Barry Henthorn
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board Barry has a long history in founding and funding start-up and emerging stage companies, providing business guidance to them on general business matters including but not limited to the review of financing options, introduction to third parties, communications with existing or potential customers, manufacturing processes, Corporate Web / IT services, and market research. He is a pioneer in the development and marketing of telecommunications technologies. In 1990, Barry founded and served as CEO of Emerald City Telecommunications, which clarified the definition of private telecommunications networks. While continuing to develop this technology in 1992, he formed Emerald City Cellular, and introduced the "free cellular phone" to the cellular market which revolutionized the way Cellular phones were distributed worldwide. The two companies merged to create Innovative Communications Technologies, which creates and markets a variety of communications technologies. Barry served as the CEO of ICT and the creator of its new Global Private Telecommunications Networks. Barry founded ReelTime.com, a leading internet streaming media video-delivery technology company. Not only was he the co-creator of the core technology, but served as its CEO from 2004-2009. Barry has also sat on advisory boards for numerous US corporations in a variety of industries including aerospace, law, accounting, international trade, espresso machine manufacturing, and travel. Barry continues to contribute to a fresh viewpoint and vision towards the future.
Troy Scott Steciw
President and Director Scott has been involved in virtually every aspect of the construction industry for nearly 20 years. From Laborer to Designer of High Rise Buildings and Developer of over 40 Townhomes, Mr. Steciw has the capacity to understand the viability of acquisitions, the ability to raise capital to get projects out of the ground, and a track record of getting deals done. He is currently a Partner in a property located in downtown Seattle planned for a mixed use project with over 9,000 gsf of retail space and 130 residential units. As a professional consultant to the building design industry, he has held over 100 power point presentations to the industry, presenting to audiences from 10 to over 200 people. Mr. Steciw has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from Boston University.
Thomas E. Metzger - FMP
Chief Operating Officer Tom has served as Chief Executive Officer / President / Chief Operating Officer of (6) six / hotel restaurant companies over several years. His executive experience includes the development of many national food service brands, notably Wolfgang Puck, Sizzler Steakhouse, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Boston Market, Cinnabon, and Wendy’s International. He has broad and uniquely varied experience. He has a special understanding and expertise in all aspects of the food service and hospitality business including strategic planning, concept development, construction ground-up, kiosks, in-line, non-traditional development & hotels, securing financing, financial management, contract management, operations, human resources, marketing, franchising and real estate development. He posesses a strong operational and administrative background focusing on growth companies. Tom also has a Master of Science from LaSalle University.
Robert Palmer Jr.
For thirty years Robert Palmer has specialized in franchising, licensing and other multi-unit operations. In addition to his own brands his franchisor clients have ranged from nationally known giants to practicing attorneys and home care franchising companies. Mr. Palmer is known as a “high volume” sales producer and continues to do so on a regular basis. He is also known for producing high quality marketing and sales literature that produces results for the concepts he creates and represents.
