Gary J. Pfleiger

Mr. Pfleiger serves as the President and directs the day-to-day operations of the Firm.  He continues to serve as President of an affiliated company, HealthStaff Solutions, which specializes in the international recruitment of nursing professionals.

Previously, as Director of Volt Information Sciences, Mr. Pfleiger managed Fujitsu Network Services national contract, with up to 1800 contract workers; increased operations to a staff of 40, including recruiting, project management, accounting and administration in Texas, Colorado, and New Jersey and increased annual sales to over $50,000,000.

Earlier, as President of Videcom, Inc., Mr. Pfleiger designed, developed and sold airline and airport software, including: negotiation of contract and project management of the Southwest Airlines “e-ticket” application under strict, short timelines.  As President, he increased sales by 200 % and profits by more than 500%; increasing sales and marketing territory from the U.S. to worldwide; and opening the China airport market while writing and negotiating China airport contracts.

In the 1980s, Mr. Pfleiger owned and operated Dodge Central, Inc., a company with annual sales of $40,000,000 and 110 employees.  During this time, Dodge Central achieved Top Dealership Sales Club membership (top 10%)
for three years.  Mr. Pfleiger also served as President of the Orange County Motor Car Dealers’ Association as well as serving as President of the Southern California Dodge Dealers’ Association.

Previously, as Regional Manager of California and as Vice President of a National Insurance Agency, Mr. Pfleiger increased sales $2,000,000 (profit 50%).  During his tenure, Mr. Pfleiger elevated California sales from fifth place to a first place region nationally. 

In the late 1970s, Mr. Pfleiger joined Cal Worthington Enterprises as Operations Manager.  Mr. Pfleiger was responsible for dealerships in Sacramento and Long Beach, CA; Anchorage, AK; and Phoenix, AZ. 

He served in the Air Force from 1964 to 1977, rising to the rank of Major.  He flew the RF-4C with 2200 hours and 150 missions in Vietnam; and was a functional test pilot for 5 years. 

Mr. Pfleiger was Chief of Soviet Aircraft and Tactics Branch, at USAFE Headquarters in Germany.  In addition, he was Executive Officer for the Major General with a staff of 1200.  Theaters of experience included Germany, 3 years; France 1 year; England, 3 years; and Vietnam, 1 year.  Awards received included Bronze Star, Air Medals, Distinguished Flying Cross and Combat Readiness Medal.

Mr. Pfleiger holds a Bachelor of Science with a major in Physics and a minor in Mathematics.  He earned a Master of Arts Degree in Russian Studies with a Thesis in computer courses in programming, statistical analysis and research.