Executive Compensation

EARTHQUAKES

A & E Forensics

Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED 2121 Montiel Rd San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: (760) 839-7302 Email: steve@aeforensics.com Website: aeforensics.com

Degrees/Lic:

• CA - Architect C30372, AIA • CA - Civil Engineer • CA - Geotechnical Engineer • CA - Engineering Geologist • CA - Hydrogeologist • CA - Engineering/Building Contractor • CA - Certified Access Specialist – ADA • HI - Lic. Architect, OK – Prof. Eng. • LEED Green Associate

Specialties:

• Architect, Engineer, Contractor:

Standard of Care • Retained over 200 times; Deposed over 100 times; Trial Testimony over 20 times • Waterproofing, water intrusion, building envelope, zoning-setbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquake-fire damage, plan analysis • Landslides, retaining wall failure, settlement, flooding, grading, septic, expansive soils, mud flows, pavement distress, ground water evaluation, slope analysis • Cost estimates, construction management, delay analysis, contracts • Serving all California, Hawaii &

Oklahoma

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

General Forensic

Advisors/Experts @ MCS Associates, Banking & Financial Svcs Consultants

13681 Newport Ave, Ste 8-387 Tustin, CA 92780 Tel: (949) 263-8700 Fax: (949) 263-0770 Email: experts@mcsassociates.com Website: www.mcsassociates.com Degrees/Lic: MBAs; PhDs; CPAs; CFAs Specialties: Nationwide consulting/expert witness company (est. 1973) in Banking, Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and related Damages, Economics & Valuations: BANKING Operations/Administration, Check fraud, Regulatory issues, Compliance; LENDING (all types): Underwriting, Servicing, policies/ practice, Foreclosures & Workouts. FINANCE: Securities, Investments & Brokerage, Trusts & Fiduciaries, Investment Banking, Corp Finance; REAL ESTATE: Lending, Brokerage, Title / Escrow, Property Management; INSURANCE (all types): Coverage, Claims, Broker/Agent functions; DAMAGES & ACCOUNTING: Economics, Valuations / Appraisals, Forensic Accounting.

Analysis Group, Inc.

Jeffrey H. Kinrich, Bruce A. Strombom 333 S. Hope St, 27th Fl Los Angeles, CA 90071 Tel: (213) 896-4500 Fax: (213) 623-4112 Website: www.analysisgroup.com Degrees/Lic: PhD, MBA, CPA, CFA, ABV in Econ, Finance, Acctg, Statistics Specialties: Analysis Group provides economic, financial & business strategy consulting to law firms, corporations & govt agencies. We assist law firms & their clients w/all aspects of litigation, incl pretrial discovery, damages estimation, economic & financial models, business valuation, prep of expert reports & testimony & critique of opposing experts. Areas of expertise incl antitrust, IP, securities, valuation, healthcare, entertainment, sports, energy, employment & general business litigation.

B. Riley Advisory Services

Contact: Michael Spindler, CPA, CFE, CFF, ABV, CAMS 555 W. 5th St, Ste 3725 Los Angeles, CA 90013 Tel: (213) 409-6230 Email: mspindler@brileyfin.com Specialties: Michael Spindler, CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist brings approximately 40 years experience to complex disputes, forensic accounting & business fraud investigations across a wide range of industries. He has provided expert testimony in dozens of bench trials, jury trials & arbitration proceedings. He has testified regarding a variety of matters, including lost profits, funds tracing, embezzlements, alter ego, solvency, business valuations, punitive damages, media and entertainment & real estate litigation. He has conducted numerous high-profile forensic accounting investigations of financial statement fraud & other matters & has presented his findings to special committees & various govt agencies on behalf of clients. He is a former Pres of the LA chapter of the California Soc of CPA’s and of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

James Christopoulos

Christopoulos Economics Consulting Group 555 Anton Blvd, Ste 150 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Tel: (714) 442-8561 Fax: (714) 586-5940 Email: jim@econconsulting. com Website: www.econconsulting.com Degrees/Lic: MA, Economics; JD Specialties: Damages, present value loss, lost income/profits, lost earnings/wages, pension loss, present value medical care costs, lost earning capacity. Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Termination, Business Losses, etc.