Robert J. Telmos is a technical specialist for Gulfstream Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), a corporation that designs, manufactures, markets, and supports the world’s most technology advanced business-jet aircraft. Robert joined Gulfsream Aerospace as a draftsman and through hard work, diligence, and strong leadership advanced to his current position in 2006. In this role, he is responsible for the interior design of the executive G-650 aircraft.

Daniel C. Zifkin is the president and chief executive officer of Zephyr Media Group, a privately held, innovative direct response media and marketing company based in Chicago, with offices in New York City and Washington, D.C. Daniel has been with ZMG since 1988 and for the past nineteen years, depended on to oversee all of its operations. He has decades of experience in the advertising industry and is considered one of the foremost experts on media buying and selling.

Glenda Dianna Williamson is the digital advertising developer for the Herald-Dispatch, a provider of daily Huntington, Putnam County, and state-wide news, founded in 1909. Glenda joined the staff at the Herald-Dispatch in 2000, bringing extensive experience in the media industry. In her current role, she is responsible for creating flash ads for the company’s website, assisting in the development of creative advertising strategies, and mentoring and supervising junior developers.

Dana T. McKort is the founder and principal of ImPRession Communications Inc., a company that offers strategic public relations and communication management consulting services. Dana established ImPRession Communications in 2006, bringing extensive experience serving as a strategic communications professional for large and small projects in Edmonton, Alberta, and throughout Canada and the United States.

Eyamba G. Bokamba is a professor of linguistics and African languages for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a leading public research institution. In her current capacity since 1974, Eyamba specializes in the syntax of Bantu languages and sociolinguistics. She has conducted extensive research on a comprehensive reference grammar of Lingala, a Bantu language spoken in parts of central Africa at the Royal Museum for Central Africa in Tervuren, Belgiu.

Dr. Ronal Charles is the founder of the Cubit Foundation. In 1990, Dr. Charles established Cubit as an international archeological and educational organization. The tremendous needs of the impoverished and the difficult conditions of the oppressed in countries where he conducted research investigations led Dr. Charles to expand the foundation’s efforts to meet the practical needs of the third world’s impoverished.

Dr. David J. Pivar is a historian and professor emeritus of history and American studies at California State University, Fullerton, an institution committed to providing experiences that allow individuals to prepare for challenging professions and contribute productively to society. Dr. Pivar retired in 1997, after devoting more than four decades of his life to education and cultivating the minds of his students.

Dr. Stephen Miller is a professor emeritus of weed science at the University of Wyoming, an internationally renowned research institution, comprised of students from more than 75 countries. Dr. Miller recently retired after devoting more than three decades of his life to education. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Wyoming in 1984, he served as an associate professor, assistant professor, agronomy assistant, and NDEA fellow at North Dakota State University. Throughout his career, Dr.

Mike Markarian is the national service manager for Acer Computer Australia, an international manufacturer and distributor of computer products. Mike joined Acer in 1993, bringing a wealth of experience that encompasses information technology, communications, and leadership. Prior to accepting his appointment in 2008, he held a variety of positions within the company, including quality control inspector, assembly supervisor, production supervisor, and production manager.

Robert E. Seguin is executive director of the George Morris Centre, a non-profit charitable organization that provides industry decision makers with critical information and analysis on issues affecting the Canadian agricultural products sector. Robert accepted his appointment in January 2010.