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fact // more than 20 million people with disabilities, who are both willing and able to work, are represented in the U.S. workforce*

(U.S. Department of Labor)

Meet the Team

Richard Donovan, Board Chairman

Rich Donovan, Lime’s founder, is a portfolio manager for Merrill Lynch & Co. in New York City where he is a member of their proprietary trading team, focusing on global macro strategies. In March 2004, Donovan was a panelist on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s “Freedom to Compete Initiative: Realities and Opportunities in the 21st Century Workplace”, where he stressed the importance of empowerment to the future economic and social integration of disabled individuals. Rich stresses this message in an effort to bring disability under the corporate diversity umbrella. He is frequently invited to speak to both Fortune 100 firms and the community about the ‘business case’ behind disability. Rich is a recipient of Merrill Lynch’s 2006 Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion Award in recognition of the results Lime produced for the firm, and serves on the board of directors of The United Cerebral Palsy Research and Education Foundation (UCPREF). Mr. Donovan, who happens to have cerebral palsy, holds a B.B.A. in Finance from Schulich School of Business at York University and an M.B.A. in Finance from Columbia Business School. Rich is an avid sailor.

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Susan Lang, President and CEO

Susan Lang, who is responsible for the day to day operations of Lime and manages the organization’s high level strategic partnerships, has an extensive background in marketing, communications and executive level management in both corporate and not-for-profit settings. As the head of marketing for the third largest not-for-profit hospice organization in the U.S., she spearheaded a successful brand campaign following a major geographic expansion effort that led to significant growth. Ms. Lang also served as a member of the senior management team as SVP and marketing director for the top producing and fastest growing multi-state group of a major regional bank. Most recently, she was the executive director of a national disability organization, where she discovered a passion for working to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities. A graduate of Florida State University, Ms. Lang has also held leadership positions on the boards of numerous business and community organizations.

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Pat Holt, Executive Vice President

Pat Holt, who manages Lime’s university and recruiter relationships, had a career with a major public company that spanned nearly three decades. She held progressively responsible positions in human resources, public relations and training, and led the companywide Commitment to Excellence corporate culture program. Well versed in the principles of Six Sigma, she assisted in implementing thecorporate training for this quality focus. Ms. Holt also worked closely with the founder, CEO and board of directors to successfully implement strategic initiatives for the company. Most recently, she was a program director of a national disability organization, where she, too, realized a passion for her work. Ms. Holt has also held leadership positions on the boards of numerous business and community organizations.

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In addition to the chairman and president/CEO, Lime’s board of directors includes:

We are proud to have Merrill Lynch as our founding partner, and to have Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP serve as our pro bono legal counsel.

Lime is also grateful for support from The Henry H. Kessler Foundation.

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Read more about us

The University of Pennsylvania Daily Pennsylvanian: “Recruiters Seek Disabled Students” feature on Morris Street Partners, Lime’s original brand.

DiversityInc: “Should You Reveal Your Disability in a Job Interview?” with Rich Donovan

Jungle MBA Magazine: “Richard Donovan, Reluctant Activist”

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