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Almond Tree Marketing Management Team

With a wealth of experience in business disciplines as diverse as banking, software development, marketing and sales, Almond Tree Marketing looks at your business from all angles to determine the best course of action.

In addition to the principals listed here, Almond Tree Marketing partners with seasoned business, marketing and advertising professionals to cover any and all activities outlined in the strategy we formulate with you.

Howard Mandelbaum – CEO

Howard has enjoyed a distinguished career as a senior officer in banking technology, having held senior board-level positions, including chairman, in a number of national organizations. A former Vice President at Chase Manhattan Bank, he has held similar positions at Manufacturers Hanover, Hypercom and MasterCard Worldwide. He has also advised the United States Treasury Department on Electronic Benefits Transfer systems. Howard was a key member of the management team responsible for the initial roll-out of the Cirrus Nationwide Automated Teller System.

email: howard@almondtreemarketing.com

Carl Mandelbaum – President/COO

Carl has handled all aspects of strategic partnerships through various channels. For over 20 years, from publishing Home Technologies Connections™ magazine to being named to the Top 40 under 40 Executives and introducing the world's first color plasma display, Carl has been a marketing leader in the consumer and professional AV industries. He has been a member of the CEDIA, CEA, NSCA and InfoComm International strategic planning committees. As Vice President of Marketing for Electrograph Systems, Carl was instrumental in growing the company's sales to over $200 million.

email: carl@almondtreemarketing.com

Robert Coyne – Vice President, Creative Services

Robert has over twenty years experience in the advertising and marketing field. As creative/art director, he has managed creative development and art direction for such clients as Toyota, Scion and the USGA. In 2001, Robert started Coyne Design, a creative design company providing networked, multi-media advertising and marketing solutions to the electronics industry. He has developed in-depth marketing solutions to support electronics manufacturers including Sony, NEC, Pioneer and Panasonic.

email: rcoyne@almondtreemarketing.com

Lakeina Scott - Sales Account Executive

Lakeina has over 10 years of experience in the AV Industry. Lakeina has experience driving sales, marketing and delivering service to leading organizations. Prior to joining Almond Tree, Lakeina was a key sales professional at Electrograph Systems, a leader in professional audio and video products. Within two years, she generated nearly $1.5 million in revenue for Electrograph Systems Inc. While at Electrograph, she designed sales tactics to increase and target business from the non-traditional client. Lakeina was credited by NEC for producing the Highest Overall Revenue during the year of 2005. Lakeina’s expertise includes years of experience as a Marketing Specialist who collaborated with the VP of Marketing to implement a variety of successful dealer marketing campaigns. Lakeina resides in Baltimore, MD with her family and is a proud parent of her two sons.

email: lscott@almondtreemarketing.com