Management Profile:

Board of Directors

Dr. Michael Huddy, Ph.D. - President, CEO, Director
Dr. Huddy joined Barrier in 1993 as the President of Barrier Technology Corporation (Barrier USA). He was elected President of International Barrier Technology (Barrier) in July 1994 and additionally elected a Director in 1995. Dr. Huddy was previously in charge of marketing and sales of Blazeguard® with Citadel and Weyerhaeuser. He was a part of Weyerhaeuser’s R&D team established to develop the Blazeguard product.

Dr. Huddy brings to the project considerable sales, marketing and general management experience. He joined Weyerhaeuser’s Architectural Products Group in 1988, after two years as General Manager of Weyerhaeuser’s Northwest Hardwoods operations in Wisconsin. Before joining Weyerhaeuser, Dr. Huddy worked for Crown Zellerbach Corporation for seven years in various capacities from Forestry Engineer to Research Division Manager. Dr. Huddy holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in Chemistry from Lake Superior State College; a Masters of Science degree in Resource Administration; and a Ph.D. in Natural Resource Economics with a minor in Business Management from Michigan State University.

David Corcoran, C.A. – CFO and Director
Mr. Corcoran, a Chartered Accountant, is CFO and a Director of International Barrier Technology. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia. Prior to 1976, Mr. Corcoran spent over five years gaining experience in marketing, sales and product distribution while he worked in sales with major companies such as Scott Paper and Bristol Myers. His career in accounting began in 1976 when he joined Touche Ross and Company. In 1979, Mr. Corcoran founded Corcoran and Company, Chartered Accountants. From 1979 to 1990 his firm secured a wide variety of business clients whom he advised regarding their management and business planning. In 1991, Mr. Corcoran joined management of Barrier on a full time basis. Mr Corcoran brings to the organization specific business experience in both sales and public finance which offer significant strengths to the project. He has been a Director and Office of Barrier since its inception in 1986.

Victor Yates – Director
Mr. Yates is a Director of Barrier and P.C.C. He is a self-employed businessman involved in real estate, construction of multi-family and commercial developments. He holds a degree in Real Estate Appraisal and is a Licensed Real Estate Agent. In 1981, he was one of the founding directors of Hycroft Resources Inc., a gold producing company on the Toronto Stock Exchange. His 25 years of experience in operating a variety of business ventures brings to the Board an entrepreneurial, construction, and financial perspective. He has been a Director of Barrier since 1987.

Management

Ms. Janice B. Loebel – Vice President/General Manager, Barrier USA
Ms. Loebel joined Barrier in 2004. Her role was created to manage the expansion of Barrier’s manufacturing capacity and operations to meet increasing demand for Blazeguard and take advantage of emerging business opportunities. Ms. Loebel has over 25 years of senior executive experience, with increasing management responsibility for engineering, operations, marketing and sales, corporate strategy, and profit and loss performance. Her educational credentials include an MBA, MS Engineering, BS Engineering, and Associate Degree in Chemistry.

Ms. Loebel came to Barrier from American Time & Signal (ATS), a manufacturer of system clocks for institutional and industrial markets, where she served as president. At ATS, Ms. Loebel was responsible for improving operational efficiencies, the launch of six major new products, and revenue growth. Previously she is General Manager/Vice President of Park Industries Inc., a manufacturer of machinery for the stone working industry, where she completed and launched a new production facility. At Harnischfeger Corporation, she was placed in various management roles over 10 years, eventually being appointed to General Manager, Electric Products Division, Mining Equipment, a division with $55M in revenue and 140 employees.

Mr. James Kleinke, Sales Manager, Barrier USA
Mr. Kleinke joined Barrier in 2005 as the Regional Sales Manager in charge of developing the Midwest region. He holds a B.A. degree in Business Economics and a B.A. degree in Speech Communication from the University of Minnesota (Morris). Mr. Kleinke has a strong background in developing new and emerging markets. He began his Management career within the service sector by opening new markets for Kelly Services a Fortune 500 company. Mr. Kleinke continued his start up experience within the wireless phone service industry with U.S. Cellular Corporation developing new rural cellular operations in the Midwest. He expanded into the manufacturing industry overseeing domestic and international sales and marketing with Schaefer Ventilation & Equipment; a ventilation provider for the agricultural, horticultural, and commercial markets. He established 11 product lines and distribution both domestically and internationally. Mr. Kleinke led a team which received national recognition as a supplier of the year with Tru-Serv, a commercial division of Tru-Value Services Network of companies. Most recently Mr. Kleinke was recognized as a top sales manager within G & K Services, a leader in the branded apparel and facility service industry. He was honored with numerous regional and national sales awards as a District Sales Manager. Mr. Kleinke has a strong history of community leadership with national and local board involvement in civic, collegiate and industry associations.

Mr. Todd Lorsung, Financial Services Manager, Barrier USA
Mr. Lorsung joined the Company in March 2006. He has extensive expertise in many areas of the financial services industry. In the banking industry, he served as a Portfolio Manager working with risk management and underwriting commercial loans. His financial expertise also includes experience in public accounting where he worked with various industries and facets including tax and compliance reporting and various attestation services. The majority of Mr. Lorsung’s experience comes from the private sector serving in assistant controller and accounting manager roles. Mr. Lorsung has served on various boards and advised senior management on a multitude of financial related issues. He brings a common sense approach to what can be a complicating and an intimidating discipline. Mr. Lorsung is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive status) and has a B.S. degree in Accounting from Southwest State University in Minnesota and a Masters in Management from The College of St. Scholastica in Minnesota.

Ms. Melissa McElwee, Investor Relations Manager, International Barrier
Ms. McElwee joined Barrier in 2003 as the Financial Services Manager for the USA operations where she was responsible for accounting, internal sales, and human resources. She has recently transitioned into the role of Investor Relations Manager for Barrier. Ms. McElwee is responsible for investor and media communication for the company. She has a strong background in communication, financial analysis, and management. Prior to Barrier, Ms. McElwee held various managerial roles at Principal Financial Group in Iowa. She lead a team of project analysts responsible for developing and maintaining computer programs designed to efficiently process required IRS compliance testing for over 10,000 qualified retirement plans. In addition, Ms. McElwee facilitated external client presentations and internal training programs. Ms. McElwee holds a B.S. in Finance from Iowa State University in Ames, IA.

Mr. Vaughn Zoller, Plant Manager, Barrier USA
Mr. Zoller joined Barrier in March 1997. He is a veteran plant supervisor and has held managerial positions at Polar Tank & Trailer Inc., Dock-Rite Inc.; and J-Craft Inc. Mr. Zoller attended both Kimball High School and Crosier Seminary Prepatory School. He has lived in the Watkins, Minnesota area his entire life. Mr. Zoller is an excellent mill-wright and mechanic. In addition, he has outstanding administrative and people skills. Mr. Zoller was instrumental in developing and implementing the direct applied technology and production equipment in the Watkins production facility.