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relationships with corporations, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and investors locally, regionally, and nationally. Below, please find brief biographies for three of the professionals who will be leading this project. TRACY GRAHAM, PROJECT LEAD Tracy is the founder and Managing Principal of Graham Allen Partners. Graham Allen Partners has two primary divisions. The first division manages all activities relating to Graham Allen Partners' distinction as a private holding company focused on the incubation of early-stage, high- growth technology businesses. The second division manages all consulting and business advisory services, including project management for key clients such as the University of Notre Dame. Graham Allen Partners embraces a philosophy that each division compliments and enhances the other. Tracy himself has 14 years of executive level experience in the technology industry and has led countless projects and more than $80 million in technology related acquisitions and divestitures. Graham Allen Partners utilizes this extensive experience to create value in their subsidiaries, while developing innovative business models that create local partnerships that positively contribute to the community and add value for their investors. Further, Graham Allen Partners utilizes Tracy's extensive project management and strategic planning experience to deliver high quality, professional consulting to local, regional, and national clients. Prior to founding Graham Allen Partners, Tracy co-founded GramTel, Inc (a managed data center provider) in partnership with The Jordan Company (a private equity firm headquartered in New York). In his role as President of GramTel, he was responsible for the company's strategic direction as well as aligning all internal and external resources to gain market share in the small and mid-sized business market. He led the company to become the largest provider of managed data center services in the state of Indiana and the largest privately held provider in the Midwest. In addition to providing managed data center services, GramTel engaged in significant consulting projects. Key project management clients included: Meijer's, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan with 190 stores throughout the region; SNR Denton, one of the 25 largest law firms in the world with offices in 33 countries; Gulf Stream Coach, a leading recreational vehicle manufacturer for over 25 years; and Davenport University, a growing University serving thousands of students across multiple campuses in Michigan. In 2007, GramTel was sold to Cincinnati Bell, Inc (a publicly traded telecommunications company). After selling GramTel, Tracy joined the Cincinnati Bell team and over a two year period worked with the company to build its managed data center business with a focus on the small and mid-sized business market. Prior to founding GramTel, he founded Internet Services Management Group, Inc ("ISMG") where he led the company to become the second largest privately held ISP in the United States ConJidenlial - /gnition Park: Fensihililr Shah' and Strntegic Platt Proposnl- Gt•aham Allen Parhters Febntat~' 201 / g