Laurie Paternoster joined TopCoder as a member of the Board of Directors in December 2008. Prior to joining the Board, Laurie served as an advisor to the company and one of the original investors. Laurie, a private investor and entrepreneur, is active in numerous small and mid-market business and technology and real estate ventures as an advisor, board member and investor. Additionally, she is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of the Beacon Woods Equestrian Center. Laurie was a Co-founder and member of executive management for Tallán, Inc. for approximately 15 years up to its sale in March of 2000. Laurie is a graduate of the University of Connecticut.