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is a founder of the Company and has served as a director of the Company since September 1988. From September 1987 until October 1990, Mr. Stuppin served as President of the Company, from November 1990 to August 1993 as co-chairman of the Board, from October 1990 until September 1991 as Executive Vice President, and from April 1991 until July 1994 as Treasurer. He also served as acting Chief Financial Officer of the Company from the Company�s inception through December 1993. Mr. Stuppin is an investment banker and a venture capitalist. He has over 40 years experience in the start up and management of companies active in emerging technologies and has been the president of a manufacturing company. He is chairman of the board of Fiberstars, Inc. He has been a trustee of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music for over 30 years and has served as Governor of the Commonwealth Club of California and a trustee of the San Francisco Art Institute among other non-profit organizations. Mr. Stuppin holds an A.B. degree from Columbia University. | 