John F. Stapleton - Chairman
Mr. Stapleton, age 66, has extensive experience with early-stage development companies and contributes a unique set of skills needed to achieve a focused strategy, early-stage funding, basic infrastructure and business model, all of which are central to creating a solid business platform to launch and scale a successful venture. Mr. Stapleton has a history of founding and supporting more than 25 emerging technology companies. As a senior officer and investor, Mr. Stapleton has been instrumental in the development and financing of several companies. Mr. Stapleton currently serves as a director on the emerging company boards of Advanced Circulatory Systems, Dermatrends and Visible Customer.
James G. Ricketts, PhD - Secretary
Dr. Ricketts, age 70, was Secretary and a Director of our Company from July 2004 to April 2007. Mr. Ricketts has been self-employed in the area of Real Estate Development since 2000. From 1994 to 2000, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Technology Systems International, Inc. From 1983 to 1985, Mr. Ricketts served as a Director of the Arizona Department of Corrections in Phoenix, Arizona. From 1979 to 1983, he served as the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Corrections in Colorado Spr ings, Colorado. From 1985 to the present, Mr. Ricketts has been a Correctional Consultant, providing services on a consulting basis in the areas of safety and security in the prison system. Mr. Ricketts received a Ph. D. from the Ohio State University in 1971, and a M. Ed. from Bowling Green State University in 1963.
Charles C. Mottley
Mr. Mottley, age 75, is Chairman of the Board of Gold and Minerals Co., Inc. and has been since February 2009; and is on the Board of Trustees at Hampden-Sydney College (since 2007). Mr. Mottley was President and a Director of El Capitan Precious Metals, Inc. from July 2002 to April 2007, when he resigned as president, but continued to serve as a Director until September 2007. He also provided consulting services to our Company from June 2007 to June 2008. Mr. Mottley also served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Gold and Minerals Co., Inc., from 1978 until July 2005, at which time he resigned those positions. He was on the Board of the National Mining Association from 2005 to 2007 and has been employed in the mining industry in various capacities from equipment sales and services to active mining operations for over 35 years. Mr. Mottley is the author of five books and is the founder of the Fatherhood Foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mr. Mottley received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Hampden -Sydney College in 1958.