Matthew J. Hower
Matt has extensive experience in leading domestic and international strategic financial management, cost management, internal control, cash management, working capital management, purchasing, IT and human resource initiatives.
He has over 30 years of history of financial positions with progressively increasing span of control and financial responsibility in a large heavy industrial company.
His positions held include: Plant Management, Divisional Management and Corporate Officer (Treasurer). Matt also has Corporate and not-for-profit board experience.
Education: University of Chicago – MBA, University of Illinois – BS, Accountancy, CPA, CMA
James R. Thomas
With more than three decades of experience in engineering, operational and executive management for both domestic and international high technology corporations, Jim has honed his ability to quickly identify, quantify and successfully implement solutions to critical business challenges. Jim has a special interest and talent for troubleshooting and resolving issues within technology organizations.
Jim's background includes tenures as Vice President of Operations (COO) of an international aerospace and defense manufacturing company, President / CEO of a consumer products company, President / Principal of a technology startup. Successful COO for a tech firm restructuring effort. Board experience with a $1B Tier 1 automotive supplier.
Education: Northwestern University - Master of Management, Purdue University - Master and Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering
Ricardo J. Anesi
Rick is a proven sales and marketing executive with experience in entrepreneurial ventures for over 30 years. He is experienced in business startup and development, along with a history of developing highly effective growth strategies. He has broad experience in industrial real estate development, management and construction and a history of business leadership.
Rick's background includes sales responsibility with industries providing products to an OEM Fortune 100 computer company,VP of Sales and Marketing with concentration in real estate development, construction, management/sales and brokering. He is also a VP of Sales for an Internet real estate marketing start up and formerly a Principal/President of a data management company.
Education : Bradley University – BA Marketing Licensed Real Estate Broker in state of Illinois.
