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The Private Directors Association® (PDA) is pleased to offer this Board Director Opportunity Listing to its

qualified members. To be considered, candidates are expected to meet the majority of the requirements
of this posting. If you are interested in this posting and are not currently a member of PDA, you must
apply for PDA membership before applying for this opportunity. To join, click here.

Posting Company Name

Lead to the Future

Board Company Name

McLaren Technical Services

Board Company Description

McLaren Technical Services is a highly respected ESOP engineering company serving several markets
including; transportation engineering, marine engineering, construction engineering, entertainment
engineering, industrial engineering, public infrastructure, structural engineering and forensic
engineering.

Board Company Type

ESOP

Board Company Revenue

<$50M

Board Company Industry


Engineering

Board Posting Heading

Director for Engineering Services Company

Board Seats Available

One

Board Seat Compensation

$1,600 per month plus expenses

Type of Board Seat

Fiduciary Director

Term Limit

3 Years

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The Private Directors Association® (PDA) is pleased to offer this Board Director Opportunity Listing to its
qualified members. To be considered, candidates are expected to meet the majority of the requirements
of this posting. If you are interested in this posting and are not currently a member of PDA, you must
apply for PDA membership before applying for this opportunity. To join, click here.

Time Commitments

three meeting per year plus committee meetings

Corporate Board Experience

Yes

Required Applicant Industry Experience

Finance, preferably in engineering services

Required Applicant Characteristics

Strong financial background


ESOP knowledge
Experience in a professional services industry
Board experience

Recommended Applicant Characteristics

Experience in engineering services

Please submit your expression of interest, bio, and resume to the email below.

stephanieolexa@leadtothefuture.com

Applications should be submitted by or before the date listed below.

March 15th, 2023

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The Private Directors Association® (PDA) is pleased to offer this Board Director Opportunity Listing to its
qualified members. To be considered, candidates are expected to meet the majority of the requirements
of this posting. If you are interested in this posting and are not currently a member of PDA, you must
apply for PDA membership before applying for this opportunity. To join, click here.

Additional Information

Board of Director Candidate Search for McLaren Technical Services, an Engineering Company

February 7, 2023

Opportunity

Lead to the Future, LLC has been engaged to assist McLaren Technical Services, Inc. in their search for
one Independent Director for their fiduciary Board. This is an opportunity to serve on the fiduciary
Board of Directors of a highly respected ESOP engineering company serving several markets including;
transportation engineering, marine engineering, construction engineering, entertainment engineering,
industrial engineering, public infrastructure, structural engineering and forensic engineering.

Summary of Position

The Directors of McLaren Technical Services, Inc. (McLaren) shall provide appropriate corporate
governance and, jointly with the CEO, shall monitor, regularly reassess, and revise the company’s
strategic plan, management succession plan, financial plan, and operations plan with the intent of
increasing shareholder value.

Skills

New director candidates should possess expertise in at least 5 of the skills listed to ensure the Board, in
aggregate, maintains proficiency in all skills. This search will place strong emphasis on Finance and
Auditing.

Finance and Auditing • Assist the board in overseeing the integrity of the Company’s financial
statements and annual audit.

• Ensure financial statements are presented to the board in an understandable and actionable manner.

• Review the annual budget prepared by management.

• Review the annual stock valuation.

ESOP Knowledge Working understanding of ESOP shareholder structure.

Strategy Capable of suggesting strategies to improve the competitiveness of the firm and increase its
value.

Sales & Marketing Senior experience generating leads and winning project assignments.

Human Resources Mgt. Senior experience in interpersonal relationships, management of staff, training
and developing leaders and hiring talent.

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The Private Directors Association® (PDA) is pleased to offer this Board Director Opportunity Listing to its
qualified members. To be considered, candidates are expected to meet the majority of the requirements
of this posting. If you are interested in this posting and are not currently a member of PDA, you must
apply for PDA membership before applying for this opportunity. To join, click here.

Emerging Markets & Technology Experience in identifying and exploring newly emerging markets and
ability to assess new technologies in how they may contribute to McLaren’s growth and profitability.

Mergers and Acquisitions Be able to evaluate the terms and conditions of a merger or acquisition, assess
the candidates or provide access to funding.

Governance Ensure the values of the company and rights of its shareholders are preserved through the
execution of the bylaws and passage of amendments.

Business Development Can leverage their existing network to drive business to the firm.

Operations Processes Capable of suggesting strategies to improve the internal operations of the firm.

Qualifications

Management Skills Executive level experience in team building, excellent communication skills and
problem-solving skills with a “big picture” perspective.

Industry Knowledge At least 20 years of direct experience with the AEC industry.

Board Experience Working understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a corporate Board of
Directors. Prior board experience is preferred.

Culture Must be a cultural fit with an engineering firm that prides itself on applied ingenuity.

Commitment and Participation Must have available time and bandwidth to participate in all board
meetings and perform committee obligations

Expectations & Compensation

Time Commitment 1-5 days per month

Meeting Participation 3 all day Board meetings/year, conference calls as scheduled by the Chairman,
and participation on delegated powers committees.

Term 3 Years

Compensation $1,600/month (travel, meals and lodging paid for by McLaren)

Insurance Directors are covered by Directors and Officers insurance.

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The Private Directors Association® (PDA) is pleased to offer this Board Director Opportunity Listing to its
qualified members. To be considered, candidates are expected to meet the majority of the requirements
of this posting. If you are interested in this posting and are not currently a member of PDA, you must
apply for PDA membership before applying for this opportunity. To join, click here.

Interested Candidates: Please send an expression of interest, a cover letter addressing the above
qualifications and a resume to Stephanie Olexa at stephanieolexa@leadtothefuture.com.

We will be accepting indications of interest until March 15, 2023 and expect to complete the selection
process by June 1, 2023. We are committed to conducting a full and thorough search and appreciate
your patience with our process.

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