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Executive Board

Albert DiLeonardo	Since: 1978
Position: President - Vector East	Education: B.S. in Accounting; Temple University

ALBERT DILEONARDO started selling CUTCO in the summer of 1977 while attending Temple University. He trained under the direction of Don Freda, founder of Vector Marketing Corporation. Albert sold CUTCO his senior year at Temple while completing his degree in accounting. After graduating from Temple, Albert stayed with Vector Marketing and opened a district office, playing a pivotal role in the development of many managers who helped build the company. During his career, Albert advanced through the management ranks while continually setting new sales records and serving as a mentor to thousands of young people. In January of 2002, Al was promoted to President of Vector East. Al currently resides in Voorhees, NJ along with his wife Madeleine and four children Madeleine, Gabriel, Guillian, and Majella.

Bruce Goodman	Since: 1977
Position: President - Vector West	Education: B.A. in English; Vanderbilt University

BRUCE GOODMAN began selling Cutco in the summer of 1977 while attending Vanderbilt University. He trained under the direction of future Vector president Don Muelrath in San Rafael, CA. Bruce continued selling Cutco during his junior and senior years at Vanderbilt while pursuing his degree in English literature. After graduating from Vanderbilt in 1981, Bruce was promoted to district manager and immediately emerged as a leader in the Western region of the company.Taking over what was then the smallest organization in Vector Marketing, Bruce achieved substantial annual sales increases and developed one of the fastest growing teams in the company. In January 2002, Bruce was promoted to President of Vector Marketing West. He currently resides in Alamo, CA along with his wife Barbara and their children Alex, Michael and Julia.

John Whelpley	Since: 1981
Position: President and Chief Operating Officer	Education: B.S. in Accounting; St. Bonaventure University

JOHN WHELPLEY started working with Alcas Corporation, Vector's parent company, as an accounting intern in 1981. He graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 1982 and advanced through a number of positions within the financial organization of the company. He served as Vector Marketing's Chief Financial Officer from 1997 through 2003, and in 2004 was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer. John lives in Olean, NY with his wife Karen and children Erick and Ryan.

Amar Dave	Since: 1986
Position: Executive Vice President and Eastern Region Manager	Education: B.A.; The University of Michigan

AMAR DAVE began his career with Vector Marketing as a Cutco sales representative in 1986 while he was a student at the University of Michigan. He ran his own branch office in the summer of 1987 and was promoted to district manager of the Livonia, MI office later that year. In 1991, Amar was promoted to division manager of the Great Lakes Division and served there with great success. His accomplishments led to an opportunity to lead the Southwest Zone in 1993, resulting in his relocation to Dallas, TX. He led the zone to record breaking sales, and in 1999 Amar was promoted to Vice President of the Southern Region. In 2000, he was promoted to Executive Vice President, and since 2001 he has served as Eastern Region Manager. Amar and his wife Michelle live in Plano, TX with their children, Gabrielle, Talia, and Asher.

Kent Wendorf

"My first reaction was skeptical...but I was pleasantly surprised."

Ryan Cox

"Vector helped me step out of my comfort zone...and helped me grow personally and professionally."

Kimberly Joy Dixon

"Vector on a resume? Corporate recruiters want to see those people!"