I have been recruiting extensively in the IT SaaS marketplace since 2005 and my clients consist of start-ups, small and mid-sized organizations. As a Managing Partner in the National IT Division at Lucas Group, I assist my clients grow their domestic and international teams in the US. I am positioned as a trusted expert, working primarily with CEO’s, VP’s and other hiring decision makers within local and global software companies to help them find the talent they need for today’s goals and long term visions. I work with each client to strategize on their future, prepare for growth, and hire the right talent. Member of a wide range of professional groups, including the American Staffing Association, Cloud Computing and SaaS Best Practices, Human Resources Professionals Worldwide and the Orange County Executives and Networkers. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Global Business Management from CSU San Marcos. Current Hot Openings & Recently Completed Searches VP/Head of North America Sales - (Video Storage) - SF Bay Area VP/Head of North America Sales - (SaaS) Los Angeles VP/Head of Global Sales - (Mobile Security/Content) Palo Alto CTO/VP of Technology - (Real Estate/SaaS) Santa Monica Global VP Sales (SaaS) - SF/Stockholm Analytics Practice Business Director - (SaaS Consulting) - Santa Clara North America Sales Director - (SaaS) - SF/Stockholm CTO/CMO - SaaS - Global/North America EVP Sales (SaaS) SF Customer Success Manager (Automation Soft.) NYC Enterprise Sales Executive (Oracle) LA SVP Sales, North America (MSFT Dynamics) National VP Sales, North America (SaaS/Video Streaming) LA Customer Success Director(Cloud eCommerce) Bay Area Specialties: CEO, CSO, CRO, COO, EVP Sales, Global VP Sales, Head of Sales, Sales Directors, Channel Sales, Sr Account Executives, Sr Account Managers, Sales Engineers, SaaS, Big Data, Cloud Security, Mobile Solutions, Cloud, IaaS, XaaS, PaaS, Internet Security, Retained, Contained and Contingency.

Managing Partner, IT & Software Sales Division @ I was tasked to build and develop the Irvine IT division from scratch in 2012. Since then, my team has grown from a single-person operation to a thriving team that has grown their revenue 150% year over year. I have achieved President’s, Sterling, Gold and Diamond Club awards in FY 2014 & 2015. I understand the needs of my clients and candidates to be prepared as a true expert and highly consultative partner. Lucas Group assists start-ups to Fortune 100 clients find transcendent, executive talent; Candidates fully realize their career ambitions, and Associates find professional fulfillment and financial success. To learn more, visit www.lucasgroup.com From July 2012 to Present (3 years 6 months) Orange County, California AreaDistrict Manager, Major Accounts @ I joined ADP as a District Manager, Major Accounts in 2012 after moving to the Orange County area from the Bay Area. While this experience with ADP was brief, I further developed sales skills and strategy through exceptional training. From February 2012 to July 2012 (6 months) Orange County, California AreaIT Sales Headhunter, Managing Director @ I helped launch Meridian-Lucent Interactive in the Bay Area area. I quickly grew the company by staying on top of industry trends and partnering with venture capitalists and CEO’s of growing software companies who were in need of a top recruiting partner. Meridian-Lucent Interactive, LLC is a boutique Cloud recruiting service leader in Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service(SaaS) human capital provider, specializing in Cloud Computing passive candidate placement. Our key turn searches enables our clients a seamless conduit to passive candidates from some of the best technology leaders in the business. From April 2011 to February 2012 (11 months) San Francisco Bay AreaHeadhunter, IT Sales @ I was brought in as a senior level recruiter to the Andiamo! Group in 2010, and quickly became the number one producer in the company. I provided job seekers and employers with rewarding working relationships, and played an active role in the training and development of new recruiters. From January 2010 to April 2011 (1 year 4 months) IT Sales Headhunter, Senior Manager @ I was tasked with launching the US division of Canada-based Pinnacle Professional. I grew the US team from a single-person operation to a team of 7. I was a producing manager and remained the number one producer in the company for several years, earning President’s Club awards in 2007 and 2008. I joined Pinnacle in 2005 after graduating from California State University, San Marcos, with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Global Business Management. From December 2005 to January 2010 (4 years 2 months)

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Global Business Management @ California State University-San Marcos From 2003 to 2005 Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General @ Modesto Junior College From 2001 to 2003 Modesto High David Hughes is skilled in: Recruiting, SaaS, Technical Recruiting, Interviews, Human Resources, Business Development, Leadership, Management, Cloud Computing, Temporary Placement, CRM, Contract Recruitment, Internet Recruiting, Sales, Consulting