Mr. James E. Russell has been appointed as Director of CleanTech Biofuels, Inc., effective June 18, 2012. Mr. Russell, a graduate of the University of Idaho with a degree in electrical engineering, has over 25 years of experience as Senior Vice President for Corporate Development at Science Applications International Corporation (“SAIC”). Initially, he led divisions in quantitative analysis and computer systems integration for governmental and commercial organizations in areas such as advanced defense technology, health care, statistical surveys, information management systems and others. He provided leadership to help grow the company to $6 billion in annual revenue in markets such as defense, health care systems, transportation, law enforcement, energy and environment. In 2004 he transitioned to a consulting employee and has continued to help SAIC grow to $11 billion in annual revenue by 2012. From 2004 to the present as an independent consultant, senior advisor and private investor, Mr. Russell has assisted over 100 innovative technology companies in their development and growth. This includes consulting work with the Foundation for Enterprise Development assisting companies funded under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Small Business Innovative Research program. During his career, Mr. Russell has served as a Director on Corporate Boards, senior corporate advisor, information technology consultant for universities, private investor and a member of several professional and military technology committees. His private foundation provides charitable support to the University of Idaho and non-profit organizations fostering science and technology initiatives in the United States.

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