Blake J. Jorgensen

Overview

Blake J. Jorgensen has served as our Co-Director of Investment Banking since January 2002 and previously served as our Chief Operating Officer from January 2002 to March 2007. From October 1998 until January 2002, Mr. Jorgensen was a Partner and Director of Private Placements at Thomas Weisel Partners. Prior to joining Thomas Weisel Partners, Mr. Jorgensen served as Managing Director and Principal in the Corporate Finance Department at Montgomery Securities from December 1996 until September 1998. Previously, Mr. Jorgensen was a management consultant at MAC Group/ Gemini Consulting and Marakon Associates. Mr. Jorgensen received a bachelor of arts degree from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Blake J. Jorgensen, Co-Director of Investment Banking of Thomas Weisel Partners Group, Inc., has announced his upcoming departure from employment with the firm.