Connect with me at tomspanier@comcast.net. All invitations to connect welcome, no IDK. LION - LinkedIn Open Networker. Extensive and diverse senior executive experience (CEO, COO, CFO, Board of Directors) As consultant or interim CEO/COO/CFO, I help companies achieve their potential by cutting through the clutter to provide clear strategic direction and operational priorities, leading teams to effective delivery of the company’s value proposition. Drawing upon over 35 years of C level experience in a wide range of industries, I provide insight and leadership to assess, develop and execute focused marketing, operations and financial plans, aligning plans, teams and structure with the overarching strategy to improve performance, grow revenue & EBITDA. As needed, I rationalize operations, reduce cash burn, eliminate non-contributing activities/ business units, institute tight cash and operating policies, processes and controls, negotiate creative vendor and business partner arrangements, establish appropriate incentive systems, close private and public financings. • Adept at leading diverse sales, marketing, finance and operations teams in US, Asia, Europe and Middle East. • Skilled in leading and implementing all aspects of planning, organizing, financing and managing private and public companies, including start-ups, rapid growth, IPO's,and successful turn-arounds. • International marketing and business development (acquisitions, joint ventures, teaming relationships, business sales, licensing, develop sales rep networks, new business launch) • Broad industry experience including high technology companies (software, semiconductors, consumer electronics, e-commerce, specialty materials), venture capital, distribution and manufacturing businesses (food, agriculture, fabric products) serving consumer, business and government markets. If you are an investor, Executive Recruiter or HR Manager seeking an accomplished CEO or Board Member, call me at 415-897-4926.

CEO/Principal @ Providing interim management services and contract services relating to strategy, financial, marketing and operating management, investment due diligence, negotiated settlements, start-up business planning, financial modeling, financing presentations. CEO, COO, CFO services for private and public companies. Recent Engagements:CFO designer furniture manufacturer- completed 3 acquisitions leading to substantial profit growth. Reduced financing costs by 80% by establishing new banking relationship; Advisor to crowd-funded start-up, Set up systems and fulfillment network to handle explosive growth; Interim CFO-$30million food manufacturer-worked with new CEO on turn around and set stage for rapid growth- brought in new ERP system, built financial model to address numerous scenarios and obtain $6 million financing. Advise board of directors on strategy and governance. Interim CFO-12,000+ acre ranch Developed plans and offering to raise new convertible debt financing (ranch) Interim CFO-seed company-preparation of registration statement leading to successful IPO. From January 1990 to Present (26 years) CFO @ CFO services to development stage public software company with operations in Italy and Germany (spin off from Xalted Networks). Handle all financial planning, modeling,multi-company, multi-currency reporting, SEC filings,audit and investor relations, completed $10 million financings. From August 2007 to September 2008 (1 year 2 months) Interim CFO @ Assist Chairman as interim CFO, closed $5 million financings, restructure Italy and India operations to prepare for India IPO. From July 2005 to January 2007 (1 year 7 months) Chairman and CEO @ Recruited for turn around. This company was early developer of DVD loaders and had run out of cash, recording substantial continuing losses and negative gross margins as market commoditized. Raised $2.5 million operating capital, revised strategic and operating plans to leverage engineering excellence and superior product reliability to focus company on tier one automotive market opportunities; initiated restructuring of China and India business models and reorganization of So. Korean subsidiary, reversed revenue decline and substantially improved operating margins. From April 2004 to June 2005 (1 year 3 months) Sr VP Finance and Operations @ Venture backed fabless semiconductor company. Interim CFO and Operations VP on staff; Developed comprehensive financial model and planning system instrumental in financial and operation planning leading to financing; renegotiated contracts and leases yielding $1.5million cost reductions and $2 million cash flow improvement. Reduced operating burn 30% and tightly managed cash while company raised $11 million equity (complex bridge and recapitalization) and transitioned from product development to customer/revenue focus. From October 2001 to April 2003 (1 year 7 months) President/COO @ Joined this internet B2B service provider as it was seeking new capital and a focus on the food industry. Reduced the burn rate by 75% during the first month, developed comprehensive financial and operations plan, focused resources on sales and financing efforts, raised $1Million. From 2000 to 2001 (1 year) EVP, COO, CFO @ 1993-1995-Hired as COO to take the company public • Formulated business strategy and presented road show for successful IPO • Managed operations, facilities, business and multi-campus real estate development projects. • Initiated development of e-services, distance learning, media and licensed product business. • Developed cookbook, video publishing and TV programming to build brand equity. • Raised sponsor funding and developed 39 PBS TV series “Cooking at the Academy” and “Global Cuisine”. 1998 returned as CFO, improved public reporting cycle and moved to COO position to drive national expansion program. Sold the company to Career Education Corp. From 1998 to 2000 (2 years) President and CEO @ As LBO creditor, negotiated settlement with this manufacturer/contractor/retailer. Rescheduled debt, reorganized staffing, closed unprofitable division, focused marketing, and upgraded information systems. Achieved turn-around, reducing break-even point by 60%. From 1989 to 1991 (2 years) Founder and CEO @ Built profitable company in defense industry to develop and manufacture products using unique coatings, fabrics, and process technologies for multi-spectral (visual, IR, UV, Radar) signature reduction (“Stealth” technology). • Established international sales network; initiated teaming and joint ventures for manufacture in Europe, South America, Asia and Middle East; negotiated and closed multi-million dollar foreign contracts. • Built company from one man to 120 in six months; lead fast track design, engineering and construction of manufacturing facilities and processes to achieve on-time, in-budget delivery. • Changed US Army product specifications and procurement practices for large program by lobbying U.S. Congress, SBA, and DOD, enabling competitive participation. • Established R&D and manufacturing teaming relationships with US and foreign companies leading to over $200 million contracts. • Speaker at international defense conferences. From 1976 to 1987 (11 years) President and CEO @ Hired two weeks prior to involuntary bankruptcy court proceedings as CEO to turnaround large multiple facility greenhouse nursery. • Developed and presented effective defense resulting in bankruptcy court dismissal. • Resolved 22 creditor lawsuits. Negotiated line of credit and extended payoff of all debts. • Established just-in-time production to reduce costs, increase yields and inventory turnover, and improve on-time customer service. Transitioned from agriculture market (grapevines) to include consumer markets (houseplants) Achieved profitability in first year. From 1975 to 1976 (1 year)

MBA, Finance @ Harvard Business School From 1967 to 1969 BS, Business-Managerial Economics @ University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business From 1965 to 1967 Liberal Arts and Sciences @ Willamette University From 1963 to 1967 Tom Spanier is skilled in: Turn Around Management, Restructuring, Mergers, Investor Relations, Joint Ventures, Private Placements, Banking, Business Analysis, Interim Management, Dispute Resolution, Full P&L Responsibility, Pipe, Settlement Agreements, Leadership, Start-ups