Mr. Markowitz has over 20 years of specialized experience in sales and marketing of electronic components and corporate management of electrical and electronic component manufacturers. He graduated from New York University in 1981.

From 1981 through 1984 he was employed as an account executive and sales manager for Tec Electronics a data communications equipment manufacturer and distributor in New York. From 1984 through 1987 he was a territory manager for Tritech Electronics / Bittan Associates an electronic component distributor/representative in New Jersey. From 1988 through 1998 he was worldwide sales manager for Sussex Semiconductor a manufacturer of semiconductors in New Jersey and Florida. From 1999 through 2002 he was a principal in and General Manager of Edal Industries, a manufacturer of semiconductors and electronic assemblies in East Haven, Connecticut.

Mr. Markowitz joined Filtran Group joined in October 2002 as Director of New Business Development. He became General Manager in July 2004.