BIO     Thomas Cotten is a Certified Public Accountant licensed to practice in the state of Louisiana. He is a Cum Laude Graduate of the University of Louisiana — Lafayette holding a bachelor's degree of Science in Marketing with a concentration in Chemistry. He represented the College of Business for the ULL Alumni Award. He completed additional coursework in Accounting at Louisiana State University — Baton Rouge. Obtained his CPA designation in November 1984. Thomas has over 20 years of experience managing and advising small business owners. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ORGANIZATIONS American Institute of Cerified Public Accountants (AICPA) AICPA Management Consulting and Tax Division Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (LCPA) Baton Rouge Chapter of the Society of LCPA — President 2001-2002 Louisiana Small Business Development Center Advisory Board — 2002 Baton Rouge Area Foundation — Board Member 2002-2005 Kenilworth Club, Inc. — Board Member 2000-2002