Tribinium Corporation - Protecting Innocence Online

Richard B. Maring - CEO/Founder

In an entrepreneurial career that has spanned over 30 years Richard Maring the founder of Tribinium Corporation has been the inventor and driving force behind a number of new advances in imaging technology. He holds multiple US Patents, including one granted in 1989 whose groundbreaking technology has become part of the foundation of later inventions patented by Dow Global, Eastman Kodak, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Canon, and General Electric. In the spring of 2006 he filed patents on yet another new imaging technology which has become the basis of Tribinium's radically new product line "SeeNoEvil".

Over the past 2 years Rich has become known as an outspoken leader in the effort to protect the innocence of children and families online. Recently he has become a sought after speaker on the subject of Internet pornography and the technologies used to distribute it, as well as the role new technology needs to play in combating its invasive nature.

Michael LaFeldt - President

Michael LaFeldt was appointed President of on August 6, 2007, after holding the position of Chief Technology Officer. Prior to joining Tribinium, Michael has served as CEO of his own consulting company for 10 years within the Internet software sector. Michael also worked for a consulting company for IBM first as a systems engineer and then as a pre-sales consultant, over the span of 5 years.

A graduate of Central Michigan University, Michael has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science with a minor in Philosophy. Michael's attention to detail, organization/communication skills, and focus on leadership, blends together to create an idea-to-market mentality with a focus on execution.

James A. Sands - COO

James A. Sands was named Chief Operations Officer for Tribinium Corporation on January 1st, 2007. He is responsible for the strategic, tactical, and short-term management plans to deliver the companies products and services.

Sands joined Tribinium with 26 years of experience in the Air Force. He originally entered the Air Force in 1978 through the ROTC program and eventually commanded at the squadron, group, and wing level before retiring as a colonel. After his retirement from the Air Force, Sands worked as Senior Vice President of Development for a small information technology firm, and then worked for two years as Chief Operating Officer for the Christian men's organization Promise Keepers.

He has a dual Masters degree in Public Administration and Personnel Management and is married to Kimberly Jansen. They have two boys Joshua and Jonathan.

Daniel Hopper - CTO

Daniel Hopper was named Chief Technology Officer for Tribinium Corporation on August 28th, 2007. He oversees all technical staff as well as the continued research and development of See No Evil technologies. Daniel has over ten years experience working as a software developer before accepting his position at Tribinium.

Daniel has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Rhode Island College. Daniels technological expertise, continued dedication to product development, and personal commitment to excellence have made him a valuable asset to Tribinium Corporation.