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Nexaira Wireless’s Board of Directors is comprised of proven senior executives with decades of operational experience and a broad range of entrepreneurial successes. They represent over 120 years of hands-on management and experience in finance, M&A, rapid-growth and public company accountability; wireless and wireline technology; IT software, hardware and services; international manufacturing, operations and supply-chain management. With over a century of impressive experience and credibility, they are well equipped to provide Nexaira’s management team with thoughtful vision, oversight and guidance. Nexaira Wireless’s Board includes:



Brad Weinert – Chairman

Mr. Weinert brings over 25 years of professional management experience in a variety of high-technology market segments including wireless data networking, computer software, local and wide area networking, telecommunications, online commerce and computer hardware and peripherals. He served as President for Novatel Wireless from August 2007 to December 2008 and as acting CEO from November 2006 to August 2007. Revenues at Novatel exceeded $430 million for FY 2007.

While at Novatel, Brad held increasingly responsible positions including Chief Operating Officer (November 2006 to August 2007); Sr. Vice President of Business Development (March 2003 to April 2006). From February 1999 to December 2001 he worked for Novatel in Product Management, Corporate Strategy capacities and was responsible for developing the IPO road show, technology & product road map, corporate strategy, corporate marketing, strategic partnerships and business development. Brad was part of the senior executive staff, who successfully raised $70 million through Novatel’s IPO. While VP Product Management, Brad was responsible for defining and delivering commercial and OEM products that led to $60 million in revenue in FY 2000 (up from $9 million in 1999). Brad was part of the team that successfully delivered long-term contracts with companies such as HP, Dell, Compaq, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, AT&T, IBM and Intel. From January 2002 to March 2003, during a short break from Novatel, Brad served as COO of Okbridge, an Internet gaming and software company.

From February 1998 to February1999, Brad was Vice President Product Management at IVasion/RouterWare Inc., where he oversaw the design, development and delivery of all commercial and OEM networking products. Mr. Weinert has also held senior management positions with NetManage Inc., Age Logic Inc. and PathwaySystems, where his responsibilities included engineering, sales and marketing of software and hardware products for local and wide area networking.

Mr. Weinert received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from San Diego State University.



Mark Sampson – President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Mr. Sampson brings over 20 years of executive management experience in the telecommunications and information technology sectors. Since 2000 Mark has been active as an advisor, investor and operator in technology companies in Canada and the United States. During the last few years, Mark served as CEO of GeM Solutions, Inc. and President and CEO of IP Applications, a leading provider of outsourced Internet Solutions, which saw revenues grow over 300% under his leadership.

Previously, Mark was the Vice President for Pender Financial Group, a Vancouver, B.C. based VCC (venture capital corporation). Prior to Pender, Mark was Senior Vice President & General Manager of Data Services for MetroNet, (acquired by AT&T) where he led the Data and Internet Services group from inception to $70 million in annualized revenue. Before joining MetroNet, he was Vice-President & General Manager of Telus Advanced Communications, Canada's second largest telecommunications company where he co-developed the Data and Internet Services group from less than $1 million in revenue in 1993 to over $70 million in 1998. Prior to Telus he held the position of Chief Operating Officer for CUE Data West, now operating as Open Solutions Canada. He is also a Principal of Level 10 Capital Corp, a Vancouver B.C. based investment firm that provides investment capital and business advisory services to a number of companies operating in Canada and the US.

Mark is a graduate of the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia.



Ralph Proceviat – Chief Financial Officer and Director

Mr. Proceviat has more than 25 years of business experience spanning a number of industries including high tech, telecommunications, real estate development and brokerage and manufacturing. Ralph has held various CEO, CFO and COO positions with public and private organizations operating throughout the United States and Canada. From 2001-2005, he was Chairman and President of ThrillTime Entertainment International, Inc., a publicly traded company. Through its U.S.-based subsidiaries, ThrillTime held the worldwide patents to amusement rides operating in 70 theme park sites around the world. From 1997-2000, he was CFO for a real estate marketing firm whose major client, Intrawest, had sales over $200 million per year. From 1986-1994 Mr. Proceviat was the CEO of Cue Datawest, one of Canada's largest software developers providing banking services and products for the credit union system. While at Datawest (now operating as Open Solutions Canada) Mr. Proceviat led the rebuilding of the company, including the funding and development of a $50 million banking system that has been installed throughout the world. Ralph is also a principal and director of Level 10 Capital Corp, a Vancouver B.C. based investment firm that provides investment capital and business advisory services to a number of companies operating in Canada and the US.

Mr. Proceviat is a Chartered Accountant (Price Waterhouse Coopers) and member in good standing with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of B.C. and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia.



Jim Grey – Independent Director

Mr. Grey is a veteran IT and Telecom executive with over 30 years of business development experience for companies including Radiant Communications, BC Telecom, Telus and IBM. As CEO of Radiant he led the company from a start up to one of Profit Magazine’s fastest growing companies reaching 27th position in 2004. While at Radiant, the company grew to manage over 10,000 secure IP connections across North America serving Fortune 500 customers including WalMart, Loblaw’s, Burger King and Money Mart.

As Vice President for BC Telecom, he developed the Data and Internet Services group from less than $1 million in revenue in 1993 to over $70 million in 1998. In 1996 he assumed responsibility for the regulated Data Services business which reached $235 million in 1998 with 475 employees before co-leading the merger with TELUS in 1999. During this time he also started and chaired the boards of subsidiary companies focused on providing value added services in healthcare and electronic commerce. As Executive Vice President and President of Advanced Communications he led the Telus expansion of services across Canada. Prior to BC Telecom, Jim had an extensive career with IBM culminating with him being named AGM for western Canada responsible for the software and services business with revenues of $310 million. Mr. Grey has been active as a board member throughout his career for many private and public companies as Accenture, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and Junior Achievement. He was a board member and Chair of NCompass Labs who were purchased by Microsoft in 2000.

Jim holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba.



Garry Bourns – Director and Founder

Mr. Bourns brings over 19 years of experience in wireless and GPS technology with both public and private companies, including extensive success initiating and growing new wireless data businesses in emerging markets. Prior to his launch of Nexaira, Garry led business development for Wavecom Inc. in San Diego, where he was responsible for North American carrier relations including significant distribution deals with Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, Rogers and Canada Bell. Previously, Garry held an international business development role with Novatel Wireless in San Diego, where he established Novatel’s initial presence in Europe by securing a large contract with BT Cellnet (O2), a first of its kind for GPRS PC Cards in the UK. Garry then went on to build Novatel’s European sales channel.

Garry holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Calgary and a diploma in Satellite Remote Sensing from the College of Geographic Sciences in Nova Scotia.



Bernard Parkinson – Director and Founder

Mr. Parkinson is President and CEO of Platinum Communications, a premier business quality fixed wireless network in Alberta providing high capacity internet and telephony services in both urban and rural areas that are beyond the reach of traditional internet service providers. Prior to Platinum Communications Bernard was Chief Operating Officer at Nexaira where he helped build sales to $12 million per year and raised $3 million to further develop the company. Previously he was Director of Business Development at Bell Canada, where he was integral to the construction of the Alberta Supernet, a $500M MPLS fiber-optic network. Before his work at Bell he was instrumental in the private and public funding of both Position Inc. (PSN: TSX), a GPS products company and PanOil Resources Ltd. (PAN: TSX), which was subsequently sold to Caravan Resources. From 1990 – 1995 he took lead roles assisting numerous businesses and entrepreneurs as a work-out/turn-around consultant. From 1980 to 1990 he held various positions as an IT professional.

Bernard holds a Business Degree from Athabasca University.