Mr. Chill has served as a director since June 2004. Currently, Mr. Chill is a Managing Director of ParamountBioCapital Asset Management, Inc. a NY based investment firm focused on companies in healthcare and life sciences, a position he has held since July of 2005. From April 2005 to July 2005 Mr. Chill acted as an independent consultant for high tech companies, venture capital firms and hedge funds. From July 2003 to April 2005, Mr. Chill served as a Portfolio Analyst for Vertical Ventures, a New York based investment firm specializing in structured direct investments in public companies. Mr. Chill’s focus has been on emerging growth companies within the high tech sector. From May 2001 to July 2003, Mr. Chill acted as an independent consultant for high tech companies, venture capital firms and hedge funds. From February 2000 to April 2001, Mr. Chill served as the CEO and Managing Director of the Investment Banking Group of Jerusalem Global, an investment banking and venture capital firm. From March 1998 to February 2000, Mr. Chill was a Managing Director of the Technology Investment Banking Group of Gruntal & Company. From 1995 to 1998, Mr. Chill was a Vice President of Investment Banking for Hampshire Securities, a company subsequently acquired by Gruntal & Company. Mr. Chill started his career as a Senior Accountant with Deloitte & Touche in New York. Mr. Chill received a B.S. in Accounting in 1989, from Yeshiva University, and an M.B.A. in Finance and Management from Columbia Business School in 1993. Mr. Chill is a director of Blue Phoenix Solutions, Inc. Mr. Chill is an independent director. |