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The Vision: Aquatic Behavioral Technologies, Inc. ( A.B.T. ) was formed with a vision of a new, more effective, and environmentally safe future for harvesting aquatic foods. In pursuit of that vision A.B.T has developed new methods, and technology which will dramatically transform how aquatic food sources are harvested. A.B.T's approach creates an economic and environmentally safe way to increase aquatic food harvest using a new and revolutionary electronic bait system, e-bait", which targets specific underwater species for a more effective catch. This new way of attracting and harvesting will benefit all stakeholders in the commercial fishing industry - Harvesters, Suppliers, Distributors, Wholesalers, Restaurants, Consumers, and of course, investors in A.B.T. With ongoing research and development we envision A.B.T. to be a major positive and transforming force in the way food is harvested from the open sea worldwide.
A.B.T is a "for profit" corporation involved with research, design, manufacturing, sales, and distribution of innovative products for harvesting aquatic food species. The initial product is an electronic communication device designed to specifically attract Spiny Lobster. This new, proven electronic bait is up to 2+ times more effective than any other existing bait or attractant.
First Product: The Lobster Caller™ A.B.T's first product utilizing it's revolutionary patent pending and copyrighted e-bait" technology is the Lobster Caller" which attracts Spiny Lobster.
The business plan is simple: Manufacture and lease the electronic bait units to lobster fisherman through their existing equipment and bait suppliers. A.B.T. will continue to develop species-specific e-bait systems to deploy worldwide.
ABT Management Team and Advisors
Jeremy J. Black; President /CEO AWARDS AND HONORS
• Named a leading asset allocation strategist by the Stanger Register
(now Investment Advisor Magazine)
JAMES WATSON - COO Senior Executive with 20+ years of success in leading storage industry start-up, turn-around, and mature multinational firms. Delivered industry leading revenue and market share gains through expert knowledge and second nature business judgment in the following disciplines:
• OEM Sales Management • Cost
Reduction and Offshore Manufacturing - VAR & VAD Channel Development PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE BREECE HILL TECHNOLOGIES, Boulder, CO 1995 - 2003
(Privately held tape automation and software solutions firm - $35M annually)President / CEO
Took over as President and CEO in 1998 to lead a restructuring and turnaround effort. Hired key management staff and oversaw the major effort to go from a $3.0M operating loss in Q398 to four quarters of profitability. Assumed full P&L management.
Vice President, Worldwide Sourcing and Strategic
Alliances
(Privately held 2.5” disk drive company - $60M annually)
Vice President, Marketing and Sales
Directed domestic and international marketing and sales force efforts. Restructured sales strategy to target the major OEMs and closed five key accounts, including Canon and Epson.
(Privately held start-up 4mm DAT manufacturer - $20M annually)
Vice President, Marketing and Sales
Recruited by the CEO to direct an entrepreneurial staff in all sales and marketing endeavors.
(Scotland and Singapore-based disk drive manufacturer - $100M annually)
Vice President, International Sales and Marketing
Sought out by Rodime’s Chairman of the Board to lead turnaround and restructuring efforts. Hired, trained, and managed all personnel in Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Application Engineering spanning six international locations.
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY, Scotts Valley, CA 1987 - 89 Vice President, OEM Sales Directed global OEM sales activities with specific focus on major accounts. Worked directly with Seagate’s Far East manufacturing operation to coordinate all customer activities. Managed 35 people at corporate headquarters and worldwide locations.
QUANTUM CORPORATION, San Jose, CA 1982 - 87
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Managed all sales, marketing, technical support, and service center operations for this start-up disk drive company. Served as a leading member of the Strategic Planning Committee.
Managed all OEM sales, National and International Distribution. Served as a leading member of the Strategic Planning Committee.
CONTROL DATA CORPORATION, San Francisco, CA & Dallas, TX 1979 - 82 Regional Sales Manager, OEM / Northwest Region Led a staff of 12 professionals and generated $115M in annual revenue.
STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, Louisville, CO 1972 - 79 OEM Sales Manager, Americas / Asia Operation Established business entities throughout North America, South America, and Asia. Hired trained, and supported the direct sales staff.
BS, Marketing, Metropolitan State College, Denver, CO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Member, Board of Directors for Maxoptics, Global Maintech,
and Breece Hill Technologies
Larry Borsina; Founder and Chairman
1999 to present Shining Rock, Inc Owner A service company specializing in waterproofing/weatherproofing stone, brick, block, other cementation products, and asphalt. Installs specialty sealers to parking areas, swimming pools decks, and exterior/interior real or cultured stone to achieve the protection or look the customer desires. The company specializes in single-family residences and commercial projects. Responsible for all aspects of sales, marketing, estimating, employees, bookkeeping, and administration. 1992 to 2002 Bighorn Materials Sales, Purchasing Agent Building materials organization. Responsibilities included both inside and outside sales. Grew new program sales from $0 to $2,300,000 in two years Designed, implemented and created a new sales program which grew from $200,000 in the first year to over $2,000,000 in year three. 1990 to 1992 Bank Associates Senior Loan Initiator Responsible for first and second mortgage rollovers on single-family residences. Managed 14 people. 1985 to 1990 Fathom Fisheries Owner Owner/Operated preformed all aspects of lobster fishing, steel-trap fishing, and stone crab trapping. Duties included hands on fishing as well as being the company’s sales manager. Conducted sales on behalf of Fathom Fisheries to both wholesale accounts and direct to restaurants.
John Kosbab; Vice-President / Director of Research and Development
1990 to Present LiForce International Founder and Director of R&D. Developed all formulations and proprietary rights strategies for LiForce Intl. products. Some of which were successfully used in Human Clinical Trials at the University of Colorado related to autoimmune diseases. Established relationships with the FDA, assembled all members of the LiForce Intl. scientific advisory board, assembled management team. 1981 to 1990 New Product Consulting Services President New Product Consulting Services was involved in the evaluation of design, manufacturing and marketing of new products. New Products consulted for 100 clients on approximately 2000 products and systems 1975 to 1981 Advanced Archery Products, Inc. Founder Invented, designed, manufactured and marketed products for the worldwide big game bow hunting industry. Distributed products to over 1200 dealers. Sold the company in 1981 1972 to 1975 Equitable Life of Iowa Sales Life Insurance Salesman
John Swanson; Scientific Advisory Board Member
Dr. Charles F. Shaffer Ph.D.; Scientific Advisory Board Member
B.S. in Zoology 1963 University of Pittsburgh, M.S. in Biology 1965 University of Pittsburgh, Ph. D in Zoology 1968 University of Pennsylvania Post-Doctoral Fellow, 1968-71, Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, P.A. Assistant Professor of Biology-Wittenberg University 1971-75. Associate Professor of Biology-Wittenberg University 1975-82. Professor of Biology-Wittenberg University 1982-97 (retired 1997). Professor Emeritus of Biology- Wittenberg University Elected June 1, 1998. Director Florida Keys Marine Semester, 1994-1998 Adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, Fl. 1994-present Currently consults to Seafood and Environmental interests world wide
Gary C. Schulties - Consultant/Advisor Central American Expansion
KEY QUALIFICATIONS General Manager with 10 years management experience (private sector) in commercial aquaculture business development, implementation, and management. Experience in international, developing-country setting with products exported to USA or European markets. Responsibilities include production and financial strategic planning, market strategy, construction management, team management and training, cost/budgetary controls and performance management. Also experienced in government relations and assuring product compliance with customer and regulatory specifications. Developed and expanded four separate businesses in three countries. Responsible for workforces of 150-275 employees with up to 8 managers and staff personnel. Solid track record in supplier-producer-customer chain relationships, contract negotiations, and accountability measures. EDUCATION MBA, Economic Development 1988 - 1990 EASTERN UNIVERSITY ST. DAVIDS, PENNSYLVANIA Bach/Science, Industrial Engineering 1976 - 1980 PURDUE UNIVERSITY WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Consultant/Business Development November 2002 -- Current Consulting services, in the area of business and product development, for clients including Hispanic Compass, Lucy’s Enterprises, Inc., Aquatic Behavioral Technologies, Inc., and other customers involved with food and/or agri-business industries in the USA. Provide strategic planning and marketing analyses for several of same customers. Adjunct professor for Eastern University teaching Economics and Finance for undergraduate curriculum and teaching Managerial Finance and Non-Profit Finance within graduate curriculum. Consultant/General Manager August 2001 – September 2002 AQUAFINCA SAINT PETER FISH SAN PEDRO SULA, HONDURAS Consulted for two months on production issues, then hired as GM in late October 2001. As GM, responsible for controlling costs and establishing both financial and production discipline as fish fillet exports increased from 140,000 lbs/month to 250,000 lbs/month. Company became consistently profitable, for first time in four years, within three months. Managed company as four cost centers involving > $7 million in revenue and 275 employees. General Manager January 2000 – August 2001 Paradise Shrimp Farm Dangriga, Belize Managed 750-acre shrimp farm, Hatchery, and Processing Plant for export product. Setup Farm for year-round production creating steady-state operations for all production stages. Completed Processing Plant construction and established efficient protocols—establishing new head-on product. Participated as industry advisor to the Government for qualifying Belize for List 1 into Europe. Established effective production planning, financial control, and reporting tools for the company. Ultimately managed 165 employees and a budget of almost $5 million annually. Consultant/Development Manager January 1997- December 1999 STARICH, LAKE HARVEST AQUACULTURE KARIBA, ZIMBABWE Responsible for design and build of land-based nursery farm and lake-based cage operations for eventual 5,000 ton (per annum) tilapia aquaculture program. Created three-year strategic plan that became the roadmap for all production inputs, budgets, manpower infrastructure, and risk mitigation for the company. Managed construction, production operations, all production suppliers and contractors, feed supply, and maintenance for the farm. Designed transport vessels and transfer equipment. Established protocols and SOPs. General Manager September 1993 - December 1996 STARICH, CHERAX -BELIZE BIG CREEK, BELIZE Responsible for building and managing a multi-product farm involving shrimp, Red Claw crayfish, and Tilapia. Directly managed the construction of the infrastructures of both freshwater (200 acres) and brackishwater (300 acres) farms from ground zero. Formed management team consisting of expatriate and local employees. Through business plans, production models, and hosting site visits, assisted partners with raising $9 million in financing in first year and another $8 million in financing at end of third year. Ass’t to Dean, Graduate Programs 1990 - 1992 EASTERN UNIVERSITY ST. DAVIDS, PA Responsible for recruitment, financial aid packages, housing, academic requirements, and other social needs for all graduate students. Taught Finance course and developed new curriculum for course. Evaluated various graduate course curriculums in the Economic Development Program and presented recommendations for change. Chair of graduate student committees. Developed program outline and curriculum details for new graduate program in International Leadership. Senior Systems Engineer 1981 - 1988 MARTIN MARIETTA AEROSPACE DENVER, COLORADO Supervised cost analysis and proposal preparations for aerospace programs involving space and military operations. Combined engineering, financial, and marketing skills to implement design-to-cost programs such that the company could competitively bid major aerospace contracts ($50-500 million). Returned in consultant role in 1989 to direct training of staff. LANGUAGES English – excellent verbal and written Spanish – intermediate verbal and written GEOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE Agri-business Development & Mgmt = 6 years in Central America, 3 years in Africa Aerospace Engineering, Business Consulting, and Education = 9 years in United States PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Global Aquaculture Alliance, member
William E. Covey, Jr.; Board of Directors
CEO President Hair Systems Inc. 30 Park Avenue, Englishtown, NJ 07726 Senior executive with fifteen years experience in specialty manufacturing operation management with strengths in business negotiations, process engineering, process improvement, sales and CRM. Currently leading a multi national company with revenues in excess of $17 MM. Mr. Covey attended Widener University / Wesley College with 2 years in Mechanical Engineering curriculum. Mr. Covey lives in Brielle, New Jersey. (732) 528-8092
OTHER ADVISORS
Penelope Banks; CPA, Tax Advisor Partner; Gordon, Hughes and Banks Accounting and Tax Advice Ron Carlson Esq., Partner in Carlson, Carlson and Dunkleman Legal Advice Sally Sullivan, Esq.; Legal Advisor Partner - Greenlee, Winner and Sullivan, P.C. Patent and Copyrights Attorney Blank Rome Comisky & McCauley LLP Original Patent Firm |
