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More Combined M2M Experience Than Any Other Solutions Provider

Rob Adams, CEO

Since starting RACO Industries over 20 years ago, Rob has led the strategic direction of the company and has specifically applied his expertise to the overall growth of the organization's capabilities. The expertise that has been developed in the RACO Industries barcode group, Identification group and the mobile content deployment group, OpenMotion was instrumental in the realization of the plan to create RACO Wireless, an organization that can deliver M2M wireless data with many layers of value added services included. With 25 years in the wireless and mobile computing industry, Rob continues to contribute his vast experience internally and externally, applying real-world expertise to drive ROI and continual operational efficiencies for both RACO and our customers.

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John Horn, President

John Horn joined RACO Wireless as president in May 2011 after serving as a leader at T-Mobile for more than nine years. Since joining RACO Wireless, John has led the company to record growth and achievement of multiple awards for accomplishments in M2M.

At T-Mobile, John developed and managed indirect distribution for the California Launch - the largest launch in wireless history - and also launched the M2M Channel. During his last six years at T-Mobile, he focused specifically on developing T-Mobile's M2M program and go-to market strategy. He also helped T-Mobile earn recognition as the market leader for M2M services. RACO Wireless was a T-Mobile partner for 10 years before the restructure. In 2007 and 2008, he was named an M2M Pioneer.

Prior to T-Mobile, John has served as a manager, director and VP of other telecom companies for more than 24 years. John earned a degree in Political Science from the University of California at Davis. He has eight children.

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John Hubler, VP of Sales

John Hubler joined RACO Wireless as Vice President of Sales and Business Development after leading Business Development for the M2M Channel. John was a leader at T-Mobile for the past nine years. With over 22 years of experience in the areas of sales, marketing, and business development, John is focused on the development of key verticals across telematics, security, utilities, asset management and telehealth.

John began his professional career in retail with AT&T Consumer Products, but quickly found his passion in the wireless telecommunications industry. He later grew his skills at Bell Atlantic Mobile/Verizon Wireless with numerous leadership roles in marketing/sales and business development across data and indirect distribution. John has three children and has been married for 29 years.

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Tom Gregor, VP of Product Development

Tom has 15 years of experience in the wireless communications industry. Most recently, he had national responsibility for all Sales Engineering, and Sales Operations activities for T-Mobile's M2M Sales Channel.

Joining Omnipoint Communications in 1996, Tom designed and led the infrastructure build of the mobile network operator's IT network. Through the Voicestream Wireless acquisition, Tom managed and led teams of IT professionals. Joining T-Mobile in 2002 through yet another acquisition, Gregor joined the Sales Engineering team where he has led the success of wireless data adoption for enterprise customers and M2M solution partners. He has developed and designed the connectivity requirements for T-Mobile's M2M program, and has created the T-Mobile M2M SIM product portfolio.

Tom earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Providence College and an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

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Chris Francosky, VP of Technology

Chris Francosky is currently VP of Technology for RACO Wireless. Chris has an extensive background in technical leadership and project management in the wireless communications industry. Throughout his ten years at RACO, Chris has overseen dozens of large scale wireless and mobile technology projects. Most recently, Chris has directed the build-out of RACO's next generation M2M network and development of our device management portal, The Omega Management Suiteā„¢. Chris oversees a talented staff of software and network engineers and manages the day to day operations of RACO's three world class datacenters. He possesses a wide range of experience in the areas of network security, disaster recovery/business continuity, location based services, enterprise systems and massively-scalable application architecture.

Prior to joining RACO, Chris served as network engineer at Cendant Corporation (now known as Trilegiant Corporation) and helped support several pioneering e-commerce websites. Chris received his Bachelor in Computer Science from The Ohio State University.

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Tom Lehn, VP of Operations

Tom Lehn is currently VP of Operations for RACO Wireless. Since joining RACO 10 years ago, Tom was instrumental in the formation of RACO Wireless as a separate business unit of RACO Industries. With 20 years of experience in the barcoding industry and ten years of experience in the wireless industry, Tom is well suited to direct the day to day operations, strategize with the sales and management teams and operationally implement the plans for the future growth of the company. Tom leads a talented team responsible for customer support, inventory management, billing and Tier 1 help desk for RACO Wireless customers.

Prior to joining RACO, Tom served six years in the US Navy and worked for several barcoding companies including Weber Marking and Dennison Manufacturing (now Avery Dennison). Tom is a graduate of Baptist College of Charleston, now Charleston Southern University, in Charleston, SC.

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Brian Garrepy, Director of Business Development - East

Brian Garrepy has worked in the wireless industry for over 14 years, beginning with Bell South Mobility in Florida, before moving to Sprint PCS as a Retail Store Manager. After relocating to Chicago, Brian spent over 10 years in various sales and support positions within T-Mobile's VAR and M2M Channels, before leaving to join RACO Wireless as a Director of Sales. With a focus on all M2M verticals, Brian has a proven track record of developing profitable partnerships as a Partner Account Manager and driving new business growth as a Business Development Manager.

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Scott Ellis, Director of Business Development - West

Scott Ellis has joined RACO Wireless as Director of Business Development after over 9 years at T-Mobile. While at T-Mobile he developed and managed Indirect Distribution for the California launch - the largest in wireless history. Over the last 6 years Scott held various management roles in the M2M channel and helped build a market leading M2M channel.

Previous to T-Mobile Scott has served as a Manger of other telecom companies for over 7 years. He has managed indirect distribution models in both the business and consumer channels. Scott earned a degree from the University of South Carolina's Wall School of Business.