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William W. Batoff, a well known national political figure, has over twenty-five years experience as a leading political strategist. Mr. Batoff has worked with a number of prominent political figures, including President George W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, former President Jimmy Carter, former Vice President Walter Mondale, Governor Michael Dukakis and Senator Edward Kennedy. He has also provided political election analysis during appearances on numerous panels and television programs.

Mr. Batoff was one of the first national Democrats to commit to Governor George W. Bush's Presidential campaign for the White House, serving as a surrogate speaker and campaigner on numerous occasions. He also aided in the formation of Americans for Bush. The group's mission was to bring Democrats, Republicans and Independents together in support of President Bush and his view that we all need to set a "new, civil and positive tone in Washington." As a result of his tireless efforts, Mr. Batoff was appointed to President Bush's Transition Advisory Committee and as an honorary member to the 54th Inaugural Committee. President George W. Bush appointed Mr. Batoff to the United States Delegation to attend the Inauguration of President Lucio Gutierrez Borbua of Ecuador on January 15th, 2003. In March 2003, President Bush appointed Mr. Batoff to the Advisory Committee of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), for a term of 3 years.

Mr. Batoff's familiarity with decision-makers at local, state and federal levels is the result of his numerous political affiliations. From 1975 to the present, Mr. Batoff served in over twenty-five political capacities. In addition to his involvement with Americans for Bush, Mr. Batoff was a member of the Clinton-Gore 96 Campaign National Board, and Chairman of the Singel for Governor Committee, State of Pennsylvania. Other notable affiliations include his participation as a Member of the National Finance Committee of the Clinton for President Campaign (1992); Mid-Atlantic Regional Finance Chairman of the Harkin for President Campaign (1992); Finance Committee Member of the Rendell for Mayor Campaign (1992); Eastern Tally Event Coordinator of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (1991); Finance Chairman of the Governor Casey for Reelection Campaign (1990); Member of the Dukakis National Finance Board (1988); National Vice Chairman of the Presidential and Democratic National Victory Fund of the Democratic National Committee (1987-88); and Member of the Leadership Council of the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee (1986). In 1988, Mr. Batoff helped to institute the nation's first National Political Debate Electronic Audience Response Poll.

Some of Mr. Batoff's other activities include serving as: Finance Chairman of the Robert Casey for Governor campaign (1986); Finance Chairman of the Edward Rendell for Governor campaign (1986); Chairman of the 1986 Democratic Congressional Dinner Committee (1986); Member of the Executive Finance Committee of the Fund for a Democratic Majority (1985); Co-Founder of IMPAC, an organization of National Democratic Political Fundraisers (1985); and National Board Member of the Mondale for President Committee (1984). In addition, Mr. Batoff has assisted the fundraising efforts of numerous gubernatorial and senatorial campaigns, including those of Governor Tom Ridge, Governor Tom Carper, former Governor James Florio, Senator John Glenn, Vice President Al Gore, Senator Bob Graham, Senator Tom Harkin, Senator John Kerry, Senator Chuck Robb, Senator Arlen Specter and Senator George Mitchell.

In 1980, Mr. Batoff was appointed Federal Commissioner for the Presidential Scholars Commission by President Jimmy Carter. Prior to 1980, Mr. Batoff served as an Appointee to the National Finance Council of the Democratic National Committee (1977); Financial Chairman for the State of Pennsylvania for the Carter-Mondale Presidential Committee (1979); and Member of the Official Panama Delegation to conclude the Panama Treaty (1979). Mr. Batoff accompanied Vice President Walter Mondale to Panama on this historic trip.

In addition to his political involvement, Mr. Batoff has over thirty years of business experience. Mr. Batoff owned and operated a Title Insurance Agency, Pioneer of Philadelphia, from 1972 until 1986, when he sold it to First American Title Insurance Co., then worked as their consultant until 1998. Currently, Mr. Batoff owns Batoff Enterprises Real Estate in Philadelphia, Pa., and serves as President and Director of Acquire Investment Inc. Consultants, trading as William W. Batoff Associates. Mr. Batoff is a founder of First Republic Bank of Philadelphia and its holding company Republic First Bank Corp. He is currently a director of both entities. He serves on the bank's Audit Committee and is Chairman of the holding company's Options Committee. In addition, Mr. Batoff was elected to the Board of Directors of the First Bank of Delaware for a three year term. Mr. Batoff holds a Pennsylvania and New Jersey Real Estate Brokers License and also holds a Pennsylvania and New Jersey Title Insurance License. He formerly held a Pennsylvania Security License, a Life Insurance License, and a Health and Accident Insurance License. Other past experience includes serving as President and Director of United Real Estate, Inc., and as a Partner of Jarrett-Batoff Realty.

Mr. Batoff is also active in a wide variety of civic-related activities. In 1976, he was appointed as Honorary Assistant District Attorney for the City of Philadelphia and in 1979 he was appointed to the Philadelphia Planning Commission. In 1986 he accompanied Senator Gary Hart to Egypt, Jordon and Israel as a civilian observer of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee. In 1988, he visited China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Thailand as a member of an official Trade Delegation. In 1990, he was appointed to the Cabinet of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, during which time he was responsible for bringing Yitzhak Rabin to Philadelphia to address the Council. In 1992, he was elected to the Board of Directors of the Geriatric Medical Center and in 1989, Mr. Batoff was also featured in the 1990 edition of Who's Who in America and included in a 1988 Forbes magazine listing of the nation's "Top Sixty Political Fundraisers."

Mr. Batoff, is a veteran of the Korean War and served in Kunsan Korea with the United States Air Force and is a recipient of the Republic of Korea War Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Star and National Defense Service Medal. He is the former President of the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia State Hospital, as well as the past President of the Port of History Museum in Philadelphia. He was a Member of the Executive Board of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith (Eastern Pennsylvania-Delaware Region), and received the Man of the Year Award in 1989 from the Jewish National Fund. A graduate of the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, Mr. Batoff also completed coursework in real estate law and conveyancing. In 1986, Mr. Batoff served as Visiting Lecturer of Political Fundraising at the University of Pennsylvania.