Apr 13 2009
American Nano Silicon Technologies, Inc., (OTC:ANNO) (BULLETIN BOARD: ANNO) ("American Nano" or "the Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of Micro-Nano Silicon, announced today that effective April 6, 2009, it has appointed Mr. Robert Fanella, Dr. Ping He, Mr. Shuming Lu and Mr. Dechun Liu, to serve as independent members of its Board of Directors.
Mr. Robert J. Fanella, CPA, 58 years old, has more than 35 years' experience specializing in corporate finance and accounting. From 2008 to the present, Mr. Fanella has served as a senior consultant to an Illinois-based LED Lighting Manufacturer, providing advice regarding capital raising affairs, capitalization at both the subsidiary and corporate level, and day-to-day financial operations. From 2006 to 2007, Mr. Fanella served as a senior consultant at Chicago Industrial Plating Manufacturer; prior to that, from 2001 to 2006, he was co-owner and CFO of Tru-Way, Inc.; and from 1983 to 2001, he was a co-founder and CFO of Microenergy, Inc. Mr. Fanella currently serves on the Board of Directors of China YCT International Group, Inc. Mr. Fanella earned his Bachelor's Degree in Finance from North Illinois University in 1972, and he was licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in 1975. In 1979, he received his MBA from the University of Chicago, specializing in Finance & Marketing.
"We are delighted to have Mr. Fanella as an independent member of our Board of Directors and as Chairman of our Audit Committee," said Mr. Pu Fachun, the Company's CEO, "The Company's product is an emerging and creative brand in China, with innovative product concepts and sales models. Further, the Company was developed with well-trained dynamic personnel with innovative thinking. I strongly believe that Mr. Fanella will bring something innovative and fresh to the Company. His previous experience in the financial field and business operations will definitely support the Company, while we are working as a team." Mr. Pu continued, "Mr. Fanella also serves as the chair of the Company's Audit Committee. Together with our increasingly strengthened corporate governance, I am confident that we will meet the standards and requirements of a senior U.S. exchange in the future.
Dr. He Ping, 38 years old, is currently serving as a professor of electrochemical studies at Southwest University of Science and Technology, School of Material Science and Engineering. Dr. He is an active member of the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE) and the Chinese Chemical Society (CCS). He has published over 50 essays and dissertations in both national and international academic periodicals. Science Citation Index (SCI) and Engineering Information (EI) have cited over 40 essays written by Dr. He and provided them as a researching resource to the public. Dr. He earned his Doctoral degree from Chinese Academy of Science -- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry in 2005.
Lu Shuming, age 67, is a senior licensed chemical engineer with over 30 years of experience in China's chemical industry. From 2002 to the present, he has served as a chief engineer and counselor at Chengdu Minhui Daily Chemical Technologies Co., Ltd. Prior to that, Mr. Lu was employed as the chief engineer involved in chemical engineering for different companies. Mr. Lu holds a bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering from Sichuan University. He graduated in 1967.
Liu Dechun, age 35, from 2000 to the present, has worked as an instructor at Southwest University of Science and Technology, Department of Applied Chemistry. Mr. Liu received his master degree in science in 2000 from Southwest University of Science and Technology.
"On behalf of the Board, I welcome the addition of our new independent members of our Board." Mr. Pu stated, "We can accomplish new missions and embark on new challenges together with our new colleagues, and will strive to improve upon the Company's achievements."