Helix Wind, Corp. Board of Directors Review
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SAN DIEGO--(Business Wire)-- Helix Wind, Corp. (OTCBB:HLXW.OB) is pleased to provide a review of its Board of Directors. Helix Wind derives excellence from its strong and multi-disciplinary executive team. The Board currently includes Ian Garner CEO and Scott Weinbrandt Chairman and President. Mr. Ian Gardner, the company's Chief Executive Officer, gained extensive international experience as part of Duke Energy`s development team, acquiring and building large-scale generation and distribution projects. Subsequently, Gardner was lead analyst for the Boston Consulting Group`s International Energy and Utilities practice, working on projects in the electric and natural gas industries. After completing his MBA, Gardner led several startups in the broadband media and wireless spaces. Two years of business planning and development experience at The Esalen Institute in Big Sur augment his business background and have equipped him with a broad exposure to sustainable technologies, construction and human development. He holds a BS degree in Pre-Med from Davidson College in North Carolina and an MBA, with concentrations in technology and entrepreneurial studies, from UCLA. Mr. Scott Weinbrandt, Helix Wind's Chairman and President, has approximately 25 years of high tech and venture capital experience. Prior to joining Helix Wind, Mr. Weinbrandt was founder, CEO, and chairman of GoPaperless Solutions, Inc., an encrypted signature solutions provider. Previously, Scott was Senior Vice President of the Business Division of Gateway, Inc., where he was responsible for approximately $1.7 Billion in revenues and one of the company`s only profitable divisions. Beforehand, Mr. Weinbrandt held senior executive positions with Dell Computer Corporation, starting and running the Enterprise Computing Division and capturing 24% of the Enterprise computing market within 36 months. While at Dell, Scott also ran the company's Venture Capital Group for the public sector for a year. Mr. Weinbrandt has consulted for Solana Capital Partners, raising capital in the high-tech, medical, and software markets, and he has held board positions with MiNT and Meltronix Corporations. Mr. Weinbrandt holds a BS in Computer Science from San Diego State University. "The skills, integrity, experience and proven leadership of Helix Wind`s management team is an advantage to the company," said Ian Gardner, CEO, "We anticipate expanding both our executive team and Board of Directors in the near future." About Helix: Helix Wind is a global renewable energy company. Helix Wind is engaged in development, manufacturing and sale of small wind turbines designed to generate 2.5 to 4.5 kW of clean, renewable electricity. Additional information can be found at http://www.helixwind.com Safe Harbor Statement: A number of statements contained in this press release are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including our ability to attract and retain management and field personnel with experience in the small wind turbine industry, our ability to raise capital when needed and on acceptable terms and conditions, the intensity of competition and general economic factors. The actual results Helix Wind may achieve could differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties. Helix Wind encourages the public to read the information provided here in conjunction with its most recent filings, which may be viewed at www.sec.gov. Helix Wind Chairman and President Scott Weinbrandt, 877.2GOHELIX (246.4354) Int: + 619.501.3932 Fax: + 619.330.2628 media@helixwind.com Copyright Business Wire 2009
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