Mike began as a Vistage Chair in 2005, and currently chairs two Chief Executive Group and a Trusted Advisor Group since March of 2008. He currently coaches 31 CEOs of companies of various sizes. Mr. Malone is an experienced senior software executive who has specialized in managing and growing leading edge technology companies. He has previously been a successful Chief Executive Officer of Gryphon Software Corporation and Chief Operating Officer of Stellcom Technologies. He was also the founding President of the San Diego Software Industry Council and has served as a Director and advisor to many San Diego technology companies.