 2007, following the acquisition of EthoStream, where he was CIO. As the former CIO of EthoStream, Mr. Sobieski co-founded and grew the HSIA vendor to become one of the largest high-speed Internet providers to the hospitality industry in the nation. Prior to EthoStream, in 2000, Mr. Sobieski was cofounder of Interactive SolutionZ, a Milwaukee-based IT consulting firm, and from this gained experience in the telecommunications and insurance industries. From 1998 to 2000, he was involved in consulting and system development projects, including the project lead on developing a new software package for GE Medical, and software tools development for North Western Mutual Insurance. Mr. Sobieski received a BS degree in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and his MBA from Marquette University.

Organization Position Status
Telkonet, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Current
Telkonet, Inc. Executive Vice President Former
Ethostream, LLC CIO Former
Ethostream, LLC Co-Founder Former
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh MS In Computer Science Former
Marquette University MBA Former
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh B.S. Degree In Computer Science Former

John has been on Smart Payment Solutions? Board of Advisors since 2004. He joined Solveras in 2007 bringing a wealth of senior management experience to the Company. He was most recently a senior officer at Telkonet, a Maryland based publicly traded power line communication company. His previous experience includes eight years as CEO of CardSystems Solutions, Inc., where the company?s portfolio grew under his leadership from 3,000 merchants to more than 100,000 merchants with annual transaction volume exceeding $10 Billion. John has extensive experience in executing growth strategies within the technology and transaction processing industries through organic growth and M&A activities. John maintains dual residence in Potomac, MD and Franklin, TN.

Organization Position Status
Smart Payment Solutions Chief Executive Officer Current
Telkonet, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Current
Seneca Corporation Member, Board of Directors Current
Seneca Corporation Member Current
Pay By Touch Payment Solutions, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Telkonet, Inc. Senior Officer Former
Information Management Consultants, Inc. Senior Executive Former
Pay By Touch Payment Solutions, Inc. Senior Executive Former
Solveras, Inc. Former
Datagen Former
Encore Computer Corp. Former
Data General Corporation Former
Franklin & Marshall College Bachelor's Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Telkonet, Inc. Chief Administrative Officer at Msti Current

Rick Leimbach, 39, is the chief financial officer for Telkonet. Mr. Leimbach joined Telkonet in January 2004, and was appointed as vice president of finance in 2006, and then CFO in December 2007. Prior to Telkonet, from 2001 to 2004, he was the financial controller at UltraBridge, an applications solution provider, headquartered in Maryland. Mr. Leimbach joined the company at the start-up stage, tasked with building up the financial organization. From 1998 to 2001, Mr. Leimbach was corporate accounting manager at Snyder Communications, Inc. – a global organization focusing on design, development and implementation of value-added outsourced marketing services. Rick was involved with consolidating the group's extensive operations and working with the SEC. Mr. Leimbach held various positions within public accounting firms, including the Reznick Group and Wolpoff and Company in Maryland from 1991 to 1998. He holds a degree in Accounting from Towson University, Maryland.

Organization Position Status
Telkonet, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Interactive WiFi Vice President of Finance Current
Telkonet, Inc. Vice President of Finance Former
Ultrabridge, Inc. Controller Former
Towson University Degree In Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
Telkonet, Inc. Executive Vice President Current

Organization Position Status
Telkonet, Inc. Executive Vice President, Senior Applications Engineer Current
Telkonet, Inc. Senior Engineer Former

Tom Lynch joined The Staubach Company after six years as Senior Vice President at Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE:SFE). While at Safeguard, he served nearly two years as President & Chief Operating Officer at CompuCom Systems (CPMC), a Safeguard subsidiary company. After a 31 year career of Naval service, he retired in the rank of Rear Admiral. Tom's Naval service included Chief, Navy Legislative Affairs, command of the Eisenhower Battle Group during Operation Desert Shield, Superintendent of the US Naval Academy from 1991 to 1994 and Director of the Navy Staff in the Pentagon from 1994 to 1995. He serves as a Director on the following boards: Pennsylvania Eastern Technology Council, Sanchez Computer Associates, Armed Forces Benefit Association and Nextel International. He also serves as President, Valley Forge Historical Society; Chairman of the Cradle of Liberty Council, Boy Scouts of America and serves as a trustee of the US Naval Academy Foundation.

Organization Position Status
Luxtera Inc Executive Vice President, the Staubach Company Current
Telkonet, Inc. Senior Vice President Current
Gestalt, LLC Senior Vice President, Director of the Staubach Company's Federal Sector Current
United States Naval Academy Superintendent Current
Sprinturf Chairman Current
Sanchez Computer Associates, Inc. Director Current
Catholic Leadership Institute Director Current
Interactive WiFi Board of Directors Current
InfoLogix, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Mikros Director Current
Microsociety, Inc Board of Directors Current
Telkonet, Inc. Director Current
Radnor Advisors, LLC. Board of Directors Current
U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, Inc. Trustee Current
CompuCom Systems, Inc. President Former
CompuCom Systems, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Former
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. Senior Vice President Former
Digital Angel Corporation Executive Medical Director Former
United States Naval Academy Superintendent Former
The Staubach Company Inc. Senior Vice President Former
CompuCom Former
The Pentagon Company Director Former
The Staubach Company Inc. Board of Directors Former
Nordicity Group Ltd Director Former
The George Washington University Master of Science Degree Former
United States Naval Academy Bachelor of Science Degree Former
The George Washington University bachelor of science degree Former

Jeremy Griesbach, 34, is the vice president of global sales for Telkonet, joining the company in October 2007. Prior to Telkonet, from 2001 to 2007, Mr. Griesbach was the director of business development for a Midwest regional accounting firm, Virchow Krause, focusing on building the tax services group that specialized in state and local use tax, tax credit and incentives. From 1999 to 2001, Mr. Griesbach was business development manager for Metavante, a financial services and software support company. He holds a BS degree in Marketing from Upper Iowa State University.

Organization Position Status
Telkonet, Inc. Vice President of Global Sales Current
Metavante Corporation Business Development Manager Former

Matt Koch, 31, is vice president of operations for Telkonet. Mr. Koch joined Telkonet in March 2007, following the acquisition of EthoStream, where he was a systems engineer from 2004 to 2007. Prior to EthoStream, from 1998-2000 and from 2001-2004, Mr. Koch was a system administrator for Geneva OnLine, a regional Internet service provider specializing in wireless broadband Internet access, managing system administration and integration for web hosting, billing systems, and workflow automation. In 2000, Mr. Koch was as a system and network administrator consultant in the Silicon Valley for various companies, including Sun Microsystems, Uptilt, and SalesCenter.com, a web-based sales team automation system. He received a B.S. degree in Business Administration in Management Computer Systems from University of Wisconsin Whitewater.

Organization Position Status
Telkonet, Inc. Vice President of Operations Current
Geneva On-Line, Inc. Administrator Former
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater B.S. Degree In Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
Ispcon Vice President Sales and Marketing, Telkonet Inc. Current
Telkonet, Inc. Vice President of Sales and Marketing Current

Organization Position Status
Telkonet, Inc. General Manager Current

Robert P. Crabb, 58, is the secretary of Telkonet and is responsible for Telkonet?s public company administration and corporate governance. Mr. Crabb joined Telkonet in 1999 and is a former director. Mr. Crabb has more than 35 years of sales, marketing and corporate management experience, insurance and financial services experience. Mr. Crabb?s entrepreneurial expertise also includes public company administration, financial consulting and commercial/residential real estate development.

Organization Position Status
Telkonet, Inc. Founder Current
Geeks On Call America, Inc Board of Directors Current
Telkonet, Inc. CMO Former
Telkonet, Inc. Chief Mkting Off, Corp Secy Former
Telkonet, Inc. Director Former

Organization Position Status
Interactive WiFi President and Director Current
Msti Holdings, Inc. President Current
Telkonet, Inc. Co-Founder Current
Msti Holdings, Inc. Director Current
Interactive WiFi Director Current
Geeks On Call America, Inc Vice-Chairman of the Board Current
Telkonet, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Digital Angel Corporation President Former
Telkonet, Inc. President Former
Digital Angel Corporation Chairman of the Board of Directors Former
Telkonet, Inc. Vice Chairman Former
Telkonet, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Gordon College Former

Stephen L. Sadle, 60, is the senior vice president and co-founder of Telkonet. Prior to Telkonet, Mr. Sadle served as senior vice president and general sales manager of Internos, a provider of web-based vertical extranet applications for the construction and transportation industries. From 1986 to 1999, Mr. Sadle was vice president of business development and sales for The Driggs Corporation, a major heavy and infrastructure contracting firm. For 17 years, Mr. Sadle served as president and founder of a successful construction and consulting company, and was awarded Small Businessman of the Year award for the Washington Metropolitan Area. Mr. Sadle brings more than 33 years of management, contracting and entrepreneurial experience to the company.

Organization Position Status
Telkonet, Inc. Senior Vice President, Co-Founder & Director Current
Driggs Corporation Vice President of Business Development and Sales Former
Telkonet, Inc. co-founder Former

Organization Position Status
Telkonet, Inc. Office Manager & Manager, Sales, Marketing Current

Organization Position Status
Telkonet, Inc. Current
Pluginet, LLC. Current
General Instrument Corporation Regional Distributor Former

Organization Position Status
Telkonet, Inc. General Counsel Current

Organization Position Status
Telkonet, Inc. IR Coordinator Current

Seth Blumenfeld was appointed to the Board of Directors in November 2005. His initial affiliation with Telkonet began in July 2005 on a consulting basis as the Senior Advisor for International Development. Mr. Blumenfeld brings nearly forty years of telecommunications experience and is one of the industry?s leading experts in international negotiations. Mr. Blumenfeld was President and Chief Operating Officer of several of MCI?s international subsidiaries from 1984 to 1998. Mr. Blumenfeld also served as President of International Services for MCI International (a provider of telecommunication services) from 1998 until his retirement in January of 2005 where he was responsible for the company?s international activities including its relationships with over 200 international telecommunication companies.

Organization Position Status
Telkonet, Inc. Senior Advisor Current
Telkonet, Inc. Board of Directors Current
MCI International, Inc. President Former
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