Gerald Chizever has served as a Director of the Company since October 2016. Mr. Chizever, currently retired, was a partner at the law firm of Loeb & Loeb LLP from 2004 to 2024. Mr. Chizever's practice included mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, public and private securities offerings, general corporate representation and strategic alliances. Mr. Chizever served as general corporate counsel for public and private companies, advising them in all matters, including business transactions, corporate governance and compliance with governmental regulations. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting and a Juris Doctorate from George Washington University.