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WHO ARE WE? Rogers Cathey: Twenty-five year career in soft drink industry culminated in executive positions (VP and Treasurer) preceded by responsibilities in sales, refrigeration service, and office management. Retail hardware ownership entailed purchases, inventory, sales & service, as well as bookkeeping. Active in fund raising for local charities. John Chattleton: Leader of change management and process improvement in P&L management, strategic planning, business and product development. Former CEO of bank subsidiary in mutual funds, annuities, 401-K, and investment services. BA from C.W. Post/Long Island University and post graduate courses in finance, marketing, and accounting. Stuart Davis (Stu): Expertise in federal contracting and information technology. Federal executive in Army Material Command, President’s Management Improvement Council, and Justice Department until 1986 retirement. Senior VP of mid-sized technology firm subsequently with practice focused on program management and information technology system management. BS from Syracuse University. Alex DePaula: Multiple expertises in marketing, staffing, management, human resources, and financing in the restaurant business. Teacher of English acquisition and literature classes in Paris, France, and is fluent in four languages (Portuguese, French, Spanish, and Hebrew). George Fischer (Gif): Automated product design, production, and sales for Service Master Energy Services. Seaboard Energy Systems, Landmark Communications, and IBM. Edward Kaiser, Jr.: Expertise in sales and service consulting. Owner and operator of Recreation Products Dealership, and owner and operator of auto recycling yard. Former Naval Aviator. BCHE, MS in Government and Personnel Management. Donald Katz: Forty-five years of proficient business experience and expertise in a wide range of industries, including accounting, banking, real estate, insurance, securities, and communications. BS in Economics, University of Pennsylvania. Richard Lammers: Specialist in tax and financial planning for small businesses. CPA with more than 30 years experience with an international accounting firm. Served as partner in charge of the Hampton Roads Tax Practice of KPMG Peat Marwick for 10 years. Graduate of the School of Business Administration, University of Minnesota. Virgil Laws (Pay): As General or Regional Manager, responsible for sales, production, credit and profits for horticultural supply companies. Robertson Chemical Corporation, George Tait Sons, and W.R. Grace. Previous management experience with Wetsel Seed Co., and Norfolk Naval Shipyard as Material Coordinator. Errol Lifland: CPA with over 25 years of experience in sustained relationships with key clients enabling firm growth. Expertise in audit functions, financial review and compilations, tax returns and consulting. BBA in Accounting, Old Dominion University. Edward Martin, Jr.: An Electrical Safety Engineer with over 30 years of management and engineering experience in design, marketing, and manufacture. BA Physics, Math & Geology, University of Chicago. Leonard Peddy: As Senior Manager in two large shipyards, experienced in budgeting and financial management, planning, scheduling, plant layout, project management and quality control. Financial officer for several non-profit organizations. William Seneff: Expertise in engineering sales and marketing, including import/export issues, with 40 years of service with an electric motor manufacturer. Earlier positions in middle management and some overseas assignments. BS in electrical engineering. Dennis Stuver: Over thirty years experience in the fields of life insurance, financial planning, real estate rental financing, and sales and marketing. R. T. Swindell: A contract specialist and contracting officer with 20 years experience in negotiating and awarding of government bids and proposals. Masters Degree in Management/Contract Management, Florida Institute of Technology, and a BS in Sociology/Psychology, Hampton University. Michael J. Taylor: President/owner of supervised services of Virginia, Inc., for 15 years; masters of public administration in human resources management. Volunteer business consultant for S.B.D.C. Frederic Walker (Fred): Considerable expertise in business operation of small private schools and other nonprofit organizations, including financial management, fund raising, and tuition collection. Experience in establishing a non-profit corporation and operation of a Department of Social Services licensed child care facility. Experience gained through service as principal/headmaster of three private schools, as well as prior experience in education. Carlisle M. Wroton: Former President of family owned coal sampling and analysis business for 35 years.
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