ROBERT A. LAUER

Mr. Lauer has over 30 years experience in management and technology consulting. He retired in 2000 after a 31-year career with Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting), where he served in a number of management positions, including global management responsibility for human performance service offerings, global change management for communications and high tech industries, Americas change management, Ohio consulting practice head and worldwide head for the distribution industry practice. He has extensive experience in strategic initiatives and operational responsibilities grounded in information technology and performance management.

Mr. Lauer continues in an active role with both private and public companies. He has been an investor, advisor and board member for early-stage and public companies providing a wide range of technology solution offerings including eLearning, compliance and corporate governance, employee sourcing and recruiting, and home networking. Mr. Lauer serves on the board of Agilysys, Inc. ( NASDAQ), a leading distributor of computer hardware and provider of software solutions.

During his business career in Cleveland, Mr. Lauer was involved with a number of civic and charitable organizations. He served on the Achievement Centers for Children board, Playhouse Square board, Boy Scouts of America board, and held various leadership roles in United Way campaigns.

Mr. Lauer holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and an M.B.A. from The Ohio State University.