Robert J. Jakobs, C.M.A.

Mr. Jakobs has been our controller since 1998 and our senior director of finance since June 2003. From 1992 to 1995, Mr. Jakobs was corporate controller at Sphinx Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a pharmaceutical company. Prior to joining Sphinx, Mr. Jakobs served in a variety of managerial accounting positions in the semiconductor industry. From 1972 to 1977, Mr. Jakobs served in the United States Marine Corp. Mr. Jakobs received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from San Diego State University.