Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) |
Position |
| Jonathan Otterstatter |
CTO & Executive Vice President |
| Miha Vogelnik |
Chief Representative |
| Raymond Panza |
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| Alex Kormushoff |
Senior Vice President, Field Operations, Worldwide |
| Colin Shearer |
Senior Vice President of Market Strategy |
| Douglas Dow |
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development |
| John Shap |
Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales |
| Rich Holada |
Senior Vice President, Technology |
| Adrian Carr |
Spss Vice President of Sales |
| Bob Dutcher |
Vice President, Product Marketing |
| Erick Brethenoux |
Vice President, Corp Development |
| Joseph Federer |
Vice President, Services, Worldwide |
| Marc D. Nelson |
Controller & Vice President |
| Olivier Jouve |
Vice President of Corporate Development for Text Mining |
| Patrick McCue |
Vice President of Worldwide Alliances |
| Raymond Poon |
General Manager |
| Norman H. Nie |
Co-Founder |
| Janine Warell |
Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Investor Relations |
| William B. Binch |
Lead Director |
| Bob Reczek |
Corporate Communications Manager, Industry Analysts |
| Christina Preiss |
Senior Corporate Communications Specialist |
| Fouad Moumen |
Programmer |
| Greg Killip |
Specialist |
| Laura Squier |
Senior Technical Consultant |
| Ogunro Yomi |
Specialist |
| Merritt M. Lutz |
Director |
| Michael E. Lavin |
Director |
Board of Directors
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Predictive Analytics Insight |
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| SPSS Inc. |
Chairman of The Board, Chief Executive Officer and President |
Current |
| Streamcenter, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Morningstar, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Sherpa Partners, LLC |
Advisory Board Member |
Current |
| Micro Rim |
Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| Micro Rim |
President |
Former |
| Amdahl Corporation |
Vice President of Corporate Product Support |
Former |
| Candle Corporation |
Vice President, Product Group |
Former |
| International Business Machines Corporation |
Field Engineering and Systems Development |
Former |
| Fujitsu Limited |
|
Former |
| SPSS Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
CTO & Executive Vice President |
Current |
| Showcase Inc. |
Executive Vice President, Technology and Services |
Former |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
M.S. degree in management of technology |
Former |
| University of Wisconsin |
B.S. degree in computer science |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Chief Representative |
Current |
| Valicon |
Partner |
Current |
Raymond H. Panza, Executive Vice President, Corporate Operations, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary, joined SPSS in August 2004. From 2001 to 2004, Mr. Panza was the Vice President, Finance of Thomson, a leading provider of technology and service solutions for integrated media and entertainment companies. From 2000 to 2001, Mr. Panza was the Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Thomson's Digital and New Media Services business units. From 1997 to 1999, he was the Vice President, Investments and Alliances of Ameritech Corporation, and from 1995 to 1997, he was the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ameritech's Custom Business Services. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds M.S. and B.S. degrees in accounting from The Pennsylvania State University.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Predictive Analytics Insight |
|
Current |
| Ameri Tech |
Vice President, Investments and Alliances |
Former |
| SPSS Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| The Pennsylvania State University |
M.S. |
Former |
| The Pennsylvania State University |
B.S. Degrees In Accounting |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| BroadVision, Inc. |
Senior Vice President, GlobalOpers |
Current |
| SPSS Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Field Operations, Worldwide |
Current |
| Boston University |
M.B.A |
Former |
| The Pennsylvania State University |
B.A. In Business |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Senior Vice President of Market Strategy |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development |
Current |
| University of Chicago |
Master of Arts Degree In Political Science |
Former |
| Kalamazoo College |
Bachelor of Arts Degree |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Technology |
Current |
| CRM Development Company |
|
Former |
| University of Illinois |
B.S. In Computer Science |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Spss Vice President of Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Vice President, Product Marketing |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Vice President, Corp Development |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Vice President, Services, Worldwide |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Controller & Vice President |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Vice President of Corporate Development for Text Mining |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Vice President of Worldwide Alliances |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
General Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Knowledge Networks, Inc. |
Co-Founder & Chairman |
Current |
| SPSS Inc. |
Co-Founder |
Current |
| Oak Investment Partners |
Technology Partner |
Current |
| Siqss |
Dual Professional |
Current |
| The Gallup Organization |
Senior Scientist |
Current |
| SPSS Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Knowledge Networks, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Stanford University |
Ph.D. |
Former |
| Washington University |
B.A. |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Investor Relations |
Current |
William Binch has been an active independent director for seven years. He has extensive experience in worldwide sales, enterprise applications, and BI/analytics. He currently serves on four boards: SPSS (Lead Director), Callidus Software, Saama, & MedeFinance, as well as two Advisory Boards (DemandTec & Verari). Mr. Binch served as CEO/Chairman of SeeCommerce (acquired by NCR/Teradata). He was SVP of WW Sales at Hyperion/Arbor, and a senior executive at Business Objects & Prism, two BI & DW companies. He served for five years at Oracle, departing as VP of Strategic Accounts. He has held executive positions at IBM, Itel, & Fortune Systems.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Demandtec, Inc. |
Partner, Pasatiempo Cellars |
Current |
| Callidus Software Inc. |
Lead Director |
Current |
| SPSS Inc. |
Lead Director |
Current |
| Saama Technologies, Inc. |
Lead Director |
Current |
| Verari Systems, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Callidus Software Inc. |
Member, Chair, Member |
Current |
| Saama Technologies, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Stellent, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| SPSS Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Predictive Analytics Insight |
Director |
Current |
| Demandtec, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| MedeFinance, Inc. |
Board Member |
Current |
| Medefinance, Inc |
Board Member |
Current |
| Seecommerce |
Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| Seecommerce |
President |
Former |
| Professional Resources & Information Systems Management Inc |
Senior Executive |
Former |
| Seecommerce |
Chairman |
Former |
| Showcase Inc. |
Director |
Former |
| University of Maryland |
B.S. |
Former |
| University of Maryland |
Degree |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Corporate Communications Manager, Industry Analysts |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Senior Corporate Communications Specialist |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Bmdp |
Programmer |
Current |
| SPSS Inc. |
Programmer |
Current |
| Econometrica, Inc |
|
Current |
| Florida State University |
Ph.D. In Statistics |
Former |
| Cairo University |
M.S. In Applied Statistics |
Former |
| University of Waterloo |
M.S. In Mathematics |
Former |
| Cairo University |
B.S. In Economics and Political Science |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Venture Market Research Corp |
Vice President |
Current |
| SPSS Inc. |
Specialist |
Current |
| University of Victoria |
|
Former |
Laura Squier is a senior technical consultant with SPSS Inc. Ms. Squier provides technical guidance and support for the SPSS Business Intelligence Public Sector group. She is well versed in data mining, forecasting, survey design, market segmentation, textual analysis and statistical modeling and is familiar with numerous databases and analytical packages. In the last year, Ms. Squier taught a data mining seminar at the National Defense University and served as a session chair at the AFCEA data mining symposium. She regularly makes training and consulting appearances at federal, state and local revenue agencies where she addresses data mining and data management issues. Before joining SPSS, Ms. Squier spent two years with the Department of Veterans Affairs as a technical information specialist where she provided analytical support including trend analysis and prediction for budgeting and reporting needs. She earned a Master's degree in Mathematical Economics from West Virginia University in 1995.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Dama-NCR |
Senior Technical Consultant With Spss Inc |
Current |
| SPSS Inc. |
Senior Technical Consultant |
Current |
| SPSS Inc. |
Senior Product Manager |
Former |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Technical Information Specialist |
Former |
| West Virginia University |
Master's Degree In Mathematical Economics |
Former |
He has about 2 years experience in marketing research. His major strength is in Quantitative research projects. Mr. Ogunro holds a B.Sc degree in Biochemistry from Ogun State University. Yomi is a paramedical specialist by training has demonstrated uncommon dexterity in the use of SPSS for research data interrogation. He is a member of Nigeria Market Research Association (NiMRA).
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Specialist |
Current |
| Sterling Business Research & Consulting Ltd. |
Research Executive |
Current |
Charles R. Whitchurch joined Zebra as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in 1991. From 1981 until 1991, he served as Vice President, Finance, of Corcom, Inc., a technology company specializing in the control of radio frequency interference. Mr. Whitchurch previously held positions as Chief Financial Officer of Resinoid Engineering Corporation and as Corporate Services Officer with the Harris Bank in Chicago. Mr. Whitchurch earned a BA in Economics (Phi Beta Kappa) from Beloit College and an MBA from Stanford University in 1973. Mr. Whitchurch also serves as a member of the board of directors of SPSS, Inc., a Chicago-based provider of predictive analytic and statistical tools software, where he is the designated financial expert and chairman of the audit committee.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Zebra Technologies Corporation |
Cfo |
Current |
| ScanSource, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Predictive Analytics Insight |
Director |
Current |
| Zebra Technologies Corporation |
Treasurer |
Current |
| Resinoid Engineering Corp. |
Cfo |
Former |
| Corcom, Inc. |
Vice President, Finance |
Former |
| Harris Bank |
Corporate Services Officer |
Former |
| SPSS Inc. |
Chairman, Audit Committee |
Former |
| Stanford University |
MBA |
Former |
| Beloit College |
BA In Economics |
Former |
| SPSS Inc. |
member |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| SPSS Inc. |
Vice President |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nusports.Com |
Northwestern University President |
Current |
| Predictive Analytics Insight |
Director |
Current |
| Rasmussen College, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| SPSS Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Knight Commission |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Carnegie Inc. |
Consultant |
Former |
| Institute for Advanced Studies |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| University of Chicago |
Ph.D. |
Former |
| University of Chicago |
Master's Degree |
Former |
| Center for Advanced Studies |
Fellow |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| JOBS2WEB Inc. |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Hotgigs |
CEO |
Current |
| Icentera, Inc. |
Executive Director |
Current |
| Norwest Venture Capital |
|
Current |
| Talentnetworks, Inc. |
Chairman of the Board |
Current |
| Revation Systems, Inc. |
Chairman |
Current |
| Icentera, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Hotgigs |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Swift Knowledge, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| JOBS2WEB Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Intranet Solutions, Inc |
Board Member |
Current |
| SPSS Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Stellent, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Lawson Associates, Inc. |
Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| Showcase Inc. |
Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| Lawson Software, Inc. |
CEO |
Former |
| Peopleclick, Inc. |
Interim CEO |
Former |
| Lawson Associates, Inc. |
President |
Former |
| Showcase Inc. |
President |
Former |
| Lawson Software, Inc. |
President |
Former |
| Hotgigs |
Executive Director |
Former |
| Tripletree, LLC |
Senior Advisor to |
Former |
| Showcase Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Peopleclick, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| University of Minnesota |
BS In Business Administration |
Former |
| Harvard University |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Business Engine, Inc. |
Chairman of the Board |
Current |
| Interlink Electronics, Inc. |
Chairman of Morgan Stanley Technology Holdings, Inc. More |
Current |
| American Friends |
Chairman |
Current |
| Beacon International Limited |
Director |
Current |
| Predictive Analytics Insight |
Director |
Current |
| Irise Communications |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Business Engine, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Persistence Software, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Sendmail, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| SPSS Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Candle Corporation |
President |
Former |
| The Candle |
President |
Former |
| Morgan Stanley |
Managing Director |
Former |
| Morgan Stanley |
Advisory Director |
Former |
| ThruPoint, Inc. |
Director |
Former |
| Michigan State University |
Masters Degree |
Former |
| Michigan State University |
Bachelors Degree |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Security Chicago Corp |
Director |
Current |
| Voiceprism |
Director |
Current |
| Predictive Analytics Insight |
Director |
Current |
| SPSS Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Showingtime |
Director |
Current |
| Computer Corporation of America |
Director |
Current |
| Cyborg Systems, Inc. |
Chief Executive |
Former |
| Cyborg Systems, Inc. |
Founder |
Former |
| Hewitt and Co |
|
Former |
| Cyborg Systems, Inc. |
Chairman |
Former |
| University of Missouri |
bachelors degree in mathematics with a minor in physics |
Former |
Michael E. Lavin, 60, Midwest area managing partner KPMG LLP 1993 2002. Partner 1977 2002. Director, Peoples Energy Corporation and SPSS Inc. B.B.A., University of Wisconsin. Tellabs director since 2003.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Tellabs, Inc. |
Midwest Area Managing Partner |
Current |
| People's Energy Corp. |
Consultant |
Current |
| Tellabs, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| SPSS Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| People's Energy Corp. |
Director |
Current |
| KPMG International |
Midwest Area Managing Partner |
Former |
| Tellabs, Inc. |
Consultant |
Former |
| People's Energy Corp. |
Chairman, Audit Committee |
Former |
| Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce |
Board Member |
Former |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra |
Vice Chairman |
Former |
| Chicago Opera Theater |
Vice Chairman |
Former |
| The Chicago Council On Foreign Relations |
Board Member |
Former |
| Museum of Contemporary Art |
Board Member |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| SPSS Inc. |
Director, Marketing |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Mainstay Partners |
Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Motorola |
Current |
| Mainstay Partners |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Predictive Analytics Insight |
Director |
Current |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| SPSS Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Office Depot, Inc. |
CIO of The Quaker Oats Company |
Former |
| Motorola, Inc. |
Chief Information Officer |
Former |
| Quaker Oats Company |
Chief Information Officer |
Former |
| Motorola, Inc. |
Executive Vice President |
Former |
| Office Depot, Inc. |
executive vice president |
Former |
| Quaker Oats Company |
Executive Vice President |
Former |
| Procter & Gamble |
|
Former |
| Miami University |
Bachelor of Arts Degree |
Former |
| Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. |
member |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| SPSS Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
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