Mr. McLoughlin has over 20 years of hands-on experience in positions requiring executive level responsibility as a Chief Financial Officer. He began his career serving a variety of clients including "Fortune 500" companies ranging from medium to small engaged in a variety of industries.

Mr. McLoughlin served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of a multi-national public manufacturer of hair and skin care products. This company employed 850 people and generated $160 million of revenue. Under his leadership, he successfully managed investor relations, treasury and accounting functions. He took the company private negotiating a $58 million credit facility with a syndicate of four banks. Mr. McLoughlin was also a critical participant in the annual long range planning process to develop and formalize both tactical and strategic plans. He had overall responsibility for development and finalization of domestic and international operating and capital budgets for all strategic business units.

Prior to working with The Scotland Group, Inc.^®, Mr. McLoughlin was a key player in starting up a company and organized eight related companies to own and operate such diverse businesses as aircraft and boat charter and commercial real estate and ownership. He executed the acquisition of boat, aircraft and commercial real estate property and designed and implemented incentive compensation arrangements for chief operating officers of several activities.

As Controller of an Institute of Technology, Mr. McLoughlin was responsible for over 100 employees in a variety of functions including general accounting, investment accounting, budget administration, purchasing and accounts payable. He was the key person in a $1,000,000+ bond offering and led the Institute in managing a comprehensive examination program by the Internal Revenue Service.

Mr. McLoughlin received his BS in Accounting from San Diego State University and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California.