was appointed as one our directors on December 11 2003. Mr. Gallagher is currentlyCEO of Second Act Partners Inc. an early stage technology startup. He has a successful track record in the consumer products industry as highlighted by his recent role as President of Optiva Corporation/Philips Oral Healthcare the makers of Sonicare from 1999-2003. Prior to that Mr.Gallagher was President of Drake Bakeries which he turned around and sold to Interstate Bakeries (Hostess). Mr. Gallagher spent over 20 years with Johnson & Johnson in various sales marketing and general management positions. Mr. Gallagher has a B.S. and MBA from Seton Hall University. He is an active member of the Alliance of Angels and Puget Sound Venture Group the largest angel investor network in Seattle. Mr. Gallagher is a member of the Board of Directors of Associated Grocers one of the state's largest private companies where he serves as Audit Committee Chair and member of the Executive Committee.
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