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In addition, he directs leadership team activities in identifying, acquiring and developing information technology companies that are poised for growth. Pizarro leads the company's targeted acquisition strategy, identifies key growth and business development opportunities and drives financial and operational performance among the company's key assets. In addition, he directs leadership team activities in identifying, acquiring and developing information technology companies that are poised for growth.

Pizarro most recently served as the president and chief executive officer of TelefónicaUSA, Inc. During his six-year tenure as CEO at the company he was responsible for designing and executing Telefónica's strategy and held full P&L responsibility for its three U.S.-based strategic business segments which included the management of the telecommunication and IT Services needs of U.S. multinational corporations throughout the U.S., Latin America, Central America and Caribbean regions as well as Telefónica's residential and large enterprise business segments in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Prior to joining Telefónica in 2002, he served as the president and CEO of Esavio Services Corporation, a network integration and managed services consulting company based in Philadelphia. In addition, Mr. Pizarro has fulfilled the role of CFO and other executive positions at various international firms including Nobart Inc., The Siman Group and KPMG. His past endeavors include major capital expansions and investment projects in Miami, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador along with significant experience working with local regulators in the telecommunications industry.

Pizarro has held key community leadership roles including the Chair of The Beacon Council, Miami-Dade County's official economic development organization. Further, Mr. Pizarro is the chair of the State of Florida Venture Opportunity Fund, and he actively participates on Northwestern University's Kellogg Alumni Advisory Board.

Pizarro has been recognized by Miami Today as South Florida's Top Communications Leader and by South Florida CEO magazine as one of the 101 Top International Leaders in South Florida. He was recently inducted into the Miami-Dade College Hall of Fame and has appeared on television as a guest on the Miami-Dade Television channel, CNN en Español, Alberto Padilla's "Economía y Finanzas" daily Spanish news program and Comcast's Newsmaker Program segment.

Pizarro holds a bachelor of science degree in accounting from the University of Miami and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He has also participated in ongoing senior management and executive leadership development programs at INSEAD, in France, and other educational institutions.

In his long-standing role as Vice President and CIO, he is responsible for central computing, applications development and telecommunications for the University; and as Dean Emeritus of the College of Engineering he provides thought leadership in the area of advanced administrative systems.

Temares also oversees campus and external constituents including the Executive Information and Technology Institute, an organization that provides consulting and instruction in the areas of executive leadership, business processes and professional technology education both nationally and abroad. He also serves on the Dell Platinum Advisory Council and the Microsoft Higher Education Advisory Council, has been named by Computerworld Magazine as one of the world's premier 100 IT Leaders and is a senior member of the IEEE.

Prior to his appointment at the University of Miami, he developed IT and computing expertise while working for IBM and for the City University of New York. Temares earned his undergraduate degree in Business from City College, his M.B.A. from Baruch College, his Masters of Science in Business from Columbia University, and his Ph.D. in Statistics and Marketing from City University, all located in New York City. Temares is also a frequent keynote speaker, author and presenter at academic and information technology conferences around the world.

As an audit partner and managing director with the international accounting firm KPMG, Mr. Fernandez was involved with traditional audit services as well as mergers and acquisitions, forensic accounting, litigation support and other advisory services. His experience in international transactions spans a broad spectrum of industries including telecommunications and technology consulting services.

Alongside his participation on the eLandia International, Inc. board, Fernandez is currently a member of the Florida and American Institute of CPAs, serves on the board of directors of The International Bank of Miami, N.A., where he holds the position of chairman of that board's Audit Committee and is a member of the Bank Secrecy Act and Loan committees. Fernandez also is a former member of the Board of Florida International University, where he served as a member of its Executive Committee.

Mr. Medina most recently served as Area President for Regions Bank in South Florida, with responsibility for all lines of business. Regions Bank in South Florida oversees $12 billion in business, with 120 offices and an International Private Banking practice. Mr. Medina led Regions South Florida operations through two mergers that resulted in the bank’s current size and scope and became known for his ability to embrace organizational change, assess needs, and lead teams through transitions.

Prior to joining Regions bank in 2000, Mr. Medina served as chief financial officer for Adrian Homes, a family owned residential and commercial developer and one of South Florida’s top ten homebuilders. From 1984 through 1996, Mr. Medina began his career with Barnett Bank of South Florida and during his 12 year tenure, held various leadership roles including Group Senior Vice President.

He has built a reputation for honesty and integrity in business and through leadership roles in the community. Mr. Medina has served as chair, co-chair, president, and other leadership positions for the 2007 NFL Super Bowl Committee, Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Public Health Trust, the Latin Builders Association, National Conference for Community and Justice, United Way of Dade County and the Beacon Council, among others.