Board of Managers - Standfast Holdings LLC (USA)
Philip Dowd - Chairman
Philip holds an engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He spent 33 years in the software industry. He helped to found one of the first software companies in the late 1960s, serving in sales, engineering and management positions until it was acquired in 1982 by the company that was to become SunGard Data Systems. He then served in senior executive management positions with SunGard until he retired in 2002.
SunGard was created in 1983 from five IT companies acquired from Sun Oil Company in a leveraged buy out. Mr. Dowd was president of one of those companies. SunGard went public in 1986 and began a “roll-up” of IT companies in its sector. Over the next 20 years it acquired over 100 IT companies and grew its revenues from $30 million at inception in 1984 to over $1.5 billion. During that time Mr. Dowd went from company CEO to Group CEO with responsibility for 12 companies, to Division CEO with responsibility for several Groups. In addition to domestic U.S. business, Phil oversaw operations in Europe, Australia and Latin America and acquired businesses in Australia. Just before he retired, Mr. Dowd controlled about 40% of the company, which was then sold a few years after his retirement.
Phil is currently a trustee at Carnegie Mellon University and an active angel investor and philanthropist in Chicago.
Cameron Baker Dip Pers Admin Grad RMC
Cameron graduated as a commissioned officer from the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1989 and served in the Royal Australian Infantry for eight years. During his time in the service Cameron was awarded the leadership prize at military college and has participated in exchanges including one at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He resigned his commission in 1997 to pursue opportunities in film production, notably working for Village Roadshow in Australia and Zaloom Mayfield in the United States. In 1998, Cameron co-established MacMillan Films, a Brisbane based film production company that services both the Australian and International film industries. He resigned his directorship of MacMillan Films in January 2002 to fully focus on Standfast.
Cameron's commitment to and belief in the philosophy behind Standfast products and his strong interpersonal skills have created the sales and distribution network required to commercialise the company's products. He has been the motivating force behind the success of Standfast today.
Brian Davis BBus, CPA
Brian holds a Bachelor of Business and is a Certified Practicing Accountant. He has more than thirty years experience in finance, accounting, taxation and business consulting, in both the corporate sector and public practice. He understands from experience, the practical issues that are of critical importance to the success of a rapidly expanding business.
Brian brings his knowledge and experience, particularly in the areas of accounting, finance and taxation, to Standfast.
Grant Tracy MScTechOHS, BThp,BHMS
Grant Tracy is Director of Safety at Standfast Corporation and Executive Director of Standfast international.
Grant holds a Master of Science and Technology in Occupational Health and Safety from the University of New South Wales where he was awarded a University Prize in Ergonomics. He is completing a Master of Science and Technology Commercialisation at the University of Adelaide and holds qualifications in work physiology, biomechanics and occupational rehabilitation from Bachelor Degrees at the University of Queensland. With over 18 years of professional experience in occupational health and safety, Grant has an expert knowledge of height safety and has produced notable research and reports on transport and logistics height safety issues. This has contributed significantly to the current understanding of the topic and the drafting of several Research Reports and Codes of Practice through out the world. Grant has established an international reputation with a network of contacts with Industry Stakeholders and Regulatory Authorities.
Eric Gastevich
Eric T. Gastevich - Founder and Principal of the ATG Companies. After graduating with a B.S. in Building, Construction and Contracting from Purdue University and an M.B.A. in Finance and Real Estate from DePaul University, Eric founded the ATG Companies in 1984. ATG is a real estate development and investment company, active in commercial and residential construction. ATG has developed residential subdivisions, office parks, medical imaging and surgical facilities, apartment communities, office warehouse, hotel and restaurant facilities. ATG builds and manages its own portfolio. To date, the company has built and developed over 3,000 residential units and over 250,000 square feet of commercial space. In light of the looming credit market shift and the overbuilding of the residential market, ATG liquidated the majority of its real estate portfolio in late 2006 and early 2007. ATG is currently active in the management of its apartment portfolio and the annexation and entitlement of its land holdings. In addition to his ongoing work with ATG, Eric sits on corporate boards and manages a private portfolio of public and private equity investments.