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Audit Committee Position

Denise M. Penz  

Denise M. Penz is the President and CEO of The Preferred Legacy Trust Company. She began her banking career in 1996 after serving in the United States Navy. Until 2008, Denise led the regional Wealth Division for Belmont National Bank, Sky Bank, and Huntington Bank. Following this venture, she became a principal with a private equity group and raised capital to acquire a controlling interest in Ohio Legacy Corp and Ohio Legacy Bank. Denise previously served as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Wealth Manager of Premier Bank & Trust. Additionally, she is a member of the board of directors for the Bank and Ohio Legacy Corp. Denise has led all areas of wealth management, including trust, private banking, and brokerage. She also has led retail banking, mortgage lending, and all of the support areas of the bank. Denise received a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting & Management from West Liberty State College, a Master’s of Business Administration from Wheeling Jesuit University, and a graduate level certificate from Cannon Trust Schools. She is very active in her community as a member of the board of trustees for A Special Wish Foundation, a member of The Women’s Giving Circle, a founding member of Women’s Impact, and president of the board for the YWCA-Wheeling.

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Bruce A. Cassidy Sr.  

Mr. Cassidy, who is currently retired, was the founder of Excel Mining Systems LLC (“EMS”), a manufacture of roof support systems for the mining industry located in Bowerston, Ohio. Mr. Cassidy served as Chief Executive Officers of EMS from 1991 until the sale in 2007 to Orica Mining Systems (“Orica”), an Australia-based company. In 2008 Mr. Cassidy became President and Chief Executive Officer of Minova North and South Americas, a subsidiary of Orica, and served in that position until his retirement in December 0f 2009.

Mr. Cassidy joined the Selinsky Force Industrial Services (“Selinsky”) Board of Managers in 2007. His family partnership acquired Selinsky in 2008, an Ohio company that specializes in plant maintenance, industrial construction, steel erection, heavy rigging and hauling, and equipment rental. In addition, a sister company, Defcon, was acquired in 2010, to specialize in plant maintenance for pulverizing equipment processes used by coal fired power plants. In 2009, Mr. Cassidy, through Excel Golf, a family partnership, purchased The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida, ranked number one in Golf Digest’s 2006 list of best new private golf courses and where the 2021 PGA WCG was held. Mr. Cassidy acted as a founder and board member of Ohio-based Premier Bank & Trust from February 2010 to February 2017. Mr. Cassidy currently spends his time investing in, operating, and serving as a board member for various companies in multiple industries. Mr. Cassidy serves as Chairman of Sarasota Green Group, Sarasota Florida; Chairman of Arboreta, Sarasota Florida;, Chairman of Loop Media, Inc (LPTV), Glendale, CA;, Chairman of Hyype Space, Sarasota Florida; and is involved in several other operating companies.

Mr. Cassidy originally hails from Jefferson County, Ohio and currently resides in Sarasota, Florida, where he enjoys being involved in his community.

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Sonya Zilka

Sonya Zilka has been a member of our Board of Directors since October 2021. In addition to her role on our board, Ms. Zilka currently serves as the President & Chair of The Beyond Benefits Life Sciences Board of Trustees. Furthermore, Ms. Zilka also serves as Chief People Officer at the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub where she leads HR functions and spearheads internal communications. Prior to that, Ms. Zilka was an Organizational Development / Human Resource consultant at ZHR Consulting, a firm specializing in organizational development and human capital consulting. From 2015 to 2018, Ms. Zilka served as Vice President of Human Resources at Actelion Pharmaceuticals, where she led human resources, communications and facilities for their U.S. business. Ms. Zilka holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State University, and an MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. Ms. Zilka was chosen to serve as a member of our Board of Directors for her proven leadership and extensive experience in human capital consulting and human resources.

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Compensation Committee Position

Sonya Zilka

Sonya Zilka has been a member of our Board of Directors since October 2021. In addition to her role on our board, Ms. Zilka currently serves as the President & Chair of The Beyond Benefits Life Sciences Board of Trustees. Furthermore, Ms. Zilka also serves as Chief People Officer at the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub where she leads HR functions and spearheads internal communications. Prior to that, Ms. Zilka was an Organizational Development / Human Resource consultant at ZHR Consulting, a firm specializing in organizational development and human capital consulting. From 2015 to 2018, Ms. Zilka served as Vice President of Human Resources at Actelion Pharmaceuticals, where she led human resources, communications and facilities for their U.S. business. Ms. Zilka holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State University, and an MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. Ms. Zilka was chosen to serve as a member of our Board of Directors for her proven leadership and extensive experience in human capital consulting and human resources.

Chair

Denise M. Penz  

Denise M. Penz is the President and CEO of The Preferred Legacy Trust Company. She began her banking career in 1996 after serving in the United States Navy. Until 2008, Denise led the regional Wealth Division for Belmont National Bank, Sky Bank, and Huntington Bank. Following this venture, she became a principal with a private equity group and raised capital to acquire a controlling interest in Ohio Legacy Corp and Ohio Legacy Bank. Denise previously served as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Wealth Manager of Premier Bank & Trust. Additionally, she is a member of the board of directors for the Bank and Ohio Legacy Corp. Denise has led all areas of wealth management, including trust, private banking, and brokerage. She also has led retail banking, mortgage lending, and all of the support areas of the bank. Denise received a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting & Management from West Liberty State College, a Master’s of Business Administration from Wheeling Jesuit University, and a graduate level certificate from Cannon Trust Schools. She is very active in her community as a member of the board of trustees for A Special Wish Foundation, a member of The Women’s Giving Circle, a founding member of Women’s Impact, and president of the board for the YWCA-Wheeling.

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Bruce A. Cassidy Sr.  

Mr. Cassidy, who is currently retired, was the founder of Excel Mining Systems LLC (“EMS”), a manufacture of roof support systems for the mining industry located in Bowerston, Ohio. Mr. Cassidy served as Chief Executive Officers of EMS from 1991 until the sale in 2007 to Orica Mining Systems (“Orica”), an Australia-based company. In 2008 Mr. Cassidy became President and Chief Executive Officer of Minova North and South Americas, a subsidiary of Orica, and served in that position until his retirement in December 0f 2009.

Mr. Cassidy joined the Selinsky Force Industrial Services (“Selinsky”) Board of Managers in 2007. His family partnership acquired Selinsky in 2008, an Ohio company that specializes in plant maintenance, industrial construction, steel erection, heavy rigging and hauling, and equipment rental. In addition, a sister company, Defcon, was acquired in 2010, to specialize in plant maintenance for pulverizing equipment processes used by coal fired power plants. In 2009, Mr. Cassidy, through Excel Golf, a family partnership, purchased The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida, ranked number one in Golf Digest’s 2006 list of best new private golf courses and where the 2021 PGA WCG was held. Mr. Cassidy acted as a founder and board member of Ohio-based Premier Bank & Trust from February 2010 to February 2017. Mr. Cassidy currently spends his time investing in, operating, and serving as a board member for various companies in multiple industries. Mr. Cassidy serves as Chairman of Sarasota Green Group, Sarasota Florida; Chairman of Arboreta, Sarasota Florida;, Chairman of Loop Media, Inc (LPTV), Glendale, CA;, Chairman of Hyype Space, Sarasota Florida; and is involved in several other operating companies.

Mr. Cassidy originally hails from Jefferson County, Ohio and currently resides in Sarasota, Florida, where he enjoys being involved in his community.

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Denise M. Penz  

Denise M. Penz is the President and CEO of The Preferred Legacy Trust Company. She began her banking career in 1996 after serving in the United States Navy. Until 2008, Denise led the regional Wealth Division for Belmont National Bank, Sky Bank, and Huntington Bank. Following this venture, she became a principal with a private equity group and raised capital to acquire a controlling interest in Ohio Legacy Corp and Ohio Legacy Bank. Denise previously served as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Wealth Manager of Premier Bank & Trust. Additionally, she is a member of the board of directors for the Bank and Ohio Legacy Corp. Denise has led all areas of wealth management, including trust, private banking, and brokerage. She also has led retail banking, mortgage lending, and all of the support areas of the bank. Denise received a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting & Management from West Liberty State College, a Master’s of Business Administration from Wheeling Jesuit University, and a graduate level certificate from Cannon Trust Schools. She is very active in her community as a member of the board of trustees for A Special Wish Foundation, a member of The Women’s Giving Circle, a founding member of Women’s Impact, and president of the board for the YWCA-Wheeling.

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David Saint Fleur

David Saint Fleur also known as “Saint” is a Haitian-American record producer and Global A&R Executive. Saint grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he fluently mastered 4 musical instruments by the age of 12. In 2013, he relocated to Los Angeles where he played a key role in the signing of American Pop-star, Bebe Rexha. This led to him being recruited onto the Global A&R team at Warner Music Group. Since then, Saint has worked with some of the world’s biggest artists including Nicki Minaj, David Guetta, J Balvin, Galantis, Dolly Parton, Jason Derulo, Anitta, Little Mix, 24kGoldn, Steve Aoki, and many others. In 2019, Saint was awarded “Best Original Song in an Animated Film” by The Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) for “Beautiful Life” performed by Bebe Rexha. Due to his versatility, Saint currently holds a Global A&R position at Atlantic Records traveling throughout the world to discover and produce records for top priority artists.

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Denise M. Penz

Denise M. Penz is the President and CEO of The Preferred Legacy Trust Company. She began her banking career in 1996 after serving in the United States Navy. Until 2008, Denise led the regional Wealth Division for Belmont National Bank, Sky Bank, and Huntington Bank. Following this venture, she became a principal with a private equity group and raised capital to acquire a controlling interest in Ohio Legacy Corp and Ohio Legacy Bank. Denise previously served as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Wealth Manager of Premier Bank & Trust. Additionally, she is a member of the board of directors for the Bank and Ohio Legacy Corp. Denise has led all areas of wealth management, including trust, private banking, and brokerage. She also has led retail banking, mortgage lending, and all of the support areas of the bank. Denise received a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting & Management from West Liberty State College, a Master’s of Business Administration from Wheeling Jesuit University, and a graduate level certificate from Cannon Trust Schools. She is very active in her community as a member of the board of trustees for A Special Wish Foundation, a member of The Women’s Giving Circle, a founding member of Women’s Impact, and president of the board for the YWCA-Wheeling.

Bruce A. Cassidy Sr.

Mr. Cassidy, who is currently retired, was the founder of Excel Mining Systems LLC (“EMS”), a manufacture of roof support systems for the mining industry located in Bowerston, Ohio. Mr. Cassidy served as Chief Executive Officers of EMS from 1991 until the sale in 2007 to Orica Mining Systems (“Orica”), an Australia-based company. In 2008 Mr. Cassidy became President and Chief Executive Officer of Minova North and South Americas, a subsidiary of Orica, and served in that position until his retirement in December 0f 2009.

Mr. Cassidy joined the Selinsky Force Industrial Services (“Selinsky”) Board of Managers in 2007. His family partnership acquired Selinsky in 2008, an Ohio company that specializes in plant maintenance, industrial construction, steel erection, heavy rigging and hauling, and equipment rental. In addition, a sister company, Defcon, was acquired in 2010, to specialize in plant maintenance for pulverizing equipment processes used by coal fired power plants. In 2009, Mr. Cassidy, through Excel Golf, a family partnership, purchased The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida, ranked number one in Golf Digest’s 2006 list of best new private golf courses and where the 2021 PGA WCG was held. Mr. Cassidy acted as a founder and board member of Ohio-based Premier Bank & Trust from February 2010 to February 2017. Mr. Cassidy currently spends his time investing in, operating, and serving as a board member for various companies in multiple industries. Mr. Cassidy serves as Chairman of Sarasota Green Group, Sarasota Florida; Chairman of Arboreta, Sarasota Florida;, Chairman of Loop Media, Inc (LPTV), Glendale, CA;, Chairman of Hyype Space, Sarasota Florida; and is involved in several other operating companies.

Mr. Cassidy originally hails from Jefferson County, Ohio and currently resides in Sarasota, Florida, where he enjoys being involved in his community.

Sonya Zilka

Sonya Zilka has been a member of our Board of Directors since October 2021. In addition to her role on our board, Ms. Zilka currently serves as the President & Chair of The Beyond Benefits Life Sciences Board of Trustees. Furthermore, Ms. Zilka also serves as Chief People Officer at the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub where she leads HR functions and spearheads internal communications. Prior to that, Ms. Zilka was an Organizational Development / Human Resource consultant at ZHR Consulting, a firm specializing in organizational development and human capital consulting. From 2015 to 2018, Ms. Zilka served as Vice President of Human Resources at Actelion Pharmaceuticals, where she led human resources, communications and facilities for their U.S. business. Ms. Zilka holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State University, and an MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. Ms. Zilka was chosen to serve as a member of our Board of Directors for her proven leadership and extensive experience in human capital consulting and human resources.

Sonya Zilka

Sonya Zilka has been a member of our Board of Directors since October 2021. In addition to her role on our board, Ms. Zilka currently serves as the President & Chair of The Beyond Benefits Life Sciences Board of Trustees. Furthermore, Ms. Zilka also serves as Chief People Officer at the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub where she leads HR functions and spearheads internal communications. Prior to that, Ms. Zilka was an Organizational Development / Human Resource consultant at ZHR Consulting, a firm specializing in organizational development and human capital consulting. From 2015 to 2018, Ms. Zilka served as Vice President of Human Resources at Actelion Pharmaceuticals, where she led human resources, communications and facilities for their U.S. business. Ms. Zilka holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State University, and an MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. Ms. Zilka was chosen to serve as a member of our Board of Directors for her proven leadership and extensive experience in human capital consulting and human resources.

Denise M. Penz

Denise M. Penz is the President and CEO of The Preferred Legacy Trust Company. She began her banking career in 1996 after serving in the United States Navy. Until 2008, Denise led the regional Wealth Division for Belmont National Bank, Sky Bank, and Huntington Bank. Following this venture, she became a principal with a private equity group and raised capital to acquire a controlling interest in Ohio Legacy Corp and Ohio Legacy Bank. Denise previously served as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Wealth Manager of Premier Bank & Trust. Additionally, she is a member of the board of directors for the Bank and Ohio Legacy Corp. Denise has led all areas of wealth management, including trust, private banking, and brokerage. She also has led retail banking, mortgage lending, and all of the support areas of the bank. Denise received a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting & Management from West Liberty State College, a Master’s of Business Administration from Wheeling Jesuit University, and a graduate level certificate from Cannon Trust Schools. She is very active in her community as a member of the board of trustees for A Special Wish Foundation, a member of The Women’s Giving Circle, a founding member of Women’s Impact, and president of the board for the YWCA-Wheeling.

Bruce A. Cassidy Sr.

Mr. Cassidy, who is currently retired, was the founder of Excel Mining Systems LLC (“EMS”), a manufacture of roof support systems for the mining industry located in Bowerston, Ohio. Mr. Cassidy served as Chief Executive Officers of EMS from 1991 until the sale in 2007 to Orica Mining Systems (“Orica”), an Australia-based company. In 2008 Mr. Cassidy became President and Chief Executive Officer of Minova North and South Americas, a subsidiary of Orica, and served in that position until his retirement in December 0f 2009.

Mr. Cassidy joined the Selinsky Force Industrial Services (“Selinsky”) Board of Managers in 2007. His family partnership acquired Selinsky in 2008, an Ohio company that specializes in plant maintenance, industrial construction, steel erection, heavy rigging and hauling, and equipment rental. In addition, a sister company, Defcon, was acquired in 2010, to specialize in plant maintenance for pulverizing equipment processes used by coal fired power plants. In 2009, Mr. Cassidy, through Excel Golf, a family partnership, purchased The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida, ranked number one in Golf Digest’s 2006 list of best new private golf courses and where the 2021 PGA WCG was held. Mr. Cassidy acted as a founder and board member of Ohio-based Premier Bank & Trust from February 2010 to February 2017. Mr. Cassidy currently spends his time investing in, operating, and serving as a board member for various companies in multiple industries. Mr. Cassidy serves as Chairman of Sarasota Green Group, Sarasota Florida; Chairman of Arboreta, Sarasota Florida;, Chairman of Loop Media, Inc (LPTV), Glendale, CA;, Chairman of Hyype Space, Sarasota Florida; and is involved in several other operating companies.

Mr. Cassidy originally hails from Jefferson County, Ohio and currently resides in Sarasota, Florida, where he enjoys being involved in his community.

Denise M. Penz

Denise M. Penz is the President and CEO of The Preferred Legacy Trust Company. She began her banking career in 1996 after serving in the United States Navy. Until 2008, Denise led the regional Wealth Division for Belmont National Bank, Sky Bank, and Huntington Bank. Following this venture, she became a principal with a private equity group and raised capital to acquire a controlling interest in Ohio Legacy Corp and Ohio Legacy Bank. Denise previously served as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Wealth Manager of Premier Bank & Trust. Additionally, she is a member of the board of directors for the Bank and Ohio Legacy Corp. Denise has led all areas of wealth management, including trust, private banking, and brokerage. She also has led retail banking, mortgage lending, and all of the support areas of the bank. Denise received a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting & Management from West Liberty State College, a Master’s of Business Administration from Wheeling Jesuit University, and a graduate level certificate from Cannon Trust Schools. She is very active in her community as a member of the board of trustees for A Special Wish Foundation, a member of The Women’s Giving Circle, a founding member of Women’s Impact, and president of the board for the YWCA-Wheeling.

David Saint Fleur

David Saint Fleur also known as “Saint” is a Haitian-American record producer and Global A&R Executive. Saint grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he fluently mastered 4 musical instruments by the age of 12. In 2013, he relocated to Los Angeles where he played a key role in the signing of American Pop-star, Bebe Rexha. This led to him being recruited onto the Global A&R team at Warner Music Group. Since then, Saint has worked with some of the world’s biggest artists including Nicki Minaj, David Guetta, J Balvin, Galantis, Dolly Parton, Jason Derulo, Anitta, Little Mix, 24kGoldn, Steve Aoki, and many others. In 2019, Saint was awarded “Best Original Song in an Animated Film” by The Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) for “Beautiful Life” performed by Bebe Rexha. Due to his versatility, Saint currently holds a Global A&R position at Atlantic Records traveling throughout the world to discover and produce records for top priority artists.