Technology >> CEO Interviews >> December 17, 2001

Patrick Custer – Uniview Technologies Corporation (uvew)

PATRICK A. CUSTER is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of uniView Technologies Corporation. Before joining uniView, Mr. Custer directed the development of a computer chip distribution company. His extensive knowledge in finance and business strategies stems from his tenure with E.F. Hutton, where he specialized in international corporate finance and foreign monetary policies. He also served on the Chinese Economic Development Council, which was designed to assist government-controlled companies to privatize and enter foreign exchange public markets. More recently, he was appointed to the Computer and Telecommunications Panel for the People's Republic of China, and also served on a committee to promote business relationships between Australia and the US in conjunction with the 2000 Olympics. He is also on the panel for Investment 2000, and is a committee member, as well as a Presenter for the Pacific Rim Forum. Mr. Custer was the co-Founder and President of Donny Osmond Entertainment. His technical experience includes Engineering and Management positions with Texas Instruments and Honeywell. He has also served in leadership positions at companies including Texas American Bank, Hamilton Vanguard (England), Donny Osmond Entertainment, Entertainment Equity Corporation and Hamden International. He received a degree in Engineering and Management at Texas Tech University, with additional studies in the Master's Finance program. Profile
TWST: Would you begin with a brief historical sketch and an overview of

the company?

Mr. Custer: The company was started about 17 years ago, with a vision of

providing technology for the