Ken Johanning - President / Chairman / CEO

Present - Kenneth Johanning serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for EntreTec, a professional business consulting and management firm. He as well serves as a principal and a member of the Board of Directors for Paid Systems, Uniworld and U.S. CASH. As well, Mr. Johanning currently serves a congressional appointment on the Business Advisory Council for the United States Congress.

1989 to 1997 - Kenneth Johanning as independent business and marketing consultant has been involved with and assisted many various companies and entrepreneurs. His key success lies in the plans and strategies to capture windows of opportunity and include assistance in recruiting the right development team, promotion of concept and plan that creates strong strategic alliances and attracts Joint Venture Partners, key management personnel and Joint Ventures with other companies. His involvement has also included authoring marketing plans, programs and sales training guides and programs. Mr. Johanning has also played a vital role in promoting capital for Joint Ventures, private offerings, public posturing, mergers and acquisitions.

As an independent, Mr. Johanning has earned his income through consultant fees, stock ownership and/or both. In certain projects he has become a principal or partner. Among some of his prestigious clients during this period you will find General Motors, Republic Enterprise, Medi-Trust, MEDPRO, Acuity International, Harvard Scientific, Investor Services Inc., Uniworld Corp., Interval International, Asian Town USA and others.

1971 - 1989 Kenneth L. Johanning served as Chairman of the Board and CEO of Kenco Corporation, Wichita, Kansas, which specialized in market research, Real Estate development and consulting in the creative concept and development of international fast track growth of retail, restaurant and hotel chains. Among the prestigious clients were Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Payless Shoe Source, Safelite, Wendy's, Residence Inns, Quality Inns, Marriott, Trak Auto, Sonic Industries, Susie's Deals, Cricket Alley, Family Dollar, Kroger and SixFlags Theme Parks. (Kenco was sold to ITPS in 1989).

1983 - 1988 Development Director with Tom Devlin in the development of 685 Rent -A-Center stores (sold to Thorne EMI).

1972 - 1979 Mr. Johanning was one of the principal executives in the start up and development of the first five-state area of Electronic Realty Association (ERA) franchise offices.

Mr. Johanning has also been involved in the creation and development of theme parks, theme shopping complexes and time share resorts. He is a graduate of Boston College with a B.S. degree in Marketing and furthered his education at Washburn University School of Law.

Doug Crouse - Director

Doug Crouse, principal Crouse/Beers & Associates Inc., has enjoyed a successful 30-plus year career in the field of Civil Engineering, working both with governments and in the private sector.

For over 20 years Mr. Crouse served his local community as a Planning Commissioner, and by serving on other commissions related to economic development, and street and trails development.

Today Doug's firm, Crouse/Beers and Associates, specializes in researching land for potential development, determining the infrastructure needs for the land, providing cost estimates for development needs, preparing land plans and obtaining agency approvals for the land plan, and then preparing the actual Construction drawings.

Doug is well experienced in dealing with large complex multi-disciplined team projects requiring close coordination with Federal, State, County, City and other jurisdictions.

Doug maintains professional licenses in multiple states and also maintain professional memberships in multiple organizations.

Doug Crouse is also a Partner in BD2 International. This recently formed Nevada LLC was established for the specific purpose of advancing the interests of the Uniworld project. This would be accomplished by the owner of Crouse/Beers and Associates (CBA) and the owners of New Zealand based Duffill Watts and King (DWK), combining CBA’s U.S. based knowledge and resources and DWK’s international based knowledge and resources. Barry Chamberlain and Doug Troon, the owners of DWK, both serve in an advisory capacity and their biographies are included herein.

Robert Adams - Director / Real Estate Development

Thanh Johanning - Secretary / Treasurer

Mrs. Johanning was born in Mytho, Vietnam and was raised by her entrepreneurial Chinese father. Mrs. Johanning was exposed to the business world from an early age in her family’s department store operations. Mrs. Johanning is multilingual, speaking Vietnamese and English. Mrs. Johanning attended the Vietnamese school of higher learning. In 1973 she attended Hutchinson Community College studying Business Economics.

Mrs. Johanning has spent her career life as an independent Real Estate Investor, Landlord and Property manager, Business Investor and Financial Advisor for companies owned by her and her husband. Mrs. Johanning is currently serving on the Board of Directors for EntreTec, U.S. Cash, Uniworld, Inc., and Pow Wow Casino Gaming, as well President & CEO of U.S. Cash and its subsidiary companies FinProTec and Cash Partners.

Julie Johanning - Senior Vice President Operations

Born in Wichita, Kansas, Julie has had a unique opportunity to experience diversified businesses hands on from childhood to the present while obtaining an education. Raised in a business family, her after school activities and summer vacations were spent in business travels that involved Real Estate Development and Fast Track Multi-Unit Retail operations from actual day to day single store operations to the upper level of the corporate management structure. Hands on experience has provided Julie with a tremendous education in itself.

Now in her third year of college, Julie focuses her education on business management and business law, allowing her the opportunity to enhance the family involved businesses for the future. Julie spends off-hours from school (3 to 4 hours per day plus Saturdays) working for the enhancement of U.S. CASH, utilizing research access through the college for additional information that can be applied by U.S. CASH.

Jeff Haushalter - Finance Officer / Comptroller

Prior to joining EntreTec in November of 2000, since August of 1997 Mr. Haushalter held the position of Vice President of Finance with United Telecom Sales Corporation (an international telecom equipment distribution company). In this capacity his responsibilities included: budgeting, financial forecasts, inventory, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, purchasing, preparation of financial statements, account reconciliations, federal and state corporate income tax returns, sales tax returns, payroll tax returns, and negotiated lines and letters of credit. Under his guidance Unitel was the 2000 Southern Nevada exporter of the year as recognized by Governor Kenny Guinn.

From 1994 to 1997 he opened an exclusive accounting, tax and consulting practice in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving clients who had up to twenty related entities, including C-corporations, S-corporations, LLC's, partnerships, and private foundations.

Prior to graduating from California State University, Long Beach in 1990 with a B.S. degree in Accounting, Mr. Haushalter had tax and accounting internships with such Fortune 500 companies as Oracle Corporation (ORCL) and Smith International, Inc. (SII).

His hobbies include golfing, hiking, racquetball, skiing, tennis, and physical workouts.

Frank Shattuck - General Counsel

Frank Shattuck has demonstrated the ability to achieve success and results in several venues, including real estate development, as an executive with Hilton Hotels Corporation, Nevada resort-casino operations and in professional and community organizations.

Mr. Shattuck experienced some unique opportunities with Hilton. He oversaw contracts for the addition of over 3000 rooms and significant remodeling projects; major entertainer contracts; special sporting, television and other events; design and implementation of total casino television surveillance systems; and assisting in the modification and implementation of local, state and national industry gaming and tax laws and regulations.

Frank developed multi-family units, offices and office parks, and consulted on master planned communities, equestrian parks, marketing law firms and political strategy, campaigns and contributions.

As a member of the Executive Committee for the Nevada Development Authority, Frank was instrumental in securing the foreign trade zone designation for Las Vegas.

During his term as Chairman of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Aviation Committee, Frank oversaw the initial development of McCarran International Airport.

Mr. Shattuck served in many professional organizations, including Executive Committee and Secretary, Nevada Development Authority; Executive Committee and Chairman, Legal Committee, Nevada Resort Association; and Chairman, Aviation Committee, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Shattuck was very active in community organizations, such as: Chairman, United Way and serving on the Board of Directors for Boy Scouts of America, Multiple Sclerosis, Nevada Council on Economic Education, Nevada Export Council, and Nevada Arts Council.

Honors include: Leadership Las Vegas, Who’s Who in American Lawyers, Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, Honorary Consul to Finland, Nevada Ambassador, Dean’s Scholarship and Law Review.

Mr. Shattuck's education includes a BA in Economics and a Juris Doctorate.

Frank Sherlock - Investor Relations

Since 1999 to current Frank Sherlock has been with EntreTec performing the duties of investor relations manager and sales manager. Serving in those positions, Frank has played a supporting role in the development and promotion of Paid Systems, Vivamus Wineries, U.S. CASH and Uniworld.

Frank participated in the San Bernardino Estate Planning Council, the Chartered Life Underwriter Association, and the National Association of Life Underwriters. Frank also helped establish new accounts for Graphica in Riverside, California enrolling companies such as 3M, Borg Warner, and the Riverside and San Bernardino County Employees Associations.

Frank graduated from the University of California, San Diego with his BA in Biology. In his spare time Frank enjoys reading, publishing out-of-print books, gardening, and helping drug addicts in conjunction with the Redlands Drug Court.

Michael Ortiz - Technology and Computer Systems Support Manager

Michael Ortiz is a highly motivated and multi tasked oriented individual with great communications skills. Michael is proficient in all Windows Operating Systems and has a working knowledge in Visual Basic, C++, Java, Assembly, Html, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Flash.

Mike utilizes his career experience to manage, troubleshoot, configure, and implement the NT Server/Workstations of EntreTec, which include Uniworld, US CASH, and other affiliate companies. Mr. Ortiz is continuing in his education at night and attaining his degree in Computer Network Systems. In addition to re-vamping computers, Mike likes to play golf and basketball.

Lorena Lang - General Acounting

Mrs. Lang was born and raised in Sinaloa, Mexico, where she studied Accounting and Business at the University of Sinaloa, until she married and moved to California with her husband, where she pursued her education and became a Real Estate Agent. Mrs. Lang is currently working for U.S. Cash.

Mr. and Mrs. Lang are also involved in a home based business with Ecoquest International selling products designed to safely and conveniently enhance and improve the quality of living indoors, (Air and water purification, nutrition, personal care, household and commercial products).

Mr. and Mrs. Lang travel to Hungary and Mexico on a regular basis, to take care of their investments in those countries. Mrs. Lang’s family is involved in agriculture and transportation in Mexico.

Bulachat Thanyanara - Accounting Manager Retail Outlets

In 2000, having been qualified in a competitive selection process, Bulachat has earned an opportunity to work for an internationally well-known consulting firm, known as Arthur Andersen Business Advisory Company, as a consulting assistant. The assignment received was to work with a project team at a large public sector organization, the Telephone Authority of Thailand. The project was involving in changing the existing accounting system into an activity-based costing system.

In 2002, right after the graduation from a locally well-known and country’s top rated institution, the Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand with a Bachelor Science degree in Accounting land, Bulachat decided to further her graduate studies in the US. By qualifying for all the perquisites and passing the university’s admission test, Bulachat enrolled to an MBA program with the concentration in Finance at California State University in San Bernardino, California, USA. She completed her graduate studies in June 2003.

In May 2003, She won the Scholarship from Asian Faculty, Staff and Student Association (AFSSA) at California State University, San Bernardino, California. She, one out of ten outstanding Asian students winning the AFSSA scholarship, had high GPA and extra-curricular activities participation.

Woody Lewis - Business Relations Native American Indian Affairs

Over 25 years of law enforcement experience including 6 years as a reserve officer on the Tohono/Odham Indian Reservation and 21 years of experience as a Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Extensive training in the areas of Organized Crime, International and Domestic Terrorism, Indian Country Gaming Violations, Internet Crimes against Children, Civil Rights Matters, Hostage Negotiator.

Been affiliated with the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI); and National Indian Education Association (NIEA) for the past 20 years.

Founding Member of the National Native American Law Enforcement Association (NNALEA) current Board Member of the National Indian Youth Police Academy (NIYPA).

Consultant of Record for Superior Development, Inc. Anaheim, CA, International Native Services, Inc. Las Vegas, NV and Native ATM Services, Inc. Las Vegas, NV.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2000-Present: Good Star LTD, Las Vegas, NV,
President

A Native owned company focusing on economic development projects in Indian Country. Specializing in creation of Capital, Business Strategies, Financial Consulting, and Emerging Markets. Development of Public Relation Campaigns and facilitator of opportunities between Private Business entities and Tribal Governments.

2000-Present: Ft. Mojave/Tech America Intl., CA-NV
VP- Business Development

Working with tribal communities, FM/TA promotes Business / Technology Consulting with solutions such as sensitive document & data stream management assessments, HIPPA assessments, online biometric securities solutions, B2B EDI, and Web-Portal Construction including EAI project consulting and General Business Process Improvement consulting specializing in online formats.

1979-2000: Federal Bureau of Investigation
Special Agent

Career path consisted of 5 phases of extensive investigation in the following areas: (1) Bank Robberies, Kidnappings, Extortion and Fugitive matters; (2) Special Operations; (3) Civil Rights matters, Police Brutality, Hate Crimes; (4) Special Agent Recruiting matters; (5) Indian Country Crimes, Gaming, Serious Assaults, Gangs;

1978-1979: Central Arizona College
Counselor/Instructor

Responsible for monitoring and encouraging 75 at risk Native American Students from surrounding communities as part of a Title IV program called “Personalized Education Program.” Instructor for on campus class entitled “Success Skills” and “Arizona Indian History” held at the Arizona State Prison.

1970-1978: Hecla Mining Company
Inventory Control Analyst,

Responsible for ordering, expediting and analyzing usage trends for large Copper Mining Project. Other duties included Accounts Payable and Receivable.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Associate of Arts in Administration of Justice

Central Arizona College, Coolidge, AZ

Frank Hall - Associate Business Consultant

At present, Frank Hall is a participating investor involved in many different ventures. He currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Frank Hall has a strong background in Marketing. From 1995 to 1998, Frank handled Marketing for Equity First Mortgage. He was President and CEO of ProCell Communications of Las Vegas in 1993 to 1994. Frank was President and head of the marketing division for Fuel Corporation of America in 1970 to 1993. He was a Life and Disability Agent for Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company in 1963 to 1969 whereas he currently holds a license. Frank was a Stockbroker for First California Company in 1961 to 1963.

Frank Hall is definitely a man of many talents He currently is a member of many prestigious boards. He is a Director of the University of Southern California Football Alumni. He was President of the University of Southern California Football Alumni from 1985 to 1986. Frank was President of the Pasadena Business Association from 1982 to 1983 and Vice President of the Junior Board of Directors of the University of Southern California. He was President of the San Gabriel Trojan Club in 1981. He is also on the board of Directors of EntreTec LLP. He has authored a book entitled “Fight On – The History of U.S.C. Football Alumni” in 1987. Frank was elected “Pasadena Man of the Year” in 1983.

In 1953, Frank Hall received a scholarship to the University of Southern California where he played Football and Baseball. He was All Coast, played in a Rose Bowl, North-South Shrine games, East-West Shrine games and has a life pass both to Shrine games and all USC sporting events. In 1954, Frank was on the 1st Collegiate Team to go to the Far East, Japan, Korea and Hawaii. Frank went on to play football professionally for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1957 and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He received his BA in finance from the School of Business Administration in 1957. Frank has also participated in many fundraisers such as implementing the first Golf Tournament in Pasadena where the proceeds benefited the Salvation Army to build a gym used for the Olympic Athletes at the Los Angeles Olympiad. He helped raise funds for drug and alcohol rehabilitation units in Pasadena; Big Brothers; Al Malakah Shirne Hospital.

Hannah Irsfeld - Retained Business and Contract Law

Ms. Irsfeld is an attorney licensed in the state of Nevada. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of California, San Diego in 1990, and received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Marymount University in 1994.

Ms. Irsfeld worked in the United States Congress from 1989 until 1996, serving as a legislative aide for Nevada Congressman James Bilbray, a legislative aide for Nevada Senator Harry Reid, and as a domestic policy advisor for the Senate Democratic Policy Committee. Since 1996, Ms. Irsfeld has concentrated on domestic civil litigation, as well as domestic and international corporate structure and corporate litigation.

Ms. Irsfeld is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, the Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, the Clark County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the State Bar of Nevada. She is admitted to practice in the Federal District Court, District of Nevada.

Thomas Schneider - Retained Retail & Real Estate Attorney

Thomas Schneider is currently serving as local counsel representing U.S. CASH in the Southern California area. He is responsible for store by store legal assistance and collections.

From 1992 to present Thomas Schneider serves in the capacity of "Youth Court Judge" for the City of Moreno Valley, California. He is instrumental in placing youth offenders into a diversion program which, upon completion, allows the youth's record to be cleared. This program uses high school student attorneys and prior offenders as jury members. Mr. Schreiber donates his time to this program.

In 1973 Mr. Schneider graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a BA in Business. In 1987 he graduated from Western State with his Juris Doctor degree. Mr. Schneider is a member of the California Bar Association and has been practicing law for over ten years. From 1988 to the present time Mr. Schneider operates his private practice law firm specializing in consumer and business law.

In his spare time Mr. Schneider enjoys fishing and golfing.

William O'hara - Advisory Board

Mr. O'Hara has been in the real estate industry for over 25 years, specializing in commercial and investment properties for a wide variety of institutional and upper income clients. He holds a California Real Estate Certificate, evidence of his broad approach to the industry.

Prior to entering the the real estate industry, Mr. O'Hara was with a New York Stock Exchange investment firm where he specialized in emerging medium-size growth companies.

Mr. O'Hara attended John Carroll University, Cleveland, Ohio and Case Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. He is married and has three children. In his spare time he enjoys golfing. He was a member of the Professional Golfers Association for over 20 years.

John Gavras - Printing & Advertising Consultant

John Gavras—President, CEO and principal of Utility Printers and Stationary Inc. Utility Printers began operations in 1951. Mr. Gavras purchased the corporation in 1968 and has continued to expand its success through today. To facilitate the ever increasing client requirements, the corporation has developed manufacturing alliances with production facilities in Santa Fe Springs, CA, City of Commerce, CA, South Gate, CA, Rancho Dominguez, CA, and Henderson, Nevada

A very active business leader, John serves on the board of directors of U.S. CASH and as an associate director of UNIWORLD Corporation. Other business experience includes having been a principal of Pioneer Travel in Los Angeles. Pioneer was the largest single store location agency in Los Angeles.

In the late 70’s, he was a principal of Sybil’s Stitches. With the development of unique overseas contracts negotiated by Mr. Gavras, the company produced high end knitted dresses which were imported to the U.S for distribution. This venture necessitated business travel to Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

The sum of Mr. Gavras’ business experiences has enabled him to develop substantial banking relationships, lines and letters of credit. Mr. Gavras obtained his law degree from Glendale University College of Law and is a past director of Westside Bank.

Mr. Gavras is currently serving on the Board of Directors for U.S. CASH and serves as an Associate Director for UNIWORLD Inc.

 

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