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Robert (Bob) D. Blackwell, Sr., Chairman of Blackwell Consulting Services, Chicago Bob is chairman of Blackwell Consulting Services. A well-known leader in management and information technology. Bob's computer industry knowledge spans more than 35 years. He is known in the industry for being a visionary and dynamic leader. Bob's career began as a systems engineer at IBM in 1966 where he designed applications for hospitals and universities. In 1973 he switched professional gears by embarking on an extensive management and marketing-oriented career path for IBM. When he retired from IBM as director of the Greater Chicago Consulting Services, he managed more than 200 people and generated $300 million in revenue. Bob is member of the Mayor's council of Technology Advisor, the Executives' Club of Chicago, the Economic club of Chicago and the Metropolitan Club of Chicago. Bob also sits on the board of the Illinois Institute of Technology and the board of trustees of both the Museum of Science and Industry, and Lakeside Bank. Bruce Nims, Secretary/Treasurer of InDecatur Ventures, LLC, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Millikin University, Decatur, IL. Mr. Nims is Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Millikin University in Decatur , Illinois . He acts as a resource for Millikin's Tabor School of Business and its Center for Entrepreneurship, with duties including guest lecturing, acting as a mentor for students, assisting with student projects, and offering consulting and seminars for community organizations. In 1978, he founded Nims Associates, Inc, an information technology consulting services company based in Decatur . The company grew to over 450 employees, with branches in Dallas, Indianapolis, Chicago, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Kansas City, and Denver . Nims Associates' market included Fortune 100 companies, with Nims providing software design and development, along with consulting and training activities. In 2004, the employee-owned company was sold to Keane, Incorporated Currently, Nims is the secretary/treasurer of InDecatur Ventures, LLC, a local venture capital firm. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Soy Capital Bank, and as a member of Advisory Committees for Continental Carbonic Products, Incorporated and USA Clean, Incorporated He is also active in community organizations; some current affiliations include the boards of Project Success, with the goal of preparing elementary and middle school students for a successful school experience, and Decatur Celebration, Illinois' largest free street festival. Nims is a 1972 graduate of Millikin and was Millikin's 2004 Alumnus of the Year. After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics, Nims worked in Information Technology at McDonnell Douglas Automation Company and Archer Daniels Midland Company from 1972 to 1978. Dr. Vinayak Hegde, Co-Founder, ABC Virtual Vinayak Hegde is a technology business leader with more than 18 years experience specializing in consulting and financial services industries including mortgage, home equity lending, banking, and insurance market.

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