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Rick
Montgomery is the founder and CEO
of Mimix Broadband, and also serves as a
Director. Prior to Mimix, Mr. Montgomery
cofounded Microwave Networks Incorporated
(MNI), a supplier of point-to-point digital
microwave radios that successfully merged
into California Microwave in 1995, forming
the largest supplier of microwave radios
in the United States at that time. Over
the course of his career, Mr. Montgomery
has 30 years of experience in high technology
companies in the areas of general management,
international sales, research and development,
and strategic product marketing, as well
as extensive international business experience
from Mexico to Singapore, the Philippines,
Australia and China. He received a BSEE
from North Carolina State University.
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Dr.
Jim Harvey, CTO Emeritus, has more
than 30 years of industry experience and
helps establish the overall technical direction
of the company. Dr. Harvey has served as
the head of the Australia Design Center
since 1993 and prior to that worked at GEC
Plessey Telecommunications and Exicom Australia
Pty Limited. Earning a PhD in Electrical
Engineering from University of New South
Wales, Dr. Harvey has a detailed technical
background, which includes digital transmission,
modulation and signal processing with expertise
in millimeter-wave, microwave, optical fiber
systems and digital telecommunications systems
design.
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Damian McCann,
CTO, has more than 20 years of experience
in microwave and millimeter-wave component
development, device modeling and design.
Before joining Mimix, Mr. McCann was Vice
President of Advanced Marketing and Technology
for Celeritek, Inc., where he led strategic
planning efforts, identified target market
opportunities and, as leading technologist,
worked closely with engineering teams. During
his 14 years at Celeritek, Mr. McCann successfully
secured key orders, grew the company’s
customer base by 1100%, and captured 14%
of the relevant market share. Prior to his
tenure at Celeritek, Mr. McCann advanced
to Principal Engineer at GEC Plessey / Marconi
Electronic Products, England. Mr. McCann
holds a Certificate Degree in Marketing
from UCSC , Santa Clara, and graduated from
Queens University of Belfast, N. Ireland
with a BSc (Honors) in Electrical and Electronic
Engineering.
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Greg
Baker, Senior Vice President Sales
and Marketing. Most recently with Sirenza
Microdevices as Vice President International
Sales, Mr. Baker brings more than 20 years
experience in RF and microwave component
design, marketing, and sales to Mimix. Mr.
Baker was one of Sirenza's first employees,
and during his ten-plus years with the company
served in numerous technical and managerial
roles, including Senior Director of Marketing,
Vice President of Engineering, Vice President,
and General Manager of the Standard Products
Unit. Prior to joining Sirenza, Mr. Baker
worked in RF design and technical management
positions for several electronics companies,
including Fujitsu Microelectronics, ITT
(GTC), Hughes-Delco, and Motorola. He received
his BSEE from Texas A&M University,
an MSEE from Georgia Tech, and an MBA from
the University of Phoenix
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Julie
Teinert, Vice President Marketing,
comes from a strategic marketing background
in the Electronic Components industry and
brings product management and marketing
communications expertise to the Company.
Prior to joining Mimix, Ms. Teinert was
Product Line Manager at RF Monolithics,
Inc., a SAW component manufacturer, where
she also served as Marketing Communications
Manager and was responsible for Strategic
Planning. Ms. Teinert previously held positions
as a marketing consultant and advertising
account manager in the high technology industry,
with proficiencies in marketing analysis,
project management, communications, consumer
promotions and channel management. Earning
a BA degree from the University of Texas
at Austin, Ms. Teinert also holds an MA
in International Management Studies from
the University of Texas at Dallas.
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Kit
Yong, Vice President Business Development,
holds MSEE and BSEE degrees from Columbia
University, and an MBA from the National
University of Singapore. Mr. Yong has extensive
experience in wireless networking, PC and
telecommunications industries and was a
former member of the board of directors
at Wi-Fi Alliance. Prior to Mimix, Mr. Yong
was VP, Business Development at LinCom Wireless,
a fabless semiconductor start-up developing
IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b WLAN chipsets.
Mr. Yong has also directed the wireless
product business units at Dell Computer
and Compaq Computer, and worked at the AT&T/Lucent
Technology Bell Labs as R&D director
and technical manager.
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Mimix Broadband Board of Directors
John Ocampo is Chairman of the Board. He is also a co-founder and President of Gaas Labs. Prior to creating Gaas Labs, John co-founded Sirenza Microdevices, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMDI), a supplier of radio frequency semiconductors and related components for the commercial communications, consumer and aerospace, defense and homeland security equipment markets. While leading Sirenza through a successful IPO and eventual sale to RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: RFMD), John served at various times in a number of key roles, including President and CEO, CTO and Chairman. Prior to co-founding Sirenza, John served as General Manager at Magnum Microwave, an RF component manufacturer, and as Engineering Manager at Avantek, a telecommunications engineering company later acquired by Hewlett-Packard. John holds a B.S.E.E. from Santa Clara University .
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Jeffrey
P. Blanchard,director, has over 20
years experience in venture capital and
private equity investing. In 1984, Mr. Blanchard
founded and serves as the Managing Member
of First Capital Group, a venture capital
and private equity investment management
firm with over $150 million in institutional
funds under management. Mr. Blanchard earned
BBA and MBA degrees from The University
of Texas at Austin. In 1989, Mr. Blanchard
was chosen as Entrepreneur of the Year in
South Texas by Ernst & Young and INC.
Magazine.
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Arthur W. Epley III has been a director since 2000 . Mr. Epley is past President and cofounder of Microwave Networks and he co-founded Datatex Corporation, an electronics manufacturing company, and served as its Chief Executive Officer. A successful entrepreneur with more than 30 years experience in telecommunications and electronics industries, Mr. Epley has a complete understanding of the microwave industry and lends his vast experience to the Mimix team. Mr. Epley holds an MSEE from Rice University , a BSEE from Columbia University and a BA from Hendrix College .
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Rick Montgomery (please see prior management section)
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Susan Ocampo, director, is the co-founder and Treasurer of Gaas Labs. Prior to starting Gaas Labs, Susan was a co-founder of Sirenza Microdevices, Inc. and served as its Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and director. Susan holds a B.A. from Maryknoll College , in Manila , Philippines .
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Jerry Quinnell, director, leads the corporate development and investment functions at Gaas Labs, and provides strategic and operational guidance to our portfolio companies as well . Prior to joining Gaas Labs, Jerry spent 10 years with Sirenza Microdevices, Inc. as its Executive Vice President, Corporate Business Development, Chief Strategy Officer, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Chief Operating Officer, and as the President of one of its operating divisions. Prior to Sirenza, Jerry served as the Vice President of Avnet, Inc., and the President and Chief Operating Officer of its RF and Microwave business unit, and as Chief Operating Officer of Penstock, Inc., an RF and microwave distribution company subsequently sold to Avnet. Jerry holds a B.S. from the University of Phoenix .
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Clay Simpson, director, leads the legal functions at Gaas Labs, and serves as a resource for its portfolio companies as well. Prior to joining Gaas Labs, Clay served as the Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Sirenza Microdevices, Inc. Clay was also a senior associate with the law firm of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C., where he specialized in the areas of corporate, securities, public and private offerings and mergers & acquisitions. Clay holds a B.A from the University of California , Los Angeles , and a J.D. from Columbia University .
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