RICHARD G. HUGHES

Richard Hughes has an extensive background as a senior manager in the energy industry. His experience includes:

• Director of Strategic and Business Planning for a major corporatipon.

• Vice president of Sales and Marketing for division of a major corporation.

• Division President for a major corporation.

• Extensive international business experience.

In addition, Mr Hughes founded and operated Hughes and Associates, a business consulting firm. Richard joined the Small Business Development Center at Angelina College as a Consultant in September of 2006. He has a BS degree in chemistry from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas and a MBA degree from the University of Houston.