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development efforts. Schwarz joined IPS Group in 1998 as a specialist in information technology and cellular <br /> telecommunications. Schwarz has comprehensive knowledge of the design and manufacturing of electronic <br /> peripherals, electronic parking meters and cellular interface technology (CDMA and GSM). As a <br /> telecommunications developer, he has worked extensively with all of the major cellular network providers, <br /> including Verizon and formerly Cingular Wireless. In 2002, Schwarz relocated to the US with David King to <br /> establish the technology platform for future IPS product development activities. Schwarz was awarded a <br /> Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. <br /> Dario Paduano, Chief Financial Officer <br /> Role: Operations and Finance <br /> __� Dario Paduano serves as Chief Financial Officer of IPS Group, Inc. Paduano was <br /> gto appointed chief financial officer of the company in 2011 and comes to IPS with 12 years of <br /> previous Fortune 500 and public accounting experience. Paduano brings to IPS a strong <br /> 0 ,,,.. • working knowledge in corporate financial reporting, operational and financial process, <br /> ,, ; .0 acquisitions and business integrations and implementation of lean manufacturing practices. <br /> Paduano holds a Bachelor's of Science in Accounting and Economics from Bryant <br /> isiamik University and is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Connecticut. <br /> Mike Chiodo, Director of Regional Sales <br /> Role: City of Redwood City Primary Sales Contact <br /> ' at Mike comes to IPS with a proven track record of sales success. Prior to joining IPS Mike <br /> served as the National Accounts Manager for Jensen Distribution. Jensen is the leading <br /> distributor and importer of consumer product goods in the western region. Jensen sold <br /> thousands of consumer products with a strong emphasis on electronics, power equipment <br /> and construction goods. Mike managed the national accounts, the service teams and <br /> i it business development. Prior to Jensen, Mike served as the Key Accounts Director at <br /> Commerce Corporation overseeing all aspects of the Key Accounts Team. Additionally, <br /> Mike has a manufacturing background after spending several years with JB Plastics Inc. as <br /> the head of project management. <br /> Enes Ceric, Project Manager <br /> Role: On-site project oversight <br /> 3 Most recently Ceric served as the technical lead for Serco for SFMTA and Port of San <br /> Francisco. In this role Ceric served as the liaison between external vendors and SFMTA <br /> 'Q` 3' throughout the installation process for the SFpark project. He is certified by all current <br /> parking meter vendors. Ceric also provided customer support during the installation of the <br /> new IPS M5 meters in Redwood City, as well as the deployment of IPS sensors in Walnut <br /> lai► • R Creek. He is currently working with the City of San Jose on a pilot program involving 62 <br /> 't mTh : meters and 20 sensors. In addition to his expertise in project management, Ceric has <br /> experience m logistics and product support, having previously served as the Product <br /> Support Technician for the San Francisco Department of Parking and Traffic. <br /> xxxvi. Steve Smeenge, Customer Support Manager <br /> Role: City of Redwood City Customer Support & Project Implementation Manager <br /> ,p. Steve Smeenge joined IPS Group in July 2010 and comes to IPS with a strong background <br /> :' 41 in sales and marketing. Smeenge has over 17 years of experience providing technology <br /> to <br /> solutions to local government and businesses. As the Program Manager for IPS Group, <br /> Smeenge offers customers the best in installation and ongoing support with both hardware <br /> and software. Steve has worked with over 40 cities in similar size and scope to the City of <br /> Seattle and will bring valuable experience to. the project. Steve holds a Bachelor of <br /> if"4"-* -,., Science degree from Central Michigan University. <br /> REV: 05-05-16 JS <br /> Page 144 of 177 <br /> ATTY/AGR.201 6.094/IPS Group <br />