Board of Directors

William B. Summers Jr., Director and Advisor:

Has 35 years of service with McDonald Investments, where he recently retires as chairman, prior to which he served as president and CEO (before its sale to KeyCorp in 1998). He also was director of the New York Stock Exchange from 1998-2003 and part of its board of executives from 2004-2006. He was on the board of governors of the National Association of Securities Dealers from 1989-1992 and was chairman of the board in 1992. He also was on the board of directors of the NASDAQ Stock Market from 1992-1994, including chairman of the board in 1994.

John N. Nelson, co-founder and Secretary of Ring 9:

Has been the vice president of Central Services Group for the past 17 years. Serves as secretary for the board of directors and is responsible for other outside functions of Ring 9 including real estate. John N. Nelson is the son of John R. Nelson.

Peter A. Nelson:

Founded and served as president and CEO of more than ten companies in the past 25 years, with established skills in conceptualizing, funding, and operating businesses in the security, real estate, communications and internet industries. In the mid 1990’s he founded three companies in the communications space, including Intelispan, which provided secure B2B Internet solutions utilizing an intelligent network. There is no family relationship between Peter Nelson and John N. Nelson or John R. Nelson.

Gregg L. Foster:

President and CEO of Elyria Foundry Co. since 1983.

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