David Clark President and Chief Executive Officer With an extensive career that spans investment banking and the food industry, David Clark joined Aseptia in 2014 as the company’s President and CEO. Prior to Aseptia, Clark devoted more than 15 years to the food industry with an ownership role in Pierre Foods. During that time, the company grew and expanded through various acquisitions, revenue increases and mergers, including restaurant groups. Professionally, Clark began his career in banking, carving a successful and extensive career within the field. He served in multiple lending, marketing, administrative and executive positions at BB&T throughout the Carolinas prior to his role as President of BB&T of South Carolina. At Bank of Granite, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer before moving into the food industry and other entrepreneurial pursuits. Additionally, he founded the Sumlin Group, a boutique investment firm formed in 2004 that takes ownership positions in various companies throughout multiple industries. The firm’s objective is to add and optimize value to those companies. Since its inception, Sumlin Group has successfully acquired and/or sold businesses in industries such as automotive, dining and manufacturing. Clark earned his Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 723 West Johnson Street • Raleigh, NC 27603 • aseptia.com