BIOGRAPHIES

		Mr. James O'Neill, Director, CEO and Treasurer Mr. O’Neill is a retired Managing Director of Bank Austria Cayman Islands Ltd. whose operations on the island Mr. O’Neill founded. Jim has an MBA from Pace University and brings his considerable management and finance experience to CCMI’s operations.

		Dr. Carrie Manfrino, Director of Research and President Dr. Manfrino established CCMI in 1998. She has a Ph.D in Marine Geology and Geophysics from the University of Miami. She is an Associate Professor of Oceanography at Kean University & Visiting Professor at Rutgers University. In 1999, Carrie was the lead scientific investigator on the largest regional expedition of the coral reefs of the Cayman Islands and Turks & Caicos. "Understanding what makes a resilient reef, so that we may preserve these vital ecosystems, is an urgent requirement to sustaining their biodiversity."

		Mr. Peter Hillenbrand, Director, Chairman Mr. Hillenbrand is a Director of the Neptune Company Ltd. in the Cayman Islands. Peter holds degrees in Biology and Political Science, and is a certified Divemaster. "Understanding and communication of our earth’s environment and resources have become ever more important in our exponentially growing world."

		Mr. David Walker, Company Secretary Mr. Walker is Managing Director of Caledonian Bank in the Cayman Islands. David also holds a Masters degree in Marine Resource Management from Heriot-Watt University. “CCMI’s mission is near and dear to my heart. As Cayman develops and global influences seemingly outside our control affect our pristine corner of the world, it is empowering to be part of an organization that could be instrumental in helping preserve our reefs for future generations.”

		Mr. Chris Humphries, Assistant Company Secretary Mr. Humphries is a Director and Department Head at the law firm of Stuarts Walker Hersant in the Cayman Islands. In addition to his legal background, Chris is also an experienced marine biologist. “Coral reefs, the rainforests of the sea, are an essential part of our global ecosystem. As a past marine scientist, I personally gain enormous pleasure from them and dive every weekend. I simply believe our reefs must be preserved for future generations to enjoy them as well.”