Leap Wireless Leadership

An innovative, dynamic transformation leader driven by financial and operational excellence. • Proven success and reputation for building high performance organizations, effective and efficient systems and processes, while maintaining controls/compliance and Corporate governance, for rapid growth public companies with revenues from $900 million to $8 billion, including start up ventures• Unique ability to lead teams, implement change through partnerships, collaboration and open communication across all functional organizations• Dedicated to exceeding targets and driving organizational and strategic results • Adept at connecting detail policies, processes and procedures to strategic and operational initiatives across the enterpriseHIGHLIGHT OF KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Led transition and integration of people, processes and systems to the acquirer• Redesigned dealer compensation structure and annual employee bonus plan• Discovered billing system improperly calculated revenue; defined and developed new revenue reports; led restatement that was completed in three months covering three years of interim and annual SEC filings• Led implementation and design of new billing, POS, inventory management and revenue systems and SAP ERP system• Reduced department operating costs nearly 40% over five year period during enterprise growth • Finance lead on the SAIC IPO team directly interfacing with underwriters, underwriters’ counsel, outside counsel, bankers and auditors• Designed and implemented new accounting systems, controls, processes and procedures for start up venture capital corporation, international joint venture in Venezuela and commercial subsidiary• Big Reengineering - centralized an AP shared service function from over 200 centers across the U.S. to single center in San Diego• Designed and implemented SOX program and controls for Company when the Sarbanes Oxley Act first enacted• Integrated multiple acquisitions (systems, people, processes, controls)

Dean Luvisa works at LEAP WIRELESS INTERNATIONAL INC and a CFO, Network Operations Group at LEAP WIRELESS INTERNATIONAL INC and CFO Network Operations Group at Cricket Wireless and is based in Greater San Diego Area. He has worked as Director of Project Finance at Qualcomm and Treasury Manager at DIRECTV. Dean studied at The Wharton School between 1988 and 1990.

Proven turn-around expert who drives robust improvement in operating and financial performance for communications, technology and media companies.



Entrepreneurial, creative and dynamic general manager with recognized expertise fixing underperforming, growth stage and mid-size organizations with public track record of transforming businesses and creating significant shareholder value.

Well known for identifying and fixing underperforming companies and capitalizing on new growth opportunities; integrating mergers and acquisitions; and inspiring teams to provide an extraordinary customer experience.

Skilled communicator and intuitive leader able to build collaborative relationships and develop results-focused teams who capitalize on unrealized potential. Hands-on, detail-oriented, and fearless in solving complex problems and overcoming challenging business circumstances.

Past board service includes five public companies, two privately-held and three PE portfolio companies

Julie Dexter Berg is a classically-trained marketer and top-tier executive with a proven track record of creating brands and customer experiences that deliver superior bottom-line results and real shareholder value.

Julie is known as an \'absolute truth-teller about customers and markets.\' She is consistently recognized for success in the areas of digital marketing, brand strategy, product and channel management across hyper-competitive, fast-paced industries including retail, wireless, cable entertainment, and CPG.

Throughout her career, Julie has been a creative risk-taker -- a transformative team leader who consistently fosters effective cross-functional working relationships, builds enthusiasm around shared goals, and promotes the development of future leaders. She is energized by tough challenges and passionate about customer focus.



She is an author in the academic and business press; her article on Brand Health in the MIT Sloan Management Review explores and measures the impact of key brand elements on current and future revenue. This work has been cited in the textbook 'Strategic Marketing' by the Oxford University Press.

Julie is a sought-after speaker and thought leader on the topics of brand strategy and team leadership.

Contact Julie at: jdexterberg@gmail.com

Specialties:

Customer, Market and Brand Strategy

P & L Stewardship/ Value Creation

Team Leadership & Talent Development

Strategic Planning, Vision & Goal Setting

Customer Focused Product Development

Digital Marketing, Content Strategy & Social Media

Market Research & Customer Insights

Big Data & Customer Analytics

Multichannel Marketing & Sales

Creative Vision

Agency/Vendor Management

Joint Partnerships & Strategic Alliances

Operational Excellence/Best Practices

R McBride is an Exec VP/CFO at Citizens Communications Co and Exec VP/CFO at LEAP WIRELESS INTERNATIONAL INC. She has worked as Assistant VP:Budgets at FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS CORP, Chief Financial Officer at Cable & Wireless Communications, and Board Member at Lime. R attended University of Houston and Mount Allison University.

Ray Roman is an Advisory Board at University of Illinois at Chicago, Board Member at American Cancer Society, and executive vice president and chief operating officer at LEAP WIRELESS INTERNATIONAL INC and is based in Lake Zurich, Illinois. He has worked as Global Head of Sales, Marketing and Business Development at Mu Sigma Inc; Board Of Trustees at National-Louis University; and Ambassador - Board Of Trustees at Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Raymond studied at University of Chicago Booth School of Business between 1990 and 1992, University of Illinois at Chicago between 1984 and 1988, and Stanford University.

Mr. Martin, a certified public accountant, has over 25 years of financial leadership, with significant expertise in growing public companies in a variety of industries, including the life sciences. Since 2008, Mr. Martin served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of BakBone Software, a publicly-traded software company. Mr. Martin also served as Interim CEO over the final 10 months with BakBone and through the successful sale of the company that was completed in January of 2011. From 2005 to 2007, Mr. Martin served as Chief Financial Officer of Stratagene Corporation, a publicly-traded company specializing in the development, manufacture and marketing of specialized research and clinical diagnostic products. Mr. Martin’s experience also includes the position of Controller with publicly-traded Gen-Probe Incorporated, a life sciences company, as well as 10 years with the public accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche.