Joseph E. Rusinovich is founder and president of HRM Partners, a human resources management consulting company specializing in small- to medium-sized multinational companies.

A senior level human resources management consultant with 20 years of HR management expertise, Mr. Rusinovich and HRM Partners specialize in such areas as compensation program development, management communications programs, performance management, benefits, employee relations, conflict management and policy development.

Prior to establishing HRM Partners in 1994, Mr. Rusinovich spent five years as practice leader for PCG, HR management consulting firm which worked with Japanese corporations and was focused on improving employee communications and implementing competitive compensation programs and successful staffing solutions. Before joining PCG, Mr. Rusinovich was with NCR Corporation for 10 years in various HR management positions in several locations including unionized and non-unionized plants, division and subsidiary organizations and corporate headquarters. He was a member of NCR's Personnel Enhancement Programs which was responsible for developing and implementing 30 state-of-the art personnel programs ranging from performance management, HR information systems and personnel planning to early identification and development, succession planning and women and minorities in management. He received both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science/History and a Master of Science degree in Industrial Relations from West Virginia University.

Prior to joining HRM Partners, he was with Pasona Pacific, Inc. in Torrance, California for 10 years; he oversaw the operation of the permanent, temporary and administration divisions; developed new clientele targeting Japanese corporations in South Bay area; and planned and conducted various human resources related seminars and workshops for executives in Japanese. A native of Japan, Mr. Ueda received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Takushoku University, Tokyo, Japan and is fluent in Japanese.

Ms. Hamagami's expertise includes recruiting and staffing, personnel policy and procedure development, job analysis and position descriptions, performance management, total compensation structure development, supervisory training and regulatory compliance as well as handling day-to-day employee relations issues.

Ms. Hamagami holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kobe City University of Foreign Studies in Japan and a Master of Arts degree from Monterey Institute of International Studies. Ms. Hamagami has earned the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM).

Mr. Takahashi attended Kanagawa University in Kanagawa, Japan where he studied International Business. He also attended De Anza College in Cupertino, CA where he received an Associates of Art degree. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication from California State University, Long Beach.

Eri Yoshihara

Ms. Yoshihara studied at Japan College of Foreign Language in Tokyo, Japan prior to coming to the United States when she pursued and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from Concord University in Athens, WV.

Don Kensil is a senior human resources consultant for HRM with expertise in all aspects of human resources from recruitment and hiring to employee relations and termination to employee and management training. Mr. Kensil's work at HRM involves coordinating on-site human resources function activities, developing employment-related communications documents such as offer letters, termination documents, employee handbooks and job descriptions. Mr. Kensil also designs and delivers various training programs for HRM clients in areas such as basic supervision, performance appraisal, coaching and counseling employees and customer relations and basic selling skills.

Mr. Kensil's background includes ten years in human resources, marketing communications, sales, and management and product training. He has previously worked at NCR Corporation, and Octel Communications Corporation. He has a Bachelor's degree from Long Island University, a Master's degree from the State University of New York and a Master's Degree in Education Technology from San Francisco State University. In addition, Mr. Kensil has earned the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM).

Prior to joining HRM Partners, Mr. Morizawa spearheaded his own independent HR Consulting practice and provided services for both small and large organizations. As a hands-on, result-oriented human resources professional, Mr. Morizawa has had experience with HR start-up operations, performed all day-to-day responsibilities for a one-person HR department and developed personnel policies and procedures manuals for companies. Also, he has worked with labor unions and is familiar with Affirmative Action plans and EEO requirements. Technical recruiting as well as management contract recruiting rounds out his broad expertise.

Mr. Morizawa is a member of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), Association of Human Resources Professionals (PIHRA) and currently serves on the board of directors for the Orange County Employers' Advisory Council (OCEAC). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, specializing in Human Resources Management from California State University, Los Angeles.

Yoshiko Perry is a senior employee benefits consultant who provides HRM Partners with specialized benefits consulting. Ms. Perry was formerly President of Cambridge Consultants and a Senior Manager for the Deloitte-Touche Actuarial Benefits and Compensation Consulting practice in Los Angeles specializing in the design, financial modeling and administration of health and retirement plans. In addition, during her tenure at Deloitte-Touche, she was a liaison for the Pacific Rim Practice in San Francisco working nationally with Japanese clients.

Prior to joining Deloitte-Touche, Ms. Perry served in a variety of roles at Maxicare Health Plans which included Assistant Vice President, Benefits Administration and Director of Operations at Maxicare Life and Health Insurance Plans and Senior Officer for the Nashville Regional Center of Maxicare Health Plans.

Marv has been in the employee benefits and insurance field for over 30 years having worked for "Big 5" accounting firms, consulting organizations and insurance companies. He is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, an Enrolled Actuary (licensed to practice before IRS), a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries and was recently a Member of the Committee on Employee Benefit Accounting Matters for the American Academy of Actuaries.

Marv has a B.A. degree in mathematics from the University of the City of New York. Among his professional activities, he has made a presentation to the President's Commission on Public Pension Policy for the United States and is active in several local and region wide industry groups.

Sho Sakakibara is a Human Resources Consultant in Los Angeles. His work activities include working at client sites on human resource assignments providing translation services to clients and assisting senior management with human resource projects and assignments.

Mr. SAKAKIBARA came to the United States to attend high school in Portland, Oregon. Upon graduation, he moved to San Francisco to attend the University of San Francisco where he achieved a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Business in May, 2005.

Asako Sunda is a Human Resources specialist at HRM Partners in Los Angeles. Her work activities include translating and interpreting corporate HR programs between U.S. and Japan business units, providing personnel research, assisting with client projects and work assignments and working as an on-site HR specialist at customer sites.

Ms. Sunda holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Science from Nagoya City University in Japan, and a Master of Science in Human Resources Organization Development from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI.

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