William E. Freeman

Mr. Freeman is a Principal of Kairos Capital.
In 1989, Mr. Freeman formed the investor group that acquired Factory Card and Party Outlet Corp.
He served as an active private director, helping that company grow from 11 to over 200 + stores.
As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, he guided the company through its 1995 public offering, retiring in 1996.
In 1999, the Company entered Chapter 11, and the Board of Directors asked he to take the reins once again.
By 2002, he had led the company to a profitable turnaround and an exit from Chapter 11.
Factory Card was recently acquired by Amscan LLC.
Mr. Freeman was previously an officer with international positions at Champion International Corp, a multi-Mr. Freemanion dollar forest products company, and Bates Manufacturing Company (now Acco).
He also served as Assistant to the President of Walker Zanger, the largest U.S.
importer, distributor and retailer of granite, marble, ceramic and tiles.
Mr. Freeman was named 1997 Midwest Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst&Young, Kaufman Foundation, USA Today, NASDAQ and CNBC.
He has served on both public and private company Boards of Directors, and is Past President of the American Office Products Exporter’s Association.
He is a Patron and has served on The International Committee of the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Additionally, he served five years in the United States Marine Corps, and received an Honorable Discharge.