Mr. Pickett runs SunChase Investments LLC and coordinates investment planning, taxation strategies and estate matters for the Company and select individuals. Prior to joining SunChase, Mr. Pickett had a 35 year career in public accounting and was a Managing Partner with Ernst & Young LLP for over 21 years. His practice focused on public companies, investees of venture capitalists, private equity firms and multi-national firms, including several S&P 500 companies. In that capacity, he provided services related to public equity and debt offerings along with acquisition due diligence. Mr. Pickett has extensive knowledge of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulations as well as the requirements of the Sarbanes/Oxley Act. In addition, he is familiar with international business and economic affairs particularly in Europe and Asia. Mr. Pickett serves on the Board of Directors of two companies headquartered in Singapore.

Mr. Pickett is a Certified Public Accountant, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Utah, along with a Master Degree in Business Administration from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).