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Howard D. Bland, a retired audit engagement partner of KPMG LLP, has been an Equity Marketing director since April 1, 2003. Mr. Bland�s professional career with KPMG LLP spanned from 1965 to July 2002, and included service as the Managing Partner of both the Ontario, California and Orange County, California offices of KPMG LLP. From 1976 to July 2002, he served as an audit engagement partner for both public and private clients involved in international trade, restaurants, high technology, manufacturing, distribution and finance. Mr. Bland has served as Vice President, Treasurer and Member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Bland holds a bachelor�s degree from Mississippi State University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
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