Ron D. Ford is an executive-level leader who has demonstrated proven results for stakeholders across a myriad of corporate functions and performance areas. His experience includes CEO, President, CFO, COO, CIO and board director in publicly traded and private companies with annual revenues north of $2 billion. Ford has a strong track record of performance with double digit growth in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and organizational development. Ford has been successful in turnaround and high-growth situations in addition to leading public and private companies with domestic and international operations. He has earned certifications in public accounting (CPA) and Chartered Global Managerial accounting. Ford holds a Doctorate in Executive Management from Case Western Reserve University, an MBA from The Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management and a B.S. in Business Administration from The University of Tennessee. He has also completed executive education programs in marketing, sales and strategy from the Harvard Business School. Ron has served on the faculty of Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business as well as being an associate dean for six years. As part of his civic and community engagement, Ford was appointed by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as the commissioner of entertainment and tourism. Ron was the past president of the American Cancer Society Board in Atlanta. He is also a part of the Young President’s Organization (YPO) and the downtown Atlanta Rotary Club. Ron also has served on the boards of ThinkThin, Quixote/Smashbox, Vanderbilt University and Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, among others.

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer @ From January 2010 to Present (6 years) Greater Los Angeles AreaFounder and Chairman @ Advisory services and consulting to public and private company boards and executive management with partner, Jane Pak. Angel investment management, public service and philanthropy. From 2002 to Present (13 years) Board of Directors @ From 2009 to 2012 (3 years) Greater Los Angeles AreaFaculty @ From 2007 to 2012 (5 years) Board of Directors @ From 2009 to 2011 (2 years) Greater Los Angeles AreaAssociate Dean @ From 2007 to 2010 (3 years) Chief Executive Officer and Board Director @ From 2005 to 2009 (4 years) Chief Financial Strategist (CFO), Subsidiary President and Board Director @ From 2003 to 2004 (1 year) Greater Atlanta AreaChief Executive Officer and Board Director @ From 2002 to 2002 (less than a year) San Francisco Bay AreaPresident @ From 1998 to 2002 (4 years) Greater Atlanta AreaChief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer @ From 1995 to 1998 (3 years) Greater Atlanta AreaExecutive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer @ From 1992 to 1995 (3 years) Manager - Assurance @ From 1984 to 1992 (8 years) Techncal Associate - Information Technology @ From 1979 to 1984 (5 years)

Executive Education @ Harvard Business School From 2003 to 2008 Executive Education @ U.S. Army War College From 2002 to 2002 Doctorate @ Case Western Reserve University From 1995 to 1998 MBA @ Vanderbilt University From 1990 to 1992 BS @ University of Tennessee From 1979 to 1984 Diploma @ Lenoir City High School From 1975 to 1979 Ron Ford is skilled in: Entrepreneurship, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Management, Business Strategy, Finance, Executive Management, Competitive Analysis, Venture Capital, P&L Management, Leadership Development, Private Equity, Start-ups