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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 School of Law.
 
 
 
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