Transamerica Finance Corp.

Richard D. Root, Jr. serves as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for RemitStream Solutions where he is responsible for the technology that supports the 24x7 operation as well as implementation of new lockboxes. Rick joined RemitStream Solutions in June 2006 with over 17 years of Information Technology experience. For over 15 years, Rick has worked in information technology management for such organizations as Holiday Corporation, Perma-Pipe, Lexington Homes and General Motors Locomotive Division. Rick comes to RemitStream Solutions from Transamerica Finance Corporation where he served as Information Systems Director in the Finance Group. Rick holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Information System from Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tennessee. He also holds a Master of Sciences Degree in Telecommunication Systems from DePaul University in Chicago. Rick is an Adjunct Instructor at Judson College in Elgin, Illinois, on various Information System topics including Ethics and Future Issues.