About orbiTouch

Blue Orb, Inc. is led by an exceptional executive team with breadth and depth in building and growing successful high technology companies. Founded in 1997, Blue Orb, Inc. is a high technology company located in Maitland, Florida that specializes in the research, production, distribution, and licensing of advanced input systems for gaming, computing, and communications devices.

The Company's mission is to create and bring to market innovative products that enhance the user experience.

Management Team

Pete McAlindon, Ph.D.

CEO, Director

Dr. McAlindon founded Keybowl, Inc., now Blue Orb, Inc. in 1997 with a clear vision of broadening access to information for all computer users by eliminating the barriers caused by traditional computing device input technologies. He has an extensive background in ergonomic issues related to keyboard design and human computer interaction. A human factors engineer, Dr. McAlindon has led extensive research focused on ergonomic keyboard usage. He has published several papers and has made numerous professional speeches on user-centered design and ergonomic keyboard design issues. He earned a Master's Degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Aeronautical Science and is a certified pilot. He earned his doctorate from the University of Central Florida in Industrial Engineering with an emphasis in ergonomics. Dr. McAlindon is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Central Florida where he has taught courses in Statistics, Research Methods, Computer Applications, Quantitative Methods, and Product Design and Development. Dr. McAlindon is an active director on the boards of Conductive Education Centers of Florida for children with cerebral palsy.

Board of Directors

James W. Ferrell, MBA, CPA, CFP®, PFS, CIMC

James is a native of Orlando and is the founding shareholder and President of Ferrell Wealth Management, Inc. and the co-founding shareholder of Chastang, Ferrell, Sims & Eiserman, L.L.C (now LarsonAllen). Prior to the formation of Chastang, Ferrell, Sims & Eiserman, L.L.C. and Ferrell Wealth Management, Inc. (formerly CFSE Wealth Management, Inc.), James served as a senior consultant in the tax department of Price Waterhouse. Mr. Ferrell holds designations as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), and Certified Investment Management Consultant (CIMC) and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA).

G. Arthur (Art) Herbert

Mr. Herbert has served as the Principal of CEO Advisors, a management and financial consulting firm, since 1989. From 1969 to 1988 he was the President and Vice President - Manager of Electro-Science Management Corporation, a manager of three venture capital partnerships. Mr. Herbert serves on the board of publicly held Techne Corporation and several privately held businesses. He received his Masters in Business Administration from Harvard University and Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the United States Naval Academy.

Richard (Rick) J. Walsh

Rick Walsh is President of the KnobHill Group, an investment and strategic counseling company. Prior to establishing the KnobHill Group, he served as Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs of Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) and was a founding member of the leadership team that took Darden public in 1995. He also served as a member of Darden's Executive Committee and remains a Trustee on the Darden Restaurants Foundation following his retirement. Rick attended the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida and received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1977 and a Master of Public Policy in 1983, receiving the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1985. Rick currently serves as Chairman of the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees and also serves on the College of Business Advisory Council for the University. He serves on the SunTrust Bank Administrative Board; National Restaurant Association Board of Directors; Hubbs SeaWorld Research Institute Board of Trustees; Florida Chamber of Commerce; National Employment Policy Institute; the Mennello Museum of Art; the MD Anderson Council of Governors and several startup company advisory boards. He is past Chairman of the Board of the Florida State Chamber of Commerce and former Board member of the Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce. He formerly served on the Governor's Florida Tourism Council; the Governor's Taskforce on Affordable Healthcare; Enterprise Florida; and the Metro-Orlando Economic Development Commission. In 2003, he was chairman of Orange County's Mobility 20/20 transportation initiative. Rick has been recognized as Orlando Business Journal's "Businessman of the Year"; one of "Florida's 100 Most influential" by Florida Trend Magazine; "25 Most Powerful People in Central Florida" by the Orlando Sentinel; and "50 Most Powerful People in Orlando" by Orlando Magazine.

Ernest (Ernie) L. Wilding

Mr. Wilding is a successful entrepreneur and business leader. He currently manages his own private equity fund and serves on the board of directors of several companies. Previously Mr. Wilding was president of Sears Home Improvement Products, a $300 million residential specialty contractor, and served as president and COO of Gale Industries. Mr. Wilding is an active director on the boards of SouthTrust Bank Orlando, New Hope for Grieving Children, Legatus, Junior Achievement of Orlando, and Ivest Financial.