Mr. Bingham earned a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors from to the extent relevant Weber State University and a Master�s Degree in Business Administration from the Harvard Business School. Mr. Bingham�s career of more than 30 years has spanned businesses in high tech, chemical engineering, and hospitality real estate development with accomplishments in mergers and acquisitions, global trade and venture capital. He has held senior management roles with the Marriott Corporation, Red Lion Hotels and Inns, Agrico Overseas Investment Company and N-ReN International. From 1993 to 2005, he served in executive management roles at Cadence Design Systems and was named executive chairman in May 2004 after serving as president and chief executive officer since May 1999. |