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ACE Contact Information

American Champion Entertainment Corporate Offices

26203 Production Ave., Suite 5
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 782-8168
(510) 782-8123 Fax


Board of Directors

(click on Director to see their profiles)
George Chung Chairman of the Board
Anthony Chan Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer
Don Berryessa Vice President
Jan Hutchins President, American Champion Media
William Duffy Nominated Director
Alan Elkes Nominated Director
Ronnie Lott Nominated Director


Public Relations

Wendy Lara Hill -- extension 42 -- w.hill@americanchamp.com

World Wide Web/Internet Maintenance

Scott W. Hill -- extension 48 -- webmaster@americanchamp.com

George Chung

Mr. Chung has served as Chairman of the Board and a Director of the Company since February 1997, and as President of America's Best Karate since 1991. From 1981 to 1991, Mr. Chung owned and operated a karate studio in Los Gatos, California. Mr. Chung was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1983. He is regarded in the martial arts industry as a pioneer in modernization of what is known as contemporary martial arts training, which includes the use of music in both training and performance. He has been featured in magazines, books, television and motion pictures. He is a published author and wrote "Defend Yourself," a worldwide published self-defense system for Sybervision Systems. Mr. Chung regularly trains more than 20 members of the San Francisco 49ers and in 1995 he was awarded a Superbowl ring in recognition of his outstanding martial arts work with this championship football team.


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Anthony Chan

Mr. Chan has served as President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Executive Financial Officer and a Director of the Company since February 1997, and as Chief Executive Officer of America's Best Karate since 1991. From 1985 to 1990, Mr. Chan served as Director of Chinese Affairs for the Eisenberg Company, a diversified business enterprise. Mr. Chan's principal duty was to negotiate contracts in the People's Republic of China. Prior to 1985, Mr. Chan worked at Bank of America as an economic forecaster. Mr. Chan received his MBA from the University of California at Berkeley. Mr. Chan's martial arts training began in 1968 as a youth in Hong Kong. He was the first American allowed to train as a professional in the People's Republic of China. He is a published author and as been featured in newspapers, magazines covers, television and motion pictures. He was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1981.


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Don Berryessa

Mr. Berryessa has served as Vice President and Director of the Company since February 1997, and as Vice President and General Manager of America's Best Karate since July 1993. Mr. Berryessa received his Bachelor's of Science degree in marketing and economics from San Jose State University in 1992 while working as America's Best Karate District Manager. As District manager, Mr. Berryessa played an instrumental role in the expansion of one karate location to 10. He also was in charge of the marketing and sales for the karate studios. Prior to working with America's Best Karate he served as a member of the United States Army and Army Reserve as a combat military policeman.

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Jan Hutchins

Mr. Hutchins has served as President of American Champion Media since February 1997. From July 1994 to November 1995, Mr. Hutchins was one of a four person management team for GolfPro International, an emerging company designing and marketing a terrain-based, personal service robot. From 1993 to June 1994, Mr. Hutchins was community service director for the San Francisco Giants professional baseball team. From 1991 to 1993, Mr. Hutchins developed, produced and hosted the "Hooked on Golf" radio program for KNBR 68 in San Francisco. From 1972 to 1991, Mr. Hutchins served in various capacities in the television field, including news anchor, sports director, sports anchor/reporter and television host. He currently serves as Creative Producer for "Adventures with Kanga Roddy."

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William Duffy

Mr. Duffy has served as Vice-President of Business Operations and Chief Financial Officer for the San Francisco 49ers since June 1996. He is responsible for all non-football related business and provides financial guidance and support for all the team's football related activities. Mr. Duffy's previous experience has included serving as Director of Compliance for The National Football League, Treasurer of Robbie Stadium Corporation and Director of Finance of the Miami Dolphins. Mr Duffy, a CPA, is a graduate of Princeton University and received his Masters of Accounting from New York University.

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Alan Elkes

Mr. Elkes has served as Chief Executive Officer of Dalton Kent Securities Group, Inc., an investment banking and brokerage firm, since June 1996. From September 1994 to June 1996, Mr. Elkes served as Financial and Operations Manager at a branch office of Corporate Securities Group Inc. From February 1991 to September 1994 Mr. Elkes owned and operated Minuteman Press, a printing company. Mr. Elkes began his career in the stock brokerage industry in 1968. He has an MBA in accounting from St. Johns University in New York and is also a licensed CPA in the State of New York.


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Ronnie Lott

Mr. Lott spent 15 seasons in the National Football League, playing for the San Francisco 49ers (1981-1990), Los Angeles Raiders (1991-1992), New York Jets (1993-1994) and the Kansas City Chiefs (1995). Mr. Lott was selected to play in the Pro Bowl 10 times and won four Superbowl Championships with the San Francisco 49ers. In 1996, Mr. Lott joined FOX Sports as a studio analyst and, along with James Brown, Howie Long and Terry Bradshaw, won an Emmy for their pre-game show (FOX NFL Sunday). Mr. Lott is also very active in civic and community activities. He founded "All-Stars Helping Kids," a non-profit charity to raise funds for youth organizations, is involved with the national "Stay in School" program and hosts a number of events such as golf tournaments and benefits to raise funds for worthwhile causes. Mr. Lott is also the owner of Ronnie Lott's Club Fitness in San Jose and Dream Sports, a sports marketing company.

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