Doug joined Compuware in 1995 as general manager of the UNIFACE lab in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. While at the UNIFACE lab, Doug was responsible for re-engineering and repositioning Compuware's UNIFACE as a development environment for building, renewing and integrating strategic applications.

Prior to joining Compuware, Doug spent more than 31 years in Information Technology leadership positions. The bulk of his time was spent as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for several Canadian companies, including Bell Mobility, AT&T/Cantel, Esso Resources Inc. and Texaco. Doug led a re- engineering project at Bell mobility for which he was named Canada's CIO of the year by CIO Magazine.

Doug pursued his education in administrative studies and management from York University and the University of Western Ontario.

Chris joined Compuware in 1996 as Vice President and director of Compuware's Farmington Hills, Michigan lab. As lab director, he was responsible for all development and maintenance activities related to Compuware's suite of testing and implementation products.

Prior to joining Compuware, Chris held numerous key leadership positions at Nations Credit (CIO), Chrysler Corporation (CIO of Chrysler Credit), Renault (Director, IT Operations and Telecommunications, Paris) and American Motors Corporation (Director, IS Operations).

Chris simultaneously earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree from Wayne State University.

Beth sits on Compuware's Board of Directors, a position she has held since 1997. She is also a member of the Compuware Executive Committee.

Beth joined Compuware from The Chappell Group, Inc., a consulting firm she founded in 1995. The Chappell Group specialized in strategic planning, organizational development, sales and marketing strategies and the design of customer-centered processes. Prior to forming The Chappell Group, she was Global Services Vice President at AT&T, where she led relationship sales efforts with large client companies around the world. In her 15 years at AT&T, Beth held a variety of line and staff management positions ranging from sales and marketing assignments to engineering, operations and product management roles.

Beth is involved in a number of civic and community activities. She serves on the boards of Handleman Corporation, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (Vice Chair), Hospice of Michigan, the Michigan Economic Growth Authority, the Ford Senior Players Tournament and the Detroit Economic Club.

Beth holds a BA in Marketing from Michigan State University. She also attended the Executive Management Program at the University of California, Berkeley.

Tom joined Compuware as General Counsel in 1985. He has served as Secretary of the Compuware Board of Directors since May of 1995.

He is a past Chairperson of the Computer Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. He has authored articles and been a speaker on a wide range or intellectual property law topics that affect the computer industry.

Tom serves as a part-time faculty member in the Masters of Business Administration program at Wayne State University. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Renaissance Club and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Generation of Promise Program.

Tom is a cum laude graduate of both Ohio University and Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

During her four years at Compuware, Donna has served in a number of roles. Immediately prior to her appointment as Vice President, Donna was Director of Corporate Marketing. Her initial post at Compuware was Marketing Manager for the File and Data Management product family.

Before joining Compuware in 1995, Donna worked at the University of Washington, where she was directed the account management department of their in-house communications agency. She also served as marketing communications manager for Goal Systems, International between 1989 and 1991. Prior to that, she worked as director of communications for Database Utility Group, and also worked for Battelle Laboratories and Conde Nast Publications. Donna holds an MBA from the University of Washington, specializing in marketing and information technology.

During her eight years at Compuware, Laura has held the Director of Internal Audit and Controller positions. Prior to joining Compuware, she was a senior manager at Laventhol and Horwath, a public accounting firm.

Laura is a Certified Public Accountant and holds baccalaureate degrees in education from Central Michigan University and accounting and finance from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas.

Karmanos is a co-owner of three hockey teams: the Carolina Hurricanes (National Hockey League), the Plymouth Whalers (Ontario Hockey League) and the Florida Everblades (East Coast Hockey League). Committed to youth hockey, Karmanos began building a premier youth hockey program in 1974 for the children of Southeast Michigan. Internationally recognized for its sophisticated player development and winning tradition, his dedication to youth hockey has, for 25 years, provided ongoing support to numerous youth teams at various levels.

In memory of his late wife, Karmanos made gifts of over $26 million to establish the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, the only nationally recognized center to be named for a woman. His gift was the largest ever given to fight cancer in Michigan. Now remarried to wife Debra, both are deeply devoted to philanthropic causes and generously support the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Oakland County Special Olympics and the Judson Center. Karmanos continues to raise money for cancer research nationwide through "Race for the Cure," an event Debra has been instrumental in coordinating for Compuware. Both she and Karmanos co-chaired the first major fund-raiser in 1995 for HAVEN, a shelter for victims of domestic violence. Debra continues to serve HAVEN as a board member.

Karmanos is a member of the Board of Directors for the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, the North American Hockey League, USA Hockey, Worthington Industries, Automation Alley and Detroit Renaissance. He is also a member of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute Board of Trustees and the National Hockey League Board of Governors.

Karmanos is the recipient of many awards including the Great American Traditions award from B'nai B'rith, the Business Hall of Fame award from Junior Achievement and the Gerald R. Ford Sportsperson of the Year award from the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. For his work with youth hockey programs, he was recently awarded the prestigious Lester Patrick Trophy, one of hockey's highest honors.

Karmanos attended Wayne State University in Detroit. The proud father of three sons and one grandson, he lives in metropolitan Detroit with his wife, Debra.

During her 11 years at Compuware, Denise has held positions of increasing responsibility in facilities and administration including Manager, Director, and Senior Vice President. Prior to joining Compuware, Denise was employed by the Detroit Free Press for 10 years where, as a manager in the circulation department, she was responsible for customer service and the carrier billing system.

Denise holds a baccalaureate degree in business administration from Mercy College of Detroit (now the University of Detroit Mercy).

Joe has held several key technical and management positions at Compuware prior to assuming his present responsibilities. From December 1990 to October 1994 he was responsible for the Software Products Division. The integrated set of systems software products this division produces is designed to improve the productivity of data processing professionals in application development, implementation and maintenance. Compuware software products are used by more than 14,000 customers worldwide.

Prior to this assignment, Joe was the executive in charge of the Professional Services Division. Compuware's Professional Services Division is comprised of more than 11,000 professionals working across a broad spectrum of technologies including mainframe, mid-range and client/server platforms. The Professional Services Division offers clients business systems analysis, design, programming and implementation, as well as software conversion and systems planning and consulting.

Joe joined Compuware in 1981 as a technical consultant responsible for establishing the Systems Software Services Group. Prior to joining Compuware, Joe acquired 11 years of data processing experience in computer operations, application system development and technical support as an employee of National Bank of Detroit, Manufacturer's National Bank and Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company. Joe holds an MBA degree from the University of Detroit.

Wes joined Compuware in 1990 and has served the company as Product Line Sales Manager and Director of Sales Development. He was appointed Vice President of Worldwide Recruiting in 1997. Prior to joining Compuware, Wes spent seven years working in sales for Centura Software.

Wes holds a BA in Business Administration and an MBA, both from Minnesota State University.

Phyllis began her career with Compuware's Professional Services division 23 years ago and has extensive experience in all facets of the division's operations. She has held several key positions in the division including Sales Director; Branch Manager, Baltimore/Washington D.C.; and Vice President, Mideast Region. Phyllis was instrumental in negotiating Compuware's global IT productivity partnership with Ford Motor Company. She also played a significant role in the professional services partnership Compuware established with Bank One Corporation, an agreement which brought more than 225 of the bank's employees to the Professional Services Division.

Phyllis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Penn State University.

Prior to joining Compuware, Ron was Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Centura Software. He also held a number of management positions at Control Data Corporation, primarily in the area of software design, development and support for IBM compatible mass storage. Ron began his career as an applications programmer for the Boeing Corporation.

Ron joined Compuware in 1990 as Vice President of Product Line Sales. He was appointed Vice President of North American Sales in 1994, before being appointed to his current role in 1998.

Ron earned a BA from the University of Minnesota.

Prior to joining Compuware, Eliot was affiliated with Comerica Inc., where he introduced the Corporate Development function in the mid-1980s, went on to hold responsibility for Information Technology and Corporate Real Estate, and served as Comerica's Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Planning.

Eliot holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Wayne State University and an MBA from the University of Detroit. A Detroit native, Eliot resides in Troy with his wife and two sons.