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Steve Simpson, a seasoned, public company CEO,
joins Ridgecrest Capital Partners in a senior advisory role.

Ridgecrest Capital Partners proudly announced today that Steve Simpson, former CEO of Extended Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: XTND), a leading global provider of enterprise wireless and mobile solutions, has joined the firm in a senior advisory capacity. Mr. Simpson, whose title will be Advisory Director, will help the firm identify new business opportunities and bring both operational expertise and public-company financial and strategic experience to Ridgecrest’s investment banking advisory services.

Josh Rafner, Managing Director of Ridgecrest Capital Partners, observed, “We are extremely lucky to attract someone of Steve’s obvious stature and talents to the firm as we continue to grow. He will add to our team the valuable perspective gained from larger company operating experience, as well as from successfully navigating an entrepreneurial company through its initial public offering and subsequent growth, including through acquisitions.”

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