Paul Sallarulo Mr. Sallarulo is a General partner of Alinian, a strategic opportunity fund, and Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of NexEra. Mr. Sallarulo has an extensive financial career in capital markets and investment banking in senior positions with Raymond James, Wachovia Securities, Meridian Capital Markets and CoreStates Capital Markets. In July, 1999 Mr. Sallarulo was appointed Commissioner of the North Broward Hospital District by Florida Governor Jeb Bush, and reappointed in 2003 for an additional term of four years. He served as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, and Chairman of the Executive Committee. He oversees four major hospitals, thirty-eight clinics, six thousand professionals, and a budget in excess of $ 2 Billion. In January 2006, The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) appointed Mr. Sallarulo to serve on the Medicaid reform Technical Advisory Panel. The Panel was created by the Florida Legislature in House Bill 3B and will advise AHCA on various implementation issues with Medicaid reform. The Panel is intended to be a source of advice for AHCA as the State moves forward to implement Florida’s groundbreaking reform plan in Broward and Duval counties. In 2007, Governor Charlie Crist selected Mr. Sallarulo to join his transition team to serve on the The Citizens Review group for the Office Of Financial Regulation. Mr. Sallarulo also serves on the Board of Directors of Foss Manufacturing Company, Board of Directors of the Museum of Discovery and Science, Board of Trustees of Nova Southeastern University, Chairman of the Board of Governors of Nova Southeastern University - Wayne Huizenga School of Business, President of the Alumni Association of NSU, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine — Advisory Board, and was inducted as the first Honorary member into Sigma Beta Delta Society-International Honor Society in Business, Management and Administration. Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Tower Club, Board of Directors and Executive Board of Winterfest, Board of Directors of Children Diagnostic Treatment Center, American Diabetes Leadership Council Board, National Advocacy Leadership Board — American Diabetes Association, Board of Directors of the Heart Center of Excellence Foundation, Board of Directors of the Tower Forum, Board of Directors of the Broward Education Foundation, Leadership Circle of United Way, and served as Chairman of the American Red Cross of Broward County, Member of the Planning and Zoning Board of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County Personal Advisory Board Fort Lauderdale Marine Advisory Board, Kids Voting USA — Florida State Board of Directors, and the Economic Development Advisory Board. He is also the recipient of several prestigious awards including: Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award — Nova Southeastern University — 1996. He received the Outstanding Young Men of America Award in 1996, the “Hope Award” for 2002 from the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the 2002 “Valor Award” award by the American Diabetes Society, the “Humanitarian of the Year Award” by the Caducean Society of Fort Lauderdale in 2002, the 2003 “Leadership Tribute Award” by the Elderly Interest Fund, the 2004 “Irishman of the Year Award” by the Emerald Society, the 2003 Alumnus of the year award by Nova Southeastern University, the award for “Outstanding Community Service in Raising Funds” in 2005 by the National American Diabetes Association, 2005 “Leading Men” award by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2006, “Tree of Life Award” by the Jewish National Fund, 2006 “Profiles in Leadership” award by the Leadership Broward Foundation, Gold Coast Magazine” 50 most powerful people in Broward County” in 2002 and 2007, Pinion - “Member of the Year 2007”, 2008 Founders Award by The Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center. Mr. Sallarulo is Chairman of the Special Olympics of Broward County, and has been an advocate for people with physical and mental challenges for more than 35 years. He has assisted in raising millions of dollars for Special Olympics and other charities. Mr. Sallarulo served on the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Association of Broward County. He has recently been presented with the “Volunteer of the Year” award by the Broward County Advisory Board for Persons with Disabilities and the Broward County Disability Affairs Section, and the “2006 Volunteer of the year” award by the Broward Special Olympics. He was recognized for outstanding advocacy, contributions and achievements that bring increased awareness of disability-related issues. He served as chairman of the Children’s Fund at the NBHD. He serves on the advisory Board of Best Buddies. In 2008, Governor Charlie Crist recognized Paul with the Point of Light Award for outstanding Volunteerism.  “By choosing to devote his energy to the Special Olympics, Paul has helped brighten the lives of many persons with disabilities in Broward County” said Governor Crist.  “I applaud his leadership and dedication to helping athletes and volunteers do their best and understand the importance of teamwork.” In addition to his professional responsibilities Mr. Sallarulo is also involved in the Republican Party, serving as a Delegate, chairman, on steering committees, President of Republican club, and was selected as one of the “Top 10 Young Republicans in Florida”. He received the “Spirit of Lincoln” Award for his lifelong contributions to the Republican Party. Some of these political activities include: 2006 Broward Regional Co-Chairman for Charlie Crist for Governor, 2007 Co-Chair for Rudy Guiliani Presidential Campaign. 2000 and 2004 Regional  Coordinator for President George W. Bush for Broward and Palm Beach Counties, Republican  State Committeeman of Broward County - 2000, Victory 2000 — Broward County Chairman, Fort Lauderdale City Leader — Broward County Executive Committee, Delegate to the 2000 Republican Convention, , Co-Chair for Jeb Bush for Governor — 1994, 1998 and 2002, George Bush for President 1992 & 1996, Trustee — Broward 2000 PAC — Founding Member; Bob Martinez for Governor - Steering Committee, Connie Mack for United States Senate - Steering Committee, Ronald Reagan for President — 1984, Broward County Young Republicans — President — 1989, and Florida Capital Council member.   Mr. Sallarulo graduated with a B.B.A. degree in Business Administration from Baruch College, Dean’s List, in New York City and an M.B.A. from Nova Southeastern University with honors in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  Mr. Sallarulo has co-authored and published the following articles:   “Spread Creates Opportunity That’s Not Readily Apparent”, in Credit Union Times, February 11, 1991; “How Your Investments Measure Up — Interest Rate Risk and ALM Strategies”, in Executive Journal, New York, October 1991; “Opportunities in FNMA “FLEX” ARMs and FHLMC “WAC” ARMs”, in Credit Union Times, New York, April 4, 1991; “Riding The Yield Curve” in Credit Union Times, July 5, 1995; “A Portfolio Strategy and Laddered Portfolios As A Passive Investment Strategy” in Credit Union Times, May 10, 1995. Contributing Author “Residential Mortgage Lending” 1995, Marshall Dennis Mr. Sallarulo professional licenses include: Series 7, Series 8 Supervisors, Series 24 - Principals, Series 63. Mr. Sallarulo resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his two children, Patrick and Samantha.