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Franklin (Lin) P. Earley
CEO, Waterside Capital
Worked in the banking industry for 37 years where he excelled in client acquisition, strategic planning, commercial lending, risk management,
capital solutions, and revenue generation.
Served for 10 years as Bank of America's regional president for the Hampton Roads market
Joined Waterside in 2006 and a vice president and the business development officer
Promoted to CEO in April 2007
Certified Management Consultant
Bachelor of Science in Business from Virginia Tech
Graduate of American Banking Association's Stonier School of Bank Management at the University of Delaware
Present Boards: Virginia International Terminals, President- Greater Norfolk Corporation, Virginia Aquarium, Virginia Maritime Heritage Foundation
Prior Boards: President - Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance, Tidewater Community College Foundation, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Symphony, Virginia Opera, Hampton Roads Partnership, Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation

Martin N. Speroni
President, Waterside Capital
Joined Waterside Capital in 1998 as Director of Research
Extensive experience and knowledge as both a financial analyst and a trader in fixed income securities
Promoted to President in April 2007
MBA from Columbia University
MA in Sociology from the University of South Florida
BS in Business Management from Old Dominion University
Fluent in Spanish and French

Julie H. Stroh, CPA
CFO, Waterside Capital
Financial Analyst for 7 years with the U. S. Small Business Administration, SBIC Division, Washington, D.C.
Successfully managed all aspects of the distribution process for approximately 170 Participating Security venture capital funds (SBICs) licensed by the Federal Government. In FY06, Participating Security SBICs distributed $688 million.
Expert in SBIC distribution process, accuracy and compliance, due diligence, financial statements, and analyzing prior investment track records and proposed investment strategies
Assistant Area Operations Manager, Branch Office Manager, and various other positions with BB&T of Virginia for 8 years
Joined Waterside Capital in 2007 as Chief Financial Officer
MBA from Old Dominion University
BS, Business Administration, Finance from Old Dominion University
Graduate of: the Venture Capital Institute, and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA)
Certified Public Accountant

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