OUR TEAM Versailles Group is proud that a majority of its senior management are still with the firm and active since its founding in 1987. The firm’s staffing philosophy is to provide the client with a single, senior-level point-of-contact. This eliminates the risk that either a client’s transaction will be delegated to a junior staff member or that a client’s primary contact will “jump” to another firm mid-transaction. Senior professionals at Versailles Group always maintain regular, clear communication with the client regarding the process. Additionally, all of the firm’s staff members are available and responsive at all times. Versailles Group’s senior professionals have had significant prior experience that enables them to be highly effective in meeting or exceeding the client’s expectations. Donald W. Grava Founder and President Versailles Group’s Founder, Donald W. Grava, brings a uniquely well-suited background to his position as President of Versailles Group. His experience combines investment banking expertise with practical knowledge of the inner-workings of corporations of all sizes. As the former First Vice President of ELM Securities Inc., a New York-based investment banking firm, Mr. Grava originated and successfully closed many domestic and international transactions. Prior to ELM, Mr. Grava gained invaluable corporate finance experience while at Warburg Paribas Becker in New York City. Prior to working on Wall Street, Mr. Grava honed his practical knowledge of corporate operations through strategic and financial planning roles at two different Fortune 200 companies. Mr. Grava started his career at Coopers & Lybrand where he gained hands-on accounting experience. Mr. Grava earned a B.A. in economics from Yale University and an M.B.A. from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business. While at Yale, he was captain of the heavyweight crew. Richard L. Schwager Managing Director Mr. Schwager has been with Versailles Group since inception, and is a Managing Director. He shares overall responsibility for the firm’s domestic and international activities with the firm’s founder. Prior to joining Versailles Group, Mr. Schwager held various financial and general management positions with The Penn Central Corporation. While at Penn Central, he also completed significant transactions including the management buyout of Trilogy Communications, Inc. Mr. Schwager is an expert in financial and management information systems. Mr. Schwager earned a B.A. from Dartmouth College as well as an M.B.A. from Dartmouth’s Amos Tuck School of Business Administration. Mr. Schwager grew up in New York City. He has been an avid skier since his years at Dartmouth College. C. Keith Rushton Director Mr. Rushton is a Director with Versailles Group and assists with cross-border transactions in the UK and Europe where he has extensive experience. Prior to joining Versailles Group in 2000, Mr. Rushton was actively involved in the electronics and IT industries in the UK, mainland Europe, and the US for over 30 years. He has held many senior positions, including Chairman and Chief Executive of such private and public companies as GEC, British Airways, Extel Corporation (USA), Hunting plc, and Lynwood Scientific Developments Ltd. Mr. Rushton has served as Chairman or Non-Executive Director on the boards of many companies funded by venture capital investors. His involvement in the acquisition of a number of companies, most notably the management buyout, turnaround, and sale of Lynwood, has provided him with significant experience in the merger and acquisition field. Mark Hayden Director Mr. Hayden is a Director with Versailles Group and is responsible for overseas business development, primarily in European and Asian markets. In addition, Mr. Hayden assists with cross-border transactions in the UK, Europe, and Asia where he has extensive experience. Prior to joining Versailles Group, Mr. Hayden held several financial and or management positions with various multinational companies including Colgate-Palmolive, Coopers & Lybrand, Wilkinson Match, BISS Limited, and Dubilier plc. In addition, Mr. Hayden was the Managing Director of Equant Japan, where he turned a loss-making subsidiary into a profitable business. Mr. Hayden is a Chartered Accountant in the United Kingdom. He enjoys reading history and playing the piano in his spare time. Sara True Pacelle Assistant Vice President Ms. Pacelle joined Versailles Group in 2005 and brings a wealth of information and skills to the firm from successfully closing large and complex transactions. Prior to joining Versailles Group, Ms. Pacelle was a Senior Asset Manager with Boylston Capital Advisors Inc. for five years. In addition, she was a Senior Closing Manager with Aldrich, Eastman & Waltch where she was responsible for all aspects of the due diligence and closing processes for various equity/debt transactions, ranging in value from US$4 million to over US$1 billion. Ms. Pacelle was also a Major Account Executive with Ticor Title Insurance Company and an Assistant Property Manager with Minot, Deblois & Maddison, Inc. Ms. Pacelle is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Massachusetts. She has a B.A. from College of the Holy Cross and an M.B.A. from Boston College’s Carroll Graduate School of Management. Ms. Pacelle is a skier and a former oarswoman. Daniel E. Weissman Associate Mr. Weissman has solid research experience as an Investigative Researcher with the James Mintz Group in Washington, D.C. Prior to that, he was a Researcher with the National Association of Environmental Managers, had a position on the staff of the Office of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, performed technical support for State Street Bank, and provided Information Technology support for State Street Global Advisors. Mr. Weissman has a B.A. from George Washington University. He spent his junior year studying at the American University in Cairo. Mr. Weissman is a scuba diver and a baseball enthusiast. Greig Arendt Associate Prior to joining Versailles Group, Mr. Arendt was an Associate at Marlin & Associates, a middle-market investment bank serving the information, technology, and healthcare industries. Prior to that, Mr Arendt was a Finance, Marketing and Analysis Manager at Capital One, N.A. Prior to Capital One, Mr Arendt was a Products and Professional Services Project Manager at WebGen, Inc. Mr. Arendt also served for four years in the US Marine Corps during the Iraq War, achieving the rank of Captain. Mr. Arendt was awarded the “Distinguished Service Award” from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Mr. Arendt has an AB in Biology from Bowdoin College and an MBA from New York University’s Leonard M. Stern School of Business. Mr. Arendt is an active sculler and an ultra-marathon runner. Zachariah L. Ripps Associate Prior to joining Versailles Group, Mr. Ripps was a Consulting Analyst at Accenture, a large international consulting firm. One of his assignments included being part of a Project Management team that led the successful data center migration for a multi-billion dollar investment management firm. Mr. Ripps has a B.S. in Corporate Finance and Accounting and a minor in Economics from Bentley University. At Bentley he was the Healthcare Sector Team Leader for the Bentley Investment Group, where he assisted in the management of a university endowed portfolio. He was also part of the Honors Program Student Advisory Board. In his spare time, Mr. Ripps enjoys managing his personal investments and watching international soccer. Andrew Sagon Financial Analyst Mr. Sagon is currently completing his undergraduate degree at Syracuse University where he is dually enrolled in finance and broadcast journalism major programs through the business and communications schools. He’s earned Dean’s list recognition for his studies. Prior to Versailles Group, Mr. Sagon completed internships for Comcast Sports Net New England and WMUR News Channel Nine. Mr. Sagon is currently enrolled in graduate classes at Harvard Business School. In his spare time, Mr. Sagon enjoys traveling and outdoor activities, including tennis and sailing.