Management Team

Patrick Bertagna - Chairman

Mr. Bertagna is the Chairman, President, CEO and founder of Global Trek Xploration (GTX) and co-inventor of the patented GPS Footwear technology. His career spans 27+ years in building companies in both technology and consumer branded products.

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Chris Walsh - Chief Operating Officer

Christopher M. Walsh is widely considered to be one of the premier production, sourcing and operations executives within the footwear and apparel industry. Mr. Walsh began his career with Nike in 1974 and subsequently established and implemented Nike's first manufacturing operation in the Far East.

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Alex McKean - Chief Financial Officer

Mr. McKean has been the chief financial officer of Encore Brands, Inc. October 2009. Previous to that, he acted as an independent management consultant under his own firm, McKean Financial Consulting as well as an independent contractor with Robert Half International and Ajilon Finance for clients such as: Charles Drew University, First California Bank, American Apparel, Color Spot Nurseries, and International Aluminum, providing services in accounting, regulatory filings, compliance, M&A and valuations. 

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Carla Collignon – Vice President of Finance

As Vice President of Finance, Carla is responsible for the financial accounting, SEC reporting and human resources of the Company. Having begun her career in the financial accounting industry in 1990, Carla received her CPA while working at KPMG and has since worked in various industries including real estate, entertainment and high tech.

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Carlos Briceño - VP of Business Development

Carlos comes with 15 years experience in the wireless communications industry where he has held sales, business development and technical management positions.  During this time he has opened new domestic and international markets, established distribution channels, introduced innovative products and developed relationships with companies such as Verizon Wireless, Telefónica Móviles, America Móvil.

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