John Panaccione has over 14 years of experience leading teams that focus on using technology to improve corporate performance. As CEO of LogicBay, he has led the company from startup in early 2003 through its capital raising efforts, through the transition of the company's business model to a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model in 2006, and led the development of the Company's unique BrandEnvoyTM offering in 2008. Prior to founding LogicBay, he led Sales and Marketing for Cognitive Arts, an innovative leader in high end simulation-based elearning until helping to sell the company to a strategic acquirer in 2002. Prior to his tenure at Cognitive Arts, John led SumTotal Systems' professional services and technology integration organization, overseeing the operations of over 200 staff in 10 offices located in three countries. He has led the integration of six successful acquisitions during his career. John also served for six years on active duty as a U.S. Army officer and paratrooper prior to launching his business career.
Kevin Kelly served as CEO of Early, Cloud & Company, an international software products and professional services company, from 1982-1995. During that time he managed systems integration and consulting engagements, directed and developed the field services organization and directed the product development group. He was the lead architect and developer of the company's CRM voice-data products and holds two patents for transactional messaging software. As CEO, he directed the company through an acquisition by IBM while growing company revenue by over 100% and net profit by over 250% during his tenure. At IBM, he was VP and General Manager responsible for worldwide operations of multiple units. He was a member of the Cherrystone Angel Group and is an advisory board member of Point Judith Capital. Currently he consults for technology companies.
Michael Horn leads a sales, design, and development staff of 20 in the manufacture of custom truck bodies, trailers, and associated equipment for a light manufacturing company. He is responsible for on-time and in-budget delivery of custom products. Mike successfully established the company as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to attract government business. Major accounts include Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Texas, Vermont, US Air Force, Army, Border Patrol, Coast Guard, Marines, Veterans Affairs, and a variety of commercial customers. He is a retired U.S. Army Officer.
Steve Martino is Vice President of Global Product and Service Sales IT (GPSS IT). He leads Cisco's Product and Service Sales IT team and also has leadership responsibility for the Global IT Theater Relationship Executives focused on alignment of Cisco's global IT delivery. In addition to his GPSS IT leadership role, Steve participates in the Cisco Collaboration Board, the Worldwide Channels Board and the Managed Services Council. He also participates in the Data Management, Localization and Privacy Steering Committees. Prior to joining Cisco in August 2007, Steve spent seven years at Digeo, Inc. where he held the position of Vice President, Business Operations. Steve managed the design and engineering efforts in Digeo's central business operations systems while also building the company's NOC Support Center. Prior to Steve's role at Digeo, he spent six years with Click2learn where he ended his tenure in the Chief Operating Officer role. While at Click2learn, Steve built the company's professional services business, transitioned the field sales organization from an indirect model to an enterprise sales model and took the company public in 1999.
Claiborne Rankin is the Managing Member of North Coast Angel Fund, an early stage venture capital group he co-founded in 2006 to accelerate the development of Ohio-based technology companies. During the prior twelve years, Clay pursued private acquisition and venture capital investments primarily through Sycamore Partners LLC, an investment firm he co-founded in 1997. From 1992 to 1994, he was President and COO of Bruning Paint Company, a Baltimore, Maryland-based manufacturer of architectural coatings. From 1972 through 1992, Clay was Vice President-Corporate Development and CFO of Laurel Industries and held other general management, operating and consulting positions with Acme-Cleveland Corp., McKinsey & Co. and The First National Bank of Boston.