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As CFO, I drive the strategy and implementation for Process Improvements in Financial Accounting, Cash Management, Human Resources, Information Technology and Legal. Prior to assuming the CFO role, I advised the company's President and CEO since its inception. The Company has significantly grown and added 14 employees. I am excited about the future.Kester Search Group exists to improve lives, build great companies, and drive innovation.We take a consultative approach to talent acquisition by truly partnering with our clients to fully understand their goals, culture, and personnel needs. Kester Search Group is focused on permanent placements in Diagnostics, Oncology, Genetics, Dental/DSO's, Biotech, Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare AI, Technology, SaaS, and Medical Device/Equipment. Our three distinct Practice areas include:Executive Search - Our Retained Executive Search Practice provides expert guidance for complex Life Sciences executive searches, delivering top-tier talent through a personalized and efficient approach.Professional Search - Kester Search Group's consultative approach and deep understanding of your company culture ensure the right fit for middle to upper-level management and strategic hires.Commercial Expansions - The leading search firm for fast-growing healthcare companies, specializing in building commercial teams and delivering high-quality candidates efficiently.With over 1,500+ placements in the healthcare industry, 55+ years of combined healthcare recruiting experience, and a 95% client retention rate, our team is more than equipped to assist as you build out your team.Visit our website to learn more and follow us to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and industry news as well as job postings!www.kestersearch.com

Member of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Audit Committee and Member of the Compensation Committee for this innovative medical device company. InspireMD seeks to utilize its proprietary MicroNet® technology to make its products the industry standard for Carotid Stenting by providing outstanding acute results and durable stroke free long-term outcomes.InspireMD’s common stock is quoted on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol NSPR and certain warrants are quoted on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol NSPR.WS and NSPR.WSB.

Lewisville, Tx, Us

As Chairman of the Compensation Committee I led the transformation of an informal committee to one that was organized and responsive to the Company’s needs. The company grew from $120 million to $550 million in sales during this period. The accomplishments included negotiating employment agreements of existing and newly hired top management, amending the Long Term Incentive Plan, amending the Stock Purchase Plan, redesigning the annual cash bonus plan, creating a Deferred Compensation Plan, editing the first CD&A and coordinating with both outside counsel and compensation consultants.As a member of the Audit Committee, I brought great technical expertise to the financial reporting and financial press releases. I was able to add valuable oversight and control over the internal and external auditors and the Chief Compliance Officer.I voluntarily resigned from this board in December 2010.Orthofix International, N.V. is a global medical device company offering a broad line of minimally invasive surgical and non-surgical products for the spine, orthopedic, and sports medicine market sectors, that address the lifelong bone-and-joint health needs of patients of all ages - helping them achieve a more active and mobile lifestyle. Orthofix's products are widely distributed around the world to orthopedic surgeons and patients via Orthofix's sales representatives and its subsidiaries, and via collaborations with other leading orthopedic product companies.

New York, Ny, Us

I spent 28 years with KPMG LLP (18 as an audit partner), in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Dublin Ireland and Greenville, SC. I completed my career as the Managing Partner of the South Carolina practice of over 70 personnel prior to my retirement on August 31, 2002. I also served 4 years on KPMG’s National Continuous Improvement Committee, which was responsible for the Firm’s Malcolm Baldridge application and was designated as a computer audit specialist and instructed courses in this areaI served as the lead engagement partner on the following public companies, responsible for the annual audit and numerous filings to raise equity or debt:Bowater, Inc. – forest products Delta Woodside Industries, Inc. – textilesDial Page, Inc. and its subsidiary Dial Call, Inc. – paging and cell phone (acquired by Nextel)Devcon International, Inc. – constructionKemet Corporation - capacitorsMultimedia, Inc. – newspapers, TV, cable, and production, including Phil Donahue (acquired by Gannett)Ryans Family Steakhouse, Inc. – restaurantsOther major audit clients include:BMW Manufacturing Corp - automobilesCryovac, a division of Sealed Air Corp. – food packagingFuji Photo Film, Inc. – film, cameras, photographic plates Siebe Inc. - controls, safety productsSonopress, a division of Bertelsmann AG – compact disc replicationLockwood Greene – a major design and engineering firmThe State of South Carolina – state government and all of its agenciesAdditionally I served many small privately held companies and US subsidiaries of foreign companies.

Norfolk, Va, Us

I served in the US Navy as the Main Propulsion Assistant on a destroyer and later in the Philadelphia Naval ship yard as a ship repair officer.

Mba, Accounting And Finance

Bs, Mechanical Engineering