Ted A. Fernandez founded the Company in 1997 based on a strategy he developed from his extensive history in the professional services industry, which included an eighteen-year career with KPMG. From 1979 to 1994, Mr. Fernandez held several industry executive and client service positions with KPMG. His career at KPMG culminated in the role of the National Managing Partner of KPMG s Strategic Services Consulting Division from May 1994 to January 1997. Mr. Fernandez also served as a member of KPMG s Management Committee from 1995 to 1997. He brings an in-depth knowledge of the professional services industry, especially business consulting, and organizational leadership within that industry. He also provides extensive financial and accounting experience to the Board. Mr. Fernandez provides the Board with day to day knowledge of the Company s business and markets. He also provides broad and deep experience with strategic plan development and execution. Mr. Fernandez has served as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer ( CEO ) since founding the Company.