Principals and Founders H. David Friedman /Founder and Principal
As a versatile seasoned executive and private investor, David has been the driving force in various telecom, technology, strategic consulting, and e-commerce initiatives for 30 years, and has led companies as the Founder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President, and Principal. His experience is far reaching and includes full P&L responsibility, deal structuring, manufacturing, corporate start-ups, turn-arounds, capital raises for companies, both private and public, in all stages of growth, as well as the development and execution of their short and long-term strategies. Additionally, David was a key driver in a NASDAQ I.P.O. for a company he co-founded.
Since 1981, David founded or co-founded and held inside and outside Board seats of nine companies, four of which were publicly traded and whose revenues ranged from less than $5 million to over $120 million, and, has over ten years of Fortune 500 management experience. He presently serves as an independent Board member for one public and two private companies. David received his formal education from the University of Texas School of Business in Austin and Arlington for four years, where he majored in business and economics. David was a Mentor to Akin, Gump, Strauss, and Feld Technology Venture Fund.
For more than twenty-five years, Roger has held senior management positions in a number of different industries. He has most often held the position of President and/or CEO with these companies, but also has extensive experience in operating positions such as COO. He has generally held a board seat as well as the management position, and in several cases has served as Chairman of the Board. The companies have all been technology based, including hardware and software development as well as product manufacturing and marketing. There has been a mix of publicly traded and privately owned companies, as well as wholly-owned subsidiaries of Fortune 500 companies. Roger has broad knowledge of general corporate governance, hands-on experience with debt and equity financing, and transition management of acquisitions and divestitures. Roger received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alabama, and has pursued postgraduate courses in engineering and business.
Board of Advisors Paul E. Schlosberg Darvin L. Schmidt
Darvin Schmidt is a senior financial executive with leading investment banking and extensive experience in dealing with Venture Capital and Private Equity Groups. He has fifteen years of financial analysis and planning with in-depth experience in mergers and acquisitions. Darvin is well versed in Sarbanes-Oxley and SEC compliance issues. He is a seasoned CFO who is proficient in contract and agreement preparation. Darvin is well versed in internal reporting, CRM, and, accounting systems. Additionally, Darvin is one of the few financial executives who built an internet driven business from start-up and plan execution, ultimately leading to a shareholder liquidity event.
Roger D. Bryant /Founder and Principal
Paul E. Schlosberg was elected to ZixCorp’s Board as part of a turn-around team, in June 2005. He brings nearly 30 years of experience in investment banking. He is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO for INCA Group LLC. He is also a member of the NASDAQ listing qualifications committee, an advisor to three private investment funds, and member of the boards of The Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas at Dallas and the American Heart Association’s Dallas chapter. From 1994 to 2003, Mr. Schlosberg served in various capacities at First Southwest Asset Management and First Southwest Company, including Chairman and CEO, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. From 1982 to 1994, he worked for Bear, Stearns & Co. as Account Executive and Associate Director. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas and a Master’s Degree from Southern Methodist University.
