Edward U. Gilpin, Chief Financial Officer, joined the Company in 2008 from ACA Capital Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ACAH), a holding company that provides asset management services and credit protection products, where he was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and a Director. Prior to joining ACA Capital in 2001, Mr. Gilpin was Vice President in the Financial Institutions Group at Prudential Securities, Inc.'s investment banking division. From 1998 to 2000, Mr. Gilpin served in the capacity of Chief Financial Officer for an ACA Capital affiliated 'AAA' start-up venture. From 1991 to 1998, Mr. Gilpin was with MBIA, Inc (NYSE: MBI), holding various positions in the finance area. His most recent position with MBIA was Director, Chief of Staff for MBIA's President. Mr. Gilpin began his career as an Assistant Vice President in the Mutual Funds Department of BHC Securities, Inc. Mr. Gilpin is a graduate of St. Lawrence University with a Bachelors of Science degree. He received a Masters of Business Administration in Finance from Columbia University. Mr. Gilpin is a FINRA Financial and Operations Principal and was an Adjunct Faculty Member of the NYU School of Business, Law & Taxation from 1994-1998.