Brian Pierce is Chief Executive Officer of Rogue Wave Software and brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the software and technology industry with a focus on maximizing customer value and total customer satisfaction. Most recently, Brian served as a Senior Vice President at Infor Global Solutions where he had responsibility for five independently operating business units including TriSyn Group, which merged with Infor in 2006. Prior to the merger, Brian served as President and Chief Operating Officer of TriSyn Group helping to increase total revenue by 40% over three years. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President of Customer Support and Satisfaction at TIBCO Software, Inc. and Vice President of Field Operations at InConcert (acquired by TIBCO). Brian started his career at Xerox where he spent 10 years in various field technical and sales positions.

Steve McGee is an experienced financial executive and has worked with both Fortune 500 and emerging technology companies, as well as Big 6 public accounting firms. During his 20-year career, Steve has been directly involved with over $100 million of public and private debt and equity financing transactions. Prior to joining Rogue Wave Software, Steve held CFO positions at three venture capital and private equity backed emerging technology companies. His expertise includes all areas of corporate financial and strategic planning, managing debt and liquidity, strategic tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, establishing sound financial controls, IT, HR, and ERP systems. Mr. McGee is a CPA and received a BA in Economics from the University of Texas.

Sean FitzGerald is responsible for leading the development and implementation of strategy and vision for the IMSL Libraries, PV-WAVE Family and PyIMSL Studio. Sean's business development and technology experience spans more than 20 years in areas of healthcare, education, geophysics, power engineering, network design, systems integration, and consulting. Prior to joining Visual Numerics, Sean was the Vice President of Product Development at the Masters Institute. Sean holds numerous technology certifications in addition to a B.S. in systems administration and a M.B.A. in IT Management.

Michael is responsible for managing and directing activities in Visual Numerics operations. Prior to joining Visual Numerics, Michael worked at Commonwealth Savings Association as the Assistant Vice President in Human Resources Administration. His professional experience includes recognition as Management MVP in 1999, various officer level positions for the Houston Compensation Association and CCP from the American Compensation Association. Michael holds his B.S. in Business Technology from the University of Houston.