“Bert is a very bright and energetic individual with excellent customer facing skills. He has the ability to analyze and resolve complex operational and commercial issues with an extreme sense of urgency. In his role as VP Program Management at Solectron, he led an organization that served as a liason between our Global Operations team and the customer. He did an excellent job of supporting both the Operations and Sales teams in the development of new business and the attainment of high levels of customer satisfaction. In my role as SVP Operations for Solectron Global services, I interfaced with Bert on a daily basis. I have seen first hand how well he operates in challenging situations. He is a team player with an excellent background in the Global Services industry. His outstanding communication and leadership skills make him an asset to any organization.” November 28, 2007

Rick Rollinson, Sr VP Operations, Global Services, Solectron Global Services
worked directly with Bert at Solectron

“Bert is a very knowledgeable and experienced executive leader. He provided the right balance of executive leadership support to his team and was instrumental in leading the implementation of a number of key initiatives to improve the overall effectiveness of the W/W program management function and the launch of new programs. I would gladly work for Bert in the future and highly recommend him.” November 9, 2007

David Ottaviano, Director - Global Program Mgmt, Solectron
reported to Bert at Solectron

“Bert and I worked together. I always found Bert to be customer focused while balancing our companies financial needs. He knew our customers well and the fundamental requirements of service. Additionally, Bert developed our companies "new customer launch" process that yielded excellent results. Bert is excellent to work with.” October 25, 2007

Dennis Cain, VP Sales, Solectron
worked directly with Bert at Solectron

“I have worked for Bert both at Teleplan and MDT and have always found him to be a highly professional executive who lead from the front. As a manager and leader he strongly supports his staff, individually and as a group, while creating a cohesive team with a strong sense of purpose and group loyalty. As an executive and strategist he demonstrates sound business sense, creative thinking, a shrewd intellect and great personal integrity. Bert has been a pleasure to work for (and with) and is someone I would strongly recommend for an executive position - without reservation.” October 23, 2007

David Meldrum-Taylor, Director, Marketing Services, Teleplan
reported to Bert at Teleplan

“Bert is a very effective leader with a good balance of vision and execution skills. As an executive and manager, Bert is a great resource for ideas and continuously challenges the organization to improve. I enjoyed working for Bert and learned much from him in business development.” October 19, 2007

Eric Miller, VP Sales, Teleplan International
reported to Bert at Teleplan

“Bert did a great job helping me transition into a new role at Teleplan. His strong industry experience was a tremendous help and he did not hold back as some managers do. As a manager, he did not micro manage me, but he was always aware of what was going on and he was there when needed.” September 26, 2007

Robert McLean, Global Account Manager, Teleplan International
reported to Bert at Teleplan

““Bert's passion for his career has provided vision and support to all those he has managed and reported to in the reverse logistics and electronics manufacturing processes. Due to Bert's diverse business background in both the North American and European theaters, which makes him an international professional. He is one that makes things happen. His calm manner of managing and interacting with customers produces strong relastionship at highest levels of management. He is an executive who approaches every job with pure passion."” November 8, 2007

Gailen Vick, VP of WW Sales, Magnetic Data Technologies, LLC
worked directly with Bert at Magnetic Data Technologies, LLC

“Bert is a results oriented professional who is a pleasure to work with. He is a proactive team player who can always be counted upon. He works well with individuals at all levels within an organization. Bert brought many strategic accounts into MDT and maintained excellent relationships with our customer base.” October 24, 2007

Richard Childress, CIO, MDT llc
worked directly with Bert at Magnetic Data Technologies, LLC

“Bert is a stand-alone manager of sales and marketing, adept both at planning marketing strategy and executing a sales plan. His focus has been on capital goods, electronics software and services, and on relationship-based selling. He is gracious and yet persistent, knowledgeable without being a know-it-all, and highly energetic. I believe Bert has General Manager potential.” October 20, 2007

Steven Walleck, Owner, Perfecta Products
managed Bert at Magnetic Data Technologies, LLC

“Bert was the chief strategist at MDT. He helped successfully navigate the company through a difficult and rapidly changing environment. This included strategic acquisitions, restructuring and ultimately sale of the company. Bert is a great team builder and mentor. His style is always collaborative. Bert also led the sales organization to major wins with top tier OEMs outmaneuvering much larger and better resourced competitors. I would recommend Bert highly.” October 19, 2007

Eric Miller, VP and GM, Magnetic Data
worked indirectly for Bert at Magnetic Data Technologies, LLC

“I had the pleasure of working with Bert at Phase Metrics. He taught me by example the power and possibilities that can come from taking a positive, "win-win" approach to sales and business development. He is creative, thinks big, and works very well with others. I believe that Bert has become an excellent leader and senior level executive. I highly recommend him for challenging senior management positions.” October 14, 2007

Wayne Erickson, VP Sales & Marketing, Phase Metrics Inc
worked with Bert at Phase Metrics Inc