Mr. Bown started his career with KPMG LLP where he directed the audits for several publicly held companies, including a global leader that provides integrated and embedded communications solutions. From 1991 to 1993, he was CFO for publicly held XL/DATACOMP, a $300 million provider of midrange computer systems and support services in the U. S. and U. K. Mr. Bown also held CFO positions in two other companies focused on insurance and healthcare from 1995 through 2001. Mr. Bown received a B.S. in Accountancy from the University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, his MBA from the University of Chicago, and he has a CPA certificate. |