Academic Degrees:

M.B.A., Finance and Accounting, George Mason University
B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Virginia

Experience:

Michael A. Ryan is a financial executive with a 15 year record of accomplishment working with emerging companies in financial services, real estate, energy, healthcare, information technology, and telecommunications. He has substantial experience raising private capital, structuring strategic alliances with Fortune 500 companies, and developing and executing value-creating competitive strategies.

Mr. Ryan has a broad-based financial management background with a thorough understanding of capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, valuation principles, and a capacity to build sound infrastructure to monitor and control financial aspects of a business.

Employment:

Mackenzie Mackay: 2001 to Date
Financial Consultant

Innovative Solutions International: 2000-2001
Chief Financial Officer

TRUST Communities:1998-2000
Financial Consultant

Freidman, Billings, Ramsey and Co.: 1998
MBA Student Summer Intern

Ryan Limited Partnership: 1995-1998
General Partner

Mid Atlantic Telesis Corp. : 1987-1994
Founder, President, and CEO

Other:

- A team player with excellent leadership and communications skills; able to define goals, creatively solve problems, and consistently achieve or exceed milestones.

- Proven ability to quickly acquire new competencies and expertise in new markets and to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.