Nexicon Announces New Executive Advisory Board

Thu Apr 3, 2008 12:33pm EDT
 
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Advisory Board Represents Talent from Microsoft, Viewpoints
Network, and City Capital Advisors
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(Business Wire)--
Today, Nexicon, a leading supplier of anti-piracy and network
security solutions, announces the formation of an executive advisory
board to assist in guiding the strategic direction of the company. The
board members are David Cerino, General Manager, Health Care Solutions
at Microsoft; Leon Chism, Vice President of Technology at Viewpoints
Network; and Richard Putz, Operating Director of City Capital Advisors
& Director at the Cambridge Institute of Applied Management.

   The board consists of accomplished individuals with unique talents
relevant to Nexicon, chosen by the company's management team for their
deep knowledge and expertise. The advisory board will be focused on
growing Nexicon's anti-piracy solutions including: increased sales and
marketing activities, optimal operational support, the anti-piracy
technology platform, and overall strategic direction. Board members
will serve for one year and may serve consecutive terms.

   "Our management team is thrilled to have close access to the
collective experience and talent of our newly formed board," said
Richard Urrea, CEO. "We anticipate that David, Leon and Richard will
add significant value for Nexicon as we continue to grow."

   About David Cerino

   David Cerino touts more than 20 years experience in software,
travel and other industries specializing in the creation, development
and execution of critical new business models. Currently, Cerino is at
Microsoft Corporation working on large initiatives within the
healthcare industry. Before joining Microsoft, Cerino was the driving
force behind Orbitz' highly successful "Orbitz for Business" unit. As
vice president and general manager, he created, built and operated
this unique corporate travel market entry. His direct marketing
efforts there brought more than 1,400 corporate clients to the
portfolio within the first two years. Prior to his work at Orbitz,
Cerino held the role of vice president of Internet marketing and
customer experience for First USA Bank, as well as six years as senior
director of marketing and product management for Amadeus Global Travel
Distribution. Cerino has an MBA from Florida Atlantic University, and
a BS in Mathematics and Computer Science from Wake Forest University.

   About Leon Chism

   Leon Chism has more than ten years of experience in the design and
deployment of high volume, highly scalable mission critical web
applications using a variety of platforms. Currently Chism is the Vice
President of Technology at Viewpoints Network, and previously served
as the Chief Internet Architect at Orbitz, the online travel agency.
At Orbitz, Chism was responsible for the systems that deliver the end
user experience for millions of monthly visitors as well as the
game-changing Supplier Link technology. Chism's award-winning Java and
open source based systems are on the leading edge of the technology
curve, and that trend continues at Viewpoints. Prior to Orbitz, Chism
was an architect and development manager for a number of web-based
businesses in Chicago, including Neoglyphics Media Corporation. Chism
has a BS in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at
Urbana Champaign.

   About Richard Putz

   Richard Putz is an Operating Director of City Capital Advisors, a
Director at the Cambridge Institute of Applied Management, and
entrepreneur. He has more than 30 years of experience as an operating
executive in technology, financial services and real estate. Richard
has served as both the CFO and Chief Strategy Officer of C-bridge and
the Chief Strategy/Marketing Officer of Excelon, both public
companies. He also served as Vice President and Director of Strategy
within the Industry practice of Oracle Corp. where he managed
acquisitions and the due diligence process. Richard was the
CEO/President of Security Federal Bank & Trust, where he managed the
acquisition of four financial institutions prior to taking the bank
public. At Coopers & Lybrand Richard was the National Director for
Technology Advisory Services focusing on strategy, mergers &
acquisitions of technology companies and financial institutions. While
at Laventhol & Horwath, he was the national practice director for
workouts & mergers for The Federal Savings and Loan Insurance
Corporation (FSLIC) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
In addition, Richard led teams performing due diligence on
acquisitions of companies for clients such as Carl Icahn, The Marmon
Group, Sam Zell, Kraft Corporation, and others. Richard is a CPA, CFE
and graduate of St. Meinrad College and the University of Notre Dame,
The Goldratt Institute in New Haven CT and certified member of the
National Speakers Association, a member of the Association of former
Intelligence officers and International Federation of coaches.

   About Nexicon

   Nexicon Inc. delivers next-generation anti-piracy, intellectual
property security, business intelligence, and network security
products and solutions. For more information, visit
http://www.nexiconinc.com.

   This release contains statements that constitute forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and Section 21E the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended. These statements appear in a number of places in this
release and include all statements that are not statements of
historical fact regarding the intent, belief or current expectations
of the Company, its directors or its officers with respect to, among
other things: (i) the Company's financing plans; (ii) trends affecting
the Company's financial condition or results of operations; (iii) the
Company's growth strategy and operating strategy; and (iv) the
declaration and payment of dividends. The words "may," "would,"
"will," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "intend," and
similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance
and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the
Company's ability to control, and that actual results may differ
materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a
result of various factors.

Nexicon Inc.
Richard Urrea, +1 310-817-6600
press@nexiconinc.com

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