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David A. Simpson
David's most recent work has been for communications and energy companies (start-ups
and Fortune 500s) for which he has served as legal counsel, strategic adviser,
board member, and interim CEO. David has also been an investigative reporter
for two major daily newspapers, founded the largest U.S. association of internet
service providers, and co-founded a consulting company which specialized in green
technology. David holds a BA in French Literature and European History from Williams
College, an MA in Politics and Philosophy from University College, Oxford and
a JD from Golden Gate University School of Law. He is vice-president of the Board
of Directors of Aim High (www.aimhigh.org).
Tom Hakel
In addition to co-founding GoldMail, Tom most recently served as General Manager
for Stags Leap Wine Cellar (Napa, CA) and helped orchestrate the sale of the
company in September 2007 to Michelle-Antinori for $185 million. He has enjoyed
many successes in growing, restructuring and advising enterprises in telecommunications,
technology and financial services. Tom is also a former manager in the KPMG Consulting
Practice and has a degree in computer science.
Phillip DeMaria
Phillip DeMaria has been an independent investor and advisor since 1996, most
recently focused on restaurant companies and real estate. Phil has been an advisor
to GoldMails predecessor, Accerra, Inc. from the beginning and has advised numerous
small businesses in the area of capitalization, finance, business focus and planning,
merger and divestiture. He brings a depth of senior management experience from
his corporate background where he has held such positions as Senior Vice President
and head of all real estate lending for Bank of California and Division President
of BA Mortgage and International Realty and a Senior Vice President of Bank of
America.
Chuck Mache
Chuck has spent a quarter-century building and leading
organizations with a specialty in highly competitive industries.
He led the transition of Benchmark Lending Group from a
mortgage broker to a full mortgage bank, dramatically increasing
its loan portfolio to over $600 million annually. As Executive
VP of Sales for American Home Shield, Chuck grew revenues
from $6M to $125M in ten years, forming strategic partnerships
with other market leaders and restructuring sales teams
during acquisitions. He is Chairman of the Board of American
TonerServ Corp., the founder of Chuck Mache Communications
and is the author of the best-selling book, The Four
Kinds of Sales People.
Eric J. Pyenson -
Vice President / General Counsel, A123 Systems, Inc.
Eric Pyenson has over 20 years of legal, business development, and international
experience in technology. Prior to his legal and business career, he worked for
the U.S. government in Washington, DC and overseas, focusing on counter-terrorism.
Before joining A123 Systems, Inc., Eric established the in-house legal departments
at several Boston-area software start-ups, including Authoria, Excara and Open
Market, where he helped lead that companys successful IPO in May 1996. Eric received
his B.A. degree from Williams College, an M.A. degree in international relations
from the University of Sussex, England and his J.D. from Northeastern University
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GoldMail
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tool for my company. Whether our client is
a commercial real estate developer or an artisanal
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