Board of Directors

Rob Crumpler, Chairman

Rob Crumpler joined BuzzLogic as President and CEO in October 2005, bringing with him more than 20 years of experience with fast growth technology companies, including Microsoft and Intuit. While at Microsoft, Crumpler played a key role in defining the advertising technologies and business models that drove the revenue growth of MSN. During his seven year tenure at Microsoft, Crumpler also helped the company pioneer new ad models, such as cost-per-action, as part of the MSN Finance Channel’s advertising strategy. Prior to Microsoft, Crumpler founded and served as President and CEO at On The Go Software, an industry leader in the expense reporting and travel management space, which was acquired by Intuit in 1996. While at Intuit, Crumpler led the development of the OFX Consortium, which fathered Open Financial Exchange, the de facto standard for financial reporting and transactions on the Internet.

Crumpler received a BS in Economics from the University of California at Los Angeles.

Todd Parsons, Director

A co-founder of BuzzLogic, Todd Parsons is responsible for the strategic planning and delivery of BuzzLogic’s software products and services. Prior to founding BuzzLogic, Parsons led development of the Knowledge Bank and Online Business Services for Silicon Valley Bank, where he managed development of productivity and business intelligence products for the bank and venture capital community. Previously, Parsons was a co-founder Textus Worldwide, a supply chain management consulting firm and held senior management positions with InnovationWorld and Artmetropolis. Parsons has served on the faculty of San Jose State University’s Electronic Commerce Program.

Parsons graduated with a BA in Economics from the University of Utah.

N. George Ugras, Director

N. George Ugras is a general partner with Adams Capital Management, where he focuses on the enterprise infrastructure, electronics, and semiconductor industries. Ugras joined Adams from the Apax Partners private equity firm. Previously, as a management consultant for McKinsey & Co, he worked on strategic and operational issues for media and technology clients.

Ugras was a Research Fellow in Physics from the California Institute of Technology. He was awarded a Ph.D. from Yale University and a BS from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Christopher Ackerley, Director

Chris Ackerley is a co-founder of Ackerley Partners, LLC. Prior to founding Ackerley Partners in 2002, he was the President of The Ackerley Group, Inc. (NYSE: AK) where he oversaw the daily operations of the national media and entertainment company. Serving in a variety of roles and as a board member, Ackerley was instrumental in identifying operational opportunities across the companyÕs outdoor media, television, radio and sports & entertainment divisions. In early 2002, he successfully co-led the merger of The Ackerley Group with Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE: CCU) in a stock transaction valued at approximately $850 million.

Ackerley started his professional career with Bank of America in London, England after attending the University of Arizona.

J. Scott Briggs, Director

Scott Briggs is an advisor, independent business consultant and board member for Internet technology and media companies. Previously, Briggs was president of Ziff Davis, Inc., where he led the company's entry into technology trade publishing and was instrumental in the creation of landmark media properties including eWeek, ZDNet, PC Magazine, Family PC, Computer Life, Computer Gaming World, Electronic Gaming Monthly and Playstation Magazine, among others. Under his leadership, Ziff Davis became the world's preeminent media company in consumer computing.

In addition to the technology properties, Briggs held publishing roles for Ziff Davis at Stereo Review, Travel Weekly and Meetings & Conventions magazines. Previously, he managed product exports for Fa. Marker Sicherheits Skibindugen, a German manufacturer of ski equipment.

Briggs was educated at Williams College and the Sorbonne.