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Mr. Griffin was appointed President, CEO, and a Director of Pac-West in September 1998 when an investor group he was part of purchased and recapitalized the Company. As part of a succession plan, in June 2001 he transferred the title of president to Mr. Carabelli and in July 2003 he transferred the title of CEO to Mr. Carabelli and transitioned to a non-executive Chairman role. Mr. Griffin has over 40 years experience in telecommunications, cable television, publishing, and advertising. Prior to joining Pac-West, Mr. Griffin served as a Group President for a number of Jones International companies from 1994 to 1997, including Jones Lightwave, Ltd., a CLEC, and Jones Education Company, a leader in using technology to deliver education. Concurrently, he was co-owner of a consulting and business development company, Griffin Enterprises, Inc. From 1987 through 1992, he served as the President and CEO of U S West Marketing Resources Group, where he managed the $1 billion publishing, media software, and advertising services division. Mr. Griffin currently serves on the Board of Directors of DDx, Inc. in Denver, the Advisory Board for the University of the Pacific Eberhardt School of Business, the Board of Trustees for the University of California, Merced, and the Board of Trustees for the Delta College Foundation in Stockton.
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