GraphOn Management and Board

GraphOn's leadership position in the cloud application delivery and Web-enabling industry has been guided by experienced technology pioneers and industry leaders. Below is a brief description of GraphOn’s board of directors and executive management team.

Steven Ledger, Chairman of the Board

Steven Ledger joined GraphOn’s board of directors in 2011. He was named chairman of the board in January 2012. Mr. Ledger is the founder and managing partner of Tamalpais Partners LLC, formed in 2002 as an investor in, and advisor to, emerging growth companies. From 2002 to 2008, Tamalpais Partners served as the General Partner of the MCF Focus Fund LP, an investment partnership focused on undiscovered, emerging small capitalization companies. From 1999 to 2002, Mr. Ledger was a co-founder and managing partner of eCompanies Venture Management LLC, a venture capital management company that was the General Partner to eCompanies Venture Group LP, an investment partnership focused on internet technology businesses. From 1994 to 1999, he served as co-founder and manager of Storie Partners LP, an investment partnership focused on both privately held and publicly traded, emerging technology companies. He served as portfolio manager for Kayne Anderson Investment Management from 1989 to 1993 and for Fidelity Management and Research from 1983 to 1989. Mr. Ledger also serves as a director of Crossroads Systems, Inc., a global provider of data security and protection systems, and Broadcast International, Inc., a provider of IP based video delivery solutions and services. He earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of Connecticut in 1982.

Robert Dilworth, Director and Chief Executive Officer

Robert Dilworth has served on the GraphOn board since 1998. In 2002, Mr. Dilworth was appointed interim chief executive officer and in 2006, he was appointed full-time CEO. From 1987 to 1998, Mr. Dilworth served as the chief executive officer and chairman of the board of Metricom, Inc., a leading provider of wireless data communication and network solutions. Prior to joining Metricom, from 1985 to 1988, he served as president of Zenith Data Systems Corporation, a microcomputer manufacturer. Earlier positions included: chief executive officer and president of Morrow Designs; chief executive officer of Ultramagnetics; group marketing and sales director of Varian Associates Instruments Group; director of minicomputer systems at Sperry Univac; and vice president of finance and administration at Varian Data Machines. Mr. Dilworth has developed an intimate knowledge of our business, employees, culture, and competitors during his tenure with our company and we believe that these traits, and his in-depth knowledge of high-tech companies, demonstrate that he is well-qualified to serve on our board. He is currently a director of eOn Communications Corporation, which is listed on NASDAQ, and Public Wireless, Inc., a privately-held company.  During the five-year period ended December 31, 2009, Mr. Dilworth served as a director of the following privately-held entities: Amber Technologies; Get2Chip.com, Inc.; Mobility Electronics; Sky Pipeline; and Yummy Interactive.

August P. Klein, Director

August Klein has served as a GraphOn director since 1998. In 1995 Mr. Klein founded JSK Corporation, a general contracting firm. Mr. Klein was an initial member of JSK Corporation's board of directors and served as its initial chief executive officer until his retirement in 1999. Mr. Klein remains a member of JSK Corporation's board of directors. From 1989 to 1993, he was founder and chief executive officer of Uniquest, Inc., an object-oriented application software company. From 1984 to 1988, Mr. Klein served as chief executive officer of Masscomp, Inc., a developer of high performance real time mission critical systems and UNIX-based applications. He has served as group vice president, serial printers at Data Products Corporation and president and chief executive officer at Integral Data Systems, a manufacturer of personal computer printers. Mr. Klein spent 25 years with the IBM Corporation, rising to a senior executive position as general manager of the Retail/Distribution Business unit. We believe that Mr. Klein's more than 30 years' experience as chief executive and board member of many different companies, including multiple high-tech companies, supports our belief that he is well-qualified to serve as a member of our board. Mr. Klein currently serves as a trustee of the United States Supreme Court Historical Society and as a trustee of the Computer Museum in Boston, Massachusetts. During the five-year period ended December, 31 2009, he served as a director of the privately-held QuickSite Corporation. Mr. Klein holds a B.S. in Mathematics from St. Vincent College.

Gordon M. Watson, Director

Gordon M. Watson has served as a GraphOn director since 2002. Mr. Watson brings over 30 years' executive, board and management experience to the GraphOn board. In 1997, he founded Watson Consulting, LLC, a consulting company for early stage technology companies, and has served as its president since its inception. From 1996 to 1997, Mr. Watson served as western regional director, Lotus Consulting of Lotus Development Corporation. From 1988 to 1996, he held various positions with Platinum Technology, Incorporated, most recently serving as vice president business development, distributed solutions. Earlier positions included: senior vice president of sales for Local Data, Incorporated, president, Troy Division, Data Card Corporation, and vice president and general manager, Minicomputer Division, Computer Automation, Incorporated. Mr. Watson also held various executive and director level positions with TRW, Incorporated, Varian Data Machines, and Computer Usage Company. We believe that Mr. Watson's qualifications to serve on our Board include his over 25 years' executive-level experience (full income statement responsibility) at the chief operating officer, vice president, general manager, and division president levels, his extensive knowledge and understanding of the high tech industry, and his over 10 years' experience serving on the boards of other public and privately-held companies. Mr. Watson holds a Bachelors of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of California at Los Angeles, and has taught at the University of California at Irvine. He is a board member of PerSage Inc., and is a director of PATH Reliability, Inc. He also serves on advisory boards for AKiiRA Media Systems, Incorporated, and Sterling Pear, Incorporated. Each of these four entities is a privately-held company.

John Cronin, Director

John Cronin joined the board of directors in 2011. He is the founder, managing director and chairman of ipCapital Group, a leading intellectual property strategy firm and a strategic GraphOn partner. Prior to founding ipCapital, Mr. Cronin was a distinguished inventor at IBM for 17 years where he patented 100 inventions, published over 150 technical papers, and received IBM’s “Most Distinguished Inventor Award”. As a member of the senior technical staff at the prestigious IBM Academy, Mr. Cronin led an intellectual asset team that spearheaded efforts to produce and manage the development of the company’s intellectual property. Eventually known as “The IBM Patent Factory,” this select group supported the division that increased IBM’s annual licensing revenue from $30 million in 1992 to more than $1 billion in 1997 when he left IBM. Mr. Cronin also serves on the board of directors at Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO), Armor Designs, Inc., and Primal Inc.  He holds a BSEE, an MSEE, and a BA degree in Psychology from the University of Vermont.

Eldad Eilam, President and Chief Operating Officer

Eldad Eilam joined GraphOn as chief technology officer in 2011. In January 2012, he was named president and chief operating officer. Mr. Eilam is a technology expert in the Windows operating system, mobile user interfaces, and advanced software development tools. He has over 15 years of experience in software technology development. Prior to joining GraphOn, he held a technical position at Microsoft and senior positions at Emblaze and Menta Software. He is the author of the book "Reversing: Secrets of Reverse Engineering".

William Swain, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

Bill Swain has served as GraphOn’s chief financial officer and secretary since 2000. Mr. Swain was a consultant from 1998 until 2000, working with entrepreneurs in technology in connection with the start-up and financing of new business opportunities. Mr. Swain was chief financial officer and secretary of Metricom Inc. from 1988 until 1997, during which time he was instrumental in private financings, as well as Metricom's initial public offering and subsequent public financing activities. Mr. Swain continued as senior vice president of administration with Metricom until 1998. Prior to joining Metricom, he held top financial positions with leading companies in the computer industry, including Morrow Designs, Varian Associates and Univac.