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	Contributors to the Precarn Blog The following are the contributors to the Precarn Blog. If you have an interest in becoming a contributor, please contact Gary Gudbranson or submit your Blog article here. Derek Best Director, Research Programs, Precarn Incorporated Derek joined Precarn in 1995 and is responsible for managing all of Precarn's research programs. He is passionate about Precarn's very successful collaboration model. email: best@precarn.ca Phone: 613-727-9507 x232 Anthony Eyton Past President & CEO, Precarn Incorporated Tony Eyton was acting President and CEO of Precarn in 2008. David J. French Intellectual Property Lawyer, Miltons LLP David practices intellectual property law, with an emphasis on the prosecution of patents in Canada and around the world. He advises firms on corporate patenting strategies and procedures, litigation, and licensing. He has expertise in the mechanical, electrical and basic chemistry fields. email: dfrench@miltonsllp.com Phone: 613.232.8389 Gary Gudbranson Vice President Operations, Precarn Incorporated Gary joined Precarn in February 2006, is responsible for marketing and membership functions and is passionate about commercializing innovation. Gary became Vice President, Operations in 2009. email: gudbranson@precarn.ca Phone: 613-727-9507 x224 Morten Irgens President & CTO, Actenum Corporation Morten sits on the Board of Directors for Precarn Incorporated. email: irgens@actenum.com Phone: 604-681-1262 Paul Johnston Past President & CEO, Precarn Incorporated Paul Johnston became President and CEO of Precarn in May 2005. Previously, Mr. Johnston held the position of Vice President, Operations from 2000. Paul is now working at HAL. Roderick Lee P.Eng., M.Sc., MBA candidate, Project Manager, InvoDane Engineering Ltd. Roderick's current career interest is in leading the development and commercialization of first-in-the-world technology systems. Visit his blog at rodsjournal.blogspot.com. email: rlee@invodane.com Phone: (416)443-8049 ext. 116 Rick Schwartzburg Senior Manager, Academic Partnerships, Precarn Incorporated Rick leads Precarn's academic programs, and fosters an entrepreneurial perspective for academically generated innovation. email: schwartzburg@precarn.ca Phone: 613-727-9507 ext 231 Grant Thomas Vice-President, Digital Opportunity Trust Grant recently joined the team at Digital Opportunity Trust after a stint as VP at Precarn. Grant continues to be a valuable contributor to Precarn. email: GThomas@dotrust.org Phone: 613-667-5854