James M. Bethmann joined the Board of Directors in April 2006. Mr. Bethmann is a Vice Chairman of Highland Partners a retained executive search firm and is Global Leader of the Technology/IT Services and Industrial sectors. Before joining Highland Partners Mr. Bethmann was Managing Director and co-led Korn/Ferry International�s Advanced Technology practice in North America and established and led the firm�s software and emerging technologies practice. Prior to joining Korn/Ferry Mr. Bethmann led the Southwest Technology Practice of Russell Reynolds Associates. Before executive search Mr. Bethmann served as a Corporate Officer and a President of Recognition International a supplier of high-performance document recognition systems image and workflow software solutions for leading businesses in the Americas Pacific Rim and Europe. He began his career in the U.S. Navy achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Mr. Bethmann holds a B.S. degree from the U.S. Naval Academy. |