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    Ronald L. Seigneur, CPA/ABV, MBA,CVA - Seigneur & Company, P.C. CPAs
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    Mark B. Bober, CPA/ABV, CVA - Bober, Markey, Fedorovich & Company
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    Ray Pippin, CPA/ABV, CVA - McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks and Co. LLP

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    Scott J. Wildman, CPA/ABV, CVA - Vrakas, Blum & Co., S.C.