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Kevin Carnino, President/CEO:

Kevin Carnino is a co-founder of KOR Electronics, Inc. which was established in 1986. Assigned as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in 2000, KOR Electronics has experienced accelerated growth within its Defense markets and has implemented a strategic growth plan to expand the company into the Intelligence community.

Mr. Carnino began his career with Hughes Aircraft Company in 1980. At Hughes, he served as a radar systems engineer and lead engineer for the automation of AWG-9 RF test stations. Mr. Carnino left Hughes Aircraft to join Design Engineering Laboratories (DEL) and become the lead systems engineer for the development of the first Digital RF Memory (DRFM) based Radar Environment Simulator (RES). Shortly thereafter, he co-founded KOR Electronics and established the successful DRFM based Radar Environment and Electronics Countermeasures simulator product lines.

Mr. Carnino earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (BSEE) from Oklahoma State University, completed multiple advanced radar continuing education courses at Hughes Aircraft Company, and in 1994 completed the Executive Management Program at UCLA. Mr. Carnino is a member of the: California State University, Fullerton’s College of Engineering and Computer Science Dean’s Advisory Board; Association of Old Crows; and AeA Industry Association.

Tom O’Hara, Chief Financial Officer, CFO:

Thomas O’Hara joined KOR Electronics as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President Finance in September 2005. Tom brings to KOR more than 31 years of diverse finance experience, after most recently serving as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President Finance, Administration and Human Resources for ORINCON Corporation International, which was acquired by Lockheed Martin in June 2003. While at Orincon, Tom acquired Sygenex, Inc, in September 2000.

During the period of 1993 through 1998, Tom was Chief Financial Officer, Vice President Finance, Administration and Human Resources for Neocrin Company, a venture backed company. While at Neocrin, Tom participated in raising in excess of $42 million from various venture capitalists and acquired Cytotherapeutics, Inc. in 1993.

In 1984, Tom joined Darox Corporation as Chief Financial Officer. Darox was the result of acquiring and merging Intelligent Images, Inc. with and into R2 Corporation in September 1987, as well as creating and structuring ViDisc, Inc., into a wholly owned subsidiary of Darox for the production of interactive videodiscs. At Darox, Tom completed an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in April 1985; acquired Intelligent Images in September 1987; acquired the assets and business of NeuroScience, Inc. in January 1989; and participated in raising millions of dollars in the form private offerings, promissory notes, and debt restructuring.

Tom began his career in 1973 with Borg Warner Acceptance Corporation as a Staff Accountant. In 1974, O’Hara was recruited by AM International, Inc. where he held various Managerial and Supervisory positions.

Tom joined Playboy Enterprises, Inc in 1980. At Playboy Tom was Controller of the largest division of Playboy Enterprises, Inc., with revenues in excess of $150 million and assisted in purchasing Games Magazine and selling Oui Magazine..

Tom’s career has included mergers and acquisitions (both on the buy and sell side), IPO and public company experience, as well as sitting on the Board of Directors for several companies.

Tom earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance from Northern Illinois University; and an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management.

Chris Lewis, Chief Technology Officer, CTO:

Chris Lewis, a co-founder KOR Electronics, Inc. in 1986, is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and has an extensive background in the design of high-speed multi-bit A/D and D/A modules essential to KOR Electronics’ Digital RF Memory (DRFM) product line and advanced applications. Since the inception of KOR Electronics he has been continuously involved in the development of new technology advancements in KOR Electronics’ DRFMs and DRFM based application systems. As the VP program management, he was responsible for the profitability, management, and customer interface of all KOR Electronics contracts. As the head of engineering, he had been responsible for all engineering activities including expansion of engineering staff.

Prior to co-founding KOR Electronics, in 1982, Mr. Lewis was a member of the Technical Staff at the Transmitter Department of Hughes Ground Systems Division. His responsibilities included the support and improvement programs for several Electronic Warfare products, including the transmitter for the AN/SLQ-17 (V3). This system was the primary EW system for all of the US Navy’s aircraft carriers.

In 1983, Mr. Lewis was the Lead Systems Engineer for DRFMs and EW systems at Design Engineering Laboratories (DEL). He was responsible for the design, fabrication, integration and test of some of the most sophisticated Digital RF Memories being built. This included units for the Test and Evaluation of state-of-the-art missile guidance and air defense radar systems.

Chris Lewis earned a bachelors degree in electrical engineering (BSEE) from Washington State University and a masters degree in electrical engineering (MSEE) from the University of Southern California. He is a graduate of the UCLA Executive Program in Management. Mr. Lewis was a speaker at the 2005 Association of Old Crows International Symposium on “Advanced Simulation Responsive to Complex Targets and Clutter.”

Rich Beeber, VP Advanced Development:

Rich Beeber joined KOR Electronics in 2007 as Vice President, Advanced Development. He has both tactical and strategic responsibility for the growth of the company. In this role, his responsibilities include strategic planning, acquisitions, partnerships and alliances, and new business development.

Mr. Beeber brings over 30 years of relevant experience to KOR. Spanning thirty years he held various technical and business roles as he began his career at Raytheon and later Hughes Aircraft Company. For the next nine years, Mr. Beeber held progressive management positions with M/A-COM, Inc. in Burlington, MA for the next nine years culminating in the position of  Vice President &  General Manager. He was Director of New Business Development for Alpha Industries for six years and led Alpha’s Millimeterwave based smart weapons programs.

He became Vice President &  General Manager of  California Microwave, Inc.’s digital radio business and later Sr. Vice President, Operations for their consolidated business segments before assisting in the sale of the business to Tadarin, an Israel based corporation. Mr. Beeber joined Signal Technology in 1998 and was Vice President, Sales & Marketing as well as Vice President, Signal Wireless Group. He continued as Vice President, Sales & Marketing following Signal Technologies acquisition by Crane Co. in 2003.

Mr. Beeber earned his BSBA at Pepperdine University and attended the Masters in Business Management program at the University of the Redlands. He attended the Sloan School at MIT and is an active member in various trade associations

Pete Reese, VP Applications Engineering:

Pete Reese was promoted to Vice President of Applications Engineering for KOR Electronics in 2007. In this role, Mr. Reese drives the rapid development of applying next generation technologies to fulfill customer requirements in the intelligence and defense sectors.

Mr. Reese brings with him over 25 years of Radar, Electronic Warfare, and Advanced Concept knowledge and expertise.

His early career began at KOR Electronics in the 1980s including engineering and laboratory design roles. Pete ventured to Northrop Grumman in 1996 where he was the Electronic HW Center Manager involved on a variety of large radar and leading edge defense programs.

In 2003, Pete returned to KOR Electronics to assist the executive team leading its rapid growth and expansion in new advanced applications and technologies. Pete Reese has earned repeated recognition and award distinctions by customers and trade associations for his focused dedication and contributions to defense technology.

Mr. Reese received his bachelors in electrical engineering (BSEE) from Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ.

Bob Pemberton, Vice President Sales & Marketing:

Bob Pemberton has responsibility for all KOR Electronics Sales and Marketing functions and is the direct supervisor for all defense Sales personnel.

Mr. Pemberton has more than 35 years of experience in the electronics field. After initial training as a Microwave Systems specialist with the U.S. Marines, Mr. Pemberton retired as a Data Systems Chief after more than 22 years of active service.

Mr. Pemberton transitioned his military experience and training directly into the civilian sector and joined Microwave Networks Inc. as the Director of Program Management. His contributions were a determining factor in the acquisition by California Microwave, and as the Director of Operations Support he managed the IT, Purchasing, Quality and Program Management departments. Maintaining his responsibilities through the sale of the company to Tadiran (an Israeli based conglomerate) Mr. Pemberton then joined Crane Aerospace and became the Director of Microwave Sales.

Mr. Pemberton received his bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering (BSEE) from Santa Clara University and his masters in business administration (MBA) from National University.

Tony Girard, Director of Engineering:

Tony Girard is responsible for directing the efforts of KOR Electronics’ Engineering Group in the design and development of laboratory and airborne DRFM products and RF Target Generator (RFTG) systems.

Mr. Girard is involved with the detailed technical aspects of the entire group to assure that proper processes, techniques and methods are used to produce successful designs. Mr. Girard has successfully led teams that implemented numerous DRFM based complex target generation features set into KOR Electronics’ advanced Target Simulator designs.

Mr. Girard’s over 25 years of technical experience includes development of high speed data acquisition products and development of custom laser-based measurement systems including field testing on military aircraft.

Tony Girard earned his BSETE from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Brett Keating, Director of Program Management:

Brett Keating is responsible for overseeing the management of all programs at KOR Electronics. Mr. Keating coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and marketing/sales groups to ensure the successful execution of cost, schedule and performance on each program.

Mr. Keating has over 20 years of experience and has successfully designed, integrated, and delivered multiple simulator systems both within the United States and overseas. Mr. Keating has held positions in the radar and sensor simulation industry outside of KOR Electronics as well, including design, technical lead, and program management at Hughes Aircraft (1986 to 1989), and ViaSat, Inc. (1994 to 2002).

Brett Keating earned his BSEE at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.