Ms. Joyce Johnson – Chairman – Pacific Gate Capital Management, LLC Audit & Accounting Awards She has been an active investor in the global debt, private equity, and venture capital markets for over 35 years, managing more than \\\\\\\\$10.0 billion in investments worldwide. With a deep understanding of business and financial operations, mergers and acquisitions, and turnaround/distressed investing, she has consistently demonstrated a proven track record of creating and enhancing shareholder value across diverse industries. Throughout her career, she has served on 28 corporate boards, holding key leadership roles including Chairman, Lead Director, and Audit Committee Chairman.