Board of Directors

 

Tom Giaccherini resides in Carmel Valley, the heartland of the Monterey Peninsula on the Central
California Coast. This agricultural region is situated about 100 miles south of San Francisco &
Silicon Valley, and is bordered by the Santa Lucia Mountains, the Ventana National Wilderness and Big Sur. Tom’s law practice is focused on the cultivation, creation and protection of intellectual property assets for the telecommunications, software and entertainment industries.
Tom’s current avocations are inventing, hiking in Big Sur, and caring for an Olive Grove and a
Vineyard of Merlot Grapes.

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Dr. James R. Stuart is the President of IOSTAR Corp. (developing a commercial nuclear-powered space tug ( www.iostarcorp.com) and an independent, internationally recognized consultant specializing in the development of new technologies, advanced systems and commercial businesses. He has consulted to over 95 companies in the past 25 years. He is currently a Board Director of 6 entrepreneurial, high-technology companies involved with wireless telecommunications, digital rights management, DVD’s, RFID’s, satellite communications and tourist launchers. He has been a Director on the Boards of 28 companies and a member of the Advisory Boards of 13 companies during the past 25 years. He has been an expert witness in 4 major space business litigations.

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"General Merrill A. McPeak served as President of McPeak and Associates, a management consulting firm, since 1995. General McPeak entered the U.S. Air Force in 1957 and served in various positions throughout his tenure. From October 1990 until October 1994, he was Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force. He also served as Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Air Forces, from 1988 until 1990, Commander, Twelfth Air Force, from 1987 until 1988 and Deputy Chief of Staff, Programs and Resources, from 1985 until 1987. He serves as director of Tektronix, Inc. (NYSE: TEK) and several private companies. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from San Diego State College and a Master of Science degree in international relations from George Washington University."

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Dave Payne is a dedicated futurist and veteran of the high-tech industry, with over 22 years of experience leading teams in the creation, development and operations of advanced systems and networks. Mr. Payne provides management, development, sales, and technical leadership to projects and enterprises in the satellite and networking sectors.

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Management Team

Dave serves as the Chief Executive Officer for SkyVault, where he is charged with realizing the enterprise’s vision of providing standardized ultra-secure managed distribution of digital content and associated rights to everyone, everywhere. SkyVault’s offerings are focused on distance learning and mobile telematics. SkyVault will also address other markets such as consumer entertainment and homeland security using their patents pending RainBarrelTM delivery with UltraSecureSM content protection.

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As Chief Engineer, Mark Sturza provides consulting expertise in the design, development, analysis,
and regulation of communications systems. Areas of specialization include:
satellite communication systems, microwave radio systems, radio navigation
systems, spread spectrum systems, and international and domestic regulatory
support.

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Board of Advisors

Dr. Will Stackhouse
Don Hendricks
Dr. David K. Probst
Steve Collin
John W. Hayes
Jeffrey C. Corey
Kevin W. Kelley
David G. Medinnus
Denis Gilhooly