Stephen M. Hicks

Stephen M. Hicks is the Chief Executive Officer and founding principal of Southridge. Mr. Hicks sets the overall strategic direction for the Southridge group of companies, and is responsible for business development and execution. Mr. Hicks founded Southridge in 1996. Active in the investment industry for over 25 years, Mr. Hicks has broad experience in financial structuring, derivatives, risk arbitrage, and investment banking. He received his BS in Business Administration from King's College in Briarcliff Manor, New York, and an MBA from Fordham University, in New York City.

Henry M. Sargent, JD, CFA

Henry Sargent, JD, CFA, is Southridge's Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. His responsibilities include investment selection, deal structuring and monitoring, workouts, and reorganization. Prior to joining Southridge in 1998, Mr. Sargent spent several years at a New York-based corporate and securities law firm, specializing in private placements, venture capital financing, and corporate reorganizations. He received a BA from Connecticut College and his JD from Fordham University School of Law, NY. Mr. Sargent is a member of the New York Bar Association, the CFA Institute, and the New York Society of Security Analysts.

Tom Saunders, CPA

Tom Saunders, CPA, is Chief Financial Officer of Southridge. His responsibilities are overseeing the financial accounting for the Southridge group of companies. He started his career in public accounting with KPMG. Subsequently, he spent 22 years with various New York and New Jersey financial institutions He received his BA in Mathematics from the State University of New York at Potsdam and his MBA on Professional Accounting from Rutgers University. He received his Certified Public Accountant license from the state of New York.

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