Amar is our founder and leader. His insights into the broader markets, as well as the markets of our clients, enable us to remain open to change and move with our clients. Amar grew up in Florida, but left the swamps for beautiful Ohio, attending Ohio State University (Bachelor of Science, Business Administration) before heading west yet again to California in search of fame and fortune. His brush with destiny occurred as he attained his licensure to practice public accountancy (CPA), which provided for many fond memories of 1040's, 1020's and endless schedules. Not convinced he had enough initials after his name, he obtained his Master's Degree of Business Administration from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. Currently, Amar keeps busy in his "free time" by helping raise his three beautiful children and by serving on the Board of Directors of Hog Island Oyster Company.

Simon is our production chief and technology leader. His ability to think logically, creatively, and calmly enables us to maintain our high level of service and grow as a business. He also drives the early adoption of new technology to ensure that the AIS Group has tried it before our clients have to. Simon came to the AIS Group via Birmingham, England, where he graduated from the University of Central England with a B.A. Hons. in Accounting. After working as a company accountant for a number of years, Simon "jumped ship" and decided to move to a system oriented role. After successfully navigating the Y2K waters, he decided to jump across the pond and found himself at AIS in 2000. Simon can now often be found working on his house in Berkeley.

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