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Bio-Sketch - Bruce Leybourne

CLIMATE-STAT INC.: (Founder -04 April 2003) CEO - Specializing in software development for geospatial solutions and creating inputs for climate/weather modeling.

EDCON-PRJ: (2008-2014) Gravity-Magnetic Specialist, Data Acquisition & Processing L&R & BGM gravity meters, SeaSpy magnetometers.

EARTH CLIMATE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ECRI): –Chief Scientist/Researcher for tectonic modulation of climate. April, 2003 to 2005.

NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC OFFICE -GEOPHYSICAL APPLICATIONS: -03 April 2003 to 01 Sept. 1985. Geophysicist/Oceanographer- GS-1313-12.4. Geo-spatial development of new concepts in geophysics providing ocean reference for 3‑d circulation and flow models extension to littoral zones. Managed gravity land based reference stations, and moored current meter databases developing tectonic links to climate.

SPECIALIST GEOPHYSICIST/PHYSICAL SCIENTIST: 9/85-10/96 GS-5-11. Team member for the Department of Defense in the planning, execution, and completion of various geophysical processing projects collecting multiple survey platform data sets. Maintain and calibrate equipment in data collection on multi-mission military-surveys.

FIELD ASSIGNMENTS: Senior Scientist (SNR-GS-13) onboard reconnaissance gravity surveys in South Atlantic, 2002. Senior Gravity Representative for survey land tie in Cape Town, South Africa. Marine Geology instructor (4 years) on Navy educational outreach programs (OCEANS ALIVE and SEA SCHOLARS). Project Leader for Klein 5000/Data Sonics side-scan, acoustic back-scatter surveys. This provides ground-truth for acoustics in conjunctions with SIMRAD multibeam-swath bathymetry surveys for homeland defense. Shipboard Data Manager GS-12: ISS-60 System managing bathymetry/gravity and physical oceanography survey operations, responsible for data collection and quality. Monitor all systems and data streams, supervise watch standers and train new personnel. Back up data-sets daily and generate reports and final data package for transmission to office. Senior Gravity Representativer 11-12/99 Korea–Singapore-Okinawa onboard Sumner; 05-08/98 North Pacific onboard R/V Revelle, new land stations in Hawaii; Seabeam/3.5KHz surveys 01-03/94 Adriatic onboard Kane, reestablished land stations in Sicily, Rota and Copenhagen. 1991 – Land Tie Bermuda onboard Wyman. (6 years “at sea” on various military surveys).

EDUCATION:

Univ. Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg, MS, USA; Geology; 1991;

Master;Univ. NC At Wilmington; Wilmington, NC, USA; Geology; 1982; Bachelor;

Guilford County High; Greensboro, NC, USA; 1977; High School Diploma.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES and AFFILIATES:

Registered Professional Geologist in Mississippi, since 1/99. American Geophysical Union since 1991. Marine Technology Society local chapter at Stennis Space Center – Held Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Treasury positions over three-years 1997-1999, Served as president Southern Geological Society at University of Southern Mississippi 1983-84. Alumni and Brother of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, initiated in 1979 became Treasurer 1980-81 UNC at Wilmington.

Bio Sketch – Scott L Shires

Shires Financial Group, Inc., 1984 – Present

President / Owner

Creative Problem Resolution, Government Relations, Negotiations.

Financial Services - Provide consultation and oversight to resolve unique financial problems and needs. Perform Chief Financial Officer responsibilities and prepare tax returns for a wide variety of clients. Prepare Secretary of State and IRS compliance reports for fundraising campaigns. Work closely with Attorneys, CPA's and other advisors to insure objectives and goals are synchronized and obtainable. Prepare comprehensive financial analyses for individuals and small businesses. Provide investment advisory advice for individuals and corporations.

Startup, Operations, MountainBanc Mortgage LLC: 1995 - 2000

Mortgage Brokerage - Brokered residential loans and created second mortgages for homeowners as a supervised lender under the UCC for the State of Colorado.

Investor Relations, Fund Raising, Precis LLC: 1987 - 1996

Tax lien services - Purchased, acquired and managed forty-eight million dollars of delinquent tax liens in ten states. Raised over $3.5 million in private investor dollars. Management included due diligence on potential purchases, coordinating foreclosures on real estate property, making regular reports to the lender and making recommendations to improve portfolio yield.

National Alternative Fuels Foundation /Earth Climate Research Institute, 1/01 – 1/05

Treasurer/Project Manager/Administrator. Supervised the administrative staff of a small scientific research non profit (501 c 3).

Startup, Administration, Government Liaison, Contract Management. Key player in acquiring a $3.6 million grant from the EPA in nine months. Coordinated with Principal, CPA’s and Attorneys to organize and achieve 501 c 3 status from the IRS. Established financial controls. Submitted all quarterly and annual reports to EPA and IRS. Successfully completed annual single audits. Developed and implemented lobbying effort at the Federal level. Acquired access to senior congressional leaders and a foreign Head of State. Interviewed and hired full-time lobbyist and staff.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Army Reserves, 6/84 - 11/95

United States Army, 6/74 -6/84

Officer / Lieutenant Colonel, Infantry (Retired Reserves)

Served as the Director of Enlisted Courses for Colorado and Wyoming, supervising a staff section of seventy (70) soldiers that taught advanced educational courses. Served as a company commander for a reserve infantry company for three years. Served as a company commander of basic training companies and as a senior staff officer for various commands, to include aide-de-camp for a three star and one star general.

EDUCATION

United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, BS, 1974

Command and General Staff College, 1994

Bio-Sketch - W. Dave Orr

Brings an international research and development perspective. He has successfully managed marketing campaigns in the technology start-up arena.

David’s areas of interest include communications, business writing, education & training, proposals, surveys, focus groups and investments.

Research, Development & Growth Consultant (2002-present) David Co-developed a spectrum of leading market intelligence and research services tailored around the client specific marketing objectives, media platform, and internal branding events. He was responsible for the submission of grant funding requests through the competitive solicitation process with multiple government agencies/programs totaling over $20 in requested funding. David successfully served as a trusted development consultant to leading technology ventures, builder/developers, public interest associations, and non-profit entities.

University of Gloucestershire (2011) Marketing and Management Instructor-Developed innovative team-based curriculum based on contemporary international case studies in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.

TIAA-CREF (2006-2008) Consultant-Complex problem research and resolution grew assets under management through effective financial counseling to participants. Key contributor to internal change supported by employee guided initiatives.

Advanced Systems (2000) - IBM Enterprise Marketing and Sales- Assisted CEO with the development and execution of B2B sales and marketing campaign to expand ASG brand awareness to fortune 5000 IT teams throughout the western United States.

Education:

Regis Jesuit High School (Aurora, Colorado) 1996

University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Rome, Italy) •Magna Cum Laude –Philosophy (1999)

Hillsdale College (Hillsdale, Michigan) •BA -Liberal Arts (2000)

University of Colorado (Denver, Colorado) • MBA (2002)