Norman Blieden Norman A. Blieden, CPA 1201 W. Huntington Drive, #108 Arcadia, CA 91007 Phone: (626) 440 9511 Fax: (626) 793 0876 Email: nblieden@sbcglobal.net

Member: Business & Finance Group Professional Service: Accountant

BUSINESS BIO: Mr. Blieden is the principal of the above CPA firm with offices in Arcadia, California. The firm's practice is limited to domestic tax planning, estate planning, accounting, payroll and income taxes. The firm's goal is to provide depth of seasoned expertise at a reasonable price. Most clients are closely held, privately owned businesses. Mr. Blieden focuses his practice on the areas of domestic tax planning and the structuring of complex business transactions. Some of his experience has also been in private industry where he served in positions as controller/chief financial officer and some of these businesses has sales in excess of $1 billion. PERSONAL BIO: Norman received his bachelor's degree in Johannesburg, South Africa, majoring in accounting and taxation. Mr. Blieden is admitted to practice in California and before the Tax Court. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is registered in the State of California as a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Blieden enjoys spending time with his wife, Elaine and two daughters. He enjoys golfing, tennis and hiking.