Anthony T Grant

Anthony T. Grant, age 51, has served as a director since March 2010. Mr. Grant is the co-founder of Grant Business Strategies, Inc., a financial and strategic advisory firm focusing on middle-market, non-profit, and small companies, and has served as its Chief Executive Officer since December 2001. In this capacity, Mr. Grant is responsible for assisting clients with business development and financial analysis, as well as the underwriting, structure, and placement of debt. Prior to 2001, Mr. Grant served in various management positions in the North and South Carolina banking groups for Bank of America. Mr. Grant was also president of a nationwide professional banking group within Bank of America which managed the business and private banking of a segment of high net worth clients. We believe Mr. Grant is qualified to serve on our Board of Directors because of his extensive financial, operational, and management experience.