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Mr. Shegerian started Electronic Recyclers, Inc. (ERI) in 2002, which is an electronic waste collector and recycler, specializing in the environmentally-safe and socially responsible dismantling of electronic items such as computers, televisions and monitors. Electronic Recyclers is recognized as the Number One Electronic Waste Recycler in the state of California and one of the largest in North America. Shegerian was co-founder and CMO of www.finanicialaid.com, one of the most successful student loan companies in the country. He created www.rateyourcampus.com and www.campusdirt.com, which evolved into the most relevant and trafficked college search engine. Last but not least, www.campusclix.com was created and became one of the first college social networking properties on the web. Shegerian went on to create and be the Founder of MyTuition.com, a next generation student loan site designed to guide students and their parents through the college loan process, and Addicted.com, a comprehensive, interactive website dedicated to helping those struggling with the disease of addiction. Shegerian has a 25-year track record of quickly converting start-ups into large, highly successful business enterprises. In 1993, he founded Homeboy Industries, which continues to serve as a paradigm for urban renewal in America and was awarded the New York Stock Exchange Building for the Future Award for creating new jobs and opportunities for gang-impacted youth in post-riot Los Angeles. Passionately espousing his trademarked mantra that Green is Good, Shegerian serves as an executive board member of the Alliance Toward Harnessing Global Opportunities (www.athgo.org) and as a board member on the VerdeXchange for Innovations and Developments in the Green Economy. He also serves on the Fundraising Committee and as an Ambassador of Education at California State University at Fresno. Shegerian also serves on the Board of the Boys and Girls Club of Fresno and on the Media Relations steering committee for the State of California’s Integrated Waste Management Board. | 