Mr. Frederick C. Berndt
Frederick C. Berndt, age 33, has an extensive background in banking, having studied Finance and Economics at Geneva College in Pennsylvania. Mr. Berndt began his career in Commercial Banking in 1995. In 1997, he became licensed as an NASD Series 7 and 63, for Rise Securities and became a Partner/Vice President of Berndt & Associates Investment Management, a full-service money management firm that was formed in the early 1970's. In 1999, Mr. Berndt passed his Securities Principal's license and became the principal and compliance officer for Rise Securities, Inc. In 2001, Mr. Berndt left Berndt & Associates to pursue a consulting career in investment banking. He consulted for EWRX Internet Solutions, an anti-virus software company and also consulted for Hamilton Scientific, a New Jersey based medical software company. In 2002, Mr. Berndt founded Bible Resources, Inc., a private corporation formed for the purpose of oil and gas exploration. He then successfully orchestrated the reverse takeover of The Havana Group, and co developed what is now known as Surge Global Energy. Mr. Berndt served The Havana Group and Surge Global Energy as Executive Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors for three years. In Mr. Berndt's tenure with the company, the market capitalization grew from US$29,000 to over $100,000,000 in less than four years. In 2006, Mr. Berndt resigned from the company to pursue other business ventures. Mr. Berndt currently serves as Director, President, and CEO of 11 Good Energy, Inc.
Mr. Daniel T. Lapp
Daniel T. Lapp, 38, began his accounting and finance career 15 years ago as an auditor with Coopers & Lybrand, LLP, in Washington D.C., planning and performing audits for the government contracting, high technology and petroleum industries. His public accounting experience led to the position of manager of operational/internal audits for Harman International Industries, Inc., an international Fortune 1000 electronics manufacturer. This position focused on financial audits of all aspects of the balance sheet, review of the internal control environment, analysis of manufacturing facilities for accounting asset valuation issues and performing due diligence procedures for potential acquisition targets. Mr. Lapp planned and performed the accounting/ operational audits of over 50 subsidiary companies within this company. Over his career, Mr. Lapp has also built an extensive knowledge of accounting system management and contract review to complement his internal audit and public accounting experience. Mr. Lapp graduated from Kent State University and is a licensed CPA. Mr. Lapp currently serves as a Director and CFO of 11 Good Energy, Inc.
Gary Smith
Gary Smith's leadership ability, decision making skills, determination, and strength come largely from his longtime involvement in sports, as both an athlete and an official. Mr. Smith won three NIC Conference Championships and the 1963 and 1964 NAIA Championships. He then placed fourth in the 1964 Olympic trials. Mr. Smith's extensive wrestling background steered him to become a wrestling official at the collegiate level. Mr. Smith officiated 9 NCAA finals, 11 NAIA finals, one NCAA division II final and a host of additional major college wrestling meets. In 1977, Mr. Smith joined Cummins Engine Company, managing major accounts for the industrial division. Mr. Smith advanced with Cummins, becoming the Executive Director of National Accounts before leaving Cummins in 1984. Mr. Smith then joined Hercules Engines, Inc. where he gained an extensive knowledge of alternative fuel engines. In 1996 Mr. Smith launched his own company, Signa StorTech Systems, Inc.
In 1998, Mr. Smith joined High Plains Corporation, an ethanol manufacturer, for the purpose of restructuring the company. Mr. Smith coordinated Abengoa's acquisition of High Plains Corporation and as a result of Mr. Smith's leadership in the deal, per share value of High Plains increased from $.69 to $5, the amount Abengoa offered per share for High Plains Corporation. After the successful restructuring and sale of High Plains, Mr. Smith decided to leave the company and pursue other interests, leaving behind the solid management team that he created. Today, Mr. Smith lives in Canton, Ohio, and is Chairman of Signa StorTech Systems, the Company he founded with his son. Mr. Smith is also on the Board of Directors for the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Professional Football Hall of Fame. Mr. Smith serves as Chief Advisor/ Consultant for 11 Good Energy, Inc. As Chief Consultant, Mr. Smith's duties consist of providing strategic planning advice in the areas including but not limited to: marketing strategies, developing strategic alliances with key suppliers and affiliates, assisting in attracting key personnel, and general business consulting.
Ian Baker-Finch
Ian Baker-Finch grew up in a small farming area on the Sunshine Coast, 50 miles north of Brisbane, Australia. The youngest of 6 children, he played many sports, but fell in love with golf at an early age. By the age of 15, Mr. Baker-Finch had won many junior titles, including the Gary Player Classic and the Queensland School Boys title twice. He then decided to pursue a career in professional golf. At 18 years of age, after a three year apprenticeship with the Australian PGA program, Mr. Baker- Finch joined the Australian Tour and won his first Australasian Tour event in 1983; the New Zealand Open. The following year he led the field for three rounds of the 1984 British Open at St. Andrews. Multiple victories in Australia in 1984 and 1985 and victories on all four major tours followed, including the Colonial Invitational in 1989 and The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in 1991. Mr. Baker-Finch represented Australia in the World Cup in 1985, the World Tours Championships 1985-1991, and the Dunhill Cup in both 1989 and 1992.
Mr. Baker-Finch served as Peter Thomson's Vice Captain for the International President's Cup Team in 1996. In 2003 Gary Player appointed Mr. Baker-Finch as Assistant Captain for his International team played at The Links at Fancourt in South Africa. In September 2005, Mr. Baker-Finch had the honor once again to serve with Gary Player and the Internationals when they took on the US Team at the RTJ Golf Club in Virginia, USA. Since retiring from full-time PGA Tour competition in 1997, Mr. Baker- Finch has worked for the ABC, CBS and ESPN Networks as a golf analyst on all the major tours throughout the world. After nearly a decade working in sports television, Mr. Baker-Finch is highly regarded as a successful announcer with a love for golf and the environment. Mr. Baker-Finch currently serves as a spokesperson for our company and as a consultant responsible for voice overlays, media/commercials, select corporate events, and macro-strategic planning.