Chuck Merken

Chuck Merken President & CEO Mobile Video Systems Inc. Executive Management Strategic Planning • Global Product Management • Operations • Manufacturing Highly accomplished visionary Executive with domestic and international experience in operations, Manufacturing, P&L management, multi-channel product manufacturing, distribution, strategic positioning, technology development, acquisitions, and strategic planning with startup and growth organizations. Result-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in new market identification, strategic thinking, and problem-solving. Proven track record of increasing sales, global market share, and profitability. Tendency to thrive in dynamic and fluid environments while remaining pragmatic and focused. Core Competencies: Visionary Leadership * P&L Management * Operations Management * Strategic Business Planning * Market Identification * Global Product Management * Global Strategic Alliances * Project Management * Accomplished Spokesperson * Manufacturing & Materials * Keyword Summary: Chief Executive Officer, CEO, COO, Marketing development, brand management, project management, product development, sales, key account, negotiation, channel management, profit and loss, profit optimization, cost reduction. Professional Experience: Mobile Video Systems Inc. – Wildomar, California 2007 – Present As Manager and General Partner of Mobile Video Systems Inc. I oversee all engineering, sales, marketing, and installation services. This division of Costar was not sold at the time of the acquisition. Southern Imaging Inc. / Costar Video Systems – Dallas, Texas – 2000- 2007 Video Solutions Technology Center Division – Anaheim, California Serving as President of the technical division of Southern Imaging Inc., full responsibility for all new industrial product development, engineering resources, product management, and major OEM products, materials, and contract manufacturing. Provide management and direction to the Chief Technology Officer Managed the development of new products for the Police, Public Transit, and School Bus mobile video market. Key Achievements: • Appointed to the Board of Directors of Southern Imaging Inc. • Developed and introduced successful new products for OEM applications. • Negotiated major OEM supply contracts. Note: Mr. Merken has a unique perspective on the police video market, having served as a police officer and detective in the Los Angeles area from 1969 to 1980, when he honorably retired due to an on-the-job injury.