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- I II I I I II II 11. Contact Person: Douglas McAllister Sunny Isles Pier, LLC, 19501 W. Country Club Drive, A ventura, FL 33180 31 0-499-8183 (cell) I Regarded as one of Orange County's most successful and young influential business leaders, Doug McAllister has shown an acute ability to anticipate and respond to Southern California's ever changing business trends. As the CEO and President of Culinary Management Group (CMG), Mr. McAllister's culinary business enterprises have consistently pushed the envelope in profitability, design and creativity. Recently, his latest vision for creating unique culinary experiences was demonstrated by the highly anticipated opening of Kantina, a stylish Latin-inspired, two-level bayside restaurant located in Newport Harbor which opened its doors in April 2006. This successful opening followed the June 2004 opening of Orange County's extremely popular and award-winning Sutra Lounge, a sensual restaurant and lounge located in the famous Triangle Square block in Costa Mesa. I I Mr. McAllister's venues have received a multitude of awards for design and culinary attributes such as OC Hot 25, LA Times Top 103 Most Influential multiple years in a row, as well as many others. Mr. McAllister has had the distinction of being among those recognized in various media outlets including Maxim Magazine, Coast Magazine, Orange County Register, Los Angeles Times, Riviera, LA Confidential, Orange Coast Magazine and USA Today as a proprietor to some of the most successful hospitality venues in the country. I II I. I Prior to CMG, Mr. McAllister was the CFO of Tap House and Hooters Restaurants of Orange County, where he introduced creative new concepts designed to increase revenue, revamped marketing campaigns and increased efficiency while simultaneously executing expansion plans. His implementation resulted in a profitable financial turnaround which earned Mr. McAllister the reputation as a successful capitalist in the Orange County business market. He also revitalized Michael's Supper Club, a 13,500 square foot nightclub in Dana Point, increasing average daily revenues by an extraordinary 700%. Mr. McAllister has also partnered with superstar athlete icon Dennis Rodman, strategically positioning and creating an assortment of Rodman-branded ventures which included Rodman TV, Rodman Casino Tours and the highly successful Josh Slocum's Club in Newport Beach. Following these successful ventures, McAllister became vice president of Apex Investments, a development company spccializing in the subdivision of major commercial projects. I I Noted by the Orange County Registrar newspaper as being among the 50 most influential business people in Southern California, Mr. McAllister (ranked 32) is also a founding member of the popular Generation Next group. Well aligned to the Next Generation mission statement, Mr. McAllister holds to the mantra of these community leaders who are committed to making a difference by empowering individuals and causes to provide long-term solutions that will better our individual and collective futures. "Forward thinking and a cutting edge approach coupled with extensive resources provide a platform for advocates who represent the right-of-center voice for the next generation." II I I Doug McAllister continues to carve out an innovative path and extend his entrepreneurial spirit into other markets and individuals. Currently, CMG is dedicated to launching innovative dining and entertainment concepts in Southern Florida. Press coverage of Douglas McAllister is included in the Appendix. I II I ,I I I 49