Phone: 650-233-1003 Christine is responsible for overseeing the drafting and negotiation of the legal documentation for all transactions. Christine joined Lighthouse in November 2002. Christine has over 13 years experience in the venture finance industry and has worked for such organizations as Comdisco Ventures, Silicon Valley Bank, Ally Capital and Technology Funding. She has also worked with various start-up organizations in the franchising and high tech industries. Christine received her BA in German from San Jose State University. Phone: 415-464-5979 Darren is responsible for the collection and analysis of financial and non-financial information pertinent to the valuation of equity investments in the Lighthouse portfolio. In addition, Darren contributes to the company's documentation, receivables collection, and investor reporting efforts. Prior to joining Lighthouse in 1996, Darren spent six years in the equipment finance industry, including three years with GE Capital Computer Leasing and three years with Oliver-Allen Corporation. Darren earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (Finance concentration) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly). Phone: 415-464-5982 Lizabeth oversees all aspects related to contract administration and compliance for the firm's investments. Lizabeth has over 18 years experience in contract work in real estate and venture transactions. Lizabeth joined Lighthouse in 1995. Prior to Lighthouse, Lizabeth was a Transaction Administrator for Comdisco and a Manager for a national real estate firm. She earned her BA in Social Welfare and Corrections from California State University, Chico. Phone: 415-464-5916 Ruth is responsible for all aspects of contract fulfillment including asset due diligence, funding documentation, client customer service and compliance tracking. Prior to joining Lighthouse in 1999, Ruth worked for Wells Fargo Bank as a Business Banking Officer, specializing in Commercial Real Estate Loans and New Business Portfolios. She also has worked for Sadler & Company Insurance Brokers and Metropolitan Life Insurance as a Life Agent and is a Paralegal. Ruth has a Business Degree from the American Institute of Banking and her Paralegal Diploma from University of California at Berkeley.