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Huntsville, Al, Us

PhishFirewall is a leading Cybersecurity software provider focusing on anti-Phishing and security awareness training. Company acquired March 2024.

Company acquired March 2024

Nexus eWater has developed the world's first practical, safe, and economical home water recycling system and energy recovery system. The products save 40-60% of home's water use, lowers wastewater use by 65%, and saves 15-23% of energy used in the home.

NanoIntegris is the world's leading refined single-walled carbon nanotube company. Implemented executve management transition and led successful turn-around as the full-time Independent Director of this company.

EnerSight Fuels, Inc. is an alternative energy company focused on producing bio-diesel from re-cycled waste vegetable oil as a feedstock source). Recruited to evaluate new strategic alternatives for one-year old start-up company. Revamped the company’s capital intensive business model, completed a Series A funding round, negotiated and executed two co-production agreements with bio-diesel energy producers, and began biodiesel production in November 2008.

Time Domain Corporation is a venture capital-backed technology company that develops products and provides services in communications, radar and location tracking utilizing ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. During 8-year time tenure, company grew from 10 people to 200. Over 150 patents were applied or issued. Revenue grew to $10 million/year, and the semiconductor division of the company was successfully sold. Valuation increased 100-fold from 1996–2002, and the company was profitable at the end of term of service in 2004 ( www.timedomain.com). Company was acquired by its largest investor, Pharos Capital Group, in 2010. Managed operations which included finance, human resources, fund raising, shareholder relations, legal, and information technology. Responsible for raising $110 million in private equity. VC and institutional investors included: Sony, Siemens, Marconi, US West, IBM MicroElectronics, WorldCom, Manulife of Canada, OCBC of Singapore, Kolon Group of Korea, and a number of domestic and international venture capital investors based in three continents. Raised $15 million from angel and smaller private equity investors and acquired and integrated Pulson Communications Corporation. Company reached several milestones during this time, including: successful product miniaturization, issuance of 150 patents, and regulatory approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Nationally known Board Advisors were recruited including: former NATO Commander (Gen. Wesley Clark), former Chief of Staff for President Carter, (Hamilton Jordan), and Silicon Valley venture capital and entrepreneurial icon, (Heidi Roizen). Assisted CEO in national public relations effort which resulted in over 1,000 news articles including front page coverage of company in New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and in-depth articles in many national periodicals (Newsweek, Business Week, The Economist, etc).

Co-founded this early stage private equity investment firm.Evaluated early stage technology investment opportunities and made a major investment in Time Domain Corporation, a Huntsville, Alabama-based start-up focused on ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, a new form of wireless digital communications. Purchased a minority interest in Time Domain and transitioned from PVG to Time Domain in August 1996.

Huntsville, Alabama, Us

Co-founder of this “garage” start-up in 1975. A clean-tech environmental water and pollution monitoring company that became the worldwide leader in its market niche with $45 million in revenues, 440 employees, 55 offices in 12 countries. Company builds specialty computers, sensors, and software, and also manages installation, support and services. ADS was sold in 1989 to Axel Johnson, AB, a $6B privately-held Swedish company. Founding managers stayed with the firm for six-years post-acquisition. (www.adsenv.com). In 2008, company was sold to IDEX (NYSE: IDX) for $160 million.Chief Operating Officer (1994 to 1995) managed international operations in five continents. Started expansion efforts into South America by opening branch offices in Chile and Argentina. Managed staff of 200+.CEO of International Operations (1992 to 1994) expatriate assignment in Germany. Promoted to head all foreign operations. Relocated and established European headquarters office in Frankfurt/Wiesbaden, Germany. Oversaw operations in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. Managed 12 subsidiaries and a staff of 175. Grew business in Europe including managing strategic alliances with local companies.CEO and Managing Director of ADS Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore (1990 to 1991) expatriate assignment based in Sydney. Established subsidiary in Australia and in first year of operations generated $13 million of revenue and $6 million of net income. Founded offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Singapore, and New Zealand. Hired local managers and staff. Managed staff of 125. COO and Vice President of Operations of ADS America (1980 to 1990) directed project operations in US and Canada with a staff of over 200. Managed project operations throughout the US. Extensive travel included multi-month assignments in 40 cities in 15 states. Senior Project Manager (1978-1980) – worked part-time while attending Stanford University.

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