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Wed, June 15, 2011 Guard Dog Inc. Announces New Board Member and Opens New Offices
MELBOURNE, Fla.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Guard Dog Inc. (Pink Sheets: GRDO) is proud to announce the addition of Peter Kirsch to our Board of Directors.
With more than 20 years of exceptional business experience and an impeccable reputation, Mr. Kirsch recently served as Chief of Staff for the Offices of James V. Kimsey, Founding CEO and Chairman Emeritus of America Online. Mr. Kirsch oversaw all operations from private investments, venture capital, and diplomatic relations to international philanthropy. His responsibilities included portfolio management of investments and companies, ranging from start-up technology companies to entertainment companies to government services companies in the security industry.
His experience is wide ranging. Before joining Kimsey, Mr. Kirschwas President of Platformix, Inc., a Northern Virginia based "start-up" company providing web based applications, where he helped raise more than $5M. Mr. Kirsch also served on the staff of the American Society of Landscape Architects for 11 years, including four as their CEO, leadingASLA through explosive growth with the purchase of two private companies and their 100 year anniversary in which they developed and implemented more than 100 inner city planning and community development projects across the country. In addition, Petechaired the Advisory Committee for Longstreet Partners investment activities and provides counsel on a variety of matters for the Firm.
While Mr. Kirsch is extremely involved in the business world, he is also very active in philanthropic and international work. This included oversight of the International Commission for Missing Persons (ICMP) for the United States Department of State. In addition, Mr. Kirsch works with many non-profit organizations which include: Board of Advisors, America's Promise; Board of Directors, Treasurer, BoardSource; Board of Directors, Washington Scholarship Fund; and Board of Directors, Greater DC Cares. In fact, Mr. Kirsch has traveled to Bosnia where he advised the International Commission for Missing Persons (ICMP) for the U.S. Department of State, which raised more than $10M to assist in the identification of more than 40,000 missing in the Balkans. He also traveled to Iraq to assess and create the framework for ICMP building a program in Iraq.
As you can see, he is quite an extraordinary individual and someone we are extremely excited to have helping us grow this Company to our full potential.
The Company is also excited to announce it has recently moved its operations to offices in Melbourne, Florida. With its rapid expansion, the Company plans on doubling its office operations to accommodate a dramatic increase in business. Offices in other parts of the country are also being considered.
Sincerely,
John Bonaccorso
Chief Operating Officer
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