Ken Johanning - President / Chairman / CEO

Visionary, Entrepreneur and Business Strategist with Philanthropic Ideals

Present—Kenneth Johanning serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for EntreTec, Uniworld, FinProTec, ITEC Expo’s, and ICOBP. He as well serves as a principal and a member of the Board of Directors for US Cash, Vivamus Wineries, Fortune Gaming, Fuels Corporation of America, R.E.I.T. Management Inc., and various other fine companies. Mr. Johanning currently serves a United States Congressional Appointment on the Business Advisory Council and a Presidential Appointment to serve as Chairperson on a Presidential Commission relating to economics, small business and trade issues. 

1989 to Present—Kenneth Johanning, Chairman, President, CEO and Principal of EntreTec which is primarily a business and marketing consulting firm. He 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, 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.

Through EntreTec, 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’s Theme Park Division was sold to ITPS in 1989).  Mr. Johanning reorganized Kenco under the new name, EntreTec to continue in providing his specialized services.

Other Involvements:

1981—1986 Development Director with Tom Devlin in the development of 685 Rent-A-Center stores (sold to Thorne EMI in 1986 when franchise rights were retained).  Then, 1986-1990, Mr. Johanning teamed up with Frank Carney for the development of west coast franchise operations.

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 timeshare 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

Richard Overstreet - Finance Officer

General Qualifications – Senior level management experience in all aspects of land development, construction, public bond financing, home building, real estate investment analysis, venture capital and financial controls since 1968. Areas of expertise are primarily in financial feasibility and profitability analysis, project financing, project planning and budgeting with effective follow up controls. All of these skills, in one way or another, directly relate to insuring profitability and prudent risk management. Background includes general management as well as financial management positions.

Over 34 years of financial and management experience at Senior level positions including:

Real Estate Investment and Development Consultant – Investor and consultant for several major land development projects. Provided Excel based business plans for analysis and optimization of profits as well as tax, financing and cash flow planning issues.

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for SWD Communities, LLC – a large, privately owned community development and building company specialized in master planned communities and residential home building in the Southwestern United States.

Executive Vice President of Finance Accounting and Administration for Lake Las Vegas – a billion dollar resort development project in Las Vegas that is a joint venture between Transcontinental Corporation and members of the Bass Family.

Vice Presidnet of Finance for Wolf Industries – a large diversified real estate development company based out of San Diego with residential and commercial projects in Northern and Southern California.

Vice President of Finance for Ferguson Properties – a large commercial developer with over $250 million in apartments, commercial and industrial properties.

Vice President of Finance for Cadillac Fairview Homes West – the West Coast land and housing partnership with the largest publicly owned real estate development company in North America.

President of Kala Point Development – a privately held resort and land development company in Port Townsend, Washington.

Director of Shareholder Relations for Lennar Corporation – a large East coast, publicly held (New York Stock Exchange) real estate development company.

Vice President of Corporate Staff for Rutenberg Homes – Chief of Staff for a diversified building and development company with 11 divisions in 9 states.

Senior Staff Consultant for Arthur Andersen and Co. – consulting and audit staff member for big 8 CPA firm.

Other professional credentials include:

BA – University of North Carolina
MBA – Wharton School of Finance and Commerce, University of Pennsylvania
CPA Certificate – State of Georgia
Other Licenses – California class A (Engineering) and class B (General Contractor)

Richard Price - Sr. Consultant

Qualifications and Experience

Mr. Price is president of RPA Landscape Architecture, Inc. Richard has a wide background with over 25 years of experience in landscape architecture and regional planning. He opened Richard Price & Associates in its current corporate form in 1981 and has led RPA through a wide range of projects located throughout the southwest. His project approach is characterized by a strong emphasis on planning, design and sustainable landscape solutions. Richard’s background of professional experience includes the following projects: a 450-acre technology campus; a Ming Dynasty Chinese residential project; numerous high-rise rooftop projects; high-end urban core multi-use projects; and a Disney entertainment project. This list also includes corporate offices, a broad spectrum of housing, native and environmental projects, re-vegetation projects, historical and redevelopment projects, celebrity residences, and master-planned communities.

In addition to a bold vision and passion for design excellence, Richard’s primary responsibilities are management of his firm’s professional resources and new business development.

Richard has traveled extensively throughout the world. His knowledge of international cultures and environments is utilized in the design process. Richard maintains an up-to-date photo resource of major projects throughout the country and world to aid in the design process. Also, he has a strong knowledge of plant communities / hydrozones, and a broad awareness of desert environments and Xeriscape landscapes.

Education:
BS Degree in Landscape Architecture from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Professional Affiliations:
Member of American Society of Landscape Architects
TEC International
California Native Plant Society

Registration:
Licensed Landscape Architect, Nevada #119
Licensed Landscape Architect, California #2041
Licensed Landscape Architect, Arizona #14326

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

Prior to graduation at Arizona State University, in 1960 Robert Adams was introduced to the real estate development world while employed as a “Runner” by L. C. Jacobsen, President of Del Webb Corporation. From the original design of the conceptual Master Land Use Plan, he was educated in all development phases starting with the “team formation”, design process, entitlements, governmental approvals, plan generation, construction, advertising and marketing for the original “Grand Opening of Sun City, Arizona”.

Mr. Adams started his personal real estate development career as a land developer in Las Vegas, Nevada at the urging of L. C. Jacobsen who believed that Las Vegas had a magnificent real estate development future. As a principal, he was involved with many Las Vegas real estate developments including the land acquisition, planning, entitlements, governmental approvals, design and plan generation and construction of residential projects along with the land acquisition, planning, approvals and development of the Sahara Golf Course owned by Del Webb Corporation.

In 1966, Mr. Adams relocated to Corona del Mar, California. As a principal, he developed the following properties: Lake Arrowhead Golf Course, Paso Robles Golf Course, Lake Sammamish Country Club, and The Farms along with master land use plans and numerous projects for residential, apartments, condos, industrial and a L.A. Airport Hotel for American Airlines-Sky Chef’s.

Mr. Adams was the first joint venture partner with Glendale Federal Savings & Loan. Over the years from 1974-1987, they developed many residential projects in California and Arizona.

Public Company’s-Board of Directors, member: Airport Property Investors, CA (Founder); Dunoco Corporation, Texas; BluePoint Energy, Nevada (Founder); Desert Sun Bank, Arizona (Founder & Chairman of the Board) and Torrey Pines Bank, CA. (Founder).

Privately owned companies, Board of Directors, member: Albert Lea Freezer Warehouses. Founded in 1878, Minnesota’s-Largest privately owned freezer warehouses; Navajo Shippers-Freight Lines, Colorado, 3rd largest privately owned U.S. truck line and Straub Distributing Company, California; 4th largest U.S. Anheuser Bush distributor.

Mr. Adams provides a diverse, knowledgeable and experienced business background to the company because of his vast business and diversified real estate development career.

Harry Dheedene - Real Estate Consultant

Real Estate Developer – Manager – Investor

Education

Bachelor degree in Real Estate 2006

College of Anwerp, Belgium

Experience

Twenty-five year old family company Group Dheedene specialized in real estate development in Belgium and Czech Republic developments includes custom homes, condos, retail, warehousing, lotisments and office buildings

In 2006 Mr. Dheedene started an investment company in Belgium to invest in real estate development projects in the U.S. The same year Mr. Dheedene moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, formed a development company, DDNE LLC, and since has completed successfully retail and office developments.

Attributes

In this world of globalization, Mr. Dheedene brings global experience and enlightenments to any new development. Even still young, growing up in the family business gave him invaluable experience plus creates a solid base of outside reliable consulting and support in the time of need.

His age providing energy along with work effort and attentiveness to detailed organization provides the ability to accept any size of development and to assure the job is done right the first time, on time and within budget.

Jourdan T. Groves - Consultant

Jourdan earned his B.A. from California State University, Fullerton, College of Business & Economics in 2005--with a concentration in Entrepreneurship.  As a student, Jourdan would analyze small, often struggling businesses and prepare consulting reports. He focused on various business sectors, such as accounting, marketing, management, leadership, budgeting, competition, performance, and business model/strategy. 

At age 20, Jourdan moonlighted profitably with a network marketing company and formed a large membership team from 1998-2000.  He developed a great understanding of the business, conducting over 80 presentations. He also contributed to 100 seminars touching on leadership, sales, marketing, business relationships, economic dream-building, and overall business with World Wide Dream Builders during college. 

Following college, Jourdan prepared and successfully implemented a full-scale business plan focusing on the entertainment industry with emphasis on music production and promotions for live events.  Taking a leadership roll, Jourdan ensured that the initial projects were immediately profitable.  Subsequently, Jourdan has successfully co-produced and promoted many musical events throughout Southern California.

Jourdan has also hosted a series of events that included over 15 Playboy photography shoots, a San Diego Chargers Cheerleader Calendar spread, a National Sports Grill Calendar spread and a full-length music video shoot for an internationally known band in 2005.  He provided the venue and was the ultimate decision-maker responsible for making these events successful. 

An inveterate traveler, Jourdan believes that it is vitally important to discover world cultures and their intrinsic beauties.  He has witnessed 40 countries so far--ranging from Nepal and Belize to Africa.  Having been humbled by seeing impoverished nations and the human-race struggle, he has seen the power of a dollar completely change the life of a family and desperately wants to contribute significantly to ICOBP and Uniworld’s humanitarian objectives for current and future generations to come.

2005 – 2006
Jourdan gained tremendous business/sales/finance experience being employed at Global Mortgage, LLC, which offered financial loan services in residential, commercial, land-use, construction, hard-money lending and real estate. This demanding 60-70 hour a week position fortified his work ethic and prepared him for greater opportunity.   

 2006 – 2007
Employed by EntreTec LLC, a business consulting and research firm, Jourdan has been working alongside its Principal Ken Johanning and other top executives in the predevelopment of the business infrastructure for the International Congress of Business Professionals. Jourdan accepted the position of President/CEO to successfully lead ICOBP into full operational stage.

2008 - Current
The structured mission and vision of the ICOBP business model suited ideally to Jourdan's skills, beliefs, motivations, desires, instincts and experiences.  With extreme focus and passion for the International Congress of Business Professionals’ growth and long-term success, Jourdan and his support of great team leaders will work tirelessly to achieve its goal for ICOBP to become the world’s largest membership organization focused on globalization, international business and trade.    

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

Julie has been with EntreTec since 1999. She currently serves as the Sr. Vice President overseeing the day-to-day operations. EntreTec is a 37 year old business consulting and management company which involves considerable research and feasibility. This unique position has allowed her to meet and work with many business leaders, owners and CEOs insuring that the consulting, documentation and data provided to their clients maintains the highest quality and performance following an expected schedule.

Julie has the ability to “Change Hats” in order to be able to focus and dedicate her time to each of EntreTec’s diverse joint ventured projects and clients. To name a few of the companies that she is hands on with are: Uniworld, ICOBP, ITEC CSC Las Vegas, ITEC Expo KC and others.

2005-2007 Julie worked with a group to establish the U.S. Cash Worldcard Debit Card, a prepaid, stored value, debit card. She was responsible for the research and marketing of the card as well as doing intense industry research.

2001-2005 Julie was the Vice President and Operations Manager for U.S. Cash a Payday Loan and Check Cashing Business. She began training for the business at a competitor, studying the industry. From there she assisted in developing a detailed business plan and a complete policy and procedures manual. She recruited and trained the staff from the tellers to the zone managers. She did demographic studies and selected the locations for the stores. Julie was hands on with the renovation of the retail sites strategically placing the furniture, store signage and marketing materials that fit the clientele. She structured, planned and oversaw the grand openings of each store location. She managed all of the employees, conducted quarterly meetings with the store managers, conducted training seminars and motivational gathering of employees. She worked directly with the Board of Directors giving them complete updates on the operations. From this experience Julie picked up some valuable skills, it taught her how to be patient, it gave her tremendous organizational skills and exceptional public relations.

Born in Wichita, Kansas, Julie has had the opportunity to experience diversified businesses hands on from childhood to present, while obtaining her education. Being raised in a business family, her after school activities and summer vacations were spent in business travels. She was involved in real estate developments 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.

Julie has obtained her Associates of Science degree from Riverside Community College. She has focused her studies on business management and business law taking a minor focus on Psychology. She is continuing her education at University of Redlands in the pursuit of her MBA.

Married with one child, Julie dedicates additional time after hours to humanitarian causes through Uniworld and the World Federation of Nations Foundation. She is also an active member in the International Congress of Business Professionals.

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.

Thomas Schneider - Retained Retail & Real Estate Attorney

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.

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.