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Daniel Farkas has been a consultant to Mentor for over ten years, providing UNIX education to Mentor's clients. He personally developed the Operating UNIX class exclusively for computer operations personnel. Because Dan comes from a mainframe background, he makes the transition from mainframe to UNIX for employees with a background in legacy systems. Dan has been involved in computing, technology and education for the past 30 years. He is currently the Chairman of the Information Systems Department at Pace University in Westchester, New York. His early experience was as a systems programmer on IBM mainframe computers in the financial industry gaining expertise in a spectrum of operating environments from the initial releases of OS/360 through MVS and VM. While staying current with the latest large systems technology, Dan began devoting his energy to smaller systems, becoming involved with the automation of foreign exchange operations and trading. Later, as a consultant, Dan was part of the original team which developed the technology plan for the new Chemical Bank, Delaware. After completing a MS degree in Computer Science from NYU's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Dan joined the Information Systems Department at Pace University. For almost 24 years he has been involved with the development and teaching of graduate and undergraduate curriculum. During this time he continued to work as a consultant to Fortune 500 companies primarily developing courses for mainframe application development. In 1984, Dan got involved with the UNIX operating system developing and delivering courses to professional audiences in all aspects of UNIX including C Programming. This led to the publication of a book, UNIX for Programmers in 1988, and a major training effort at IBM on Data Communications, AIX and TCP/IP. Since the mid 1980s, Dan has been actively involved in the telecommunications field, developing and delivering seminars on data communications, TCP/IP, networking and digital telephony. He currently is involved in a Pace University professional development program teaching basic UNIX, UNIX Internals, System Administration, C/C++, UNIX Systems Programming in C, and Networking with TCP/IP. In addition to teaching and consulting, Dan is involved in a number of professional activities including the latest developments in multimedia and internetworking. He has given presentations on these projects in the United States, and Leeds and Oxford Universities in England. Dan is completing a Ph.D. in Educational Technology at NYU.

Mr. von Schumann, Management Consultant, Mentor, Author, is President of Euram International. Euram International is an international management consulting, training, and product development firm specializing in project management. Mr. von Schumann has more than 20 years of extensive experience in all aspects of project management. In addition to industry diversity, he possesses extensive project management experience across professional disciplines. Among those services are JAD facilitation, mentoring and coaching project teams, project recovery and optimization, program management office implementation, project management maturity and capability assessments, performance management, methodology development and deployment, and process mapping and assessment. Mr. von Schumann began his professional career with Amgen where he worked as a Project Manager in the Market Research and Business Development Department. Mr. von Schumann's last assignment was Business Development Manager, responsible for project management and product development leadership. Mr. von Schumann provided direction in the planning, executing, controlling, and recommendation of improvements in product development in Germany and Europe. After leaving Amgen, Mr. von Schumann spent 12 years as a project management consultant in the information technology, manufacturing, insurance, and telecom industries. Mr. von Schumann provided consulting services to IMS , Oakwood Homes (Clayton Homes), The Insurance House , SchlumbergerSema (ArtosOrigin), Schlumberger and other Fortune 1000 companies. Mr. von Schumann earned his Batchelor of Science in Biology from the University of Georgia with further graduate studies at Georgia State University where he earned a MBA and Kennesaw State University where he earned a MSIS. Mr. von Schumann has received his Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute and is working towards his Ph.D. in Project Management.

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Tracy Lee was born and raised in Sarasota, FL and is a graduate of Sarasota High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida in 1991 and a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Widener University School of Law in 1994. Mr. Lee was awarded an LL.M. (a degree awarded to law school graduates who complete an additional program of study) in Trial Advocacy from Temple University School of Law in 2008. Mr. Lee has also completed the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program at Widener University School of Law and the National Public Defender Trial Advocacy Training Program at the University of Minnesota School of Law. Mr. Lee is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). The NBTA is the only nationally recognized certification program accredited by the American Bar Association and recognized by the Florida Bar. Mr. Lee is also an examination writer for the NBTA. Prior to joining Syprett, Meshad, Resnick, Lieb, Dumbaugh, Jones, Krotec & Westheimer, P.A. Mr. Lee was a Senior Assistant Attorney General and served under Attorney Generals, Charles Crist and Bill McCollum. Prior to his service with the Office of the Attorney General he was the Head of the Litigation Department for the Jodat LawGroup and was a Managing Partner in the Firm of Lee and Avila, P.A. He has also been a Division Head for the Office of the Public Defender. Mr. Lee began practicing Law in 1995 working with his father, Dick Lee. Mr. Lee also served as a Summer Clerk for the Honorable I. Leo Glasser, Federal District Judge, Southern District of New York. Mr. Lee has extensive trial experience and has tried more than 1,000 non-jury trials and several dozen jury trials, including eight death cases. Mr. Lee is trained in alternative dispute resolution to settle cases without the need for trial and hears cases as an arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau. Mr. Lee became certified as an arbitrator in 2006. Mr. Lee has been active in many charitable organizations and has been on fund raising committees for the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. He currently serves as a Teen Court Judge, a Judge for Stetson College of Law Mock Trail competitions and a Mentor in the Florida Bar S.C.O.P.E. program that offers guidance to attorneys that request assistance from more experienced attorneys. Mr. Lee practices in the areas of Personal Injury (Plaintiff and Defense), Criminal Defense, Family Law and Commercial Litigation. He is admitted to practice in all Florida Courts, The United States District Court, Middle District of Florida and The United States Court Of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Mr. Lee is a nationally published author and is a regular contributor to ParentLife, a Division of LifeWay Publications. He has also been published in the lawyer's periodical, The Florida Bar News.

Yvonne Johnstone joined Mentor in 2003 as an Employment Consultant in the South West. She has spent over 30 years in Human Resource Management roles in both the private and public sectors which included some roles in a Housing Association. She has experience in all aspects of training from training needs analysis, preparation of tailored training packages to delivery of individual courses. After gaining her B.A. at Exeter University she continued with her professional qualifications through the CIPD and later at the University of Portsmouth.

Benjamin Hong offers a wealth of experience as your Investment Advisor. Taking a personal approach to providing wealth management solutions, Benjamin's clients know they can rely on his expertise and professionalism no matter what their financial needs. Benjamin graduated from the University of Western Ontario with an Honours BA in economics. Before joining RBC Dominion Securities, he worked in financial and investment advisor positions at leading banking and investment firms. His experience in the financial industry allows him to better understand the opportunities available to investors. Benjamin is passionate about the financial markets and is a perceptive investor. His investment philosophy focuses on long-term, disciplined growth coupled with exceptional client service. He applies this philosophy to all his clients' portfolios - helping them achieve their financial goals while minimizing risk. Alongside, he continues to contribute to his community. He is a member of the Riverside Optimist Club, the national Mentor for Mentoring online network, and the Windsor Chamber of Commerce. Ben also sits on the board of directors of the Arts Council and is actively involved with many immigrant organizations in the city. His personal interests include playing volleyball and spending time with his family.

Daniel is an associate in the Litigation Group, where he concentrates his practice in the e-discovery analysis and technology, intellectual property and antitrust litigation areas. He makes his home in Mars, PA. Daniel served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Irene M. Keeley, United States District Judge for the Northern District of West Virginia, in the summer of 2004. He is very involved in professional and civic activities and is a member of the American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Allegheny County Bar Association, Intellectual Property Owners Association, Discovery Committee, Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association and is a Mentor for Career Literacy for African American Youth. When The Initiative's Secretary position became available, Daniel was very interested in offering his time and expertise, for which we are greatly appreciative. In addition to his obvious professional expertise, both he and his wife are very active in and supportive of the arts.

Mr. Green has served as a director of Hilltop since February 2004. Mr. Green serves as a member of the audit committee. Mr. Green is a private investor. From 2001 to 2003, he served as Vice Chairman of the Financial Institutions and Governments Group in investment banking at JP Morgan Chase. From 1993 until joining JP Morgan Chase, Mr. Green was involved in the start-up of eight companies.

As a Sales Coach and Consultant, Madeline has spent more than 12 years in the Retail Industry as a Sales Associate, Senior Manager and Business Owner responsible for operations, merchandising, sales, and business development. Among many accomplishments, Madeline has led a regional retail sales force of 400 from achieving just 60% of their goal to reaching over 100% within a three month period. Madeline has also developed and implemented operations, continuous improvement and re-organization strategies resulting in lower cost of sales. Madeline coaches, trains and leads sales associates and sales and general managers through a consultative selling process. As a Sales Coach, Madeline supports sales professionals in their efforts to increase their effectiveness and ability to generate revenue. She helps sales associates think ahead and develop strategies that leverage their talents, skills and behaviors resulting in increased sales. Madeline is a member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, a Mentor at the Boys and Girls Club of Arizona and has contributed to the fundraising efforts of the Fresh Start Program of Arizona.

Ms. Mona C. Clark (Group 4), has served on the Utility Board since 2004 and holds the distinction of being the first female Board member in the Utility's history. She has worked for the Monroe County School District for over 30 years, serving as an educator and an administrator she is currently the Assistant Principal at Glynn Archer & Sigsbee Elementary schools. Ms. Clark received her Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Florida A & M University and her Masters of Education/Leadership degree from the University of South Florida. Ms. Clark is the Chair of the Mayor's Revolving Loan Fund for the City of Key West and Chair of the Citizen's Advisory Task Force for the Florida Keys Housing Authority. Ms. Clark also served on the Florida Keys Community College Board of Trustees from 1993 to 2001, serving as Board Chair from 1999 to 2001. Additionally, Ms. Clark is a Board member of Womankind, Past Sponsor/Director of Tomorrow's Leaders Today, Mentor for the Take Stock in Children program, past Secretary for the Wesley House Board of Directors, and past Treasurer and Vice President of the local branch of the N.A.A.C.P.

Myra Mormile serves as a Board member for the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers ("GAWL") Foundation, Co-Chair for the Community Services Committee of GAWL Foundation, and a member to GAWL's Special Events Committee. Myra practices law at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP in Midtown Atlanta. She focuses her practice in the areas of commercial litigation, securities litigation, securities arbitration and securities enforcement actions. Myra has represented various clients in state and federal courts and before self-regulatory organizations and state agencies in matters, involving construction law, antitrust law, franchise law, landlord-tenant disputes, professional liability and employment issues, and securities matters. Myra is a member of the American Bar Association, the Hispanic National Bar Association, the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association, the Atlanta Bar Association, and Georgia's Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar. In addition, Myra is a member of the Steering Committee for Hands On Atlanta's ServiceJuris Day, a member of the Georgia Asylum & Immigration Network, a Mentor for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training, a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, and the Adoption Day Coordinator for Atlanta Lab Rescue.

Rob Simon is the Senior Director of Global Business Development for the Automotive Forecasting group at J.D. Power and Associates. In this position, he is responsible for directing the international sales team and developing sales and marketing strategies for the automotive forecasting group as well as providing tactical direction for the analytical staff. Prior to joining J.D. Power and Associates, Rob was the Global Director of Marketing at Metaldyne. His responsibilities included business analysis, market assessment and strategic planning. He was also involved in supporting acquisition strategies and new business development. Additionally, Rob was the director of business development for Asia Pacific, where he supported new business opportunities in China and other emerging markets. Previously, Rob served as a consultant with The Martec Group, an international marketing research and strategic planning consultancy. He specialized in competitive intelligence and strategy consulting primarily for automotive OEMs and suppliers and was based out of their Southfield, MI office. Rob began his professional career as a securities broker with Shearson Lehman Brothers, McDonald & Company Investments then Comerica Securities. His primary concentration was on short- and long-term investment strategies for both individuals and corporations. Rob has addressed many groups on automotive topics such as supplier strategy, mergers and acquisitions and market conditions. Rob has been an expert panel member for numerous conferences and is called upon frequently as an industry expert. Rob received a bachelor's degree in political science from Eastern Michigan University. He is a member of the Advisory Board for the International Business Program at the Eastern Michigan University Business School, member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and the Turnaround Management Association as well as a Mentor for the McGraw Hill Company.

Sheila Riggs was appointed the President and CEO of Delta Dental of Minnesota in July, 2005. Delta Dental of Minnesota is the largest provider of dental benefits in the Upper Midwest, serving 3.3 million individuals employed by more than 8,500 employers. The company has an A (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best and a AA- (Very Strong) rating from Standard & Poor's one of the top financial ratings for an oral health benefit company in North America. Riggs served on its Board of Directors from 1999 until her appointment as CEO. Prior to moving to Minnesota with her husband Scott, Riggs was an officer at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa for 10 years where she held a succession of executive positions. In community and volunteer activities, her primary focus is health care and women's leadership issues. As Chair of Healthy Iowans 2010, Riggs led a group of 500 Iowans who created a blueprint for action to improve the health and well being of all Iowans by the year 2010. Dr. Riggs was the founding Dental Director of the Ames, IA Free Dental Clinic, a member of the Board of Directors of the United Way of Central Iowa, and an expert reviewer for the Food and Drug Administration. In 1999, the Governor appointed Sheila to serve on the Board of Directors of IPERS, the $17 billion retirement fund for public employees of Iowa. Dr. Riggs joined the Board of the YWCA of Minneapolis in 2006 and the Board of the Greater Twin Cities United Way in 2007. She is also President-Elect of the Women's Health Leadership Trust, a member of the Minnesota Women's Economic Roundtable, and a Mentor with Menttium 100. Riggs is frequently asked to speak to audiences of young women on the opportunities in the fields of science and math. She has two doctorates in health care: a DDS from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1986 and a Doctorate of Medical Sciences in epidemiology from Harvard University in 1991. She maintains faculty positions at both her alma maters.