Elliot S. Pearlman is currently a Principal with Cambridge Capital Partners (CCP), and has over forty years of experience in operations and principal investing. Prior to joining CCP, Mr. Pearlman served as Chief Executive Officer of IFCO Container Systems, a $110 million provider of container logistics systems and reconditioning services.

Mr. Pearlman was also Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of PalEx, Inc., a leading U.S. recycler of industrial containers. In 1997, PalEx acquired Acme Barrel, where Mr. Pearlman served as CEO and owner, and in 1999, merged it with IFCO Container Systems. In addition to extensive operating experience, Mr. Pearlman has been an active principal investor, founding seven highly successful private companies.

Mr. Pearlman has been involved in the Chicago community, working with The Better Boys Foundation, The Chicago Historical Society, and The Francis W. Parker Day School.

Mr. Pearlman graduated with a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and completed the coursework for a Master of Finance degree at DePaul University.

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