Karabet Gary Simonyan

Mr. Simonyan became a director of the Company in March 2002 and is most recently the Non-Executive Vice Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Simonya was the Chairman of the Board from March 2004 through June 30, 2005 and served as Interim CEO from the period of July 2004 through June 30, 2005.
Mr. Simonyan founded the Company in 1985.
From 1985 until his official retirement from the Company in 1997, Mr. Simonyan served in several capacities including Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director.
From 1978 until he joined the Company, he worked for Micronetics, Inc., a manufacturer of electronic products, in several capacities, including President.
From 1977 through 1978, he served as President of Laser Management Associates, an electronics consulting firm, which he founded.
Mr. Simonyan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physics and has undertaken graduate studies in electrical engineering and in business administration.