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Re: USA*2014 post# 29

Monday, 06/14/2010 10:46:27 PM

Monday, June 14, 2010 10:46:27 PM

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Solid CEO, Check out what he built at Heartland. Will continue to accumulate at these low prices

Trenton S. Sommerville - Chief Executive Officer & Chairman
Mr. Sommerville became the Chairman and CEO in January 2009. Since his appointment, he has focused his efforts on restructuring the company, securing capital funding, building relationships and positioning the company for future growth.

Mr. Sommerville is responsible for leading the firm, finding new acquisition candidates, managing M&A activity and strategic planning. He works from the Company’s headquarters in Miramar Beach, Florida.

He has over 15 years of private equity and corporate finance experience. During this time he has worked with 300+ clients, raised over $45 million in capital funds, was the lead team member in taking 5 companies public and brokered 10 M&A transactions.

Mr. Sommerville is also the Chairman and CEO of First Capital Partners, a boutique investment banking company. Under his leadership, First Capital has grown from a small consulting business in 1996(IGE) to a full-service investment banking firm focusing on mid-market opportunities.

Mr. Sommerville also founded Heartland, Inc., a diversified holding company, in 2004. He was the Chairman and CEO before bringing on its current CEO in 2007. He was instrumental in maintaining the company’s focus and returning it profitability in early 2008. He now serves as a Director.

Prior to starting IGE he worked at Anjet where he obtained NASD Series 22 and Series 63 licenses.