SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 28, 2011/ - Safe Communications, Inc. (Pink
Sheets: SGTB) announced today that financing expert John H. Bluher will serve as its new Chairman,
Board of Directors. Bluher was named to Safe Communications'
Advisory Board in March. Bluher will replace Les Ottolenghi, who resigned due to pressing
family obligations and to devote more time to his company, Fuzebox,
Inc. Ottolenghi has agreed to serve as Advisor to assist the
company in establishing appropriate strategic partnerships.
The company wishes to thank Les for his dedicated service as
Chairman and welcomes his ongoing role as adviser.
Bluher has specialized in investment management and corporate
governance as well as most aspects related to private equity and
hedge fund creation. Following his service as Senior Counsel
for the Division of Enforcement at the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC), Bluher served in various capacities in several
major investment firms, including general counsel and corporate
secretary and director of risk management of Knight Trading Group,
and vice president, regional and divisional Counsel at Prudential
Securities, Inc.
Since September 2010, Mr. Bluher
has provided consulting services as a managing director of AFH
Holding & Advisory LLC, a leading financial advisory and
management consultant firm and affiliate of AFH. Mr. Bluher is
responsible for managing transactions, business development,
developing corporate governance standards and corporate structuring
for companies. Since December 2009,
Mr. Bluher assisted in raising capital, marketing and co-managed
Coachman Energy Funds at Caddis Capital, LLC, a private equity
portfolio focused on oil and gas investments. From February 2010 to August
2010, Mr. Bluher acted as investment banker and special
financial advisor to the AARP Mutual Fund Board of Trustees in a
platform divestiture. From December
2007 to May 2009, Mr. Bluher
served as managing director and general counsel at Lehman Brothers,
Inc.'s investment management division. Mr. Bluher also served as
global chief legal and compliance officer and managing director of
Neuberger Berman during this period. From August 2004 to June
2007, Mr. Bluher served as general counsel and director of
risk at Janus Capital, Inc. From June
2002 to July 2004, Mr. Bluher
served as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate
secretary and director of risk management of Knight Trading Group.
From January 2001 to May 2002, Mr. Bluher served as senior vice
president and global chief compliance officer for Prudential
Securities, Inc. From October 1997 to
January 2001, Mr. Bluher served as
general counsel and chief compliance officer of Sun America, Inc. From 1992 – 1997, Mr. Bluher
served as senior vice president, regional and divisional Counsel at
Prudential Securities, Inc. From 1987 to 1992, Mr. Bluher was
senior counsel for the Division of Enforcement at the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
Mr. Bluher holds a Bachelor of Science and a J.D. degree from
the University of Wyoming and holds
FINRA Series 7, Series 24 and Series 14 licenses. He has served on
the boards of Targeted Medical Pharma, Inc., ICI Mutual Insurance
Company, the NASDAQ Chairman's Advisory Board, Cherry Hills
Founders Group, Inc., and the University of
Wyoming, College of Law Advisory Board. Mr. Bluher is a
frequent speaker at financial services industry meetings and
conferences.
John Venners, President of Safe
Communications stated: Together with our successful beta
launch we are now extremely well positioned to aggressively move
our principal product, MouseMail.com, into the marketplace with
John Bluher at the helm.
Bluher, as Chairman of the Board, will provide the company
with the necessary leadership to manage our growth, public profile
and future strategy while Ottolenghi devotes more of his available
time to ensure our company will obtain maximum exposure and
industry support.
About Safe Communications:
Safe Communications, Inc. provides open and secure family
communications that are in step with today's advances in social
media. While protecting our most precious asset, our children, our
systems are designed to enhance the quality and frequency of
day-to-day communications among family members. We allow users to
experience the marvel of advanced technology without fear or
danger.
Safe Communications' products, led by MouseMail.com, are
designed for the modern family on the go. Early detection devices
warn parents of potential abuse and inappropriate content, allowing
secure, open exchange with loved ones and friends. Just as your
child is not allowed to enjoy a ride in the car without a seat
belt, Safe Communications designs products so that your children
can enjoy the electronic ride without being exposed to potential
harm or abuse. For more information, contact:
info@safecommunications.com or visit us online at
www.mousemail.com.
www.SafeCommunications.com
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