Founder of Bedford Capital Corp., E. Scott Beattie presently is Independent Chairman of NexJ Systems, Inc.

He is also on the board of 8 other companies.

In his past career Mr. Beattie was Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of Elizabeth Arden, Inc., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for Elizabeth Arden (UK) Ltd., Vice President-Mergers & Acquisitions at Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., Chairman at Personal Care Products Council and Director at Bedford Capital Corp.

Mr. Beattie received an undergraduate degree and an MBA from Richard Ivey School of Business.