RONALD H. THRASH: Received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Texas Tech University, and his law degree (JD) from the University of Houston Law Center (cum laude, top 10%). Mr. Thrash is also licensed as a Certified Public Accountant. He is a former Chief Financial Officer with corporate experience in domestic and international banking, treasury functions, securities registration, merger and acquisitions, accounting and investment banking activities. Mr. Thrash has over thirty years of active involvement in various investments, including stocks and bonds, factoring, real estate, oil and gas, and venture capital.