James Szarko joined SemBioSys in September 2004 as Chief Financial Officer. He has 23 years of business and leadership experience in various roles as a Chartered Accountant, management consultant and an executive. Prior to joining SemBioSys, Mr. Szarko provided consulting and financial management services to early stage growth companies primarily in the technology area. He also held a senior position with a large public company. Mr. Szarko began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP where he advanced to the position of senior manager which included a three year international assignment. Mr. Szarko is currently a member of the Advancement Committee to the Board of Governors of the University of Lethbridge and has served on various boards and committees in both the profit and non-profit sectors.