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1 CLIENT ORIENTED BY DESIGN ESTABLISHED IN 2004 Member Member Member Member Member Member

2 Maxima Consultants Corporation is a licensed and insured professional consulting firm providing economical, practical, and sound solutions for your building projects. Our licensed professional staff has more than 50 years of experience combined with extensive technical and financial background in the evaluation and design of replacement/repair systems and components for a wide range of building types. Our mission is to serve our clients by providing the highest-quality services in a timely, cost-effective manner. We have completed hundreds of evaluation, AutoCAD drawing, bid package, permit expediting, and construction administration projects for condominium associations, townhome associations, building owners, portfolio/risk managers, property managers, attorneys, lenders, real estate investment institutes, and insurance companies since Our extensive knowledge of capital improvement planning, preventive maintenance, cost-saving measures, technical expertise, artistic talent, engineering acumen, and visionary work result in a long list of satisfied clients and successful projects. Some of our professional services are as follows: Reserve Study Reports with replacement schedules Façade Inspection/Evaluation/Condition Assessment Reports and repair drawings Water-infiltration evaluation reports and repair drawings (moisture mitigation) Window and roofing evaluation and replacement drawings and specifications Waterproofing and asphalt driveway evaluations and reports Transition (a.k.a. defect or turnover) study reports Garage evaluation reports and repair documents Porch, balcony, railing, privacy divider panel, and fire escape evaluations and repair drawings Life Safety Evaluation Reports (LSE) and data sheets Architectural engineering services Structural evaluation reports and repair drawings Bid package, permit expediting, and construction administration Property Condition Assessment Reports, including replacement reserve schedules Document review reports and hard cost analysis Peer review reports on proposed or completed projects Owner representation, construction monitoring, and observation reports Probable approximate repair/replacement quantities and costs Post-Disaster Safety Assessment Capital improvement plans Repair and maintenance program Mediation support services Owner representation claims Professional consulting services related to the Circuit Court Hearings If you have already obtained some proposals from contractors for your repair projects, before selecting one and approving it let Maxima reviews them on your behalf in order to determine, among others, whether or not their proposed repair materials and procedures will properly addressed your problems, accuracy of the contractors estimated repair quantities, fairness of the payment schedule, etc. A description of our professional services, cost-saving case studies, summary of our past projects, and certificate of professional liability insurance, professional license, and resumes of our key staff are included in this brochure. Maxima Consultants Corporation values our long-term client relationships that we have developed, and we look forward to partnering with you on your building projects. TESTIMONIALS "We appreciate all of your professional consulting efforts", a Building Owner "I'd like to mention how impressed I am with this reserve study. I have never seen a reserve study so thorough", a Portfolio Manager "We appreciate your diligence and thoughts", a Condo Board Member Everything looks good and I wanted to thank you and your staff for the extra effort and high level of professionalism on this project. The Board will be very pleased that we are ahead of schedule; it has been a pleasure working with you", a High-Rise Property Manager On behalf of the Board we are pleased to be working with you again. Thanks again for your help and feel free to reach out if you need anything from me, at any time, a Board President "Dear Maxima Consultants, I just got off of the phone with our senior vice president and he was so pleased that Maxima was able to meet today with the Board President. It really helped them to understand the situation and

3 COST-SAVING CASE STUDIES The owner of this multi-unit low-rise building awarded their window replacement and façade repair project to Maxima based on our qualifications and proven track record of excellence. This project required very close coordination with the owner since they were involved in every phase of the project. Maxima was able to manage both projects through completion without engaging a general contractor, thereby saving the owner approximately $200,000. Several building code violations related to the inadequacy of the balcony/terrace concrete slabs, and railing systems were cited on this 8-year old mid-rise building. The owner selected Maxima for the consulting portion of the project because of our previous successful professional accomplishments on other projects in this building. Through careful analysis of the existing railing systems, Maxima s repair solution saved the owner $250,000, which they would have otherwise spent to replace the entire railing systems. The exterior outer wythe brick panels of this high-rise building s masonry cavity wall system had excessively bulged out due to the lack of lateral wall ties. Through Maxima s comprehensive repair drawings and specifications, a costsaving solution of approximately $50,000 was achieved for the owner by implementing stabilization anchors in the existing brick wall panels instead of rebuilding them. Rust through the standing seam metal panels was obvious in many locations of this 40-plus-year-old mid-rise townhome building. The owner of this building selected Maxima for the consulting portion of their roofing project. Maxima specified various manufactured options on the repair drawings, which saved the owner $100,000. The owner of this 80-plus-year-old multi-unit building was concerned about significant cracks and deterioration in the beautiful decorative terra cotta elements. Maxima were able to specify new replacement materials that saved the owner $100,000 as well as construction time.

4 RESERVE STUDY REPORTS Reserve study reports are prepared to assist the clients with long-range physical and financial planning which focus on a 20-and 30-year timeframe and include expenditures for projects such as, but not limited to, the exterior wall repairs, roofing, windows, elevator modernization, lobby remodeling. Our reserve study reports include valuable information that is not found in standardized reserve report studies that arms our clients with information about their property and future expenditures. This valuable information is often used to inform our clients and save associations thousands of dollars on future capital projects. Reserves are the amount of money set aside for future expenditures to fund repairs or replacements of the building's systems or components that have exceeded or will exceed their expected useful lives. Having reserve funds for future repairs or replacements of the building's systems components is one of the most reliable ways to protect the value of the property's infrastructure and marketability. Maxima's careful inspection and financial analysis provide a roadmap to maintain and optimize property values for community associations. Maxima s technical staff has successfully completed many Reserve Study Reports for buildings with various sizes and ages and can guide you to achieve the planning tools that you need to tackle your capital improvement projects.

5 WATER INFILTRATION EVALUATIONS AND REPAIR DRAWINGS (Moisture Mitigation) Water infiltration problems are not limited to the old buildings; they also exist in the new construction building. It has been our experience that the majority of the water leakage problems occur in the new construction buildings are due to an inadequate design and/or construction defects. If the sources of the water infiltration problems are left unrepaired, they could lead to further damages to the building s exterior wall components as well as interior finishes of the unit/common elements, potentially could create dangerous and hazardous conditions for the public/residents, and cause health-related issues for the residents. Maxima s technical staff has successfully completed several air/water leakage evaluation and repair projects and can you with your problems.

6 FAÇADE INSPECTION / EVALUATION / EXAMINATION / CONDITION ASSESSMENT REPORTS AND REPAIR DRAWINGS The owners of buildings exceeding 80 feet in height must have an Illinois-licensed design professional company prepare and submit a Critical Façade Examination Report (hands-on façade report) and an Ongoing Façade Examination Report (short form) in accordance with the requirements of Chicago s Façade Ordinance. The City of Chicago s Façade Ordinance generally requires that a Critical Façade Examination Report be submitted to the City every four (4) years and an Ongoing Façade Examination Report be filed biannually in the intervening years between the critical façade examinations. Regardless of the height of the building, it is recommended that a building s facades at a minimum be visually examined in order to prevent personal injuries and/or lawsuits against the client and to reduce the costly repair work associated with further deterioration of any façade deficiencies that might be left undetected and untreated. Maxima s technical staff has successfully completed many facade inspections, assessment, evaluation, and repair projects and can assist you with all aspects of your façade projects.

7 FENESTRATION, EXTERIOR DOORS, BALCONY SLIDING DOORS, AND PRIVACY DIVIDER EVALUATIONS AND REPAIR DRAWINGS Windows are responsible for up to thirty percent (30%) of the annual energy consumed in a residential unit. Critical issues to be considered in decisions related to repairing or replacing windows include safety, cost, longevity, physical operability, energy efficiency, security, appearance, and market value. Major issues with the existing windows, including the relatively new ones, are as follows: condensation on the interior surfaces of the windows: Condensation between the panes of glass: and air and water leakage through the window component. Formation of moisture on the outside of the windows is caused by dew. It does not mean that windows are leaking or malfunctioning. In fact, exterior condensation is actually a sign of energy efficiency since it means the outside pane is thoroughly insulated from the heat outdoors. Maxima s technical staff has successfully completed several window evaluation and repair projects and can guide you throughout your fenestration projects.

8 ROOFING EVALUATIONS AND REPAIR DRAWINGS We have extensive experience with various roofing systems and our services include: evaluation of the existing roofing systems (standing seam metal, modified bitumen, built-up, EPDM, and TPO), permit drawings and specifications; material quantity take off, approximate probable repair/replacement costs, bid package, and construction administration. Maxima s experienced technical staff has successfully completed several roofing evaluation and repair projects and can help you achieve the goals of your roofing projects.

9 TRANSITION (DEFECT OR TURNOVER) STUDY AND CONDITION ASSESSMENT REPORTS The purpose of a transition study and condition assessment reports are to review and compare the available construction drawings and actual as-built conditions, and prepare a list of readily visible construction deficiencies noted during several walkthroughs of the building s common elements and site that are perceived as omissions and/or poor-quality workmanship. The readily visible construction deficiencies should have been completed during the construction, as per the available construction drawings and related documents. Additionally, the report will include repair recommendations and the urgency of such repairs so that the client is aware of them and can maintain the common elements and site in an operational and safe condition. Maxima s experienced technical staff has successfully completed numerous transition and condition report projects.

10 GARAGES, BALCONIES, RAILINGS, PORCHES, AND FIRE ESCAPES EVALUATIONS AND REPAIR DRAWINGS A fire escape is a special kind of emergency exit, usually mounted to the outside of a building. It provides a method of escape in the event of a fire or other emergency that makes the stairwells inside a building inaccessible. The exposed metal elements require paint applications every few years in order to avoid costly replacements and to maintain property aesthetics. A waterproofing membrane will protect the exposed concrete elements from spalling and deterioration caused by snow de-icing agents, carbonation, etc. and will reduce the amount of concrete repairs required in the future. Maxima s experienced technical staff has successfully completed several garage, balcony, railing, and fire escape projects.

11 ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING Our architectural engineering services include a wide range of consulting activities such as, but not limited to, the following: Review the available construction drawings, as-built drawings, and previous reports Visually observe the structural framing and foundation systems Administer nondestructive and invasive field tests Perform calculations to determine the adequacy of the existing supporting members Prepare Condition Assessment Report Hold meetings with the owner, agent, and property manager to go over the findings of the report Prepare AutoCAD repair drawings and specifications Provide permit expediting Prepare bid package Construction administration during the repair/replacement work Temporary shoring of the existing supporting members AutoCAD repair drawings for foundation system Evaluation report on the existing vaulted sidewalk AutoCAD repair drawings existing supporting system Condition assessment report on the existing structure New reinforced concrete retaining walls and stairs

12 LIFE SAFETY EVALUATION (LSE) REPORTS The purpose of the Life Safety Evaluation (LSE) Ordinance is to provide the building owners with an assessment of a building by determining the level of safety afforded by the existing building features and focuses on improving the life safety attributes of the existing building. The LSE Ordinance focuses on three (3) major areas of safety as follows: Fire Safety; Means of Egress; and General Safety. Fire Safety is a measure of the ability to contain a fire within the place of fire origin by passive means such as fire barriers and to extinguish the fire by active means using fire sprinklers or manual fire department intervention. It is determined by the fire endurance characteristics of the barriers, the structural stability of the building frame, the nature of the fire environment, the ability to detect and alarm a fire condition and the nature of the response to that alarm. Means of Egress is a measure of the ability of building occupants to escape to a safe location within or outside of the building in case of a fire. It is determined by the ability to detect and announce a fire condition, the character and availability of the emergency escape egress system and/or area of refuge, and the ability to communicate with the building occupants during and after a fire. General Safety is a measure of the overall fire safety level of the building. Maxima s technical staff has successfully completed several life safety evaluation projects.

13 PEER REVIEW AND DOCUMENT REVIEW REPORTS Maxima s peer and document review report services include a wide range of consulting activities such as, but not limited to, the following: Review the available construction drawings, specifications, as-built drawings, agreement between the owner and professional of record, contracts between sub-contractors and the general contractor, contract between the owner and the general contractor, schedule of values, construction schedules, riders, addendums, change orders, as-built drawings, and previous reports Visually observe the building s systems and components Compare the construction drawings with the as-built field conditions Document readily visible deficiencies and deviations from the construction drawings Prepare a Peer Review Report, including an overview of the building, a description of the building s systems, readily visible deficiencies, deviations from the construction drawings, a list of missing or incomplete information along with corrective actions, recommendations, photographs, and supporting documents Hold meetings with the owner, agent, and property manager to go over the findings of the report

14 BID PACKAGE, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS, PERMIT EXPEDITING, AND CA SERVICES Bid Package and Administration Services: The purpose of a bid package is to ensure that all the prospective bidders provide their prices based on the same scope-of-work for the project, thus providing an equal way to compare all of the bidders at once. It is during this phase of the project that the prospective bidders' questions are answered and/or clarified in order to avoid any confusion or miscommunication. Contract Negotiations: The bidders' prices are contingent upon their overhead costs (office, utilities, renting versus owning their shop and equipment, their number and types of vehicles), how much staff they employ, the level of their field supervision, profit margins, etc., and the construction market condition. So there may be some room to negotiate the price, which could save the client a good amount of money. Permit Expediting: To avoid a costly permit expediting service fee by permit expeditors, some consultants provided permit-expediting services at a lower cost to their clients. Construction Administration (CA): Maximal's staff hold pre-construction meetings with the prevailing contractors, clients, property managers, and agents; conduct site visits to the building during the construction phase to review work performed by the contractors for conformance with construction documents; reviews the contractors' shop drawings, material samples, and submittals; reviews the contractors' payment applications and waivers of lien; holds meetings with the contractors, owners, agents, and property managers to go over the progress of the work; prepares Construction Activity Reports, including a description of the project, field commentary, construction schedule, review of contractor s payment request, review of payment certification, and color photographs.

15 Façade Inspections, Inspections, Examinations, Condition Assessments, and Repair Drawings 1111 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL 6300 N. Sheridan, Chicago, IL 1400 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 2400 W. Madison, Chicago, IL 701 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL 6830 S. Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 770 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL 1874 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 231 S. Jefferson, Chicago, IL 300 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL 6249 N Sheridan, Chicago, IL 2039 N. Albany, Chicago, IL 6415 N. Sheridan, Chicago, IL 1631 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL 5400 S. Harper, Chicago, IL 14 N. Peoria, Chicago, IL 1116 N. Wood, Chicago, IL 714 W. Buena, Chicago, IL 6145 N. Sheridan, Chicago, IL 6730 S. Shore, Chicago, IL 2333 W. Rice, Chicago, IL 807 Church, Evanston, IL 3631 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL 550 N. St. Clair, Chicago, IL 1750 N. Wolcott, Chicago, IL 17 N. Loomis, Chicago, IL 200 E. Pearson, Chicago, IL 1500 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 1740 N. Maplewood, Chicago, IL 1750 N. Wolcott, Chicago, IL 550 N. Kingsbury, Chicago, IL 812 W. Van Buren, Chicago, IL 1350 N. Astor, Chicago, IL; 353 W. Chicago, IL 3470 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL; 1140 N. LaSalle, Chicago 6243 Cermak, Chicago, IL; 101 W. Superior, Chicago, IL 630 N. Franklin, Chicago, IL; 1140 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL Transition (Defect / Turnover) Study Reports 1400 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 1415 W. Lunt, Chicago, IL 807 Davis, Evanston, IL 24 S. Morgan, Chicago, IL 1500 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 101 W. Superior, Chicago, IL 4350 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL Reserve Study Reports 5471 S. Hyde Park, Chicago, IL 1400 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 460 W. Deming, Chicago, IL 3505 S. Morgan, Chicago, IL 6325 N. Sheridan, Chicago, IL 6249 N. Sheridan, Chicago, IL 1830 S. Indiana, Chicago, IL 807 Davis, Evanston, IL 855 W. Erie, Chicago, IL 663 W. Grace, Chicago, IL 1122 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 1 East 18 th Street, Chicago, IL 1140 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL Roofing and Window 1350 N. Astor, Chicago, IL 2333 W. Rice, Chicago, IL 1000 N. State, Chicago, IL 3631 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL 350 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL Waterproofing and Asphalt Driveway 5757 N Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 1000 N. State, Chicago, IL 630 N. Franklin, Chicago, IL MEPFP 5437 S. Hyde Park, Chicago, IL 2333 W. Rice, Chicago, IL 1473 W. Erie, Chicago, IL SOME OF OUR PAST PROJECTS Architectural Engineering 1400 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL fire escapes 732 W. Bittersweet, Chicago, IL fire escapes 40 E. Delaware, Chicago, IL fire escapes 222 E. Chestnut, Chicago, IL fire escapes 200 E. Pearson, Chicago, IL fire escape 1039 W. Lawrence, Chicago, IL fire escape 1461 W. Fry, Chicago, IL fire escape 4200 N. Lincoln, Chicago, IL fire escape 5510 N. Sheridan, Chicago, IL fire escapes 7001 N. Wolcott, Chicago, IL- porches 1116 N. Wood, Chicago, IL- porches 1233 W. Greenleaf, Chicago, IL- porches 1428 W. Olive, Chicago, IL- porch 2958 W. Madison, Chicago, IL- porch 7021 N. Sheridan, Chicago, IL- porches 6701 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL - porches 1631 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL- balconies 2337 W. Wolfram, Chicago, IL balconies 1350 N. Astor, Chicago, IL balconies 3631 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL Balconies and Railings 6830 N. Sheridan, Chicago, IL - Balcony railings 5757 N Sheridan, Chicago, IL- garage 3631 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL garage 2306 W. Cowper, Evanston, IL foundation and support framing 2501 W. Addison, Chicago, IL - retaining walls 2400 W. Madison, Chicago, IL support framing system 2958 W. Madison, Chicago, IL- support framing system 3022 N. Harlem, Chicago, IL framing/foundation systems 6243 Cermak, Chicago, IL support framing system 7346 S. Exchange, Chicago, IL- roof framing system 8721 S. Ashland, Chicago, IL-support framing/foundation Days Inn Hotel, Addison, IL support framing/foundation 7003 W. Lunt, Chicago, IL support framing/foundation 1143 N. Wells, Chicago, IL- support framing system 163 W. Division, Chicago, IL 3746 N. Central, Chicago, IL 630 N. Franklin, Chicago, IL; 1428 W. Olive, Chicago, IL Life Safety Reports 6325 N. Sheridan, Chicago, IL 1039 W. Lawrence, Chicago, IL 1325 W. Wilson, Chicago, IL 257 E. Delaware, Chicago, IL Water Infiltration Reports and Repair Drawings 807 Davis, Evanston, IL 939 W. Madison, Chicago, IL 1000 N. State, Chicago, IL 3631 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL 200 E. Pearson, Chicago, IL 222 E. Chestnut, Chicago, IL 1400 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 3470 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 1638 N. Mohawk, Chicago, IL 1740 N. Maplewood, Chicago, IL 701 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL 350 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 101 W. Superior, Chicago, IL Permit Expediting, Bid Package, and Construction Administration Services 1400 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 6249 N. Sheridan, Chicago, IL 17 N. Loomis, Chicago, IL 222 E. Chestnut, Chicago, IL 200 E. Pearson, Chicago, IL 1631 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL 550 N. Kingsbury, Chicago, IL 1143 N. Wells, Chicago, IL 714 W. Buena, Chicago, IL 3470 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 3631 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL 1638 N. Mohawk, Chicago, IL 5400 S. Harper, Chicago, IL

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18 IRA NOROOZ, S.E., P.E. Principal EDUCATION M.E. in Engineering 1994, State University of New York at Buffalo B.S. in Engineering 1993, State University of New York at Buffalo PROFESSIONAL LICENSING Licensed Structural Engineer (S.E.) in Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Illinois Register Energy Professional (R.E.P.) in Chicago PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP Member of Association of Licensed Architects (ALA) Member of Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Energy-Efficient Building Envelope Design and Construction HVAC Courses for Architect Registration Examination (ARE) Scaffolding Safety Training 1926, Building Enclosure From Top to Bottom Masonry Restoration Workshop Terra Cotta Rain Screen System Roofing Systems Liquid-Applied Roofing & Waterproofing Systems, Vegetated Roof Systems, and Plaza Deck Waterproofing -- by CAC-RCI Fluid-Applied Air, Vapor and Water-Resistive Barriers Below Grade and Plaza Deck Waterproofing Precast Connections: Shaping Creative Design; Enclosure Systems, Precast Mix Design, Shapes and Finishes, by High Concrete Group LLC Enclosure Systems, Precast Use in Architecture, Enclosure Systems, Thermal Performance and Moisture Control, The Total Fire Protection Solution Symposium, WUFI (Moisture Control Engineering), Contract Documents and Legal Risk management Right-Sized HVAC Design Water Leakage Detection Systems for the Low Slope Roofing WORK EXPERIENCE His extensive knowledge of capital improvement planning, preventive maintenance, costsaving measures, technical expertise, artistic talent, engineering acumen, and visionary work result in a long list of satisfied clients and successful projects. Mr. Norooz has been involved in all stages of building design from schematics to design to construction documents to bidding to construction administration. Some of his past projects include residential, educational, institutional, light industrial, and commercial buildings. He has more than 20 years of experience in various phases of building projects, including field investigation, design, bid, and construction. He has worked on the following projects: Reserve Study Reports with Reserve Schedules Façade Evaluations, Reports, and Repair Drawings Air and Water Infiltration Reports and Repair Drawings Roofing Evaluation Reports, Replacement Drawings, and Specifications Window Evaluation Reports, Replacement Drawings, and Specifications Porch, Railing, Fire Escape, and Garage Evaluation Reports and Repair Drawings Life Safety Evaluation Reports Transition (a.k.a. Defect) Study Reports Construction Observation Reports and Payment Certifications Probable Repair Quantities and Costs Property Condition Assessment Reports Peer Review Reports Document Review Reports Structural Analysis, Calculations, and Drawings Construction Administration and Owner Representation

19 EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture, University of Illinois at Chicago Joseph Bardusk, AIA Licensed Architect, Project Manager PROFESSIONAL LICENSING AND AFFILIATION AIA - Member of American Institute of Architects Guest lecturer College of Architecture and Art, University of Illinois at Chicago, adjunct professor of Architecture, University of Illinois at Chicago, and adjunct professor of Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology TECHNICAL SKILLS Prepare façade Inspection/assessment reports and repair drawings Prepare invitation for bids to the qualified contractors Provide construction administration services through the completion of the projects Attend meetings with the clients/agents and guide them throughout the projects Prepare probable approximate quantities and associated costs Diagnose and solve the problems with the existing buildings Provide professional consulting services related to the Design-Build delivery method as well as Design- Bid delivery method WORK EXPERIENCE Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Illinois The Touraine, Philadelphia, PA Rittenhouse Square Condominiums, Philadelphia, PA Park City West, Philadelphia, PA Arbor 40 condominiums, Oak Brook Terrace, IL Long Grove House, Chicago, IL CHA Senior Housing, Chicago, IL Joe is an Illinois-licensed architect and has been practicing architecture in Illinois for several decades. He is a senior licensed architect with many years of field experience and technical expertise in property development, property inspection, project finance, facilities, and construction management. His responsibilities at Maxima include preparing evaluation reports, preparation of AutoCAD repair drawings and specifications, meetings with clients, preparing repair/replacement estimates, and providing construction administration services.

20 ELIZABETH VOTTA Marketing and Business Development EDUCATION Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL Bachelor of Science Business Administration (BSBA), Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL WORK EXPERIENCE Prior to joining Maxima Consultants she worked at eclick Performance, GDMI, and A2A as account manager and marketing consultants. At Maxima, she acts as liaison with media, planning, Internet ads, and print media campaigns; monitors production of campaigns to ensure deadlines, accuracy and client specifications; maintains robust client status documentation and provides ongoing visibility into client status for internal and client senior management; and develops competitive analysis reviews for client presentations. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION American Marketing Association

21 Julie Coleman Marketing and Editor EDUCATION M.A. in Modern Art History, Theory, and Criticism 1997, School of the Art Institute of Chicago B.A. in Psychology and Art History 1992, Carleton College, Northfield, MN WORK EXPERIENCE Before joining the Maxima team, Ms. Coleman worked at Publications International, Ltd., for 15 years, eventually becoming a Senior Editor and Publications Coordinator. She edited a variety of nonfiction books and magazines and has done freelance editing and grant writing for clients around the country. Her responsibilities in Maxima entail editing technical reports and related documents, engaging in the marketing campaigns, preparing business proposals, updating company brochure, among other duties. Ms. Coleman has a great member of our staff and we are very proud to her on our team.