Board of Directors

Lance B. Friedman has been the Company's CEO and Chairman of the Board since June 25, 2020. Additionally, he is the founder and principal of Blackstone Capital Advisors, Inc., Cobra Alternative Capital Strategies LLC, and Thor Special Situations, LLC, all international corporate and capital markets advisory firms. He has a 35-year career in capital markets and public company transactions, including public listings, public offerings, PIPE, debt facilities, reverse mergers, and M&A. Mr. Friedman holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, graduating Magna Cum Laude from the American University, and attended the Harriman Institute at Columbia University. Mr. Friedman also holds a Juris Doctorate from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University.

Gary E. Stein, Director, brings to the Board more than 45 years of legal, financial, business development, capital markets, and senior management experience. Mr. Stein currently serves as the CFO of Engineering Mechanics Corporation of Columbus, a specialty engineering consulting firm in the nuclear and oil & gas pipeline industry. From 2013 to 2023, he was the General Counsel and CFO for Kiefner and Associates, Inc., Applus+ Engineering Group North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Applus+, a Madrid-listed public company. He has served as a cabinet member to former Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes, responsible for the State of Ohio’s $120 billion unemployment trust fund and the operation of 5,000 employees across 122 offices throughout the State of Ohio. Mr. Stein has also served as General Counsel for MRC Group, a market research firm, and as President of DB Capital Corporation, an investment firm. Before joining DB Capital, he served as General Counsel and CFO of Pinnacle Technologies Resources, a technology consulting firm serving Fortune 100 companies; as VP and General Counsel at Team Logos Corporation, a regional retail chain of sports stores; and as Managing Director at Financial Asset Management. He holds a Juris Doctorate and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Marketing from Capital University.

James Hennig, Director, brings to the Board more than 40 years of experience in bringing to market innovative infusion services, specialty pharmacies, and pharmacy operations. Mr. Hennig currently serves as the Network Director of Infusion Pharmacy at Hackensack Meridian Health. He previously served as the Director of Pharmacy at Cardinal Health/CareWell Health Medical Center. Additional previous experience includes managing specialty pharmacy operations at Personal RX and as President of Triad Therapeutics, Inc., a start-up home infusion therapy company. Mr. Hennig was also the founder and President of Medical Associates of America, Inc., which developed and managed physician-owned, integrated retail and mail pharmacies throughout the United States. He is a Registered Pharmacist and holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Long Island University.

Mara Jacobs, Director, is a seasoned executive producer with a remarkable track record of bringing diverse and high-profile projects to life. She has played a key role in major productions, including In the Heights (2021), The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012), and The Condemned (2007), where her sharp attention to detail and creative vision ensured these projects exceeded expectations. Collaborating with industry leaders such as Oprah Winfrey, Mara was also an executive producer on the remake of The Color Purple (2023) by Warner Bros. Pictures. Mara’s ability to navigate the entertainment industry's complexities and consistently deliver compelling content makes her a standout leader. Beyond her creative expertise, Mara has an extensive background in finance, having managed multimillion-dollar budgets for major Hollywood studios. Her experience in overseeing large-scale financial operations, optimizing resources, and driving profitability positions her as a valuable asset. Mara’s strategic financial acumen and thorough understanding of budget management will bring a solid foundation to the Company’s Audit Committee. Her commitment to financial excellence brings strategic insight, making her the ideal resource who helps drive both innovative growth and financial stability for the Company. She holds a Bachelor of Economics from New York University.