Board Members
 
Robert E. Keith, Jr.
Akcelerant Holdings LLC, Akcelerant Software LLC
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Robert E. Keith, Jr. is a Managing Director of TL Ventures, a $1.4 billion group of venture capital funds focused on technology services and software communications. In addition to his work with individual companies, Mr. Keith is Chief Executive Officer of the company. He is also a senior advisor to, and co-founder of, EnerTech Capital, a $290 million specialty firm focused on early to expansion-stage venture investments in principally U.S.-based software, technology, and services businesses that serve the energy and communications industries.

Prior to his affiliation with TL Ventures in 1989, Mr. Keith held executive positions with Fidelity Bank in Philadelphia for over 20 years, most recently as Vice Chairman. At Fidelity, he headed the Corporate Banking Department, which included specialized and commercial lending groups and several non-banking subsidiaries.

 Mr. Keith serves on the Boards of Directors of a number of the TL portfolio companies. In addition, he is Chairman of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., on the board of Internet Capital Group, Chairman and a member of the board and Executive Committee of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, and Chairman of the Board of The Reinvestment Fund.

Mr. Keith is a graduate of Amherst College and Temple University School of Law.  
 
William H. Shea, Jr.
Akcelerant Holdings LLC, Akcelerant Software LLC
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William H. Shea, Jr. is a private investor who serves on various non profit and corporate Boards. His membership includes the Board of Trustees of The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, The Free Library of Philadelphia, Penn Virginia Corporation, Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company and Kayne Anderson Energy Total Return Fund, Inc.

Prior to his current status, Bill was Chairman, CEO and President of Buckeye Partners, L.P., a publicly-traded master limited partnership that provides pipeline transportation and refined petroleum products operated in the United States. Bill also was Chairman, CEO and President of Buckeye GP Holdings LP from the general partner of Buckeye Partners, L.P.

During his tenure at Buckeye Partners L.P., Bill oversaw significant growth in all aspects of Buckeye’s business. He served as Chairman of the Board from May 12, 2004 through June 2007, President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of the General Partner of Buckeye from September 27, 2000, President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the general partner of Buckeye GP Holdings, L.P. (and its predecessors) since May 4, 2004, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of the General Partner from July 1998 to September 2000.

Bill and his wife Susan live in Berwyn, PA and have two sons, Andy and Steven. Bill also owns two minor league baseball teams and enjoys traveling and golfing.  
 
William Stallkamp
Akcelerant Holdings LLC, Akcelerant Software LLC
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William J. Stallkamp retired in 2000 as Vice Chairman of Mellon Financial Corporation Pittsburgh, PA and Chairman and CEO of Mellon PSFS Philadelphia, PA. He joined Safeguard Scientic Corporation as Fund Advisor and Chairman of the Operating Committee.

Since 2003 he has worked as a financial and private equity advisor and consultant/crisis manager. He serves as Chairman of the Boards of, Matthews International Corporation, Auto-Trol Technology Corporation, and Cowee Forest Products,Inc.

He is a member of the Boards of Highmark, United Concordia Insurance Company, Smithers-Oasis, Philadelphia Stock Exchange, and Akcelerant. He also serves on the community boards of The Franklin Institute and Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross.