Mel’s patent portfolio extends over four decades while working at TRW, UCLA, the City & County of Los Angeles & as a serial owner/entrepreneur. His talents & passion combine in new concept development and has played a key role in many corporate, institutional, government & private innovations. His degree in Electronics Engineering & studies in Mechanical Engineering, combined with his decades of experience affords Mel a broad range of expertise.

With over 30 years leading entrepreneurial & innovative companies in the Silicon Valley. He began with Intel’s Systems Products Division. His expertise helped grow the company from 400 to 15,000 employees during his 7 years there. Since then, Steve has been with three additional companies that have completed initial public offerings, including one company where as Senior VP and General Manager, revenue grew from beta to $250 million in sales.

Tom began his career in finance at the headquarters of two Fortune 100 companies, first at The Ford Motor Company and later at Kimberly Clark. He moved westward to Silicon Valley and began his finance career in venture-backed companies in 1982. Over this time Tom has helped lead five companies through rapid growth and to initial public offerings. He has helped shape operating plans, budgets and capital finance strategies for numerous companies.

Jimmy’s 38-year career with the Los Angeles City Fire Department included positions in Fire Prevention as the Commander of the Bureau of Fire Prevention & Public Safety, Industrial & Commercial Section, Public Safety & the Plan Check Unit. He’s a member of the International Fire Chief Association (IFCA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Fire Prevention Officers Association & the Fire Marshals Association of North America (IFMA).