People: Media Sciences International, Inc. (MSII.O)

MSII.O on Consolidated Issue listed on NASDAQ Capital Market

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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position
Van Rijn, Willem 60 2008 Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
Levin, Michael 44 2008 President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Bloomgren, Kevan 48 2006 Chief Financial Officer
Ward, Robert 42 2008 Chief Operating Officer
Hawkins, Denise 40 2004 Vice President, Controller, Secretary
Kelly, Vincent 60 2007 Vice President - Sales for the Americas
Baker, Paul 72 1998 Director
Ruzinsky, Edwin 76 1999 Director
Royer, Henry 77 1999 Director
Ridgeway, Dennis 60 2006 Director
Tanki, Frank 69 2006 Director
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Biographies

Name Description
Van Rijn, Willem Mr. Willem Van Rijn became Director of Media Sciences International, Inc. on May 2, 2006 and was appointed non-executive Chairman of the Board on March 1, 2008. In addition to his role as non-executive Chairman, Mr. van Rijn serves on the Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance committees. Mr. van Rijn has been Senior Advisor to the founder and management committee of Capco, an international operations and technology consulting and solutions firm, since 2002. From 1995 to 2002, Mr. van Rijn was a Senior Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting, and its predecessor firm Coopers & Lybrand, where he served as the Managing Partner of the Japanese financial services consulting practice from 1998 to 2002, and of the global strategy and financial risk management consulting practices from 1995 to 1998. Mr. van Rijn’s business experience includes: President of Rhode Island-based Gtech International (a division of Gtech Corporation), a provider of state and national lottery technology, outsourcing, software and professional services, from 1994-1995; Partner in the New York office of Coopers & Lybrand from 1990 to 1994; Partner at Bank Street Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, from 1986 to 1990; Senior Vice President in charge of international banking activities in the United States for Bank of America from 1981 to 1986; Corporate Treasurer and member of the Managing Committee for global window covering and machine tooling company Hunter Douglas NV from 1976 to 1981; and Vice President, Account Manager of large accounts for commercial banking services, based in The Netherlands, for Bank of America from 1971 to 1976. Mr. van Rijn also currently serves on the board of Computer Horizons Corp.
Levin, Michael Mr. Michael W. Levin has served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Media Sciences International, Inc. since June 18, 1998, and as Chairman of the Board since June 18, 1998 through February 2008. Before June 1998, he served as President, Treasurer, Secretary and Chairman of Media Sciences’ predecessor, Cadapult Graphic Systems Inc., which he founded in 1987 while attending Lehigh University. In 2002, Mr. Levin was recognized in Business News New Jersey’s annual “40 under 40” issue, which profiles the state’s outstanding business leaders under the age of 40. In 1987, Mr. Levin graduated summa cum laude from Lehigh University, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Bloomgren, Kevan Mr. Kevan D. Bloomgren joined Media Sciences International, Inc. in the position of Chief Financial Officer on March 15, 2006. From 2004 to March 10, 2006, Mr. Bloomgren was Chief Financial Officer for Rapid Solutions Group, a digital communications company located in Melville, New York. From 1997 to 2004, he was Managing Partner of Crown Investment Management, LLC, a financial services company located in Sparta, New Jersey. From 1992 to 1996, he was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Satellite Paging, a telecommunications company located in Fairfield, New Jersey. Mr. Bloomgren also held the following positions: Vice President of RBC Daniels, formerly Daniels and Associates, a boutique investment bank specializing in merger and acquisitions (1988-1992) and Senior Auditor and Consultant for Arthur Andersen & Co. (1983-1986). In 1983, Mr. Bloomgren graduated cum laude from University of Denver with a B.S. degree in Business Administration, and Accounting, and in 1988, he received a MBA in Finance from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Bloomgren is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of CPAs.
Ward, Robert Mr. Robert Michael Ward is Chief Operating Officer of Media Sciences International, Inc. On July 28, 2008, Robert M. Ward was promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer, succeeding Lawrence Anderson, who retired on July 25, 2008. Mr. Ward has previously served as Managing Director for the Company’s Asian operations since June 2007, where he was responsible for establishing the Company’s China-based product development and manufacturing subsidiary. Mr. Ward has more than nineteen years of experience in operations, product management, engineering, and manufacturing. Prior to joining the Company, from April 2006 to June 2007, Mr. Ward served as Director of Product Management for WatchGuard Technologies Inc., a Seattle, Washington based provider of Computer Network Firewalls and Software Security Services for Small to Medium Enterprises. From November of 2001 to March 2006, Mr. Ward served as the Director of Operations for WatchGuard Technologies Inc. Mr. Ward earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology in 1989. Mr. Ward earned a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management in 2001.
Hawkins, Denise Ms. Denise Hawkins is Vice President, Controller, Secretary of Media Sciences International, Inc. She has served as Vice President for Media Sciences since February 12, 2003, and as Secretary since July 1, 2004. Ms. Hawkins began her employment with the company in July of 2001 as the Controller. Prior to her position at Media Sciences, Ms. Hawkins was the Controller for NFK Excavating and Construction, Inc. (2000-2001), Horizon Medical Group, PC (1998-2000) and VAC Service Corp. (1992-1998). Ms. Hawkins also held the following positions: Staff Accountant for Alex Goldfarb, CPA PC (1990 to 1992) and Accountant in the Accounting Services Department for the State University of New York - The College at New Paltz (1989 to 1990). In 1990, Ms. Hawkins graduated summa cum laude from the State University of New York-The College at New Paltz with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy, and in 1998, she graduated from Marist College with a Masters in Business Administration in Finance. Ms Hawkins is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the New Jersey State Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Institute of Management Accountants and the Society for Human Resource Management, as well as a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant. Ms. Hawkins also currently serves on the board of Helping Hands Christian Pre-School as Treasurer.
Kelly, Vincent Mr. Vincent G. Kelly is Vice President of Sales for the Americas of Media Sciences International, Inc. Mr. Vince Kelly joined Media Sciences, in January 2007 as Vice President of Sales for the Americas. From 1996 to 2006, Mr. Kelly was Vice President of Sales, United States, for the DYMO division of Esselte Corporation (later acquired by Newell Rubbermaid). Previously, Mr. Kelly served as Senior Vice President of Sales for Port Incorporated in 1995, as Chief Executive Officer from 1991 to 1994 for Occam Research Corporation, as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, North America, for Corporate Software from 1988 to 1991, as Vice President of Sales, North America, for Lotus Development Corporate from 1985 to 1988, and in various sales and marketing positions for IBM from 1972 to 1985. Mr. Kelly received a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1971.
Baker, Paul Mr. Paul C. Baker has served as Director of Media Sciences International, Inc. since June 18, 1998. Mr. Baker is the chairman of the Compensation committee and also serves on the Audit committee. From 1986 to 2000 he was President of Sherwood Partners, Inc., a venture capital and management consulting company, which he founded, that focused on developing companies with high growth potential. From 2000 to present, he has been General Partner of PCB Associates, LLC which performs similar services. Prior to 1986, Baker held various management positions during 25 years of employment with American Cyanamid Co., including President of Cyanamid’s Shulton, Inc. subsidiary from 1977 to 1979 and Group Vice President of Cyanamid from 1979 to1984. Mr. Baker graduated from Lehigh University in 1959 and 1960 with degrees in Engineering and Liberal Arts and received his MBA degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1963. Mr. Baker also currently serves on the board of Pascack Community Bank.
Ruzinsky, Edwin Mr. Edwin Ruzinsky has served as Director of Media Sciences International, Inc. since August 27, 1999 and is the chairman of the Audit committee and also serves on the Nominating and Corporate Governance committee. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Management Consultant. Prior to his retirement on June 1, 1996 as a Partner in Deloitte Consulting LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deloitte & Touche LLP, he served for many years as the firm’s National Director Media Industry Services. He previously served Times Mirror Company as Vice President of Finance & Administration/Book Publishing Group and Parents’ Magazine Enterprises, Inc. as Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Ruzinsky continues serving as a member of the Pace University/ Dyson School of Liberal Arts & Sciences/Master of Science in Publishing Advisory Board. On June 15, 2007, Mr. Ruzinsky resigned as a director of Gentis, Inc., a bioscience company, due to its recapitalization. On March 31, 2005, Dowden Health Media, Inc. on whose board Mr. Ruzinsky served, was sold.
Royer, Henry Mr. Henry Royer has served as Director of Media Sciences International, Inc. since December 23, 1999. Mr. Royer is currently a member of the Compensation and the Nominating and Corporate Governance committees. He graduated from Colorado College in 1953 with a B.A. in Money and Banking. From 1953 to 1961 he served as a grain merchandiser for Pillsbury Mills and The Peavey Company. From 1959 through 1965 he served on the Board of Directors and as EVP of Lehigh Sewer Pipe and Tile Company. From 1965 through 1983 he served in many capacities with the First National Bank of Duluth (Wells Fargo) leaving as EVP to join the Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids (US Bank) as Chairman, President and CEO. In 1994 he became President and CEO of the River City Bank of Sacramento, CA, retiring in 1998. He served as an independent trustee and as President of Berthel Growth and Income Trust retiring in 2005. In 1999 he assisted in organizing and served as Chairman of the Board of the Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust and as a member of the board of QCRH, a bank holding company, retiring in 2006. He currently serves on the boards of Physicians Total Care, Inc of Tulsa, OK, CRST International, Inc and Great Plains Casualty, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, IA
Ridgeway, Dennis Mr. Dennis Ridgeway became Director of Media Sciences International, Inc. on February 22, 2006. Mr. Ridgeway is a member of the Compensation and the Nominating and Corporate Governance committees. From 1998 through 2005, Mr. Ridgeway served as an independent management consultant and since 2004 has also served as a board member and technical advisor for a working museum in the United Kingdom. From 1984 to 1998, Mr. Ridgeway held various positions with Katun Corporation, an aftermarket manufacturer of components and supplies for the business equipment industry. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, his positions included European Sales Manager, General Manager, Assistant Vice President, and Vice President of European Operations from 1994 to 1998. Prior to 1984 Mr. Ridgeway held senior management positions with Kalle Infotec the business equipment subsidiary of Hoechst AG in Europe.
Tanki, Frank Mr. Frank Tanki joined the Board of Media Sciences International, Inc. in December, 2006. Mr. Tanki serves on the Audit committee. He is a Certified Public Accountant and retired in 1998 as a Senior Partner of Coopers & Lybrand, the predecessor of PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mr. Tanki was a member of the firm’s Executive Management Committee from 1994 to 1995. During his time with the firm he served as Director of Accounting and SEC Technical Services and as the Business Assurance Partner In Charge of the New York Metro practice. He has served on the Auditing Standards Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Tanki also currently serves on the board of directors of Computer Horizons Corp. and MonoSol Rx, Inc.

Basic Compensation

Name Fiscal Year Total
Van Rijn, Willem --
Levin, Michael 340,465
Bloomgren, Kevan 302,994
Ward, Robert 302,102
Hawkins, Denise 102,445
Kelly, Vincent --
Baker, Paul --
Ruzinsky, Edwin --
Royer, Henry --
Ridgeway, Dennis --
Tanki, Frank --
As Of 29 Jun 2009

Options Compensation

Name Options Value
Van Rijn, Willem 0 0
Levin, Michael 775,000 2,469,793
Bloomgren, Kevan 50,000 21,500
Ward, Robert 0 0
Hawkins, Denise 30,002 75,005
Kelly, Vincent 0 0
Baker, Paul 33,000 72,171
Ruzinsky, Edwin 10,000 21,870
Royer, Henry 10,000 21,870
Ridgeway, Dennis 0 0
Tanki, Frank 0 0

Insider Trading

Name Shares Traded Price
LEVIN MICHAEL WILLIAM 10,000 $0.00
VANRIJN WILLEM 108,000 $0.00
RUZINSKY EDWIN H 36,000 $0.00
ROYER HENRY 36,000 $0.00
HAWKINS DENISE S 25,000 $0.00
BAKER PAUL CHARLES 36,000 $0.00
KELLY VINCENT GERALD 50,000 $0.00
BLOOMGREN KEVAN D 50,000 $0.00
RIDGEWAY DENNIS 36,000 $0.00
LEVIN MICHAEL WILLIAM 75,000 $0.00
WARD ROBERT MICHAEL 50,000 $0.00
LEVIN MICHAEL WILLIAM 8,000 $0.00
LEVIN MICHAEL WILLIAM 50,000 $0.00
KELLY VINCENT GERALD 50,000 $0.00
BLOOMGREN KEVAN D 50,000 $0.00
WARD ROBERT MICHAEL 50,000 $0.00
LEVIN MICHAEL WILLIAM 10,000 $0.00
WARD ROBERT MICHAEL 23,429 $0.00
BAKER PAUL CHARLES 16,667 $0.00
RUZINSKY EDWIN H 16,667 $0.00
ROYER HENRY 16,667 $0.00
VANRIJN WILLEM 50,000 $0.00
TANKI FRANK J 16,667 $0.00
RIDGEWAY DENNIS 16,667 $0.00
RIDGEWAY DENNIS 9,271 $1.59
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