Ahmad Tabassi is a professional business director who is currently managing Persia Petroleum Services PLC. Through its five oil & gas service companies and one exploration and production company in Iran, Persia Petroleum Services PLC has been providing services to NIOC as well as expatriate companies working in Iran for approximately 10 years.

PPS is a British registered company that has been established with the specific goal of investing in and supporting Iranian companies which provide equipment and services to the Petroleum Industry in Iran.
Dr. Tabassi provides PPS with strategic, mature leadership and guidance. As a former Federal President of Petroleum

Exploration Society of Australia (PESA), Ahmad Tabassi has a vast experience in both the upstream & downstream Oil & Gas industry. He is the best advisor for Australian companies who are interested in venturing into Iranian Oil & Gas industry both on exploration & production as well as supplies & procurement. He has also been managing Tabassi & Associates Pty Ltd in Australia for twenty years.

Well rounded and accomplished, Dr. Tabassi enjoys music, theater and his work, as well as a lively game of golf. He also takes much pleasure in spending time with his wife, Shai and their two children, Lily and Andre. He can be found in the Madison Who’s Who directory and looks forward to networking with you.

http://www.persiapetroleum.com/

Dr.Peter Balslev-Clausen is the President of the Grundtvig Society. The society was founded on September 8, 1947 with the objective to promote the awareness of N.F.S. Grundtvig’s life and his contribution to Danish as well as international culture. The society holds an annual meeting and, in cooperation with the Center for Grundtvig Studies, publishes an annual journal Grundtvig Studier that is sent to all the society’s members. The Grundtvig Society operates within the University of Aarhus’ Faculty of Theology in Denmark. N.F.S. Grundtvig was considered to be the father of Danish folk schools; he was a Danish minister, a theologian, a poet, a philosopher, a historian, a hymn writer, a social critic, and most relevantly an educator. His educational vision was for a unique school that served Danish people of all social standings, especially farmers.

In his position as President of the Grundtvig Society, Dr. Peter Balslev-Clausen sets academic standards, formulates policies and procedures, and acts as a communication link between members.

Dr. Balslev-Clausen received his Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Copenhagen in 1989. He is a Board Member of the Nordic Institute of Hymnology. He is secretary of the B.S. Ingemann Society, Hymn Committee Member of the Church of Denmark, Hymnological advisor to the Danish Government, and a Knight of the Order of Dannebrog.

He is also a devoted husband to Elsebet; they were married in 1971. Their happy union has resulted in four children: Jacob, Andreas, Anne Sofie, Katrine. In his leisure time he keeps his mind and body active by cycling, reading, and gardening.

Dr. Peter Balslev-Clausen can be found on the Madison Who’s Who Directory, and he is looking forward to networking with you.

www.teo.au.dk/en/cgs/unit/partners/grundtvigsociety

Scholarship in the field of neurosurgery plays a key role in the scientific and technological advancement of the modern medical field. No one knows this better than Khalid Mahla, who works as a neurosurgeon on the medical team at Clinique du Tonkin in Villaurbanna, France.

Since its inception in 1974, Clinique du Tonkin’s technical and medical team has offered the people of Lyon and the Rhône Alpes quality health services. With more than a hundred doctors of wide-ranging specializations, the clinic is able to provide comprehensive medical care and diagnostic tests.

Accessibility and quality of care are the clinic’s highest priorities, and public health services are available to all regardless of economic status or ability. Practitioners present patients with all treatment options, respecting individual beliefs and privacy.

With his expertise in surgery, Khalid Mahla focuses on treating diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems and spinal column. Among many accolades, he achieved his M.D. in Neurosurgery at the University Claude Bernard, in addition to an M.D. at the University of Casablanca. He stays actively involved with colleagues and advances in the field through his affiliations with The French Society of Neurosurgery and The World Association of Neurosurgeons.

A well-rounded community member, Khalid Mahla enjoys bicycling, running, soccer, swimming, tennis, and traveling. He can be found in the Madison Who’s Who directory and looks forward to networking with you.

http://www.clinique-tonkin.fr/

Scholarship in the field of neurology plays a key role in the scientific and technological advancement of the modern medical field. No one knows this better than Dr. Magnus K. Robberstad, who works as a Private Practitioner and Consultant, focusing on Neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation.

As a modern neurologist based in Bjornemy, Norway, Dr. Robberstad’s specialization has grown out of a focus on disorders of the nervous system, and more specifically, on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems.

Dr. Robberstad is an expert evaluator of brain trauma accidents and compensation. He has a strong record of civil service and on a variety of occasions has taken his place as a court witness.

An active participant in industry associations, he is affiliated with the Norwegian Society of Neurologists, the Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the Society of Medicine, and the Society of Medical Language. As a well-rounded community member, Dr. Robberstad is also involved with the publication of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

In his free time, Dr. Robberstand focuses on Norwegian language development, outdoor living, and local politics. He enjoys spending time with his children, Eldridge Gro, Tonje Solveiy, and Kristin Ingunn.

Dr. Magnus K. Robberstad can be found in the Madison Who’s Who Directory and looks forward to networking with you.

In the modern era of international finance, directing a full-service bank requires ingenuity and a steady dedication to modern technology. No one knows this better than Thomson F. Mpinganjira, the Managing Director of First Discount House Ltd. With his expertise in management and specialization in investments, Mr. Mpinganjira sets a high standard for excellence in his company.

FDH Ltd.’s mission is to be the leading provider of first class financial services in Malawi, and to offer the investment fraternity an avenue for flexible, negotiable and profitable investment opportunities.

FDH administers a variety of financial services, including retail banking, corporate banking, international banking, structured trade finance, treasury management, and corporate advisory services. The bank offers competitive and negotiable rates on the money markets, investment flexibility, and security. It has a strong body of affluent shareholders with proven track records.

Among many accolades, Thomson Mpinganjira earned his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Malawi. He is affiliated with the Institute of Bankers in Malawi, and Chairman of Malawi Investment Promotion Agency.

A well-rounded businessman and community member, Mr. Mpinganjira enjoys playing soccer and table tennis, and spending time with his wife Barbara and their two children, William and Chikondi.

Thomson F. Mpinganjira can be found in the Madison Who’s Who Directory and looks forward to networking with you.

http://www.fdh.co.mw/Index.html

Research advancements in the field of neuroscience play a key role in the scientific and technological progress of the modern medical field. No one knows this better than Dr. Konrad Talbot, who currently works as a Research Assistant Professor in Neurobiology specializing in Molecular Neuropathology at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Talbot received his Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience from UCLA in 1989, and went on to teach as an assistant professor in psychology first at Mount St. Mary’s College in California (1990-1995) and then St. Olaf College in Minnesota (1995-1997). After introducing a seminar on biological psychiatry and initiating student-assisted research on Alzheimer Disease, he began pursuing full-time clinical research. This led him to become a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (1997-2001). Finally, in 2001, Dr. Talbot accepted an invitation from Dr. Steven Arnold in 2001 to become a senior research investigator in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, where he works today. Since his faculty appointment in January of 2008, the focus of Dr. Talbot’s research has been insulin signaling abnormalities in AD and aspects of synaptic pathology in schizophrenia.

While trained broadly in behavioral neuroscience, Dr. Talbot’s particular expertise lies in neuro-anatomical and neuro-chemical analysis of the mammalian central nervous system. He is a long-term consultant on mouse and rat brain atlases and serves when needed as a dissector for the brain autopsy team of the Center for Neurodegenerative Research at the University of Pennsylvania. His expertise has been called upon as a reviewer for journals such as Biological Psychiatry, Diabetes, Molecular Psychiatry, Schizophrenia Research and as chairman of symposia at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology and the Society for Neuroscience.

Through Dr. Talbot’s investigation of Alzheimer Disease and Schizophrenia he has established collaborations with investigators across the U.S., Britain, and Singapore, and organized a symposium at the Society for Neuroscience in 2004. He also wrote the first comprehensive review on dysbindin-1 and its protein family for the Handbook of Neurochemistry and Molecular Neurobiology (3rd ed., in press, 2008).

Dr. Talbot stays up to date on advances in the industry by reading his favorite publication, Neuron, and is affiliated with the Society for Neuroscience. Among many accolades he received the Shepard Ivory Franz Teaching Award from UCLA and the T.L.L. Temple Foundation Discovery Award from the Alzheimer Disease Association.

A well-rounded community member, his enjoys creative writing, cooking, opera history, and photography. Dr. Konrad Talbot can be found in the Madison Who’s Who Directory and looks forward to networking with you.

http://www.med.upenn.edu/cnb/faculty_talbot.html

With nearly 1,000 employees comprising the Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, there is a commitment that is built on a proud and strong tradition. No one knows this better than Phillip Bates, who serves as a Mechanical Engineer in the community of North Jacksonville, Florida.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission is to provide vital public engineering services in peace and war to strengthen U.S. security, energize the economy, and reduce risks from disasters. The Corps is a great engineering force of highly disciplined people working with partners to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the Nation’s engineering challenges.

The Engineering Division plans, designs and develops civil works projects; coordinates hydrological and hydraulic engineering activities; performs water control management and water quality activities relative to the planning, design, construction and operation of navigation projects, single and multi-purpose reservoir projects and flood protection projects.

The Jacksonville District is the second largest civil works district in the nation and maintains an extremely complex system of flood control works. Projects are often designed for multi-purpose uses, such as storage of water for municipal and industrial use, navigation, irrigation, development of hydroelectric power, conservation of fish and wildlife, and recreation. Flood protection is provided through aggressive floodplain management and by providing technical assistance to local governments. By taking advantage of appropriate new technologies and techniques to increase efficiencies, the District will continue to be a pacesetter for the Corps.

Phillip Bates’ specialization is in Marine Engineering with an expertise in Sea Turtles. He achieved a Bachelors degree in Science at California Polytechnic University.  In his free time he enjoys playing guitar and working with computers. He can be found in the Madison Who’s Who directory and looks forward to networking with you.

Getting a home appraised is extremely important for several reasons. It can help you find out how much a property is worth. It can also help you lower your taxes and eliminate private mortgage insurance. No one knows this better than Norman C. Franco, the President, Principal Broker and Chief Appraiser of the Maui Appraisal Company. His extensive experience in the Realty and Insurance Industries make him a critical resource for clients seeking home appraisals for any reason.

Whether you are seeking an appraisal for your home or would just like to learn more about the appraisal process, the Maui Appraisal Company is the perfect place to seek assistance. As leading providers of appraisal services since 1978, the company specializes in appraising Primary and Secondary Mortgages, Mortgage Refinancing, Employee Relocation, Private Mortgage Insurance Removal, and Estate Planning.

Mr. Franco earned his B.A. in Accounting and his Masters degree in Business from the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. Among a variety of accolades, he is an MAI Candidate, and a Business Man of the Year (2004). An active community member, he is State Chairman of the Maui Knights of Columbus, a member of the YMCA, the Boy scouts, the Maui Columbian Squires, and the CRA.

Mr. Franco stays up to date on business and industry standards by reading Forbes and Business Week. In his free time he enjoys being with his family, including his three children, Jason, Chad, and Shelley. His hobbies include being a musician and song writer, a writer of children stories, playing golf, bicycling, hiking, and cricket.

Mr. Norman Franco is a member of the Madison Who’s Who Directory and looks forward to networking with you.

www.mauiappraisalcompany.com

Enabling affordable electronic transactions between impoverished individuals and financial institutions can improve quality of life, whilst opening up new, low risk, and profitable markets for suppliers. No one knows this better than Dr. Serge C.P. Belamant, Ph.D., whose work as the CEO and Chairman of Net1 U.E.P.S. Technologies, Inc. has made him a valuable resource in the realm of developing countries and financial issues.

Net1 is a technology company that provides a Universal Electronic Payment System (UEPS). The system is an alternative for Government initiatives that focus on enhancing the life style of their poorest citizens, establishing transparent systems of governance, and transforming rural towns and villages into vibrant and integrated economic zones.

Net 1’s mission is to utilize existing infrastructure to provide a secure, universal and affordable transacting system for all, and to enable the majority of people access to goods and services. For billions of people who would otherwise have limited or no access to a bank account, Net 1 provides a fully integrated payment, switching and settlement solution for multiple application services. System features include smart card technologies and secure, affordable transacting channels.

Based in Johannesburg, Dr. Belamant’s specialization is in new business development, strategy planning, and providing guidance & leadership. Among many accolades, he earned his Ph.D. in Information Technology & Management from Burkes University, and his personal interests include science pursuits and playing tennis.

Serge C.P. Belamant, Ph.D. can be found in the Madison Who’s Who directory and looks forward to networking with you.

http://www.net1ueps.co.za/

As the CEO of Red Tape Limited, Christine Springer understands the critical importance of bypassing bureaucracy within and between organizations, and she goes above and beyond to train clients, so that they are able to do so themselves.

Red Tape Limited was founded in 1986 in order to provide a full range of services to organizations interested in getting results. Specializing in capacity building, the firm assists with management support services so as to expand and enhance organizational capacity.

Dr. Springer has developed strategic management, ActionPlanning©, team building and conflict resolution methodologies for organizations over the past fifteen years. A recognized expert in facilitation, marketing, communications and management processes, she has authored ten books and numerous articles on those subjects. She is an online columnist for numerous professional societies, a contributor to magazines and journals like Public Management, and Associate Editor of Public Administration Review.
Having earned her Ph.D. in Public Administration from Indiana University,

Dr. Springer’s expertise resides in organizational development and government relations in the public sector. A proponent of scholastic advancement, she has served as Associate Professor at Arizona State University in the College of Public Programs, where she co-founded the Nonprofit Management Center degree program. Additionally, she is currently Director of the Master of Science Degree in Emergency and Crisis Management at University of Nevada Las Vegas, and is teaching in the graduate school of public administration at UNLV.

Dr. Springer’s work experience also includes service as the Manager of Government and Community Affairs for fifteen years at the Salt River Project, the third largest public utility in the country. She was the Manager of Economic Development Planning in an Arizona Governor’s Office, and Treasurer of Investors United Life Insurance Company.

Among the Boards that she currently serves on is The Self-Employment Loan Fund, an organization that funds new enterprises, The Las Vegas Natural History Museum Advisory Board, the American Diabetes Board, and the Southern Nevada Chapter of ASPA. She is President of The Philharmonic Guild, and she has also served as President of the American Society of Public Administration, and President of a Chamber of Commerce. She has been a Baldridge Award Examiner, and a State Quality Examiner.

In 1997 Dr. Springer was elected to membership in the National Academy of Public Administration, a Congressional think tank. She was also elected to membership in the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international association of healthcare executives dedicated to quality processes. In recognition of her role in developing Baldridge Standards for healthcare organizations, Arizona’s Governor appointed her to serve on Arizona’s Health Facilities Board in 1999.

Dr. Springer is also a member of the Institute of Management Consultants, NAWBO, AFP, EAPA, the American Society for Training and Development and the Society for Human Resource Management. In the realm of business networking, she has been recognized as a top woman business-owner (1995-1999), and has been a member of Who’s Who in America (2001-2003), Who’s Who in Professional Business Women (2001-2003), Who’s Who – Great Minds of the 21st Century (2002), International Who’s Who of Professional & Business Women (since 2000), and Madison Who’s Who. Dr. Springer was named one of the 100 Most Intriguing People in the World by the American Biographical Institute and International Who’s Who (2003). Based upon her “contributions to Society and the expectation that she will continue to contribute as a role model, activist and achiever”, Dr. Springer was appointed the Nevada Business Leader of the Year at the 2004 Congressional Tax Summit.

A graduate of the University of Arizona (BA), the Arizona State University (MPA) and Indiana University (PhD), she has had post-graduate training in residential care for the Elderly (RCFE), Balanced Scorecard Assessment, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. In her free time, Dr. Springer enjoys tennis, bicycling, and jogging, and looks forward to networking with you.