William R. Neil has served as our Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance since August 2000 and assumed the office of Secretary from June 2004 through June 2005. In this capacity he oversees and directs all financial planning reporting accounting and audit activities. He also manages the Contract Manufacturing Information Technology and Human Resources departments. From February 1998 to July 2000 Mr. Neil served as our Corporate Controller. From September 1996 through July 1997 Mr. Neil served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Interactive Medical Technologies Ltd. a provider of non-radioactive diagnostic products and laboratory analysis for studying the effects of experimental drugs and surgical procedures on regional blood flow. Prior to that time he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Perceptronics Inc. a developer of training and simulation devices artificial intelligence command and control programs for the Department of Defense and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Clifford Electronics Inc. a manufacturer and distributor of auto alarm systems. Mr. Neil obtained his certification as a public accountant in the State of California during his tenure at Arthur Andersen & Co. Mr. Neil received a B.S. from California State University Northridge. |