John R. Ayling is Leisure Direct's Chairman of the Board, its largest shareholder, and co-founder. Since 1989, he has served as president of Continental Capital Management, Inc., a Sylvania, Ohio, money management firm. From 1983 to 1988, he served as a Vice President at Oberweis Securities. From 1969 to 1982, he managed accounts for individuals and institutions with Bell & Beckwith, a Toledo, Ohio broker dealer. Mr. Ayling is a NASD registered representative and holds Series 7, 24, and 63 licenses. From 1966 to 1968, he served as a Captain with the U.S. Army. Mr. Ayling has helped launch several start-up operations, financed several business enterprises, and provided management support and development for all phases of management, with an emphasis on business integration and financial controls. Mr. Ayling is a graduate of the University of Toledo. |