37. Professional Biographies PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Andrea Blattman has over 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Loofbourrow, Ms. Blattman was a Director in the Private Placement group at ING Barings responsible for transaction origination, structuring and distribution globally, and specifically focusing on Latin America. Before going to ING, Ms. Blattman was Vice President and Deputy Manager of the Asset-Backed Finance Group at Banco Santander, S.A., where she developed a substantial book of structured finance business in both commodity and esoteric asset classes. Prior to joining Santander, Ms. Blattman worked in the Mortgage and Asset-Backed Capital Group at Prudential Securities. EDUCATION Ms. Blattman has a Bachelor of Science in Finance / Management from Binghamton University and her MBA degree in Finance / International Business from New York University’s Stern School of Business. She is a member of She is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). She is also fluent in conversational Spanish. Andrea J. Blattman, Managing Director Brian Foley, Managing Director PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Brian Foley specializes in the business aviation sector. Previously, Brian spent 20 years as Director at Dassault Falcon Jet, a major business jet manufacturer. During this tenure Brian learned the idiosyncrasies of the industry from an insider's perspective, while developing numerous relationships in the business aviation and investment communities. It's from this experience and contract base that Brian is able to provide insightful services which are truly unique. Foley has participated with the National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA), the National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA), and is a member of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). On the Transportation Research Board (TRB) his opinions on business jet production rates including the VLJ Very Light Jet (VLJ) market are used by the FAA for traffic forecasts. He is a regular speaker at the annual SpeedNews Corporate Aviation Suppliers Conference, and also provides updates of the business jet industry to stock analysts and investors. Foley is a full member of the Wings Club. His Career began at the Boeing Company in both engineering and marketing capacities for the commercial aircraft division. EDUCATION Mr. Foley holds a dual degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Syracuse University, as well as an MBA in Marketing from Seattle University. He is an instrument rated pilot. He is president of an affiliated company Brian Foley Associates.
38. Professional Biographies PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Cynthia Brooks has worked in the Financial Services Industry for 17 years. She is Founder and Director of BD Capital Management LTD. located in London, England, an affiliate of John W. Loofbourrow Associates, Inc. Ms. Brooks has been a Strategic Advisor to companies in the IT, Financial Services, Retail, and Telecommunications sectors. Ms. Brooks worked for the Northern Trust Corporation as a Vice President and NASD Principal managing a six state team of Financial Planners engaging corporate and Key individual Trust business. As a Vice President at the Harris Trust Corporation, she led a team of Financial Advisors to commence the distribution of Harris Institutional & Retail Fund Management. Her career began as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch and later as a Senior Financial Advisor at Harris Investors Direct, Inc. EDUCATION Ms. Brooks has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Western Michigan University. She is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Cynthia Brooks, Managing Director Amy F. Diamond, Managing Director PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Amy F. Diamond, founder and a Managing Member of Bandel Interests LLC, a private investment firm based in Houston, Texas, for growth and middle market companies in the energy sector. She has more than 25 years of experience in the investment industry including having worked in International Mergers and Acquisitions for Lazard Frères. Prior to Bandel, Ms. Diamond worked as a Managing Director for Triumph Securities Corporation, an energy boutique based in New York City. She has completed more than 50 transactions both in the U.S. and abroad and is experienced in the upstream area, technology services area and petrochemicals. She was an owner and Board member of Glemby International, an international personal care services company with 1300 stores worldwide and was responsible for successfully completing the sale of the Company. . EDUCATION Ms. Diamond has a BA in Psychology from New York University and an MBA in Finance from New York University Graduate School of Business.
39. Professional Biographies PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Thomas A. Thompson is a Managing Director whose 35-year business career includes experience in durable goods manufacturing, telecommunications, electric utilities, banking, financial services, professional services, consumer products, computer hardware, software, tourism, hospitality and aviation. Prior to his affiliation with Loofbourrow Associates he served a wide range of public and private sector clients as vice president of MDI Associates, LLC, a management and valuation consulting firm. Tom began his career at Arthur Young & Company, now Ernst & Young, in the firm's New York City office. He then spent a decade with Garden Way Incorporated, where he filled an increasingly responsible series of financial accounting, planning and corporate development positions. Later, he joined Enable Software as CFO and, subsequently, Bitwise Designs, now Authentidate Holding Corporation, as COO. EDUCATION Tom earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Hamilton College and an MBA from Rutgers Business School. He is a licensed CPA Accredited in Business Valuation, a certified general real estate appraiser, and holds a commercial pilot license. Tom is Managing Director of an affiliated company, Schwartz Heslin Group, Inc. Thomas A. Thompson, Managing Director Andrew C. Vickery, Managing Director PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Andrew C. Vickery is Managing Director at Schwartz Heslin Group, Inc. and Loofbourrow. He has deep experience in corporate, syndicated, structured, project and export finance, capital markets, and restructurings. He manages a significant number of investor relationships and provides corporate finance and restructuring advisory services to a variety of clients. Since 2003, he has been Managing Director of Schwartz Heslin Group, Inc., a financial advisory firm. Prior to 2002, Mr. Vickery was a Director/Vice President with the Investment Bank of JP Morgan Chase and Co. His last assignment with JP Morgan Chase was in Frankfurt, Germany heading a Corporate Finance team responsible for technology, media and telecom names. Prior to that, he was based in Hong Kong and Singapore. EDUCATION Andrew holds a Bachelors degree in economics from the University of Colorado. He manages several private equity and distressed debt investment vehicles. He also serves on a variety of corporate, charitable and advisory boards including Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, an $80 million endowment, on which he serves on both the Board of Directors and the Investments Committee.
40. Professional Biographies PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE David S. Wilson has over 25 years of experience in the automobile industry. Prior to joining Loofbourrow, Mr. Wilson had been President, COO and CFO for several large automobile dealership groups. He has been a trouble shooter for General Motors and Ford Motor Company, providing operational and strategic expertise to successfully turnaround several dealerships experiencing severe operational and financial problems. Mr. Wilson was President and COO for a hedge fund backed group of trouble automobile dealerships which he turned around and positioned for sale. Mr. Wilson was also CFO for a large automobile dealer group in the Washington, D.C. market where he developed internal control and cost saving programs that have remained in effect for over 22 years. Mr. Wilson has extensive experience in benchmarking, due diligence and by/sell agreements and is particularly knowledgeable about the ADP and Reynolds and Reynolds data processing systems. EDUCATION Mr. Wilson has a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting/law from the University of Baltimore and has done post graduate work at several universities. David S. Wilson, Managing Director