Executive Management Ty Safreno Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer Ty Safreno, co-founder of Trust Automation, is Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer for the company. Serving as Chairman of the Board, Mr. Safreno oversees the company strategy and direction, driving continued growth. With an extensive background in industrial controls and a focus in motion control, Mr. Safreno successfully guided the product development and engineering service aspects of Trust Automation. Mr. Safreno’s previous employment at JR Robotics, Ziatech Corporation and Enter Automation provided a broad exposure to multiple industrial automation fields. Past management positions and engineering responsibilities at these companies have been cornerstone in Trust Automation’s “Can Do” culture and long term view of business and customer relations. Mr. Safreno received his formal training at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Trudie Safreno Chief Financial Officer Trudie M. Safreno, co-founder of Trust Automation, Inc., has been Chief Financial Officer for over fifteen years. During this period she was instrumental in implementing two major corporate-wide Management Resource Planning programs and is the company liaison in the operation of the Enterprise Software. Prior to her years at Trust, she was a member of an international management advisory and educational consulting firm followed by the management of three private business colleges’ financial aide programs. Trudie is on the Board of Directors of Trust Automation, Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business with a concentration in Finance from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Brett Keegan Director, Manufacturing Engineering Brett Keegan is the Director, Manufacturing Engineering of Trust Automation. Since joining Trust Automation in January of 1996, Mr. Keegan has held responsibility for all manufacturing activities, including Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Process and Control and setup of new manufacturing facilities. With over 15 years of industry experience, Mr. Keegan has held multiple engineering and management positions, including developing medical implant products at Timesh, Inc. and designing mechanical packaging products for Trust Automation. Mr. Keegan implemented Trust Automation’s current ERP system, setting up material systems and company wide operations. Mr. Keegan holds a BS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Eric Meader Director, Engineering Science & Technology Eric Meader, the Director, Engineering Science and Technology, has been with Trust Automation for more than ten years. He led the engineering group through complex analog designs of the company's Linear Amplifier product line. He is responsible for evaluating new technologies and technology directions and steering the company technology roadmap. Prior to joining Trust Automation, Mr. Meader worked at several engineering firms as a member of the engineering staff, designing complex circuits and systems. Mr. Meader's advanced education was received from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, in Electrical Engineering. Craig A von Ilten Director, Engineering Management Craig A. von Ilten is currently serving as Trust Automation’s Director of Engineering Management. Since joining Trust Automation in October of 2002, Mr. von Ilten has been responsible for engineering resource allocation and project management activities at the Company. With more than 20 years of experience in the computer and systems engineering industry, Mr. von Ilten has held senior management positions with a variety of companies. Prior to joining Trust Automation, he was a Project Manager for Intel Corporation at their Embedded Communications Platform Division. Mr. von Ilten holds a BS in Electronic Engineering Design from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Dave Rennie Director, Sales & Marketing Dave Rennie is the Director of Sales & Marketing of Trust Automation. Since joining Trust Automation in February of 2005, Mr. Rennie has been responsible for the planning and implementation of all sales and marketing activities. With more than 20 years of experience in the electronics industry, Mr. Rennie has held management positions with a number of companies. Prior to joining Trust Automation, he served as the Director of Sales & Marketing for Gateworks Corporation and Director of US Sales for I-Bus Corporation, both firms involved in the embedded computing and communications markets. Mr. Rennie holds a BS in Electrical Engineering Technology from the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.