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Mr. Stanton E. Ross is Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Digital Ally Inc. From March 1992 to June 2005, Mr. Ross was the Chairman and President of Infinity Energy Resources, Inc., a publicly held oil and gas exploration and development company (“Infinity”), and served as an officer and director of each of Infinity’s subsidiaries. He resigned all of his positions with Infinity in June 2005, except Chairman, but was reappointed President in October 2006. Mr. Ross served on the board of directors of Studio One Media, Inc., a publicly held company, from January 2013 to March 2013. From 1991 until March 1992, he founded and served as President of Midwest Financial, a financial services corporation involved in mergers, acquisitions and financing for corporations in the Midwest. From 1990 to 1991, Mr. Ross was employed by Duggan Securities, Inc., an investment banking firm in Lenexa, Kansas, where he primarily worked in corporate finance. From 1989 to 1990, he was employed by Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., a member of the New York Stock Exchange, where he was an investment executive. From 1987 to 1989, Mr. Ross was self-employed as a business consultant. From 1985 to 1987, Mr. Ross was President and founder of Kansas Microwave, Inc., which developed a radar detector product. From 1981 to 1985, he was employed by Birdview Satellite Communications, Inc., which manufactured and marketed home satellite television systems, initially as a salesman and later as National Sales Manager.

Edward 'Eddie' Lehner works at JOSEPH T. RYERSON & SON, INC. and a Board Member at Modumetal Inc and President & Chief Executive Officer at Ryerson and is based in Chicago, Illinois. He has worked as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at SEVERCORR LLC; Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer at PSC Metals, LLC; and Exec VP/CFO at Ryerson. Edward works or has worked at Harris Steel and Laurel Steel and works or has worked as MEMBER at Association for Corporate Growth Inc, MEMBER at Turnaround Management Association, and Dir:Supply Chain & Logistics at NUCOR CORP. He attended University of Cincinnati between 1984 and 1989 and Carl H. Lindner College of Business between 1984 and 1989.

Specialties: International sales and marketing, strategic business planning, organizational structuring, P&L management, leadership and team building, distributor partner relationships, contract negotiations

Dan Smytka is a CEO, president and C-suite executive with global expertise for growing and leading multi-billion dollar businesses with General Electric, United Technologies and Goodyear Tire & Rubber. Having lived and led businesses in the Asia Pacific region for 10 years, Dan has an extensive knowledge for this region’s growth opportunities and complexities for developing businesses. Most recently, Dan was president & COO for Goodyear’s Europe, Middle East and Africa business with P&L responsibility for the region’s $3B Consumer Europe business. Prior to this appointment, Dan had been a leader in the company’s Asia Pacific business for seven years, including four as president of the region. While president, his business grew volume, share, and earnings in many key markets in the region, and improved operating efficiency; acquired exclusive rights to Goodyear-branded tires in Japan, and entered the commercial truck tire segment in China. In addition, Dan oversaw the opening of the Goodyear Development Center in China to enhance the company’s relationships with vehicle manufacturers. Prior to joining Goodyear, Dan was group president of the $2.3B North American Building Systems & Services division of United Technologies Carrier division from 2007 to 2008. As a 17 year GE veteran, Dan was made a company officer in 2005 and is a graduate of their prestigious Corporate Audit Staff program. He has held business leadership positions as president and CEO for Engineered Systems Security division, president and CEO for Asia Pacific Consumer and Industrial group based in Shanghai, China, and general manager of Appliances’ refrigeration business unit. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Dan earned a master’s degree in corporate finance from the University of Memphis. He received his bachelor’s degree with dual majors in business economics and psychology from Creighton University. He served in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Captain.

Experienced President with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Budgeting, Business Planning, Operations Management, and Analytical Skills. Strong business development professional with a P.hD in view focused in Educational Management from Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos, Nigeria.

Perry Cozzone is a Chief Executive Officer at CRC Industries and is based in Horsham, Pennsylvania. He has worked as Sr. IT Manager at Crown Holdings, Inc.; VP & CIO at Colorcon; and VP Business Development at Applix.