IT Optimizers®: Executive Team: Board Appointments

Directorship Resume of:
Joseph M. DeLuca

Director Qualifications

Board Leadership

Principles oriented Director committed to the integrity of meaningful board practices; promotes Board accountability and responsibility
High value leader and contributor
Understands and executes duties of independent director in a meaningful and professional manner
Executes fiduciary and regulatory duties with perspective and balance
Knowledgeable and effective in board structure, process, duties and accountabilities
Develops and maintains strong relationships with corporate auditors, legal council and compliance organizations
Prepared and studied Board contributor
Effective facilitator, constructive debater and collaborator
Strong communication skills
Contact leverage for the benefit of boards and company
Builds loyalty and trust

Health Care Expertise

Accomplished health care industry leader and visionary
Frequent speaker at national and regional health care professional forums
Author of thought leadership and executive perspective books, monograms, leading research forecasts and articles

Information Systems

Distinct knowledge in information management and technologies
Expertise in the application of business process optimization through the use of information technology and management
Advocate of effective information systems governance including Board oversight and initiatives

Financial and Strategic Planning

Strong financial analysis and planning skills
Deep understanding of financial controls and oversight duties, investigative techniques and responsibilities
Sophisticated financial reviewer, potential qualification as a Board Financial Expert
Strategic and analytic thinker, able to translate strategy into operating requirements and accountabilities

Corporate Director Biography

Crdentia Corporation (CRDE.OB)	2002-Present
High growth public company providing clinical staffing in private homes and health care facilities across the United States, built through targeted acquisitions of regional companies merged into a preexisting, dormant public corporation. Member, Board of Directors Chair, Audit Committee Compliance Officer, Whistleblower Policy-Pursuant to Section 10A(m)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act, 1934, and Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Academy Net Incorporated	2000-2001
Development stage Internet based electronic commerce company providing services to physicians and medical societies, successfully merged with Cross Connect Incorporated through a recapitalization process Chair, Board of Directors
Texel Corporation	1988-1990
Development stage company for health care revenue cycle services using a unique software driven business process outsourcing model. Software and contracts were divested to a national provider of similar services. Member, Board of Directors

Nonprofit Director Biography

City of Alameda Health Care District	2003-2005
Nonprofit Public District Agency Operating Alameda Hospital, Alameda, California. Appointment by Publicly Elected Board. Resignation required after relocation out of the City of Alameda Member, Finance and Management Committee Member, Pension Plan Committee
Alameda County Medical Center	2002-2003
Nonprofit Public Agency operating three regional medical centers, trauma services, and a network of outpatient clinics. Appointment by Publicly Elected County Supervisors. Resignation required to avoid conflict with Alameda Hospital duties. Member, Board of Trustees Member, Finance Committee
Junior Achievement of the San Francisco Bay Area	1986-1993
Nonprofit organization dedicated to educating young people about business, economics, and free enterprise. Co-Chair, Board of Directors, 1990-1993 Member, Finance Committee, 1986-1990 Member, Funds Development Committee, 1986-1990

Director Training & Certificates

Certificate of Director Education, Corporate Directors
Institute, National Association of Corporate Directors

Current

Professional Biography

Health Care Investment Visions® LLC	1996-Present
Entrepreneurship Management and Venture Consulting firm with adjunct research, product alignment and transaction advisory services focused on the convergence of health care markets and information management technologies. Managing Member Series Editor, HIT Outlook Managing Practice Director, ITOptimizers® business unit, serving health care provider and payer markets
JDA San Francisco, California	1985-1996
Consultancy providing information systems strategy, vendor selection, development and implementation services to health care provider and payer organizations. In January 1995, JDA was acquired by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) as a wholly owned subsidiary. President and General Practice Director
Computer Synergy Incorporated Oakland, California	1984-1985
Public company that developed and marketed hospital information systems. Duties included corporate product strategy development, sales and marketing support, financial systems product management and operational finance. In 1995, CSI was successfully merged with SMS, now Siemens. Senior Manager
Arthur Andersen & Co, Management Information Services Division Seattle, Washington	1980-1984
Consulting services in strategy and information systems to the health care industry. Duties included engagement management, staff training, sales and corporate methodology development. Manager

Affiliations

Member, National Association of Corporate Directors	Present
Member, Keiretsu Forum of Angel Investors	Present
Fellow, American College of Health Care Executives	Present
Member, Bay Area Health Care Executives	Present
Affiliate, Institute for the Future	1996-2000
Member, Editorial Board Frontiers of Health Services Management	1997-2000
Affiliate, Center for Health Systems Research and Analysis University of Wisconsin, Madison	1978-1980

Education

Master of Arts, Health Services Administration University of Wisconsin, Madison	1980
Bachelor of Arts, Biology Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin	1978

National Presentations, Publications, Academic Appointments
and References Available on Request