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Board of Directors and Advisors to the Board

Custom Software Solution’s Board of Directors is comprised of 4 directors and 3 advisors to the Board.

SCOTT ANDREW

As a fourth generation insurance professional managing Andrew Agencies Ltd, in rural Manitoba, Scott realized the need for a fully integrated automation system within a broker’s office. In his role of President and CEO of Custom Software Solutions, the development of a true industry SEMCI solution became a reality. Scott provides overall strategic leadership and management direction for Custom Software while at the same time he continues as President of Andrew Agencies Ltd. a family-owned brokerage business in Virden, Manitoba since 1913. Over the past few years Andrew Agencies Ltd. has grown to include eight offices in two provinces and provides an invaluable testing ground or “reality therapy” for the Custom Software product.

Craig has been involved with Custom Software since 1995 and currently is a Director. He began his career in the insurance industry in 1980 as Claims Adjuster for a government owned and operated insurance company. In 1987 he became a licensed broker and joined the family insurance operations in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Craig’s insurance knowledge and background have provided invaluable resources to the Custom Software team.

Blair joined the insurance industry as a Broker in 1986. In 1993 he became a partner in Andrew Agencies Ltd. a 4th generation Insurance Brokerage. Blair is currently VP of Operations at Andrew Agencies Ltd. and a former Director at IBAS. Blair has been involved in various capacities with Custom Software and brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the Board.

John joined the Custom Software Board in 2007. He is Vice President, Investments with ENSIS Management Inc., in Winnipeg, Manitoba. John has fifteen years of experience as a senior financial officer and administrator across sectors including public practice accounting, government, and the private sector. John is active in the community as a member of the United Way of Winnipeg Campaign Cabinet, a Director of the Associates, I.H. Asper School of Business, a director of the Prairie Theatre Exchange, and co-Chair of St. John Brebeuf School Board.

Don is former Chairman of Meyers Norris Penny LLP, a professional firm of chartered accountants and business advisors. He sits on the Board and Audit Committees of a number of public companies including Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. and Jovian Capital Inc. Donald Penny has been a pillar of his community for decades and is Member of the Order of Canada.

Mark joined the Custom Software Board in March 2005. He is Executive Vice President – Business Development at LibreStream Technologies Inc., in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  Prior to LibreStream Mark spent 4 ½ years in venture capital as VP, Investments with ENSIS Management Inc., also located in Winnipeg. He is a graduate Engineer and MBA from the University of Manitoba who prior to ENSIS spent 20 years in sales and executive roles in the Engineering and Information, Communications and Technology industries.

Rick graduated from the U of M in 1969 with an engineering degree. He has over 35 years of experience in the IT technology industry during which time he held numerous sales, marketing, and senior management positions with IBM Canada. From March of 2000, to November of 2004, Rick was the COO of Momentum Healthware. Since November of 2004, Rick has taken on a new role as Independent Consultant.