David Garrity has over 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry, he held senior roles including CFO and board of director positions for both publicly held and private companies, and has extensive experience in several disciplines including operating, advisory, and research, and is CEO of New York City-based consulting firm GVA Research. He currently serves as independent director on the Board of BTCS, a publicly held US company involved with digital assets and blockchain technology development and application. During 2008 and 2009, David served as CFO and board director at Interclick, a behavioral-targeting internet-advertising network. At Aspen Group, owner and operator of online university Aspen University, David served as CFO and was integral to taking Aspen public, raising growth capital and developing relationships with investors, regulators, and institutional clients.