Board Committees

Mr. Stock has served our board as an Independent Director since October 2024. He is a highly experienced and strategic executive who has had a successful career spanning over 30 years. With a diverse background in both publicly traded, privately held, and family-owned businesses, he has served as a Chief Financial Officer for companies with revenues ranging from $50 million to $300 million and workforces of 225 to 1,000+ employees. His industry experience includes financial services, auto hauling, retail, construction, manufacturing, and digital marketing and advertising. Mr. Stock's expertise lies in various aspects of accounting and finance as well as operations, including financial modeling, cash flow management, administrative oversight, risk management, capital raising, banking and investor relations, and general corporate development. Since May 2023, Mr. Stock has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport, Inc., from January 2020 to May 2023, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Tinco Sheet Metal. Mr. Stock was Chief Financial Officer for Howard's Appliances in Southern California from 2018 to 2019, Mr. Stock was Chief Financial Officer for Lifescript the largest women's health and digital media company from 2003 to 2017, and prior to that held the Chief Financial Officer position at HomeAcess MicroWeb [Nasdaq: GLDI] from 2001 to 2003 and prior to that was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Consumer Portfolio Services [Nasdaq: CPSS] from 1994 to 2001. He also worked as a Senior Associate at Coopers & Lybrand (now PWC). Mr. Stock is an active CPA and holds an MBA from Pepperdine University, BS in Accounting from California Polytechnic University in Pomona, California and has completed Villanova University's Six Sigma Green Belt program.

Mr. Montgomery (Monty) Bannerman has served our board as an Independent Director since November 2024. He has over 35 years of experience as a technology executive in energy and telecommunications sectors. His career has been marked by significant contributions to the development of renewable energy networks and advanced distributed power and communications network technologies. His previous roles put him at the forefront of creating resilient energy solutions and playing a pivotal role in the construction and operation of a key hub for global internet traffic. From January 2023 to present, Mr. Bannerman is Founding Partner and CEO of Denrgy Inc., located in Miami, Florida. Denrgy develops district and municipal scale resilient renewable energy networks which make facilities and communities more resilient to extreme weather events and deliver economic, employment and environmental benefits to the investors and customers they serve. From January 2007 to March 2023, Mr. Bannerman served as Founder and Director at ArcStar Energy, New York, NY & Miami, FL. ArcStar Energy is a renewable energy project advisory, M&A and managed development services company. He served as Founder and CEO of MicroGrid Networks, LLC from January 2018 to May 2022, New York, NY. MGN develops and operates advanced large scale renewable microgrids which integrate with and serve utility networks in New York City. From November 2003 to June 2006, he was CEO & President of Verso Technologies (NYSE: VRS), a multinational manufacturer of advanced distributed power and communications network technologies for public utilities and competitive operators. From January 2000 to October 2003, Mr. Bannerman served as SVP and CTO of Terremark Worldwide, a NASDAQ listed company and acquired by Verizon (NASDAQ: VZ), being responsible for the development of NAP (Network Access Point) of the Americas, located in Miami, FL, responsible for design, engineering, construction and operation of the facility, technology and services of the first privately-developed NAP as one of the core hubs and exchanges for international telecommunication traffic and revenue in the global Internet. From 1997 to 1999, he was Founder and Managing Director of IXS, an early international IP network operator providing advanced Internet telecommunications services between the USA, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, carrying international voice and data traffic for business customers operating in these markets. From 1993 to 1996, Mr. Bannerman served as Founder and President of DSP.NET in the San Francisco Bay Area, leading this early commercial Internet Service Provider serving Northern California. Prior to that, he also served as VP Business Development of Bell Canada International, subsidiary of Bell Canada Enterprises (NYSE: BCE) for 16 years, demonstrating international executive leadership in market penetrations and first deployments of large-scale distributed communications and power networks for this global leader in management consulting, engineering and project management operating in deregulating markets worldwide. Mr. Bannerman graduated with honors in business administration and finance from Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology in Ontario Canada and conducted post graduate technical and professional studies with Bell Northern Research (Bell Labs).

Mr. Potter has served our board as an Independent Director since October 2024. Mr. Potter has over 35 years of experience as an executive in technology companies with a focus on emerging growth companies, and competencies in business development, capital formation, and marketing/digital marketing. Mr. Potter is the Founder/CEO of Gainey Capital since 2022, Mr. Potter founded and was CEO of Certive Solutions (OTCQB:CTVEF) from to 2011 to 2023. Mr. Potter was CEO of InPlay Technologies (NASDAQ) from 2008 – to 2010. Mr. Potter was the VP of Business Development for Pixtronix, a Kleiner Perkins / Atlas Ventures VC backed startup from 2005 to 2010. Mr. Potter was VP of Business Development at International DisplayWorks (NASDAQ), until it was acquired by Flextronics (NASDAQ). Mr. Potter was Senior Vice President at Three Five Systems (NYSE), prior to its sale to International DisplayWorks. Mr. Potter holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University in Boston, and an MBA from Arizona State University. He is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt and received his marketing training as a strategic management invitee from 3M. He also was trained in product management and marketing management by Boston Consulting Group.

Mr. Potter has served our board as an Independent Director since October 2024. Mr. Potter has over 35 years of experience as an executive in technology companies with a focus on emerging growth companies, and competencies in business development, capital formation, and marketing/digital marketing. Mr. Potter is the Founder/CEO of Gainey Capital since 2022, Mr. Potter founded and was CEO of Certive Solutions (OTCQB:CTVEF) from to 2011 to 2023. Mr. Potter was CEO of InPlay Technologies (NASDAQ) from 2008 – to 2010. Mr. Potter was the VP of Business Development for Pixtronix, a Kleiner Perkins / Atlas Ventures VC backed startup from 2005 to 2010. Mr. Potter was VP of Business Development at International DisplayWorks (NASDAQ), until it was acquired by Flextronics (NASDAQ). Mr. Potter was Senior Vice President at Three Five Systems (NYSE), prior to its sale to International DisplayWorks. Mr. Potter holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University in Boston, and an MBA from Arizona State University. He is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt and received his marketing training as a strategic management invitee from 3M. He also was trained in product management and marketing management by Boston Consulting Group.

Mr. Montgomery (Monty) Bannerman has served our board as an Independent Director since November 2024. He has over 35 years of experience as a technology executive in energy and telecommunications sectors. His career has been marked by significant contributions to the development of renewable energy networks and advanced distributed power and communications network technologies. His previous roles put him at the forefront of creating resilient energy solutions and playing a pivotal role in the construction and operation of a key hub for global internet traffic. From January 2023 to present, Mr. Bannerman is Founding Partner and CEO of Denrgy Inc., located in Miami, Florida. Denrgy develops district and municipal scale resilient renewable energy networks which make facilities and communities more resilient to extreme weather events and deliver economic, employment and environmental benefits to the investors and customers they serve. From January 2007 to March 2023, Mr. Bannerman served as Founder and Director at ArcStar Energy, New York, NY & Miami, FL. ArcStar Energy is a renewable energy project advisory, M&A and managed development services company. He served as Founder and CEO of MicroGrid Networks, LLC from January 2018 to May 2022, New York, NY. MGN develops and operates advanced large scale renewable microgrids which integrate with and serve utility networks in New York City. From November 2003 to June 2006, he was CEO & President of Verso Technologies (NYSE: VRS), a multinational manufacturer of advanced distributed power and communications network technologies for public utilities and competitive operators. From January 2000 to October 2003, Mr. Bannerman served as SVP and CTO of Terremark Worldwide, a NASDAQ listed company and acquired by Verizon (NASDAQ: VZ), being responsible for the development of NAP (Network Access Point) of the Americas, located in Miami, FL, responsible for design, engineering, construction and operation of the facility, technology and services of the first privately-developed NAP as one of the core hubs and exchanges for international telecommunication traffic and revenue in the global Internet. From 1997 to 1999, he was Founder and Managing Director of IXS, an early international IP network operator providing advanced Internet telecommunications services between the USA, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, carrying international voice and data traffic for business customers operating in these markets. From 1993 to 1996, Mr. Bannerman served as Founder and President of DSP.NET in the San Francisco Bay Area, leading this early commercial Internet Service Provider serving Northern California. Prior to that, he also served as VP Business Development of Bell Canada International, subsidiary of Bell Canada Enterprises (NYSE: BCE) for 16 years, demonstrating international executive leadership in market penetrations and first deployments of large-scale distributed communications and power networks for this global leader in management consulting, engineering and project management operating in deregulating markets worldwide. Mr. Bannerman graduated with honors in business administration and finance from Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology in Ontario Canada and conducted post graduate technical and professional studies with Bell Northern Research (Bell Labs).

Mr. Stock has served our board as an Independent Director since October 2024. He is a highly experienced and strategic executive who has had a successful career spanning over 30 years. With a diverse background in both publicly traded, privately held, and family-owned businesses, he has served as a Chief Financial Officer for companies with revenues ranging from $50 million to $300 million and workforces of 225 to 1,000+ employees. His industry experience includes financial services, auto hauling, retail, construction, manufacturing, and digital marketing and advertising. Mr. Stock's expertise lies in various aspects of accounting and finance as well as operations, including financial modeling, cash flow management, administrative oversight, risk management, capital raising, banking and investor relations, and general corporate development. Since May 2023, Mr. Stock has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport, Inc., from January 2020 to May 2023, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Tinco Sheet Metal. Mr. Stock was Chief Financial Officer for Howard's Appliances in Southern California from 2018 to 2019, Mr. Stock was Chief Financial Officer for Lifescript the largest women's health and digital media company from 2003 to 2017, and prior to that held the Chief Financial Officer position at HomeAcess MicroWeb [Nasdaq: GLDI] from 2001 to 2003 and prior to that was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Consumer Portfolio Services [Nasdaq: CPSS] from 1994 to 2001. He also worked as a Senior Associate at Coopers & Lybrand (now PWC). Mr. Stock is an active CPA and holds an MBA from Pepperdine University, BS in Accounting from California Polytechnic University in Pomona, California and has completed Villanova University's Six Sigma Green Belt program.

Mr. Potter has served our board as an Independent Director since October 2024. Mr. Potter has over 35 years of experience as an executive in technology companies with a focus on emerging growth companies, and competencies in business development, capital formation, and marketing/digital marketing. Mr. Potter is the Founder/CEO of Gainey Capital since 2022, Mr. Potter founded and was CEO of Certive Solutions (OTCQB:CTVEF) from to 2011 to 2023. Mr. Potter was CEO of InPlay Technologies (NASDAQ) from 2008 – to 2010. Mr. Potter was the VP of Business Development for Pixtronix, a Kleiner Perkins / Atlas Ventures VC backed startup from 2005 to 2010. Mr. Potter was VP of Business Development at International DisplayWorks (NASDAQ), until it was acquired by Flextronics (NASDAQ). Mr. Potter was Senior Vice President at Three Five Systems (NYSE), prior to its sale to International DisplayWorks. Mr. Potter holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University in Boston, and an MBA from Arizona State University. He is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt and received his marketing training as a strategic management invitee from 3M. He also was trained in product management and marketing management by Boston Consulting Group.

Mr. Montgomery (Monty) Bannerman has served our board as an Independent Director since November 2024. He has over 35 years of experience as a technology executive in energy and telecommunications sectors. His career has been marked by significant contributions to the development of renewable energy networks and advanced distributed power and communications network technologies. His previous roles put him at the forefront of creating resilient energy solutions and playing a pivotal role in the construction and operation of a key hub for global internet traffic. From January 2023 to present, Mr. Bannerman is Founding Partner and CEO of Denrgy Inc., located in Miami, Florida. Denrgy develops district and municipal scale resilient renewable energy networks which make facilities and communities more resilient to extreme weather events and deliver economic, employment and environmental benefits to the investors and customers they serve. From January 2007 to March 2023, Mr. Bannerman served as Founder and Director at ArcStar Energy, New York, NY & Miami, FL. ArcStar Energy is a renewable energy project advisory, M&A and managed development services company. He served as Founder and CEO of MicroGrid Networks, LLC from January 2018 to May 2022, New York, NY. MGN develops and operates advanced large scale renewable microgrids which integrate with and serve utility networks in New York City. From November 2003 to June 2006, he was CEO & President of Verso Technologies (NYSE: VRS), a multinational manufacturer of advanced distributed power and communications network technologies for public utilities and competitive operators. From January 2000 to October 2003, Mr. Bannerman served as SVP and CTO of Terremark Worldwide, a NASDAQ listed company and acquired by Verizon (NASDAQ: VZ), being responsible for the development of NAP (Network Access Point) of the Americas, located in Miami, FL, responsible for design, engineering, construction and operation of the facility, technology and services of the first privately-developed NAP as one of the core hubs and exchanges for international telecommunication traffic and revenue in the global Internet. From 1997 to 1999, he was Founder and Managing Director of IXS, an early international IP network operator providing advanced Internet telecommunications services between the USA, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, carrying international voice and data traffic for business customers operating in these markets. From 1993 to 1996, Mr. Bannerman served as Founder and President of DSP.NET in the San Francisco Bay Area, leading this early commercial Internet Service Provider serving Northern California. Prior to that, he also served as VP Business Development of Bell Canada International, subsidiary of Bell Canada Enterprises (NYSE: BCE) for 16 years, demonstrating international executive leadership in market penetrations and first deployments of large-scale distributed communications and power networks for this global leader in management consulting, engineering and project management operating in deregulating markets worldwide. Mr. Bannerman graduated with honors in business administration and finance from Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology in Ontario Canada and conducted post graduate technical and professional studies with Bell Northern Research (Bell Labs).

Mr. Stock has served our board as an Independent Director since October 2024. He is a highly experienced and strategic executive who has had a successful career spanning over 30 years. With a diverse background in both publicly traded, privately held, and family-owned businesses, he has served as a Chief Financial Officer for companies with revenues ranging from $50 million to $300 million and workforces of 225 to 1,000+ employees. His industry experience includes financial services, auto hauling, retail, construction, manufacturing, and digital marketing and advertising. Mr. Stock's expertise lies in various aspects of accounting and finance as well as operations, including financial modeling, cash flow management, administrative oversight, risk management, capital raising, banking and investor relations, and general corporate development. Since May 2023, Mr. Stock has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport, Inc., from January 2020 to May 2023, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Tinco Sheet Metal. Mr. Stock was Chief Financial Officer for Howard's Appliances in Southern California from 2018 to 2019, Mr. Stock was Chief Financial Officer for Lifescript the largest women's health and digital media company from 2003 to 2017, and prior to that held the Chief Financial Officer position at HomeAcess MicroWeb [Nasdaq: GLDI] from 2001 to 2003 and prior to that was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Consumer Portfolio Services [Nasdaq: CPSS] from 1994 to 2001. He also worked as a Senior Associate at Coopers & Lybrand (now PWC). Mr. Stock is an active CPA and holds an MBA from Pepperdine University, BS in Accounting from California Polytechnic University in Pomona, California and has completed Villanova University's Six Sigma Green Belt program.