Mr. Jed A. Latkin has been Chief Financial Officer, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of Navidea Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. since April 21, 2016. Mr. Latkin has been responsible for a large diversified portfolio of asset based investments in varying industries including product manufacturing, agriculture, energy and healthcare. Mr. Latkin has served as Chief Financial Officer of Viper Powersports, Inc., Chief Executive Officer of End of Life Petroleum Holdings, LLC, Chief Executive Officer of Black Elk Energy, LLC, Portfolio Manager of Precious Capital, LLC and Chief Financial Officer of West Ventures, LLC. He served as Principal Executive Officer of Navidea Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. from May 17, 2016 to September 22, 2016. Prior to his position at Nagel Avenue Capital, LLC, he was a Senior Research Analyst, Global Markets for ING Investment Management and held various finance roles at Troika Dialog, Morgan Stanley, Fleet Boston Robertson Stephens and Citicorp Securities. Mr. Latkin served as Portfolio Manager of Asset Based Lending of Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund L.P. since 2010 and was responsible for a large diversified portfolio of asset based investments in varying industries including product manufacturing, agriculture, energy, healthcare and consumer discretionary. Mr. Latkin has more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry supporting many investments in major markets including biotechnology and pharmaceuticals by providing executive direction and preserving operational control during transitional periods. Mr. Latkin was employed at Nagel Avenue Capital, LLC since 2010. He serves on the boards of the Renewable Fuels Association and Buffalo Lake Advanced Biofuels. He served as a Director of Viper Powersports Inc. from August 23, 2012 to March 6, 2013. Mr. Latkin has a BA from Rutgers University and an MBA from Columbia Business School.