Robert O. Smith

Robert Smith served as a member of the Board of Directors from November 2010 until May 2015 and served as a member of the Advisory Board from 2002 until 2015. He is currently a C-level executive consultant working with Bay Area high-tech firms on various strategic initiatives in all aspects of their business.

From 2004 to 2007, he served on the Board of Directors of Castelle Corporation. From 1990 to 2002, he was the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. From 1980 to 1990, he held several management positions with Computer Products, Inc., the most recent being President of their Compower/Boschert Division. From 1970 to 1980, he held managerial accounting positions with Ametek/Lamb Electric and with the JM Smucker Company. Mr. Smith received his BBA degree in Accounting from Ohio University. They believe that Mr. Smith’s executive-level experience, including his previous service as the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, his extensive experience in the accounting industry, and his service on the Board from November 2010 until May 2015, give him the qualifications and skills to serve as one of the directors.