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 P RESTON WILLIAMS III Preston Williams III is Senior Partner & Chief Information Officer (CIO) at GBC® Global Services. He is a pioneer and futurist with 20+ years of Big 4, Fortune 500, Global 100 and entrepreneurial experience. That experience includes Senior Auditor with Price Waterhouse (PriceWaterhouseCoopers), Controller for Lynn-Phill, IT Consultant with McGladrey & Pullen and Andersen Consulting (Accenture) as well as Project Executive at IBM® Global Services. Mr. Williams also worked as the first Product Manager for Global Data Collection with Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) and the first Chief Information Officer (CIO)at Langston University.From 2002 to 2004, Preston Williams served as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO)& Managing Partner at GBC®. Incorporated in Delaware, USA; the firm operatesin Kenya, Liberia, Uganda and the United States.Preston has successfully implemented sound, reliable, dynamic, scalable and robust IT systemsintegration and financial management solutions in North America, Asia Pacific (APAC), LatinAmerica (LATAM), Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).Mr. Williams is a member of the American Business Network (ABN), former TechnologyCommittee Chairman of the Oklahoma State Council on Information Technology (CoIT) and aformer member of the Innovative Technology Advisory Council of Oklahoma (InnoTech). He isa member of the EDUCAUSE CIO Constituent Group, the Carolina Information TechnologyProfessionals Group (CITPG) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) EnterpriseForum of Cambridge. Preston is also a member of the International Entrepreneurs Club,the International Technology Channels Association (ITCA), Tech Republic and the Global CIOThink Tank.Mr. Williams is DUNSRight™ certified with Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) and an IBM SignatureSelling Methodology (SSM™) certified professional. Preston holds a B. Sc. Degree in Economicsfrom Cuttington University College and a M. Sc. in Regional Planning with a Specializationin Resource Allocation & System Dynamics from the University of Liberia. He studied Auditingat the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and holds a CPA from the LiberianInstitute of Certified Public Accountants. Preston has a CIS from Great Plains Software in Fargo,North Dakota, USA. He also studied Comprehensive General Management at the ExecutiveEducation Program of the Harvard Business School at Harvard University in Boston,Massachusetts, USA.Preston Williams III is Chairman of the GBC® Board of Directors, an Associate Member ofExecuNet, recipient of the IBM® Global Services Leadership Award, Published Author and aModerator of the Internet Evolution Executive Clan.© Preston Williams III Curriculum Vitae (CV) Page 2 of 23

 P RESTON WILLIAMS III EXECUTIVE PROFILEVisionary, success-driven Business Information Technology Executive (CIO) with 20+ years ofBig 4, Fortune 500, Global 100 and entrepreneurial experience. Leader of top performing, cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams. Stellar track record for improving enterpriseworkforce effectiveness by implementing sound, reliable, dynamic, pragmatic and robustinformation technology and financial management solutions.Specialties:• Sales, Marketing & Business Planning • Organizational Leadership• Innovative Product & Services Development • Global Market Expansion• Program / Project Management • Strategic Alliances & Partnerships• Staff Management & Team Building • Corporate Identity – Entrepreneur• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) • Budgeting & Cost Control (P&L)• IT Architecture & Service Delivery • Systems Integration & Deployment• Information Technology System Management (ITSM) • e-Commerce: Strategy & Development PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE GBC Global Services Pinebrook, New Jersey, 2002 – Present SMGBC® Global Services provides Customer-Centric Information Technology Solutions. Senior Partner & CIO Provide thought leadership & articulate IT vision & strategy. Formulate, evaluate and implement technology initiatives, policies, and procedures to improve operations. Ensure infrastructure integrity by aligning technology integration with Line of Business (LoB) processes & operational metrics. Responsible for development and execution ofall Business Information Technology functions in the enterprise: ITSM, ITIL & SOXcompliance, business analytics, voice, data, imaging, office automation, network agility andsecurity. Assess & communicate risks/benefits associated with IT investments. Collaborate withpeers to deploy innovative technologies including virtual, “pure-play”, telepresence &convergence solutions. Ensure Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) through Research &Development (R&D). Increase staff productivity through sound planning, proper trainingand efficient execution. Hire, train, coach, counsel, supervise, mentor and evaluateperformance of Direct Reports. Manage network performance in line with Service LevelAgreements (SLAs). Ensure compliance with IT-related statutes and regulatory guidelinesincluding HIPAA and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX).■ Key Achievement(s):♦ Established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure timely delivery of appropriate,effective, cost-efficient, scalable, sustainable and secure high performance IT services.♦ Created guidelines for outsourced services and negotiated strategic alliances and partnerships todeliver competitive, robust & reliable solutions to satisfied clients: Microsoft, Global Trade &Technology Network (GTN), CISCO, IBM, DELL, Avaya Communications, Nortel Networks,SAP and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).♦ Established Technology Standards Board (TSB) & developed disaster prevention/recovery &business continuity plans to ensure timely and effective restoration of IT services. Member: American ITIL Member: Global CIO Think Tank© Preston Williams III Curriculum Vitae (CV) Page 3 of 23

 P RESTON WILLIAMS III Member: Internet Evolution Executive Clan Member: TechRepublic LU – Langston University Langston, Oklahoma, 2006 – 2007Founded in 1897, Langston University offers several academic options for Associate’s,Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees in a variety of disciplines on its main campus inLangston and its urban campuses in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma. CIO - Chief Information Officer Served as Langston University’s first CIO. Provided leadership as head of Information Technology Services (ITS). Advised the President on technology and created IT component of universitys First Ten Year Strategic Development Plan. Responsible for IT budget and technology infrastructure at multiple sites: Langston, Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.■ Key Achievement(s):♦ Managed IT Division’s successful certification with North Central Higher LearningCommission – Langston University received NCA accreditation: 2007 - 2017.♦ Negotiated new cost-efficient TELECOMM contract & standardized cell phone service from 28individual contracts to single “Corporate” contract resulting in over $20,000.00 savings.♦ Created viable partnership with Oklahoma State Board of Regents. Relationship resulted inassistance with SAS, UDS & FOCUS reporting.♦ Introduced network security controls using several protocols and applications includingencryption (CWID), biometrics and BOSS Assist to address possible system vulnerabilities.♦ Created new “Acceptable Use”, “Network”, “E-mail” & “Cell Phone Usage” policies.♦ Implemented HelpBox™ System to manage service requests and customer support calls.♦ Used Quality of Service (QoS) analyses to improve Virtual Private Network (VPN)/VVoIP,network connectivity, bandwidth capacity, privacy, security and social responsibility.♦ Successfully submitted Title III Grant application for funding Learning Management Systems(LMS): BlackBoard, WebCT and Desire 2 Learn (D2L).♦ Used “Best Practices” to standardize enterprise architecture: PCs, laptops, hubs, routers,switches, access points, servers, network printers & peripherals.♦ Deployed virtualized servers (VMWare) to increase architecture scalability and performance.♦ Implemented wireless infrastructure (Enterasys) to ensure “any time” network access.♦ Installed new, intuitive e-Commerce web site to enable online transactions 24/7/365.♦ Established Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) and created robust virtual interactivelearning environment via “smart classrooms” and online course delivery through CaseNEX.♦ Ensured compliance with state/federal regulations: HIPAA, RIAA and The Clery Act.♦ Created strategic partnerships with Biometric Signature ID, DELL & The Williams Companyto improve Full Time Enrollment (FTE) and encourage development of business incubation unit.♦ Created Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) & IT component of “Articulation Agreements”. Reference(s): “Langston University Gazette” "New CIO hopes to improve LU through technology." "Langston partners with Dell Computers." Chairman: Technology Committee - Oklahoma State Council on Information Technology(CoIT). Member: Executive Council (CoIT). Member: Oklahoma Innovative Technology Advisory Council (InnoTech).© Preston Williams III Curriculum Vitae (CV) Page 4 of 23

 P RESTON WILLIAMS III Member: EDUCAUSE CIO Constituent Group D&B – Dun & Bradstreet Short Hills, New Jersey, 2004 – 2005D&B (NYSE:DNB) is the worlds leading source of commercial information and insight onbusinesses. D&B is the leading provider of business information for risk management, sales &marketing, supply management decisions worldwide. Founded in 1842, D&B provides solutionsets that meet a diverse set of customer needs globally. Customers use D&B Risk ManagementSolutions™ to mitigate credit and supplier risk, increase cash flow and drive increasedprofitability; D&B Sales & Marketing Solutions™ to increase revenue from new and existingcustomers; and D&B Internet Solutions to convert prospects into clients faster by enablingbusiness professionals to research companies, executives and industries. Product Manager - Global Data Collection Served as first Product Manager for Global Data Collection with DNB Sales & Marketing Solutions. Used key global data variables to develop new products for North America, Asia Pacific (APAC), Latin America (LATAM), Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Was responsible for flagship products including Worldbase, WorldBase Online (WBO), D-U-N-S Decision Maker (DDM), Executive Home Address (EHA), Global Standard Record Layout(GSRL), E-mail Solutions and E-Contacts. Utilized various sources to identify new opportunitiesand make adjustments to existing product life cycle strategy.■ Key Achievements:♦ Developed Innovative Services & Strategic Product Development plans. Fromconceptualization, business requirements analyses, platform evaluation and design, throughchannel distribution review /development, marketing, integration, benchmark analyses to sunset.♦ Engaged leadership team and subject matter experts (SMEs) to create breakthrough products.♦ Assessed market trends and emerging technologies to define & develop new, robust andinnovative products & services for demanding customers in traditional and digital market space.♦ Passion for achieving excellence in a demanding client service environment. Representedcustomers and acted as a liaison between business and technology.♦ Conceptualize & challenge diverse teams (Business Leaders, Account Executives, SalesRepresentatives, Engineers/Developers, Lawyers, Financial Gurus & User Groups) to developand sell outstanding market-driven, customer-centricSM products/services to satisfied clients.♦ Applied New Product Development (NPD) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)principles to develop global products which enhance customer insight and help clients mitigaterisk while improving and sustaining business performance. Managed technical resources: Corporate Family Tree Plus (CFT+) – Enables upsell/cross-sell opportunities. Est.ROI: $25 M. Customer Defection Alert (CDA) – Prevents client abandonment. Est. ROI: $15 M♦ Used PowerPoint presentations to deliver “Talking Points” to Account/Sales Executives.♦ Provided product training through Webinars.♦ Provided proactive incident management and global coordination.♦ Created Crisis Management Communiqué for D&B Global Sales Team. Reference: “New D&B Service Offers Deeper Corporate Linkage Data”. InfoCommerce Report: USA March 2005, Vol 15, Number 3, Page 6 Data Publishers Association (DPA): UK. April 18, 2005© Preston Williams III Curriculum Vitae (CV) Page 5 of 23

 P RESTON WILLIAMS III♦ Served on DNB’s first Global Standards Committee (GSC). DUNSRight™ Certified. GBC Global Services Gastonia, North Carolina, 2002 – 2004GBC® Global Services is an innovative and dynamic Information Technology & Servicescompany. Incorporated in Delaware, USA; GBC® operates in Kenya, Liberia, Uganda & theUnited States. Founded as General Business Consultants in 2002, GBC® designs, implementsand manages efficient technical infrastructures which improve rapid response to changes inbusiness processes. The company’s expertise ranges from IT strategy and business developmentto systems integration and business intelligence. GBC®’s core competencies: IT AssetManagement, Engineering, IT Consulting, Networking, Outsourcing, Social Services & WebDesign. CEO - Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner Entrepreneur: Founded GBC® to provide cost- effective IT services to select clients. Used broad knowledge of IT Solutions and Professional Services to prospect for new customers. Performed due-diligence to assess solutions’ technical, operational and financial impact on clients’ enterprises. Created client focused company mission & roadmap. Established Lines ofService (LoS). Used SWOT analysis (culture, economy, competition, technical ability, fundingsources & demographics) to develop Leadership Dashboard. Managed daily operations (P&L) &resource provisioning. Coached, energized, motivated & mentored staff to deliver innovativeservices to satisfied customers. Executed firm’s certification with state and federal agencies.Negotiated Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) & vendor contracts. Managed new businessdevelopment to attract & retain clients. Managed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Non-Compete Agreements (NCAs) and Joint Ventures. Encouraged and fostered competitiveenvironment for Business Process Improvement (BPI) through open dialogue and transparency.■ Key Achievement(s):♦ Established GBC Board of Directors.♦ Staff Management & Teambuilding – used professional networks, past associations and newbusiness relationships to identify, recruit, train, inspire, coach and counsel the right mix of peopleto successfully execute the company’s commitment to meet & exceed customers’ expectations.♦ Strategic Alliances & Partnership Development – engaged Business Decision Makers (BDMs)and Technical Decision Makers (TDMs) at current & prospective customers to articulate GBC’sofferings. Promoted GBC through interviews, articles and conferences.♦ Executed Business Partnerships & Strategic Alliances: dgMarket, HSP Street, Global Trade &Technology Network (GTN), United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA),GotVmail (Grasshopper) & iPowerweb (iPower.com).♦ Conducted Business Impact Analyses (BIA) & exposed clients to new e- business markets. Reference: GBC® Enters Into New Partnerships. PR Web. - June 29, 2006.♦ Managed company’s Internet presence (strategy, design, content, interoperability).♦ Negotiated firm’s telecommunications contract & back office support services.♦ Created mobile employee profile & established virtual enterprise strategy.♦ Standardized technology platform to drive revenue growth (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, BIDS). GBC® - US Department of Defense (DoD) certified vendor (CCR). GBC® - US Department of Commerce (DoC) approved exporter.© Preston Williams III Curriculum Vitae (CV) Page 6 of 23

 P RESTON WILLIAMS III GBC® - D&B Listed. Recipient: GBC® Leadership Award. Member: MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge. IBM – International Business Machines Charlotte, North Carolina, 1997 – 2001International Business Machines (IBM) (NYSE: IBM) is an American multinationaltechnology and consulting firm headquartered in Armonk, New York. Founded in 1911 asthe Computing Tabulating Recording Corporation through a merger of four companies:the Tabulating Machine Company, the International Time Recording Company, the ComputingScale Company, and the Bundy Manufacturing Company. CTR adopted the name InternationalBusiness Machines in 1924, using a name previously designated to CTRs subsidiary in Canadaand later South America. Project Executive Managed high-impact IT, EDP, MIS and mission - critical projects. Executed end-to-end systems integration solutions from Value Statement Creation, Business Case Development, Statement of Work (SOW) Development through Full Execution. Managed professional resources in several countries: Argentina, Brazil, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea,Scotland, Singapore, Taiwan, The Netherlands & The United States.■ Key Achievement(s):♦ Managed $50+M Applied Materials (AMAT) Leap Project. Led cross-functional team of 142employees including 13 Direct Reports (12 PMs/ 1 PE) in 13 countries. Planned, tracked,executed and reported project status against plan. Ensured deliverables were properly executed tomeet clients’ timelines, milestones and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).♦ Negotiated & managed outsourced PSG contracts with 5 companies in Asia Pacific (APAC).♦ Ensured end-users’ easy access to complex IT environments through efficient implementation& team-oriented collaboration during Duke Energy Paranapanema implementation in Brazil.♦ Managed cross-business team (CBT) of 504 employees including 24 Project Managers andseveral vendors during execution of $180+M UNCF Technology Enhancement Capital Campaign(TECC) Project. Engagement created 21st century technology infrastructure at large, complex,and diverse public higher education system: 39 universities and colleges in 12 states in the USA.♦ Contributed business & technical intelligence to IBM’s Global Knowledgebase.♦ Deployed first commercial wireless network in hotel at Delray Beach Marriott inFlorida, USA. Solution included IBM Netfinity 5000 Servers, Netgear Hubs/Routers,Symphony Wireless LAN, CISCO PIX Firewall and IBM WorkPads, integrated with theclient’s proprietary Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.♦ Used International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards, Total QualityManagement (TQM) and Lean Manufacturing concepts: Ensured streamlined productdevelopment and viable comprehensive solutions delivery to satisfied customers.♦ Manufacturing - Production Scheduling: Static, Intermediary & Rolling Forecasts♦ Supply Chain Management – Logistics: Acquisition, Transshipment, Delivery & Support.♦ Executed Memorandums of Understanding (MoU).© Preston Williams III Curriculum Vitae (CV) Page 7 of 23

 P RESTON WILLIAMS III♦ Co-developed, executed & maintained IBM International Customer Agreements (IICAs).♦ Executed global projects in 14 countries on time and within budget. IBM Signature Selling Methodology (SSM™) certified professional. Recipient: IBM® Global Services Leadership Award. AC – Andersen Consulting Charlotte, North Carolina, 1997 – 1997 Consultant - Information Technology ♦ Led team of engineers & technicians (65) on enterprise-wide system assessmentproject for Hospitals (14) and Medical Practices (5). Project yielded $3+ M in savings (hardware/software/licenses) for the Carolinas Healthcare System (CHS). ♦ Deployed HealthcareInformation System (HIS) applications (PeopleSoft & HBOC Star) to enable patient registration,electronic medical record - keeping (EMR) and exchange of medical information. M&P – McGladrey & Pullen Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1995 – 1997 Consultant - Information Technology Group ♦ Managed several Value Added Reseller (VAR) relationships including Great Plains Dynamics, Platinum and SOLOMON to penetrate and increase firm’s market share. ♦ Installed Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) & Customer RelationshipManagement (CRM) solutions. CIS - Certified Implementation Specialist: Great Plains Software (Microsoft Dynamics). First Trust – First Bank System St. Paul, Minnesota, 1992 – 1994 Debt Management AnalystPerformed Debt Service on Single Family Mortgage Loans, Escrowed Accounts and GuaranteedInvestment Contracts (GICs). Handled derivatives & mixed investment portfolios.■ Key Achievement(s): ♦ Settled “early call” on account valued over $300+M. HID – Health Information Designs, Inc. Rosslyn, Virginia, 1991 – 1992 Computer Operations Specialist ♦ Processed Drug Utilization Review (DUR) reports to enable efficientclinical, biomedical and pharmaceutical network information exchange for rational prescribing &formulary compliance.♦ Managed companys disaster recovery program, including off-site backup tape library.LP - Lynn-Phill Washington, DC, 1990 – 1991Controller & Corporate SecretaryManaged Accounting Department & turned company around using Generally AcceptedAccounting Principles (GAAP).♦ Streamlined SOLOMON Financial System and reduced operations cost by 80% year to year.♦ Increased revenue by 312% year over year. PW – Price Waterhouse Monrovia, Liberia/Washington, DC, 1985 – 1989 Senior Auditor ♦ Managed audit engagements: automotive, banking, consumer products,computer operations, gas & oil, insurance (life & property), manufacturing, maritime, mining,© Preston Williams III Curriculum Vitae (CV) Page 8 of 23

 P RESTON WILLIAMS IIInon-profit, real estate, road construction and utilities in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Côte dIvoire & theUnited States.♦ Prepared Variance Analyses & Internal Control Memoranda (ICM) to enhance transparencyand improve financial system performance.♦ Collaborated with PW London to develop new Actuarial Tables for premium calculations usingupdated econometric and demographic information (mortality ratios, decrement & loss tables).♦ Conducted Financial Statement (GAAS) & Operational (Forensic) audits. CPA - Certified Public Accountant: LICPA. EDUCATION Certificate – Comprehensive General Management – Executive Education Program Harvard Business School, HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA, USA DUNSRight™ Certified – Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), Short Hills, New Jersey, USA SSM™ Certified – Signature Selling Methodology, IBM Professional Education & Training IBM GLOBAL SERVICES, Armonk, New York, USA Certificate – Becoming One Voice – IBM GLOBAL SERVICES, Atlanta, GA USA Certificate – New Hire Training – ANDERSEN CONSULTING – St. Charles, IL, USA CIS – Certified Implementation Specialist, GREAT PLAINS SOFTWARE, Fargo, ND, USA CPA – Certified Public Accountant LIBERIAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS – Monrovia, Liberia Student – Public Accounting (Auditing) INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES London, England M. Sc. - Master of Science – Regional Planning Specialization: Resource Allocation & System Dynamics UNIVERSITY OF LIBERIA – Monrovia, Liberia B. Sc. - Bachelor of Science – Economics CUTTINGTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE – Suakoko, Liberia© Preston Williams III Curriculum Vitae (CV) Page 9 of 23

 P RESTON WILLIAMS III UNCF TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN (TECC) PROJECT Managed the UNCF Technology Enhancement Capital Campaign (TECC)Project. Engagement included systems design and development, requirements analyses,feasibility studies, software design, programming, pilot testing, installation, evaluation andoperational management. The project scope covered cabling, wired/wireless network installation,data migration, installation of various software applications, computers (laptops/desktops),network printers, routers, hubs and switches at 39 Colleges and Universities in 12 states.Managed cross-functional team of 540 employees including 24 Project Managers (PMs) andseveral vendors. HIGHLIGHTS & SYNOPSIS In Texas, four member colleges—Paul Quinn College, Huston-Tillotson College, JarvisChristian College and Wiley College—received $8.3 million from UNCF. With their share of thetechnology funds, Huston-Tillotson purchased and implemented a state of the art, voice-over IP(VoIP) solution. Furthermore, the college also implemented a wireless Local Area Network(LAN) which spans the entire campus; In Florida, where UNCF has three member colleges—Bethune-Cookman College, EdwardWaters College, and Florida Memorial College—UNCF provided $6.6 million in technologyfunds. One example of the use of the funds is that Bethune-Cookman established a qualityinfrastructure for storage and distribution of applications and data; In North Carolina, six member colleges and universities—Johnson C. Smith University, ShawUniversity, St. Augustines College, Barber Scotia College, Bennett College and LivingstoneCollege received $13.7 million in technology investment from the UNCF. With its portion of thefunds, Johnson C. Smith University developed a print solution and a robust e-mail system; In Georgia, UNCF colleges and universities, including Clark Atlanta University,Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC), Morehouse College, Spelman College and PaineCollege received a total investment of $18.0 million. At Clark Atlanta University, computer labcapability and access were enhanced, with improved security; In Virginia, two member institutions, St. Pauls College and Virginia Union University,received $2.7 million in technology funding. Consequently, Virginia Union Universityestablished a totally wireless campus and created mathematics computer labs for classroomteaching and accounting computer labs for teaching and student exercises; In Tennessee, three UNCF institutions—Fisk University, Lane College and LeMoyne-OwenCollege—received a total investment of $6.0 million. Fisk University installed computers in thedorms, improved its web site and enhanced networking capabilities;© Preston Williams III Curriculum Vitae (CV) Page 10 of 23

 P RESTON WILLIAMS III In Alabama, five UNCF member institutions, Miles College, Oakwood College, StillmanCollege, Talladega College, and Tuskegee University, received $12.5 million in funding fortechnology. Tuskegee University wired its entire campus, enabling it to provide access to studentsand faculty campus-wide; In addition, all 39 UNCF campuses benefited from upgraded network infrastructures andincreased access to technology for students, faculty, and staff;UNCF TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN (TECC) PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS & SYNOPSIS (continued) UNCF institutions have received hardware, including 5,500 desktop computers, 1,800network printers, 2,000 network servers, and about 2,000 laptops, as well as hundreds of hubs,switches and network routers, courtesy of IBM, Hewlett Packard, Cisco, Lexmark, Dell andPfizer; The wiring of member institution campuses is completed—including over 3,800 networkdrops in learning centers and administrative and academic facilities and equipment installationand configuration; and UNCF member institutions received 145,000 current versions of Microsoft, includingWindows, Encarta Reference Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Windows XP, and Encarta Africanacourtesy of an in-kind gift from Microsoft.Reference: Microsoft Press Pass – Microsoft News Center – March, 10. 2000“The United Negro College Fund Announces Technology Enhancement Capital Campaign.”© Preston Williams III Curriculum Vitae (CV) Page 11 of 23

 P RESTON WILLIAMS III COMPUTER SKILLS & SPECIAL TRAINING ▪ Multiple Platforms / Operating Systems: MS Windows (Seven, Vista, XP, NT, ME, 2000, 98,95), Linux, WANG MVS 300, Virtual Machine (VM). Windows Mobile 2003/5/6, SE, UNIX (SCO) ▪ Middleware: WebSphere, WebLogic. ▪ Reporting Software: Crystal Reports, FOCUS ▪ SUN Solaris ▪ Telepresence ▪IBM Smart Products Suite. ▪ Google Analytics. ▪ Graphics: CAD 3-D Software: Microsoft Visio(Technical/Standard/Professional). ▪ Web Site Design & Development: Microsoft FrontPage,PaintShop Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Domain Name Service (DNS) ▪ .NET Framework, SearchEngine Optimization (SEO). ▪ Bluetooth 1.1| 1.2 / Wi-Fi (802.11 a,b,g,n) ▪ Java, J2EE, IEEE ▪Redundancy ▪ Fault tolerance. ▪ ICANN/AfriNIC - Domain Name Registration / Assignment ▪Testing/Benchmarking ▪ Web Browsers Interoperability: Netscape Communicator/ Navigator,Internet Explorer, AOL, Maxthon, Mozilla FireFox, Opera, Google Chrome, Safari. ▪ WiMax ▪ ▪Office Tools: Microsoft Office System 2003/2007/2010 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook,Publisher, One Note, Contact Manager), Lotus SmartSuite Millennium (Approach, WordPro,123, Lotus Organizer), WordPerfect Office Suite, Open Office Suite, Yahoo Zimbra Desktop. ▪Database Management/Platforms: Lotus Notes, Microsoft Access, DB2, SAS, PeopleSoft, SQL. ▪Project Management: PMI Standards, PMBOK, Microsoft Project 2010 (Professional/Server),Project Workbench. Genius Project for Web. Clarizen. ▪ Cellular: CDMA, GSM, EVDO, TDMA▪▪ Network Administration: Topology design & configuration - Virtual Private Network (VPN),LDAP, Internet/Intranet/Extranet, Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN),Novell Netware, Windows NT, 2000, MS Advanced Server 2003/2008. Linux: RedHat/SuSE.Network Protocols:(HTML, XHTML, DHTML, CSS, XML, XLST, XSL-FO) Tivoli, OpenView,RAID Array, Ethernet, Token Ring. Telephony Systems: PBX - Voice/Video Conferencing,Google Wave, Data Transports. VoIP: SIP / QoS (Skype, IPTEL, AOL Talk, Google Voice),Network Security/Encryption: Intrusion Detection, Firewalls, Spyware and Adware. ▪ BackupExec. ▪ Ipv4 / Ipv6 (ICMPv6/DHCPv6) ▪ IBM Data Centers ▪ IBM Manufacturing ▪ MedicalSystems: Triage, HBOC/Star. Microsoft Exchange Server, MS SQL, Active Directory Services,Health Insurance Portability Accounting Act (HIPAA) compliance, Medicaid/Medicare,Telemedicine. Healthcare EMR implementation ▪ Google Health ▪ AOL Health ▪ Patient CareSystems ▪ Microsoft Office SharePoint Services (MOSS) ▪ Microsoft System Center OperationsManager (SCOM) ▪ Information Technology System Management (ITSM) ▪ InformationTechnology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) ▪ Remote Administration: Look At LAN (LaL), RAS,VNC, Dameware. ▪ OEM Manufacturing: ISO3166, ISO 900X /1400X / ISO/IEC 2000XPolicies & Procedures, Production, Scheduling, Rolling Forecasts. ▪ TQM ▪ Lean Management ▪Content Management. ▪ Deploy Secured Socket Layer (SSL) services to provide authenticationand encrypted communication for security-sensitive communication such as payment transactionsand corporate logons. ▪ Implement dynamic biometrics authentication and authorization solutions- enterprise & network security. ▪ Enterprise Data Management & Warehousing ▪ Storage (SAN)and data mining. ▪ Ensure scalability, enhanced network traffic control & data compressionthrough virtualization (VMWare) and proper policy execution. ▪ Online Course Development ▪© Preston Williams III Curriculum Vitae (CV) Page 12 of 23

 P RESTON WILLIAMS IIIOracle ▪ ERP/CRM Solutions: Solid understanding of the value propositions and technologybehind hosted software service including: PeopleSoft Financials & HR, Microsoft Great PlainsDynamics LAN(Accounting, Enterprise Reporting, CRM), SAP Business Suite, SolomonSoftware, Microsoft Business Contacts Manager, Oracle Suite. ▪ Business Intelligence and DataIntegration. ▪ Web 2.0/ 3.0 ▪ Manage projects on time & within budget. ▪ Third party firewallcompatibility. ▪ Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) ▪ Customer Portals ▪ Meta DataManagement (MDM) ▪ Performance Management ▪ Logistics: Customer & Supplier Analytics ▪Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - IBM Via Voice / Dragon Naturally Speaking ▪Cloud computing (Public/Private/Hybrid) ▪ Software as a Service (SaaS). OTHER TRAINING ▪ IBM Signature Selling Method (SSM™) Professional, (B2B), Statement of Work (SoW) Development, IBM International Customer Agreement (IICA) ▪ Sold enterprise solutions (CRM/ ERP/ASP) and professional services including change management, re-engineering strategy and data migration services. ▪ Evaluate, deploy & manage IT systems for clients in several vertical markets. ▪ Data CenterManagement. ▪ HelpBox™ - Data/Call Center Administration. ▪ Develop and deliver ServiceLevel Agreement (SLAs), Key Performance Indices (KPIs) through streamlined ContractNegotiations. ▪ Develop & Execute Agreements: Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Non-Compete Agreements (NCAs) & Joint Venture (JV) Agreements. ▪ Global Project ManagementOffice (GPMO) Administration: Cross-functional staff management. ▪ Proof of Concept (POC),Research & Development (R&D) ▪ Technology Standards Management (TSM). ▪ Experienced inglobal product development and project management. ▪ Experienced in Credit & RiskAssessment: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) / Paydex Scores ▪ Develop market share analysesand brand positioning/re-positioning statements. ▪ Conduct Emerging Technology Evaluations. ▪Provide “C&O” level training: Leverage on-line, real-time tools: Microsoft LiveMeeting,PowerPoint, Google Docs, Telepresence ▪ Technology Lifecycle Management (TLM). ▪Business Information Reports (BIRs) ▪ Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) transparency accounting ▪ ProductDevelopment: Paradigm Envisioning, Value Proposition Statement, Roadmap Development,Usability Review, Cannibalization Assessment, Sales & Market Research & ProductEnhancement. ▪ Applications Development: portfolio planning, rationalization, management, roll-outs, upgrades and adverse event monitoring. ▪ Manage Install, Move, Add, Change (IMAC)Services & expedite field support. ▪ Develop escalation tracks in accordance with businesscontinuity and streamlined disaster recovery schema. ▪ Storyboarding. ▪ Target Customer MetricsAnalyses ▪ E-Commerce ▪ Customer Acquisition/Retention & Marketing. ▪ Higher Education:Enterprise Management, | LMS–WEBCT, BANNER, D2L, Partnerships. INDUSTRY EXPERIENCEAccounting & Auditing Services, Aerospace, Air Delivery & Freight Services, Automotive,Banking (National & International), Biometrics, Biotechnology, Business Services, ComputerOperations, Construction (Building & Road), Consulting, Consumer Products, Electronics,Federal & State Government, HealthCare, Higher Education, Investment Banking/Securities,Insurance (Life, Property & Casualty), Lumber/Wood Production, Manufacturing, Maritime,Marketing, Merchandising, Metals, Mid Market, Mining (Iron Ore), Non-profit, Oil & Gas,Pharmaceuticals, Petroleum, Power & Utilities, Professional Services, Real Estate Development,Research & Development (R&D), Software Development & Telecommunications.© Preston Williams III Curriculum Vitae (CV) Page 13 of 23

 P RESTON WILLIAMS III STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE▪ USA Department of Defense (DoD): GBC Vendor Certification.▪ USA Department of Commerce (DoC): GBC Export License.▪ USA E-Government: eProcurement - North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and California.▪ Government of China – Ministry of Commerce – Cross border Warranty/Support▪ Government of Liberia (GOL) – National Bank of Liberia (NBL) - Audit▪ Government of Liberia (GOL) – Ministry of Finance (Excise & Property Tax) GLOBAL WORK EXPERIENCEArgentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,Ireland, Ghana, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Kenya,Liberia, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Peru, South Korea, Scotland, Singapore, Spain,Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Uganda, United Kingdom, The Netherlands & The United States. TRADE REFERENCES“New D&B Service Offers Deeper Corporate Linkage Data”. InfoCommerce Report: Volume 15, Number 3, Page 6 – March 2005 Data Publishers Association: United Kingdom – April 18, 2005“The United Negro College Fund Announces Technology Enhancement Capital Campaign.” Microsoft Press Pass – March 2000. SOCIAL & PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS• Blogger • Booksie • FaceBook • Google Profile • Idealist.org• Internet Evolution • IT ToolBox • Lead 411 • LinkedIn• MySpace • Plaxo Pulse • SCRIBD • Spoke • Twitter• XING • Yahoo • ZoomInfo • Ryze Business Networking PUBLICATIONS • Unemployment in America (Part III) BOOKSIE.COM February 2011• Unemployment in America (Part II) SCRIBD.COM January 2011• A Brief Venture Capital Discussion SCRIBD.COM November 2010• Entrepreneurs Unite! BOOKSIE.COM November 2010• Facial Recognition Software Made Public SCRIBD.COM September 2010• Is there Auditable Security in the cloud? SCRIBD.COM May 2010• Leadership Matters SCRIBD.COM August 2009• A CEOs Nightmare SCRIBD.COM July 2009• What is an Entrepreneur? SCRIBD.COM June 2009© Preston Williams III Curriculum Vitae (CV) Page 14 of 23

 P RESTON WILLIAMS III• Turf Wars SCRIBD.COM May 2009• Unemployment in America (Part I) SCRIBD.COM December 2008• An Economy in Chaos BOOKSIE.COM September 2008 AWARDS GBC® Leadership Award IBM® Global Services Leadership Award ASSOCIATIONS • Accenture Alumni Worldwide Group • AIESEC Global • American Business Network • American ITIL • Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)• Band of Entrepreneurs• Big Four Firms Alumni & Professionals Global Network (Big4.com)• Business Intelligence Forum• Business Network International• Carolina Information Technology Professionals Group (CITPG)• CEO Club• Chairman: GBC Board of Directors• CIOs.com: Chief Information Officer Network• CIO Forum• eConsultants• EDUCAUSE CIO Constituent Group• eMarketing Association Network• Entrepreneurs Playground• Enterprise VMWare Group• Executive Suite• Former Member - Advisory Council: Oklahoma Innovative Technology (InnoTech)• Former Member: Executive Council: Oklahoma Council on Information Technology (CoIT)• Former Chairman: Technology Committee - (CoIT).• Founder & CEO Group• Global Business Group• Global CIO Think Tank• Global Exchange• Harvard Business School (HBS)• Harvard Business Review (HBR)• Harvard University: JFK School of Government• Huffington Post• IBM Association• Information Security Community• International Business Club• International Entrepreneurs Club© Preston Williams III Curriculum Vitae (CV) Page 15 of 23

 P RESTON WILLIAMS III• International Technology Channels Association (ITCA)• Internet Evolution• Leadership Think Tank• LION500.com (Open Networkers)• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Enterprise Forum of Cambridge• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) OpenCourseWare Project• Price Waterhouse Alumni• Private Equity Investment Group• Software as a Service (SaaS) Portal Group• Solution Sales and Presales Networking Group• Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) International Group• Startup Mastermind ASSOCIATIONS (continued)• The Freelance Writers Connection• The Greater IBM Connection• The Sloan Consortium• TopLinked.com (Open Networkers)• Web 3.0• Writers’ Exchange• World Association for Small & Medium Enterprises BOARD / COUNCIL MEMBERSHIPSChairman - Board of Directors 2002 – PresentGBC® Global Services. Information Technology and Services IndustryThe GBC® Board of Directors is responsible for oversight of the business affairs of thecorporation in accordance with the Bylaws. Technical decision-making authority regarding thecontent and direction of GBC® and the day-to-day operation of the company is the responsibilityof the Management Team.Chairman - Technology Committee 2006 – 2007Oklahoma State Council on Information Technology (CoIT). Higher Education IndustryThere are nine (9) advisory councils and boards in the Oklahoma State System of HigherEducation. The Council on Information Technology considers technology and related issuesaffecting Oklahoma higher education, proposes technology and related policy and procedures andserves as the principal statewide advisory council rendering advice and counsel to the chancellor,other advisory groups and the entire state system in the review of current and recommendedtechnology and related policy and procedures. The council also serves as a forum for IT officersto discuss matters of common interest, conducts studies and issues reports designed to strengthenthe mission of Oklahoma higher education institutions. Membership is comprised of principal ITofficers from each institutional campus and higher education center (as appropriate) in the statesystem. In addition, a representative from the independent sector is selected from nominationsprovided by the Independent College Association and is invited to serve on the council.© Preston Williams III Curriculum Vitae (CV) Page 16 of 23

 P RESTON WILLIAMS IIIMember 2006 – 2007Oklahoma Innovative Technology Advisory Council (InnoTech).Information Technology and Services IndustryInnoTech Oklahoma creates an environment where education, innovation, peer-to-peernetworking and the latest technology and business solutions are all available specifically for ITprofessionals. InnoTech Oklahoma assembles the leading business and technology executives inthe state for answers to your IT issues. If you are a CIO, VP of IT/IS/MIS, Line of Business VP,direct report to a VP, Manager/Director IT Department, Network Manager, Systems/BusinessAnalyst, Web Developer/Designer, CSO, CISO, CTO, Business Executive, Manager, researcher,or Entrepreneur, you should join InnoTech. RECOMMENDATIONS / ENDORSEMENTS"I have known Preston for over thirty years during which time I have come to watch a young managgressively pursue several academic programs, mastering each one as he continued to attain hisambitions to become a knowledgeable and capable professional. I watched his career as hebecame a valuable member of several major corporations including Price Waterhouse, AndersenConsulting, IBM and then establishing his own company, GBC. As a close friend and businessassociate, I had the opportunity to work with Preston on a number of business opportunities overthe years including a Learning Management System Assessment & Selection project with a stateBoard of Regents and an ERP solution with a north-eastern university. The engagements gave mean opportunity to experience and appreciate his integrity, intellect and professionalism. I wasquite impressed with his leadership, knowledge and professionalism. Preston has accomplished anumber of milestones during his career and I am always impressed to see how he handles hisinterpersonal relationships. He has a deep understanding of people, empathy for their individualneeds and respect for their individual goals and circumstances. Preston has a great sense of humorand I am very pleased to be his friend and colleague."— Lawrence Thomas, President, Thomas Business Enterprises, LLC, worked directly withPreston at GBC® Global Services"Mr. Williams is an excellent leader who understands the global market place. He has aninsightful grasp of customers’ goals and objectives and is always thinking about the best way toutilize market research to give them a competitive edge in their industry. Preston’s leadership hasallowed GBC to introduce value service propositions which enable our clients to successfullydesign, acquire and deploy financial and technology solutions to enhance their operations."— David Johnson, Associate Partner - Enterprise Solutions, GBC® Global Services, reported toPreston at GBC® Global Services"I first met Preston Williams III in 1999 at a customer appreciation seminar. At the time he was aProject Executive with IBM Global Services and I was an enterprise Solutions Manager at anIBM client. In 2002 Preston called to offer me an opportunity with a startup company, GBC® –General Business Consultants, Inc. I found the business plan quite enticing and made a leap offaith to join the firm as Associate Partner for Small & Medium Business Solutions. Over the nextcouple of years, I watched as he established new service lines and negotiated recapitalizationfinancing. He later established the Global Services Division and created satellite offices in the© Preston Williams III Curriculum Vitae (CV) Page 17 of 23

 P RESTON WILLIAMS IIIRepublic of Liberia, Kenya and Uganda. I was even more excited when he offered me theopportunity to take on the helm of leadership as Managing Partner for the firm while hetransitioned to the role of Senior Partner and Chief Information Officer. During these past sevenyears I have come to appreciate his sense of teamwork which is a driving force for who we areand the mission of our firm. I respect his integrity, his understanding of the needs of our clientsand his flexibility to directly engage with clients. Preston is a visionary. His perception of theworld community is quite engaging and challenging. I appreciate his guidance as Chairman of theGBC Board of Directors and his willingness to provide advice and direction without beingdisruptive or intrusive. He has been a colleague, friend, and mentor and I continue to beimpressed with his leadership as a veteran Senior Partner and CIO in the company he founded.Regards, Albert V. Cicirro Managing Partner, GBC ® Global Services GBC – General BusinessConsultants, Inc."— Albert V. Cicirro, Associate Partner - SMB Solutions, GBC® Global Services, reported toPreston at GBC® Global Services RECOMMENDATIONS / ENDORSEMENTS"In his role as Product Manager for Global Data Collection, Preston launched two new products:Corporate Family Tree Plus and Customer Defection Alert. The products were very well receivedby the market and reported in InfoCommerce Report and the Data Publishers Association (DPA)Report. It was a pleasure working with him on several collaborative projects. He displayed a highlevel of leadership and professionalism while maintaining a good sense of humor and anappreciation for varying opinions. Preston is ambitious and a visionary. He is also a hard workerand a team player."— Doron Storfer, VP - Syndicated Solutions, TNS, worked directly with Preston at D&B - Dun& Bradstreet"Preston is a consummate professional; smart, personable, visionary and driven. He has a greatsense of humor and is fun to work with. His respect for the people around him makes Preston aunique Leader in any organization.When it comes to the big picture, he "gets it. He is constantlylooking for new, innovative ways to deliver quality services to clients. Preston is a very effectiveleader."— Amanda L. Perkins, Associate Partner - Career Development, GBC® Global Services,reported to Preston at GBC® Global Services"Preston continually delivers thought leadership and industry knowledge to the firm. He has theuncanny ability to create awareness for competing solutions. He is also able to conciselyarticulate the companys goals and objectives while driving appreciation for emerging conceptsand approaches in an ever changing marketplace. Preston has a knack for simplifying complicatedissues with well thought out solutions."— Hector F. Musoke, General Manager - Uganda, GBC® Global Services, reported to Prestonat GBC® Global Services"Preston is a strong leader who has a professional commitment to excellence in all spheres of hiswork. His leadership skills resulted in the successful creation of GBC’s Global Services Division.Under his leadership the company executed a number of strategic alliances and partnerships withfederal, state and corporate interests which have allowed the firm to provide pragmatic,comprehensive, dedicated and viable quality systems integration and financial managementsolutions to customers. He leverages his business acumen and impressive international© Preston Williams III Curriculum Vitae (CV) Page 18 of 23

 P RESTON WILLIAMS IIIprofessional experience to deliver insightful, dynamic and robust solutions to a wide-rangingvariety of satisfied clients. Robert S. Vannick Associate Partner, Legal Services GBC® GlobalServices"— Robert S. Vannick, Associate Partner, GBC® Global Services, reported to Preston at GBC®Global Services"I’ve had the opportunity to work with Mr. Preston Williams III on a number of businessopportunities over the years. The engagements gave me an opportunity to experience andappreciate his integrity, intellect and professionalism. Preston’s knowledge of financialmanagement and the use of appropriate technology integration to drive customer satisfaction andretention is quite insightful. His leadership style of inclusion, business acumen and work ethicsare exemplary. He is an innovator and a visionary."— Joanne R. Salinger, Associate Partner, GBC® Global Services, reported to Preston at GBC®Global Services RECOMMENDATIONS / ENDORSEMENTS"I have known Preston for over ten years; since we first worked together at Andersen Consulting(Accenture). Besides having a great sense of humor, Preston is very professional, competent,engaged and a true visionary. He constantly demonstrated the exceptional ability to synthesizecomplex issues and find a way to resolve them in the most proficient manner. He is an extremelyindustrious business information professional with a deep understanding of emergingtechnologies and global business. I look forward to working with him again in the future."— Cheryl Dyce, Consultant, Accenture, worked directly with Preston at Andersen Consulting"I whole-heartedly recommend Preston. He is a true asset to any organization. Hes eager tounderstand his business partners challenges so he can participate in solving them with histechnology expertise. He possesses excellent communication skills, great people skills, and isextremely easy to work with. I highly recommend him for any position he chooses to pursue."— Jeffrey Dreke, CCP, Senior Consultant, McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, worked directly withPreston at McGladrey & Pullen, LLP© Preston Williams III Curriculum Vitae (CV) Page 19 of 23

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