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                        Founded in 1927, Central Tax Bureau (CENTAX) is the largest and oldest professional tax collection medium in the Commonwealth. All collection efforts for your taxing authority will be spearheaded and directed by a complete Centax team effort at the local and corporate level. The Centax team of professionals responsible for successful transition, as well as our complete tax collection and administration system, are presented below:

                        Don E. Wilkinson, CEO and Owner -- Don has been involved in local tax collection and administrative services for over forty years. He has also been instrumental in the establishment of professional development groups such as the Pennsylvania Earned Income Tax Officer, Administration and Collection and Local Income Tax Collectors Association. Don's commitment to professionalism and the results-oriented approaches of Centax have been the primary focus for establishing Centax as the foremost professional collection medium in the Commonwealth. The systems, techniques, and forms developed by Centax under Don's administration have been copied by other professional firms and independent collectors throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

                        Robert J. Villella, President -- Bob has represented Centax since 1979 and during this time has focused on further developing and refining tax collection and administration programs of Centax with specific concentration on operation procedures, tax roll development, and tax compliance, as well as audit and recovery functions which have promoted and increased Centax growth and development. Bob's municipal government background provides the active and practical experience needed to help respond to client issues. Bob has also testified before the House Finance Committee regarding the Local Taxpayer Bill of Rights and has been a guest lecturer for the Local Government Academy and other service organizations.

                        Michael Hill, Vice President -- Mike received his Bachelor of Science in accounting from Rutgers University. He has been employed by CENTAX for over twelve years. During his tenure at CENTAX, Mike has worked in every facet of operations. He currently spearheads the audit and discovery unit, which collects millions of delinquent tax-dollars annually. Mike is a frequent guest lecturer on the issue of local taxes with various local CPA organizations.

                        A. Jay Molluso, Esq., Corporate Counsel -- Jay has been with CENTAX since August 1, 2005. Prior to that date, he was employed for twenty-five(25) years as a Senior Deputy Attorney General with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney Generals Financial Enforcement Section. This Section collects delinquent taxes owed to the State. Jay, the individual most responsible for the creation of this Section as it exists today, was a pioneer in the aggressive collection of Pennsylvania Revenue taxes. He devised a Priority Collection Program that, among other remedies, combined media coverage with creative and decisive enforcement techniques, which compelled delinquent taxpayers to pursue settlement. His expertise brings a higher level of collection enforcement to our organization. He is a graduate of Hamilton College and Temple University Law School.

                        Stephanie Fonagy. Corporate Secretary/H.R. Administrator -- Stephanie has been with CENTAX since 2000. In addition to her responsibilities she is also responsible for the on-going administraton of employee payroll and benifits. Prior to joining CENTAX she worked five years as a staff assistant for a Pennsylvania State Congressman and seven years as an Assistant Chief Clerk for Washington County. She has a Computer Specialist Degree and is Certified as an Administrative Assistant.

                        Linda Randig, Corporate Treasurer -- Linda is responsible for making certain that our clients receive their revenues on a timely basis and that all reporting mechanisms are in place. Linda interfaces with all local offices to address quality control standards and to see that all revenue demands are met.

                        Jeff Hinch, Director of Information Technologies -- Jeff is based in our Corporate Headquarters and is responsible for all information services statewide. Jeff has designed numerous systems that require data interface resulting in identifying additional tax revenues for our clients.

                        Robert A. Smulski, Field Auditor -- Bob comes to Centax from the City of Pittsburgh Earned Income Tax department where he served as a supervisor, overseeing and handling major audits. His years of active field experience make Bob a valued member of our team as a field auditor.

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