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Investors :: Corporate Governance
Board of Directors
Lawrence F. DeGeorge
Director
Mr. DeGeorge was appointed a Director effective September 2, 1998. Since 1991, Mr. DeGeorge has directed venture capital investment in telecommunications, biotechnology, internet infrastructure, information display screens and financial services as Chief Executive Officer of LPL Investment Group, Inc. and LPL Management Group, Inc. From 1986 to 1991, Mr. DeGeorge held various positions with Amphenol Corporation, a manufacturer of telecommunications interconnect products, including serving as President from May 1989 to January 1991, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from September 1986 to May 1989, and as a director from June 1987 to January 1991. From 1984 to 1986, Mr. DeGeorge served as Executive Vice President of LPL Group, Inc., a company specializing in mergers, acquisitions and leveraged buyouts. Mr. DeGeorge currently serves as a director of several companies: (a) iPlan Networks since November 1998, an IP-based CLEC located in Argentina providing voice, data and internet infrastructure services; (b) Cervalis LLC since April 2000, a high-end provider of managed IT server hosting, disaster recovery; and storage; and (c) Miniweb Interactive Ltd. since July 2008, an Interactive Service Provider of converged broadcast and broadband entertainment. From May 1998 to November 2007, Mr. DeGeorge served as a director of CompleTel, LLC, a multinational provider of switched, local telecommunications and related services. From November 1998 to September 2001, Mr. DeGeorge served as director of GigaRed S.A., a converged broadband cable television operator providing voice, video, data and internet infrastructure services. Mr. DeGeorge served as a director of UnitedGlobalCom, Inc., a provider of multi-channel television services, from June 1997 until October 1999, and from September 1987 to January 1991.
Matthew W. Shankle
Director, President and CEO
Mr. Shankle was appointed as the Company's President effective September 11, 1998 and as a Director effective October 3, 1997 from which time he also served as a Vice President of the Company until his appointment as President. He is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the Company in conjunction with the Board of Directors. He currently is also responsible for leading the business development effort of the Company. From June 1996 to September 1997, he served as a consultant to the Company for product research and development (R&D). From 1995 to 1997, Mr. Shankle served as an operations consultant for several high tech R&D/manufacturing subsidiaries of Telxon Corporation, a NASDAQ listed company. From 1992 to 1995, Mr. Shankle was employed by Virtual Vision, Inc. as the R&D/manufacturing facility development specialist. Mr. Shankle began his career at Lockheed Missiles and Space in the San Diego area.
James P. Martindale
Director, EVP of Manufacturing & COO
Mr. Martindale was appointed Vice President of Manufacturing and Technical Operations effective November 12, 2006. On February 20, 2008, Mr. Martindale was appointed Executive Vice President of Manufacturing and Chief Operations Officer, and was named to the Board of Directors. He is responsible for directing the Company's product research and development and manufacturing operations. From 1999 to 2006, was employed by InFocus Digital Media. His most recent position with InFocus was Senior Director, New Business Development. He was responsible for developing and executing new business strategies leveraging InFocus' software, hardware and service assets to offer digital-media solutions to the education, corporate, and digital advertising markets. In addition to his business development role at InFocus, Mr. Martindale held senior positions in Service, Application Engineering, and Technical Sales. From 1981 to 1999, Mr. Martindale held several positions with Hewlett-Packard Co., ranging from Mechanical Engineer, to Manufacturing Development Manager for HP's Specialty Printing Systems. Mr. Martindale holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University.
Committees
Audit Committee
The Company does not have a separately-designated standing Audit Committee established in accordance with section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act or a separate committee performing similar functions. The entire Board of Directors performs the functions of an Audit Committee as provided in section 3(a)(58)(B) of the Exchange Act.
The Board of Directors has determined that Lawrence F. DeGeorge qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert," as that term is defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, only Mr. DeGeorge is independent as defined by the Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") (the Company's Common Stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board, which does not have its own independence standard).
Compensation Committee
Mr. Lawrence F. DeGeorge currently serves as the only member of the Company's Compensation Committee. Mr. DeGeorge has never been an officer or employee of the Company.
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