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Christopher G. Payan has served as Director of the Company since May 16, 2003. He has served as Senior Vice-President, Co-Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of Emerging Vision, Inc. (EVI) (d/b/a Sterling Optical), a publicly held company involved in the operation and franchising of retail optical stores in the United States. From July 2001 through December 2001, he served as EVI’s Vice President of Finance. From March 1995 through July 2001, Mr. Payan worked for Arthur Andersen LLP (Andersen), where he provided various audit, accounting, consulting and advisory services to various small and mid-sized private and public companies in various industries. Mr. Payan is a certified public accountant and holds a Bachelors of Science degree, graduating Cum Laude, with Honors, from C.W. Post Long Island University. | 