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Scope: Corporate Vision GraphicClient: Avnet, Inc.

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PROFITABLE GROWTH

PROFITABLE GROWTH

1. Integrity 2. Customer Service 3. Accountability 4. Teamwork 5. Innovation

INSPIRED & ENGAGED

PEOPLE

UNPARALLELED CUSTOMER

SERVICE

TECHNOLOGY, SERVICES & SOLUTIONS

THAT MATTER

Dynamic Culture of Operational Excellence & Performance

Scope: Corporate Vision GraphicClient: Avnet, Inc.

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Scope: ultimate Boarder Contest Concept ArtClient: AT&T

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Scope: ultimate Boarder Contest Concept ArtClient: AT&T


Scope: 3d Original Character CreationClient: Avnet Operational excellence

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Scope: 3d Original Character CreationClient: Avnet Operational excellence


Scope: Business Model VisualizationClient: Avnet Integrated & Avnet, Inc.

TRUE LIFECYCLEMANAGEMENT

Order Fulfillment

Asset Recovery & Reclamation

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Scope: Business Model VisualizationClient: Avnet Integrated & Avnet, Inc.

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• Education & Training• Order Management• Channel Program Administration

Technical Support

• Design Services• Assessment• Field Service

Demand Creation

• Sales• Customer Relationships & Service• Avnet Reputation & Brand

Financial Support

• Leasing• Customer Credit• Working Capital Investment

GlobalSupply Chain

• Logistics• Inventory Management• Warehousing

AftermarketServices

• Extended Warranty• Repair / Refurbishing• E-Recycling


Scope: logo, print Ad, e-Mail & event Brochure Client: Arizona Technology Council

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Scope: logo, print Ad, e-Mail & event Brochure Client: Arizona Technology Council


Scope: naming, rebranding, logo, photo direction & BrochureClient: palladeo

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Scope: naming, rebranding, logo, photo direction & BrochureClient: palladeo


14835 E. Shea BlvdSuite 103 PMB 625

Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

14835 E. Shea Blvd

Suite 103 PMB 625


(480) 544-0095

www.upfrontadvisors.com

January 19, 2009

The Moscone Center

Administrative Office

747 Howard Street, 5th Flr.

San Francisco, CA 94103

Dear, Ms. Miller,

Jonathan McGuire is an honored guest of our corporation, and during his

stay at your hotel, you are hereby authorized to forward all bills for his stay

there to our accounting office. They have been preauthorized to

immediately approve and pay any invoices from your hotel. We have placed

a credit limit on the account of $2,500. Should this account exceed this

amount, please contact this office for approval in advance of any additional

charges.

Thank you in advance for your special consideration of this individual and

his needs. We hope to make his visit to our company and our city most

enjoyable and memorable.

If I may be of any assistance in this matter, please contact my office as

necessary.

Regards,

Ed Kamins

President

cc: Tom Chase, UpFront Advisors CFO


Ed Kamins

(480) [email protected]

14835 E. Shea BlvdSuite 103 PMB 625



Scope: Corporate Identity System & WebsiteClient: upFront Advisors

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Scope: Corporate Identity System & WebsiteClient: upFront Advisors


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Pantone DS 325-3CC 58 M 50 Y 47 K 15R 110 G110 B 113

Scope: logo & Style GuideClient: Arrow Metallurgical laboratory

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Pantone DS 325-3CC 58 M 50 Y 47 K 15R 110 G110 B 113

Scope: logo & Style GuideClient: Arrow Metallurgical laboratory


Scope: logo & Style GuideClient: neightbors in need AZ

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Scope: logo & Style GuideClient: neightbors in need AZ


Take ownership of the processes you work with and

discuss process improvement solutions with your manager

Implement them with your team

Submit the Results to RESULTS.AVNET.COM for

sharing and tracking.

Learn more about Avnet Results and other OPX Tools at

OPX.AVNET.COM

Write us at: [email protected]

OPX Website: OPX.AVNET.COM

Avnet Results Website: RESULTS.AVNET.COM

Do you see opportunities to improve the things you do every day?

Would you like to know if others have improved something similar?

Would you like to share your improvements with the rest of Avnet?

If you answered YES to any of the questions above, Avnet Results may be for you!

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Scope: Avnet results plus launchClient: Avnet Operational excellence

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What is the

Process

Avnet Results Plus

Find an opportunity for improvement.

Discover a possible solution.

Discuss it with your manager.

Implement the solution.

Once implemented, submit it on the Avnet Results Plus website: RESULTS.AVNET.COM.

Learn more about Avnet Results Plus™ and other OPX tools at opx.avnet.com or contact [email protected]

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Avnet Results Plus

What is

?A way for you to identify and improve the

way you work (process).

A single place to capture and record the benefits of those improvements.


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Take ownership of the processes you work with and

discuss process improvement solutions with your manager.

Implement it with your team.

Submit the Result to RESULTS.AVNET.COM

for sharing and tracking.

What is your role in

?Avnet Results Plus


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Scope: Avnet results plus launchClient: Avnet Operational excellence

Why

Avnet Results Plus?

Engages everyone to improve their

processes to make Avnet better.

Empowers everyone to develop and

implement process improvements.

Learn more about Avnet Results Plus™ and other OPX tools at

opx.avnet.com or contact [email protected]

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Tools for OPX Success

Operational Excellence Transformation

Manager & Coach Role

Individual Contributor or Team Member Role

Process Improvement Expert Role

Process Improvement Expert Curriculum

Process Improvement Master Role

Process Improvement Master Curriculum

Executive Sponsor Role

Estimated Time for Completion – 1- 3 yearsEstimated Classroom Time – 27 days

Required Courses/Workshops

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT2 Day Process Mapping 2 Day Learning Lean CBT: Spaghetti Diagrams CBT: Fishbone Diagrams CBT: Building a Cause & Eff ect Matrix CBT: Understanding What to Measure Six Sigma Green Belt - online or instructor led SCOR 2 Day Framework workshop SCOR 2 Day Project workshop Lean “Train the Trainer”Lead a Lean Event, Process Improvement Project with realized benefi ts Facilitation Skills workshop Facilitating Lean Events workshop CBT: Avnet Results *

CHANGE MANAGEMENT Change Management 3 Day Certifi cation Change Management 1 Day Manager Coach workshop

PROJECT MANAGEMENTCBT: Project Management Project Management 2 Day workshop

Initial Interview with Director of OPX

CBT: High-Level Process Mapping

CBT: Mid-Level Process Mapping

CBT: Eight Elements of Waste

CBT: Five Principals of Lean

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt SCOR Certifi cation Exam PMI or Prince 2 Certifi cation Advanced Topics on Project Management 2 Day Workshop

Optional CredentialsOptional - depending on role & career plans

Prerequisites

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Scope: Course CatalogClient: Avnet Operational excellence

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August 2012

Scope: Course CatalogClient: Avnet Operational excellence


S C o p e : Fennemore Craig Brand relaunch C l i e n t : Fennemore Craig p.C.

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S C o p e : Fennemore Craig Brand relaunch C l i e n t : Fennemore Craig p.C.


Scope: Vendor-agnostic point of Sale ConceptsClient: Ingram Micro Mobile

Authentic RG

BrightPoint Ingram Retail Solution Selling Concepts

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BrightPoint Ingram Large Permanent Fixture

Authentic RG

BrightPoint Ingram Large Shipper

Authentic RG

BrightPoint Ingram Shelf Shipper

Authentic RG

BrightPoint Ingram Small Shipper

Scope: Vendor-agnostic point of Sale ConceptsClient: Ingram Micro Mobile


Scope: retail point of Sale Client: Sandisk

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4GB Blue SDHC (Class 4)

Trust life’s moments to SanDisk

water proof

SHoCkproof

temperatureproof

© 2010 SanDisk Corporation. All rights reserved. SanDisk and the SanDisk logo are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. The SD and SDHC marks and logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

IEC 529 IPX7; product must be clean and dry before use. Does not include microSDHC. See www.sandisk.com/proof for additional information.

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Share Your Life

1 SD, SDHC and microSD card formats up to 32GB only. See www.sandisk.com/proof for additional information.

2 IEC 529 IPX7; product must be clean and dry before use. See www.sandisk.com/proof for additional information.

3 Does not include microSDHC. See www.sandisk.com/proof for additional information.

* Up to 15 MB/sec (150X) read speed, write speed lower. Based on SanDisk internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device. 1 megabyte (MB) = 1 million bytes. X = 150KB/sec.

† Full HD video (1920x1080x30fps), HD & 3D video support may vary based upon host device, file size, resolution, compression, bit rate content, and other factors. See: www.sandisk.com/HD.

© 2010 SanDisk Corporation. All rights reserved. SanDisk, the SanDisk logo, SanDisk Ultra, SanDisk Extreme and Compact Flash are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. The SD, SDHC, microSD and microSDHC marks and logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. Other brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective holder(s).

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Capture, Share and Store More...Just Add MemoryStore More of Your Memories

The SanDisk® Ultra® Difference• Faster shot-to-shot

performance• Greater reliability • For point-and-shoots

& DSLRs.• Up to 15 MB/sec read/

write speeds• Ideal for capturing HD

and 3D video• Limited lifetime

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2 IEC 529 IPX7; product must be clean and dry before use. See www.sandisk.com/proof for additional information.

3 Does not include microSDHC. See www.sandisk.com/proof for additional information.

* Up to 15 MB/sec (150X) read speed, write speed lower. Based on SanDisk internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device. 1 megabyte (MB) = 1 million bytes. X = 150KB/sec.

† Full HD video (1920x1080x30fps), HD & 3D video support may vary based upon host device, file size, resolution, compression, bit rate content, and other factors. See: www.sandisk.com/HD.

© 2010 SanDisk Corporation. All rights reserved. SanDisk, the SanDisk logo, SanDisk Ultra, SanDisk Extreme and Compact Flash are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. The SD, SDHC, microSD and microSDHC marks and logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. Other brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective holder(s).

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Capture, Share and Store More...Just Add MemoryStore More of Your Memories

The SanDisk® Ultra® Difference• Faster shot-to-shot

performance• Greater reliability • For point-and-shoots

& DSLRs.• Up to 15 MB/sec read/

write speeds• Ideal for capturing HD

and 3D video• Limited lifetime

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Scope: Illustration for Web navigation Client: Symphonetic Insight

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Scope: Illustration for Web navigation Client: Symphonetic Insight


Scope: print Ads & Brochure Client: Oneneck IT Solutions

content marketing

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Don’t let IT break your deal.

www.OneNeck.com

OneNeck excels at understanding the objectives of the Private Equity fi rm. We know how to align your

objectives with the IT operations and strategy of your existing and prospective portfolio companies.

With our IT experience and business expertise in due diligence, we can show you how to right-size costs,

mitigate risks, shorten TSA lifecycles, and differentiate yourself as a bidder. Perhaps most importantly,

we’ll pinpoint any inadequate technology, weak operational resilience or poor leadership that could

dramatically infl uence cost, availability, security and ultimately, the business valuations of your deals.

OneNeck IT Services is the leading provider of enterprise outsourcing solutions for mid-market companies.

We offer investors expertise and a track record of success in working with Private Equity fi rms.

Don’t let IT break your deal.

OneNeck excels at understanding the objectives of the Private Equity fi rm. We know how to align your objectives with

the IT operations and strategy of your existing and prospective portfolio companies.

With our IT experience and business expertise in due diligence, we can show you how to right-size costs, mitigate risks,

shorten TSA lifecycles, and differentiate yourself as a bidder. Perhaps most importantly, we’ll pinpoint any inadequate

technology, weak operational resilience or poor leadership that could dramatically infl uence cost, availability, security

and ultimately, the business valuations of your deals.

OneNeck IT Services is the leading provider of enterprise outsourcing solutions for mid-market companies.

We offer investors expertise and a track record of success in working with Private Equity fi rms.

For additional information, visit the OneNeck IT Services

home page at www.OneNeck.com.

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Scope: print Ads & Brochure Client: Oneneck IT Solutions

S I e r r A C O n T e n T M A r k e T I n G34 35

Scope: data Sheets & Case StudiesClient: Oneneck IT Solutions

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Scope: data Sheets & Case StudiesClient: Oneneck IT Solutions


Scope: data SheetsClient: ilinc

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Scope: data SheetsClient: ilinc


Scope: Brochure, e-Mail & Case StudyClient: Avnet, Inc.

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Scope: Brochure, e-Mail & Case StudyClient: Avnet, Inc.


Scope: Course Brochure & e-Mail BlastClient: Avnet learning & development

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Scope: Course Brochure & e-Mail BlastClient: Avnet learning & development


Scope: Website Client: IMG Technologies

Websites

& landing pages

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Scope: Website Client: IMG Technologies

S I e r r A W e B S I T e S & l A n d I n G p A G e S44 45

Scope: QuickSource Online Computer ConfiguratorClient: Avnet Applied Computing

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Scope: QuickSource Online Computer ConfiguratorClient: Avnet Applied Computing


Scope: Supply Chain Security Blog & landing page

Client: BSI

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Scope: Supply Chain Security Blog & landing page

Client: BSI


Scope: rotating Banner Ads for landing pageClient: BSI

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Scope: rotating Banner Ads for landing pageClient: BSI


Scope (left): CIO BlogClient (left): Avnet Inc.

Scope (right): hTMl Website developmentClient (right): Avnet Integrated

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Scope (left): CIO BlogClient (left): Avnet Inc.

Scope (right): hTMl Website developmentClient (right): Avnet Integrated


Scope: print Ad CampaignClient: Avnet Applied Computing

display

advertising

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Scope: print Ad CampaignClient: Avnet Applied Computing

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Scope: Walmart World display AdClient: Sandisk

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Scope: Walmart World display AdClient: Sandisk


Scope: Future Shop display AdClient: Sandisk

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Scope: Future Shop display AdClient: Sandisk


Scope: print Ad CampaignClient: Fennemore Craig p.C.

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Scope: print Ad CampaignClient: Fennemore Craig p.C.


Scope: Buyer’s GuideClient: Sandisk

collateral

development

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Scope: Buyer’s GuideClient: Sandisk

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Scope: data SheetsClient: Sandisk

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Scope: healthcare data SheetClient: lions Gate Technology

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Scope: healthcare data SheetClient: lions Gate Technology


Scope: enhanced Capabilities BrochureClient: IMG Technologies

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Scope: enhanced Capabilities BrochureClient: IMG Technologies


Scope: editorial, design & epublishing SupportClient: Closed loop refining & recovery

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Scope: editorial, design & epublishing SupportClient: Closed loop refining & recovery


Scope: employee Training Course CatalogsClient: Avnet learning & development

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Scope: employee Training Course CatalogsClient: Avnet learning & development


Scope: Connected Classroom Sales AidsClient: CdW & Avnet Integrated

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Scope: Connected Classroom Sales AidsClient: CdW & Avnet Integrated


Scope: employee Training Materials productionClient: Avnet, Inc.

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Scope: employee Training Materials productionClient: Avnet, Inc.


Scope: pitch deck for Mobile ServicesClient: Ingram Micro

presentations

& speeches

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Scope: pitch deck for Mobile ServicesClient: Ingram Micro

S I e r r A p r e S e n T A T I O n S & S p e e C h e S80 81

Scope: Sales presentation for radioShackClient: Sandisk

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Scope: Sales presentation for radioShackClient: Sandisk


Scope: hollywood Themed presentation for hallway displaysClient: Avnet learning & development

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Scope: hollywood Themed presentation for hallway displaysClient: Avnet learning & development


Scope: Flash Animations Client: Avnet Managed Technologies & Avnet Applied Computing

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Scope: Flash Animations Client: Avnet Managed Technologies & Avnet Applied Computing


Scope: Video Case Study Shot on location Client: Avnet Inc.

corporate videos

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Scope: Video Case Study Shot on location Client: Avnet Inc.

S I e r r A C O r p O r A T e V I d e O S88 89

Scope: Tech Trends Videos Shot on location Client: Avnet Inc.

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Scope: Tech Trends Videos Shot on location Client: Avnet Inc.


Scope: Corporate Videos & dVd Authoring Client: palladeo

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Scope: Corporate Videos & dVd Authoring Client: palladeo


Scope: SCTe Cable-Tec expo Booth elementsClient: Avnet Integrated

trade show

support

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Scope: SCTe Cable-Tec expo Collateral SupportClient: Avnet Integrated

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Scope: Sales Toolkit: Flash nav, Integrated Video, pdF documents & Custom packaging Client: Avnet Applied Computing

direct email

& mail campaigns

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Scope: Sales Toolkit: Flash nav, Integrated Video, pdF documents & Custom packaging Client: Avnet Applied Computing

S I e r r A d I r e C T e M A I l & M A I l C A M p A I G n S102 103

Scope: Custom partner recruitment kit for Symbol direct CustomersClient: Avnet Applied Computing

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Scope: Custom partner recruitment kit for Symbol direct CustomersClient: Avnet Applied Computing


Scope: Integrated direct Mail Campaign - Sunblock Sample Giveaway Client: hp

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Scope: Integrated direct Mail Campaign - Sunblock Sample Giveaway Client: hp


Scope: Integrated direct Mail Campaign Client: netApp

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Scope: Integrated direct Mail Campaign Client: netApp


Scope: Multi-Wave direct Mail Campaign Client: Avnet Technology Solutions

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Scope: Multi-Wave direct Mail Campaign Client: Avnet Technology Solutions


Scope: Integrated direct Marketing CampaignClient: Avnet Computing Components

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Scope: Integrated direct Marketing CampaignClient: Avnet Computing Components


Scope: Multiphase email CampaignClient: healthco

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Scope: Multiphase email CampaignClient: healthco


Scope: notice of default direct Mail CampaignClient: Castle & Cooke

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Scope: notice of default direct Mail CampaignClient: Castle & Cooke


602.549.7217 [email protected] e. Casitas del riophoenix, AZ 85050

www.sierracreative.com

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