Mr. Edwards has served as one of our directors since March 12, 2008. Mr. Edwards has over 25 years of experience managing high performing apparel and information technology operations. Mr. Edwards is Managing Director of Great Circle Ventures, LLC, a private investment company, where he has been since 2005. From 1998 until 2005, Mr. Edwards served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Pearl Izumi, a leading brand of hi-tech, performance apparel and footwear for cycling, running, fitness, and other active outdoor sports. From 1996 until 1998, Mr. Edwards served as Chief Operating Officer and President of Rodeer Systems, Inc., a transcription services business. Prior to that Mr. Edwards served as an executive of Lee Apparel Company, a division of VF Corporation, and Sales Technologies, Inc., a provider of field sales automation, and in various capacities at Blue Bell, Inc., an apparel company. Mr. Edwards received a Bachelor of Science from East Carolina University, completed the USAF Meteorology Officer Program at Texas A&M University and received a Master of Science in Systems Management from University of Southern California.
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