ZAGG Inc Executive Team
Robert G. Pedersen II – Co-founder, President/CEO, Chairman
Robert provides the overall vision and leadership of ZAGG Inc. Robert has more than 20 years' experience in executive management, sales and marketing, communications, as well as owning and managing several start-up businesses and enterprises. Since 1998, Robert was a co-owner and executive manager for Del Sol LLC, a Utah-based international specialty retailer of apparel and accessories, where he implemented the in-line retail store model. Del Sol now has more than 100 stores world-wide. Additionally, Robert created and was the director of DelSol.com, Del Sol LLC's Internet presence. In 2002 Robert founded PayTeck, Inc., a Utah provider of Internet-based payment processing services, which was later sold to Zion's Bank, a public company, in 2005. Robert co-founded ZAGG Inc. and has served as its Chief Executive Officer and Chairman since that time. Robert is also the Company's largest shareholder.
Robert earned a degree in business administration (BSBA) from the University of Phoenix and a Masters Degree (MBA) from Brigham Young University in Business Administration with an emphasis in marketing, finance and organizational communications. Robert and his wife Kim and their six children reside in Holladay, Utah.
Brandon T. O'Brien – Chief Financial Officer
Brandon became our Chief Financial Officer on February 12, 2007. Prior to assuming his position as the Chief Financial Officer for the Company, Brandon, served as the Vice President of Finance at Fonix Corporation, a speech recognition software company, from January 2003 to January 2007, and as an independent financial consultant from September 2001 to January 2003. Brandon has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, accounting for financial transactions with foreign subsidiaries and the application of financial accounting standards and principles. Brandon has broad experience with both small micro-cap public companies and with large multinational public companies.
Brandon is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and has attained the Certified Management Accountant and Certified Financial Manager designations. Brandon earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Utah State University in 1995 and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Utah in 1996. Brandon resides with his wife and five children in Farmington, Utah.
Derek Smith – Vice President of Sales
Derek relocated from Australia to join ZAGG in August 2007. Derek was the General Manager and Director for Queensland Olives Management Ltd., where he recruited and trained a national sales force and worked closely with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). He was also the Business Development Manager for Covidian Healthcare. He was in the Army National Guard from 1986 to 2000 and is a veteran of the Gulf War, where he served as staff sergeant before gaining his commission and being promoted to second lieutenant.
Derek graduated with his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Brigham Young University in 2000 with an emphasis in marketing, business strategy and organizational communications. He received a Bachelor of Science (BS) in business administration, with a major in finance and minor in the Cebuano language from Utah State University. He, his wife Bethanie and their five children live in Cedar Hills, UT.
Brian S. Packer – Vice President of Marketing
Brian joined ZAGG in March 2008 as the Director of Marketing, bringing 20 years of experience in marketing, sales and entrepreneurship to the team. Brian most recently worked in the marketing division of Hewlett-Packard, where he was highly recommended for his leadership skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a flair for creative processes. He was also one of the founders of BlueLine, LLC, where he specialized in taking Web 2.0 into practical business applications for major corporations such as Simplot and Weyerhaeuser. Brian has a knack for team-building and creating collaborative alliances, which he has been able to apply to a broad variety of industries, including politics, Internet sales, and medical.
Brian earned a bachelor's degree in business administration with emphasis in marketing from the University of Phoenix. Brian his wife Lareen and 4 children reside in Highland, Utah.
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