CEO, Alpha Bay Corporation

jack@blount.org

(801) 838-7600

Mr. Blount has more than 27 years experience in the computer industry and over 20 years senior management experience including the roles of Chairman, President, CEO, COO, CTO and EVP. He has a successful track record of drawing from his vast network of seasoned professionals, to assemble powerful teams of professionals, and successfully lead companies to accomplish rapid growth and solid profits.

Blount has been an executive in several public companies such as Novell, Borland, Raindance Communications, U.S. Data Authority, TeleComputing, J.D.Edwards, and IBM. He has experience in all aspects of the technology arena including: Internet, telephony, data networking, wireless networking, software and hardware. In addition to his technical acumen, Blount has had responsibility for sales, marketing and operations for both national and international products and services where he has continually produced dramatic growth in revenues and profits. Blount has also had the experience of launching new products in Europe, Canada, Japan and Latin America.

Mr. Blount is a seasoned professional in understanding the strength of partnering to expand technology and create new distribution channels. At Novell, Blount was responsible for implementing the concept of "coopetition" where he partnered closely with, and competed intensely against companies like Microsoft, HP, IBM, AT&T and many others. Blount has continued to leverage partnerships with industry players in all of his executive positions, leveraging his experience and network of relationships to provide unending value.

As a well-known industry expert and a frequent speaker at industry conferences in the U.S. and internationally, including COMDEX, Windows World, PC Expo, NetWorld, CeBIT, CTIA Wireless Apps and Asian Telecoms Blount continues to provide vision and leadership.