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Biometrica  
: Management
  - Bob Schmitt - President
  - James M. Pepin
  - David Garcia
  - Bruce Gates

: Partners
  - Falmouth Institute
  - GS Security

: Advisors
  - Douglas L. Florence Sr.

: Proof of Concept Request
Company Info : Management


Bob Schmitt - President
Bob is a veteran of IBM and Digital Equipment Corp, where he held positions in sales and marketing. He worked at IBM from 1968 – 1978 in various sales and marketing positions, his last position being sales manager of the IBM office in Buffalo, New York

He joined Digital in New Hampshire as Sales Manager for the tele-communications business. He held various positions during his tenure at Digital including VP of Marketing for the United States, VP of Sales and Marketing for Far East Area, and VP of Technical Support for the US, responsible for the operations of the sales support organization of over 2,000 people.

Bob left Digital in 1997 to become VP of Marketing for Viisage Technology, and left Viisage in 1998 to form Biometrica Systems, Inc.

James M. Pepin - VP Sales and Marketing
Since 1999, Jim has led the Company’s sales and marketing efforts, growing from a small base of customers to over 160 casino clients worldwide.

Jim has been a guest speaker at several security and gaming industry conferences, including the American Society for Industrial Security’s (ASIS) International Gaming and Wagering Protection Program, the Las Vegas Security Chiefs’ Association, the National Indian Gaming Association annual gaming conference, as well as many regional gaming conferences. Jim has appeared as a gaming consultant on several television specials including Casino, and On The Inside, on the Discovery Channel, Entertainment Tonight, and shows on ABC-TV News, NBC News, MSNBC, FOX News, The Travel Channel, and the card counting documentary The Hot Shoe, etc.

Before coming to Biometrica, Jim spent 20+ years at Xerox Corporation in a variety of sales and sales management positions in Xerox’ various Chicago-area locations, including their Major Markets Branch and their Midwest Regional Office.

Jim is an active member of the Casino Management Association, and is part of the inaugural graduating class of the CMA Certification Series, which was held in conjunction with the Community College of Southern Nevada. Jim graduated from Marquette University with a B. A. in Business Administration and specialization in Marketing.

David Garcia - Technical Support Manager
David leads the company's effort in providing 24 hour technical support for all customer clients. He is responsible for all aspects of technical support and software installations.

David has over 11 years experience in computer hardware and software support. David holds an Associates Degree in Information Technology from ITT Tech. He also served in the United States Army as a Ground Systems Surveillance Technician.

Bruce Gates - Qualifying Agent
Bruce Gates has thirty one years law enforcement experience: Seven years with the Las Vegas Police Department, five years with the Nevada Division of Investigations and Narcotics and nineteen years with the Nevada Gaming Control Board Enforcement Division, retiring in 1999.

Since 2000 Bruce has conducted casino fraud training for the gaming industry and regulators. His training experience includes Nevada POST, UNLV Gaming Institute and the National Judicial College.

Bruce has been licensed Private Investigator since 2002, and is currently the Qualifying Agent for Biometrica Systems.