Michael Biehl was recently CFO of KPMG, one of the largest public accounting firms in the world. They provide professional audit, tax and advisory services to some of the leading businesses in the world.  KMPG employs over 20,000 in the US and 100,000 globally.  He has been a partner with KPMG since 1993 and have worked for the Firm since 1979. He served as the CFO from 2004-2007 and has since returned to client service. Michael is a global lead partner in their private equity group.

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John Stobo is the Managing General Partner at ABS Capital Partners, overseeing the firm's investing and operating activities. Founded in 1990, ABS Capital Partners has established a strong track record for investing in later-stage growth companies. With $1.5 billion under management, ABS Capital helps companies choose the growth initiatives that build the greatest long-term value.

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David Mullaney is the President of Petrosteel (now Edgen Murray), a leading global distributor of high performance steel and alloy products for use primarily in specialized applications throughout the hydrocarbon chain, energy infrastructure, and individual industrial niches.

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Andrew (Andy) Kindfuller is Chief Operating Officer of Guthy-Renker International, the international arm of one of the world's largest direct response television companies. Established in 1988, Guthy-Renker today has sales of more than $1.5 Billion per year and an average annual growth rate of 25% over the last 10 years. Originally launched as a television direct marketer by Co-CEOs Bill Guthy and Greg Renker, the independently-owned, vertically-integrated company has since broadened its focus into every area of electronic retailing, making quality products available to U.S.

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Maury Blackman is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Accela, Inc.

Accela is an international software company focused on connecting people to government services 24X7. The Company serves a global client base of more than 500 jurisdictions and maintains offices in San Ramon, CA, Beijing, CH, and Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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Carl Wernicke is the Managing Director of Oak Hill Advisors, a credit hedge fund focusing on investing in securities of non-investment grade companies. They invest up and down the capital structure and go both long and short as they deem the opportunity. Founded over 20 years ago, they have offices in both NY and London and manage funds on behalf of large institutions, endowments and high net worth families.  Carl is one of five partners at OHA and currently is Co-Head of Investment in London (he spends 2-3 weeks per month in London).

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David Kurtz is the CEO and Chairman of Shaw Electric, which recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. David is the third generation of his family to be involved with the business. Shaw Electric's strength is the ability to complete major construction projects without allowing disruption to existing operations.

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Neil H. Smith serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of InterGen, a global electric power company with facilities on four continents.  As CEO, Mr. Smith has the lead responsibility for the development, financing, construction and operations of all of InterGen's power plants. Neil has been with InterGen since its founding.

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Guy Berkebile is the President and Founder of Guy Chemical Company, a contract packager specializing in filling viscous materials into metal and plastic squeeze tubes and cartridges. In 2001, Guy Chemical Company was named an Inc500 company, and are now providing their services around the world.

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Bennett DeLoney & Noyes, P.C. ("BDN") is a quality collection law firm servicing delinquent debt nationwide with litigation in the Mountain West. Sophisticated technology and quality people makes outsourcing unpaid debt a no-hassle and profitable experience. BDN has been representing Fortune 500 companies and smaller businesses nationwide for over 13 years. As CFO, Lonnie has responsibility for the financial viability of the firm, and brings 15-years experience as a CPA in public accounting to BDN. He joined the firm in 2004.

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Mike Wilford is the President of Tri 3 Enterprises, a holding company for Wabash Medical Company and Motion Medical Technologies, LLC which are durable medical equipment companies.  Both companies provide Game Ready accelerated rehabiliation equipment, continuous passive motion devices, surgical implants, bio compression pumps and garments and negative pressure wound care therapy devices.

During college, Mike was a hockey player, but has transitioned into a triathlete.  Since 2002, he has finished 11 Ironman races.

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Peter Scharer is President and founder of Images In Foil, Inc. Established in 1993, Images specializes in producing niche currency-based paper and plastic products.  Their main business is the production of mass transit passes.  By incorporating cutting-edge technology, Images has virtually eliminated counterfeiting issues and provided higher security and better marketability for its clients.

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As President and CEO, Christian Kirschner is responsible for the daily operation, growth, and vision of High Country Club, a luxury vacation planning company.

In 1996, Christian joined the global commercial real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield. During his career with Cushman & Wakefield, Christian represented investors, landlords and tenants in over 3 million square feet of commercial product.

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Jay Bower is the President and CEO of Crossbow Group, a full-service marketing and communications agency with expertise in developing high impact programs that drive measurable results across the entire spectrum of communications media. He has led strategic and tactical engagements with over 275 companies ranging from Fortune 500 multinationals to start-ups. He has also served as Vice President and co-founder of the e-business consultancy Prescients, where he helped craft online strategies for Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Gartner Group, Media Metrix and Cendant (Century 21).

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Michael Arnstein created Market Organization in 1999 as an internet start up company within the diamond, gemstone and jewelry industry located in New York City. The company was started as a one man operation and has grown to over 30 full time employees which at the core is a software development company that operates B2B and B2C internet/intranet websites. Michael's role focuses on long term business development goals within the New York and Mumbai offices.

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Nickolas W. Jekogian, III is the founder and President of NWJ Companies. Nickolas founded the company while in college in 1991 with the purchase of a duplex apartment building in Center City Philadelphia. He has built NWJ Companies into a national, multi-family property ownership, investment and redevelopment organization that owns a $200 million dollar portfolio of 3,000 plus units in 17 markets. The company has grown by acquiring inefficiently -managed properties which meet company-identified improvement criteria.

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Capital Otolaryngology is a medical and sugical practice specializing in treating children and adults for disorders of the head and neck. It involves the care of ear, nose and throat problems including head and neck cancer, and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. The pracitice employs three physicians, with in-office imaging, a sleep laboratory, balance testing, and audiometry. Christopher started the practice in Austin in 1999 after working for a large multi-specialty group.

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