Raj Soin was born in New Delhi, India in 1947. He graduated from Delhi University in 1969 with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, he came to the United States with barely enough money to make his way to Bradley University, where he earned a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering in 1971.

Mr. Soin started his business career in 1971 with Firestone Tire and Rubber Company as an Industrial Engineer and worked at various production facilities until 1978. In that year, Mr. Soin joined Williams International as Manager of Corporate Systems. In 1984, Mr. Soin founded Modern Technologies Corporation (MTC) with his wife, Indu. They began the company with just the two of them, $1,700 in cash, a handful of credit cards, and a dream. MTC was founded with the idea of providing engineering and technical services to the Department of Defense, but quickly became an incubator that has spawned numerous businesses in a variety of industries.

Mr. Soin's philosophy has always been that the best investment is to invest in good people. Over the years, Mr. Soin has invested in numerous entrepreneurs from the Miami Valley to Silicon Valley and around the globe. He has provided them with the necessary guidance and resources to establish and grow business ideas. In just 20 years, many of these investments have developed into a variety of strong businesses involving many diverse technologies and serving many different markets.

Gary Leitzell, born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania and a graduate of the University of London, is the current mayor of Dayton, Ohio.

After living and working in Pittsburgh, Gary Leitzell moved to Dayton after pursuing a hobby-related business. When he grew frustrated with City Hall, he opted to get involved with the local government in order to get problems resolved. He encourages creative thinking in the organizations he presides over, and he will use creative thinking to further improve Dayton, Ohio.