Management Team

Samuel S. Weiser

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Samuel S. Weiser is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Foxdale Management LLC, a consulting firm founded by Mr. Weiser that provides operational consulting, strategic planning, and litigation support services in securities related disputes, which has been operating since 2003. He is also the Founder and CEO of JMP OppZone Services, LLC, a fund administration and business support services firm focused exclusively on supporting investment activities in designated Opportunity Zones which were created as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to drive investment into depressed areas of the country. JMP began operations in May 2019. From August 2009 until April 2015, he was a member of the Board of Directors and from August 2014 until March 2015 was Executive Chairman of Premier Exhibitions, Inc., a provider of museum quality touring exhibitions then listed on Nasdaq. In addition, Mr. Weiser served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Premier Exhibitions, Inc. from November 2011 until June 2014. Mr. Weiser was a member of SED International Holdings, Inc.'s Board of Directors from October 2013 until October 2014. Previously, Mr. Weiser served as a member and Chief Operating Officer of Sellers Capital LLC, an investment management firm, from 2007 to 2010. From 2005 to 2007, he was a Managing Director responsible for the Hedge Fund Consulting Group within Citigroup Inc.'s Global Prime Brokerage Division. Mr. Weiser also served as Chairman of the Managed Funds Association, a lobbying organization for the hedge fund industry, from 2001 to 2003, and was formerly a partner in Ernst and Young. He received his B.A. in Economics from Colby College and a M.A. in Accounting from George Washington University. 

Howard Brownstein

Board Member

Howard Brownstein is a seasoned business leader with a strong track record in corporate governance and investment banking. He has served on numerous boards of directors, including public companies, private equity-backed firms, and nonprofits. His expertise lies in audit, governance, risk management, and strategic planning. Mr. Brownstein has held leadership positions at various organizations, including Enprotech Corp., The Stone Group, and The Brownstein Corporation. 

Tim Eriksen

Board Member

Tim Eriksen brings expertise in micro-cap and small-cap stocks, coupled with his board experience, making him a valuable asset to the companies he serves. Tim is a skilled executive with a strong background in finance and investments. Mr. Eriksen is currently the CEO of Solitron Devices and the Managing Member of Eriksen Capital Management and Cedar Creek Partners. 

Hesham Gad

Board Member

Hesham M. Gad has been Chief Executive Officer of the Company since June 2014, Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors since March 2012, and a director of the Company since 2010. From 2013 to 2017, Mr. Gad served as Chairman and CEO of SED International Holdings, Inc., a multinational distributor of IT and computing products. Mr. Gad is the author of "The Business of Value Investing: Six Essential Elements to Buying Companies Like Warren Buffett." Mr. Gad is a graduate of the University of Georgia and the Stanford University Graduate School of Business Executive Program.

David Lontini

Board Member

David Lontini is a highly experienced business consultant with a diverse skill set and a proven track record of success. He is well regarded for optimizing operations, increasing efficiency, and maximizing profitability. Mr. Lontini currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Check Cap Ltd., a NASDAQ-traded company.