Data Storage Corp 10-K

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. As of the end of the period covered by this Report, under the supervision and with the participation of DSC’s management, including its principal executive officer, DSC conducted an evaluation of its disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls were not effective as of December 31, 2022, based on the material weaknesses identified below. Material Weaknesses in Internal Control over Financial Reporting A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. This material weakness contributed to the Company not designing and maintaining formal controls to analyze, account for, and disclose complex transactions, including the accounting for certain consideration received from a vendor. These material weaknesses resulted in the restatement of the Company’s previously filed quarterly condensed consolidated financial information for the periods ended June 30, 2022, related to accrued expenses, cost of goods sold, gross profit, loss from operations, net loss, earnings per share and the related disclosures. Remediation Plan for the Material Weaknesses In response to the aforementioned material weaknesses, management has expended and will continue to expand a substantial amount of effort and resources for the remediation of material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting. In November of 2022, management and its advisors began evaluating and documenting the design and operating effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, and their work is ongoing. Our plan also includes advisors looking over all material agreements monthly to determine accounting treatment for complex transactions. The material weaknesses will be considered remediated once management completes the design and implementation of the measures described above and the controls operate for a sufficient period of time, and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are effective. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting As described above, there were changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the year ended December 31, 2022, which have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION None. PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE The following table sets forth the names, ages, and positions of the Company’s executive officers and directors. Executive officers are elected annually by its Board of Directors. Each executive officer holds his office until he resigns, is removed by the Board, or his successor is elected and qualified. Each director holds his office until his successor is elected and qualified or his earlier resignation or removal. 33 Name Age Position Charles M. Piluso 69 Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer Chris H. Panagiotakos 50 Chief Financial Officer Harold J. Schwartz 58 Director, President Thomas C. Kempster 56 Director, Executive Vice President John Argen 68 Director Joseph B. Hoffman 66 Director Lawrence A. Maglione, Jr. 61 Director Matthew Grover 55 Director Todd A. Correll 55 Director Charles M. Piluso, Chairman of the Board and, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Piluso is Data Storage’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. He has served as Chief Executive Officer since 2008, Treasurer since 2020, and Chairman of the Board since 2008. Prior to founding Data Storage in 2001, Mr. Piluso founded North American Telecommunication Corporation a facilities-based Competitive Local Exchange Carrier licensed by the Public Service Commission in ten states, serving as the company’s Chairman and President from 1997 to 2000. Between 1990 and 1997, Mr. Piluso served as Chairman & Founder of International Telecommunications Corporation (“ITC”), a facilities-based international carrier licensed by the Federal Communications Commission. ITC participated in a consolidation strategy that went public in 1997 for $800 million. Mr. Piluso holds a bachelor’s degree, a Master of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration and a Master of Business Administration all from St. John’s University. He was an Instructor Professor at St. John’s University, College of Business from 1986 through 1988. From 2001 to 2013, served on the Board of Trustees of Molloy College. Mr. Piluso served on the Board of Governors at St. John’s University from 2001 to 2016 and Governor Emeritus; and is currently serving on the Board of Advisors for the Nassau County Police Department Foundation. We believe that Mr. Piluso is qualified to serve as a member of our Board due to his technical expertise and management experience of technology and communications companies. Chris H. Panagiotakos, Chief Financial Officer Mr. Panagiotakos has served as our Chief Financial Officer since May 18, 2021. Mr. Panagiotakos served as the Vice President, Corporate Controller of Cinedigm Corp. (CIDM: Nasdaq Global Market) from April 2017 until March 2021, where he was responsible for the company’s accounting function, oversight of the company’s external audit, compliance and controls in addition to staff training and development. Prior to becoming Vice President, Corporate Controller of Cinedigm Corp, he served as their Corporate Assistant Controller from October 2013 to April 2017. From September 2004 to October 2013, Mr. Panagiotakos served in various capacities in the accounting department at Young Broadcasting Inc., including as Controller of one its divisions and Assistant Corporate Controller. Mr. Panagiotakos has over 24 years in public company accounting experience, and he brings a broad range of experience related to public company accounting matters. Mr. Panagiotakos holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Bernard M. Baruch College, a Masters of Business Administration from Texas A&M University-Commerce, and is a Certified Public Accountant. Harold J. Schwartz, President and Director Mr. Schwartz is CloudFirst’s President and serves as a Director. He has served as President and Director since December 2016 and served as Treasurer from 2016 to 2020. Since 1995, Mr. Schwartz has served as vice president of ABC Services, Inc., which he co-founded, where he was responsible for the strategic direction of the company, operations, business development and sales. Over the past two decades, Mr. Schwartz has honed his expertise in IBM business systems, business continuity and helping organizations increase IT performance while reducing costs. In addition, Mr. Schwartz is the founder of Systems Trading, Inc., a technology leasing company established in 1997, where Mr. Schwartz serves as the company’s CEO and president. Prior to founding these two businesses, Mr. Schwartz was with CAC Leasing for six years, where he started a lease asset sales division in 1991. This division was established shortly after Mr. Schwartz earned his bachelor’s degree in business from California State University in San Bernardino. Since 2010, Mr. Schwartz has served on the Board of Advisors for Data Storage Corporation. 34 We believe that Mr. Schwartz is qualified to serve as a member of our Board due to his proven ability to strengthen and improve the operations of the companies he has been a part of his experience in sales and business development and his knowledge of the industry. Thomas C. Kempster, Executive Vice President and Director Mr. Kempster is Flagship Solution Group’s President, Data Storage’s Executive Vice President and has served as Director since 2016. Prior to his current position, Mr. Kempster served as the President of Service Delivery until 2021 and was directly responsible for the foundation of the Company’s highly rated customer service which is exists today. Prior to Data Storage Corporation Mr. Kempster founded ABC Services in 1994 and served as founder and president until 2016. ABC Services was an IBM Gold partner and provided managed services, equipment, software and specialized in IBM Power systems. In 2012 ABC Services launched a joint venture with Data Storage Corporation to provide cloud infrastructure on IBM Power systems. The joint venture was Secure Infrastructure and Services, (SIAS). In 2016, ABC Services was acquired by Data Storage Corporation. We believe that Mr. Kempster is qualified to serve as a member of our Board because of his practical experience in a broad range of competencies including his industry experience. John Argen, Director Mr. Argen has been a Director since January 12, 2006. Mr. Argen has been a Business Consultant and Developer specializing in the information technology, telecommunications, and construction industries since 2003. He is a seasoned professional that brings 30 years of experience and entrepreneurial success from working with small business owners to Fortune 500 firms. From 1992 to 2003, Mr. Argen was the CEO and founder of DCC Systems, a privately held nationwide Technology Design / Build Construction Development and Consulting Solutions firm. Mr. Argen built DCC Systems from the ground up, re-engineering the firm several times to meet the needs of its clientele and enabled DCC Systems to produce gross revenues exceeding $100 million dollars in 2000. Prior to DCC Systems Mr. Argen held senior management positions for 15 years at ITT/Metromedia and was VP of Engineering& Operations at DataNet, a Wilcox & Gibbs company for 2 years. Throughout his corporate tenure, he has worked in Operations, Marketing, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications and Information Technology. Mr. Argen graduated Pace University with a BPS in Finance. His commitment to continued education is reflected in his completion to over 2000 hours of corporate sponsored courses. Mr. Argen also holds a Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radio Telephone 1st Class License. We believe that Mr. Argen is qualified to serve as a member of our Board because of his practical experience in managing the growth of companies, including technology and communication companies, and his general knowledge and experience of the industry. Joseph B. Hoffman, Director Mr. Hoffman has been a Director since August 29, 2001. Mr. Hoffman has been a partner at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office since June 1999. His commercial practice focuses on real estate and corporate transactions cutting across a wide range of industries. Mr. Hoffman’s real estate practice involves developers, borrowers, lenders, buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants. Mr. Hoffman’s corporate experience includes the purchase and sale of assets and companies as well as venture capital, equipment leasing and institutional financing transactions. Mr. Hoffman represents telecommunications companies, real estate developers, lenders, venture capital funds, emerging growth companies, thoroughbred horse industry interests and high net-worth individuals. Mr. Hoffman received his Bachelor of Science, cum laude , from the University of Maryland and his Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from the George Washington University Law School. We believe that Mr. Hoffman is qualified to serve as a member of our Board because of his legal knowledge, leadership experience and general industry familiarity. 35 Lawrence A. Maglione, Jr., Director Mr. Maglione has been a Director since August 29, 2001. Mr. Maglione has been a partner in the accounting firm Eisner & Maglione CPAs, LLC since January 2007. Mr. Maglione, a co-founder of DSC, LLC, is a financial management veteran with more than 30 years of experience. Prior to joining the Company in 1991, Mr. Maglione was a co-founder of North American Telecommunications Corporation (“NATC”), a local phone service provider which provides local and long-distance telephone services and data connectivity to small and medium sized businesses, where Mr. Maglione served as NATC’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President from September 1997 through January 2001 where he was responsible for all finance, legal and administration functions. Prior to NATC, Mr. Maglione spent over 14 years in public accounting, and he brings a broad range of experience related to companies in the technology, retail services and manufacturing industries. Mr. Maglione holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from Hofstra University, a Master of Science in Taxation from LIU Post, and is a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Maglione is a member of the New York State Society of CPAs. We believe that Mr. Maglione is qualified to serve as a member of our Board because of his practical accounting knowledge, leadership experience and general industry familiarity. Todd A. Correll, Director Mr. Correll has served as a Director form August 2014 until September 6, 2017 and then was reappointed to serve as a Director on November 5, 2019, and Mr. Correll previously served as a Director from 2014 to 2017. Mr. Correll has served as a financial and operations executive consultant and board member for SACo, a leading online retail operation. From 2001 through 2017, Mr. Correll founded and served as CEO of Broadsmart Florida, Inc. (“Broadsmart”), a facility-based VoIP carrier. Under Mr. Correll’s leadership as its CEO, Broadsmart grew from a local phone company to a nationwide carrier delivering IP based dial tone, broadband and ancillary services. Broadsmart was acquired by Magic Jack in 2016 for $42 million, and Mr. Correll continued to serve as its CEO until 2017. Mr. Correll attended Syracuse University. Mr. Correll holds a pilot’s license as well as a USCG Captains license. We believe that Mr. Correll is qualified to serve as a member of our Board because of his practical experience with the Company and his executive experience at telecommunications and technology companies. Matthew Grover, Director Mr. Grover has served as a Director since November 5, 2019. Since January 2019, Mr. Grover has served as the Executive Vice President of Business Services at Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS), which is one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States, delivering broadband, pay television, mobile, proprietary content and advertising services to approximately 4.9 million residential and business customers across 21 states through its Optimum and Suddenlink brands. The company operates an advanced advertising and data business, which provides audience-based, multiscreen advertising solutions to local, regional and national businesses and advertising clients. Altice USA also offers hyper-local, national, international and business news through its News 12, Cheddar and i24NEWS networks. Mr. Grover began his 19-year Altice USA career in 2001 when he joined Altice USA’s Lightpath division as Director of Sales Planning. Since then, he has held various positions with increasing responsibilities. In 2010 Mr. Grover assumed the position of Vice President and General Manager of Optimum West Commercial Services, overseeing sales and sales operations in the Rocky Mountain States of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah, until it was sold to Charter Communications in August 2013. From 2013 to 2018, he was Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales, Product, and Marketing. In early 2019, he was promoted to EVP of Business Services. Prior to joining Altice USA, Mr. Grover held various management positions over the course of nearly ten years, including Vice President of Sales at North American Telecom, Global Account Manager at AT&T in Los Angeles, CA, and District Sales Manager at AT&T in New York, NY. He serves as an Advisory Board Member of Data Storage Corporation and is a member of the Board of Trustees at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, NY. Mr. Grover attained his BA in Economics from Stony Brook University and earned his MBA from the University of Southern California. We believe that Mr. Grover is qualified to serve as a member of our Board because of his practical experience in a broad range of competencies including his public company experience. 36 Committees of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors has a standing Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee. The following table shows the directors who are currently members or Chairman of each of these committees. Board Members Audit Committee Compensation Committee Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee John Argen Chair --- Member Todd A. Correll --- Member --- Matthew Grover Member Member --- Joseph B. Hoffman Member Chair Member Thomas C. Kempster --- --- --- Lawrence A. Maglione, Jr. --- --- Chair Charles M. Piluso --- --- --- Harold J. Schwartz --- --- --- Composition of our Board of Directors Our board of directors currently consists of nine members. Our directors hold office until their successors have been elected and qualified or until the earlier of their death, resignation, or removal. There are no family relationships among any of our directors or executive officers. Director Independence With the exception of Charles M. Piluso, Harold J. Schwartz and Thomas C. Kempster, our Board has determined that all of our present directors and our former directors are independent, in accordance with the Listing Rules of the Nasdaq (the “Nasdaq Listing Rules”). Our Board has determined that, under the Nasdaq Listing Rules, Charles M. Piluso, Harold J. Schwartz and Thomas C. Kempster are not independent directors because they are employees of the Company or its subsidiaries. Our Board has determined that: John Argen (Chair), Joseph B. Hoffman, and Matthew Grover are independent under the Nasdaq Listing Rules’ independence standards for the members of our Board’s audit committee (the “Audit Committee”); Joseph B. Hoffman (Chair), Todd A. Correll, and Matthew Grover are independent under the Nasdaq Listing Rules independence standards for the members of our Board compensation committee (the “Compensation Committee”); and Lawrence A. Maglione, Jr. (Chair), Joseph B. Hoffman and John Argen are independent under the Nasdaq Listing Rules’ independence standards for the members of our Board’s Nominating & Corporate Governance committee (the “Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee”). Term of Office Our directors are elected for one-year terms to hold office until the next annual general meeting of our shareholders or until removed from office in accordance with our bylaws. Our officers are appointed by our Board and hold office until removed by the board. Audit Committee The Company has an Audit Committee consisting of non-executive directors each of whom the Board has determined is an independent director pursuant to the Nasdaq Listing Rules. The Audit Committee members are: John Argen (Chair), Matthew Grover and Joseph B. Hoffman. The Board has determined that Joseph B. Hoffman is an “Audit Committee Financial Expert” as defined by SEC rules and regulations. The Audit Committee operates pursuant to a written charter adopted by the Board, which is available on our website at www.dtst.com . The charter describes in more detail the nature and scope of responsibilities of the Audit Committee. 37 Compensation Committee The Company has a Compensation Committee consisting of non-executive directors each of whom the Board has determined is an independent director pursuant to the Nasdaq Listing Rules. The Compensation Committee members are Joseph B. Hoffman (Chair), Todd A. Correll and Matthew Grover. The Compensation Committee operates pursuant to a written charter adopted by the board of directors, which is available on our website at www.dtst.com . The charter describes in more detail the nature and scope of responsibilities of the Compensation Committee. Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee The Company has a Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee consisting of non-executive directors, each of whom the Board has determined is an independent director pursuant to the Nasdaq Listing Rules. The Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee members include Lawrence A. Maglione, Jr. (Chair), John Argen and Joseph B.Hoffman. The Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee operates pursuant to a written charter adopted by the board of directors, which is available on our website at www.dtst.com . The charter describes in more detail the nature and scope of responsibilities of the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee. The Company does not have a formal diversity policy. However, the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee evaluates each individual in the context of the Board of Directors as a whole, with the objective of recommending individuals that can best perpetuate the success of our business and represent stockholder interests through the exercise of sound business judgment and diversity of experience in various areas. We believe our current directors possess diverse professional experiences, skills, and backgrounds, in addition to, among other characteristics, high standards of personal and professional ethics, proven records of success in their respective fields, and valuable knowledge of our business and industry. Merger and Acquisition Committee The Company has a merger and acquisition committee (the “M&A Committee”) consisting of non-executive directors. The Merger and Acquisition Committee members are Lawrence A. Maglione, Jr.(Chair), John Argen, Todd A. Correll. Family Relationships One full-time employee is the son and direct report to John Camello, President of Nexxis Inc. Code of Ethics The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics applicable to its Directors, Officers and Employees. A copy of our Code of Ethics is available on our website at www.dtst.com . Stockholder Communications to the Board Stockholders who are interested in communicating directly with members of the Board, or the Board as a group, may do so by writing directly to the individual Board member c/o Secretary, Data Storage Corporation, 48 South Service Road, Melville, New York 11747. The Company’s Secretary will forward communications directly to the appropriate Board member. If the correspondence is not addressed to the particular member, the communication will be forwarded to a Board member to bring to the attention of the Board. The Company’s Secretary will review all communications before forwarding them to the appropriate Board member. 38 ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Compensation of Executive Officers The following summary compensation table sets forth all compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to the named executive officers paid by the Company during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, in all capacities for the accounts of our executive officers, including the Chief Executive Officer. Summary Compensation Table Non-Equity Name & Principal Stock Option Incentive Plan All Other Position Year Salary Bonus Awards Awards Compensation Compensation Total Charles M. Piluso, Chief Executive Officer, 2022 $ 171,717 $ 150,000 — $ — — — $ 321,717 Treasurer and Chairman of the Board 2021 $ 187,065 — — — — — $ 187,065 Chris H. Panagiotakos, 2022 $ 205,961 $ 52,646 — $ — — — $ 258,607 Chief Financial Officer 2021 $ 117,769 $ 29,167 — — — — $ 146,936 Harold J. Schwartz – President 2022 $ 171,717 $ 150,000 — $ — — — $ 321,717 2021 $ 190,747 — — — — — $ 190,747 Tom C. Kempster – Executive Vice President, Strategic Development 2022 $ 174,808 $ 25,000 — $ — — — $ 199,808 2021 $ 209,301 — — — — — $ 209,301 Mark A. Wyllie – Executive Vice President 2022 $ 150,210 $ 73,125 $ 320,000 $ — — — $ 543,335 2021 $ 92,083 — — — — — $ 92,083 Employment Agreements Executive Employment Agreements Mr. Piluso Employment Agreement On March 28, 2023, the Company entered into an employment agreement (the “Piluso Employment Agreement”) with Mr. Charles M. Piluso, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The Piluso Employment Agreement is for an initial term of three years, and it will be automatically renewed for consecutive one-year terms at the end of the initial term. The Piluso Employment Agreement may be terminated with or without cause. Mr. Piluso will receive an annual base salary of $225,000 in 2023, $235,000 in 2024 and $260,000 in 2025 and shall be eligible to earn a performance bonus ranging from $75,000 to $300,000. Mr. Piluso shall also be entitled to an equity award for a total value of $100,000 per annum, which shall be equally split between RSUs and stock options, as well as 75,000 performance share units. 39 Upon termination of Mr. Piluso without cause, or as a result of Mr. Piluso’s resignation for Good Reason (as such term is defined in the Piluso Employment Agreement) the Company shall pay or provide to Mr. Piluso severance pay equal to his base salary for the remainder of the employment term and all stock options or other similar equity compensation granted by the Company and then held by Mr. Piluso shall be accelerated and become fully vested and exercisable as of the date of Mr. Piluso’s termination. As a full-time employee of the Company, Mr. Piluso will be eligible to participate in the Company’s benefit programs. Mr. Panagiotakos Employment Agreement On March 28, 2023, the Company entered into an employment agreement (the “Panagiotakos Employment Agreement”) with Mr. Chris H. Panagiotakos, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. The Panagiotakos Employment Agreement is for an initial term of three years, and it will be automatically renewed for consecutive one-year terms at the end of the initial term. The Panagiotakos Employment Agreement may be terminated with or without cause. Mr. Panagiotakos will receive an annual base salary of $215,000 in 2023, $225,000 in 2024 and $242,500 in 2025 and shall be eligible to earn a performance bonus of 25% of his base salary. Mr. Panagiotakos shall also be entitled to an equity award for a total value equal to 25% of his base salary per annum, which shall be equally split between RSUs and stock options, a financial achievement bonus of $45,000 and a long-term incentive bonus of stock options and RSUs equal to 25% of his base salary. Upon termination of Mr. Panagiotakos without cause, or as a result of Mr. Panagiotakos’ resignation for Good Reason (as such term is defined in the Panagiotakos Employment Agreement) the Company shall pay or provide to Mr. Panagiotakos severance pay equal to his base salary for the remainder of the employment term and all stock options or other similar equity compensation granted by the Company and then held by Mr. Panagiotakos shall be accelerated and become fully vested and exercisable as of the date of Mr. Panagiotakos’ termination. As a full-time employee of the Company, Mr. Panagiotakos will be eligible to participate in the Company’s benefit programs. 2010 Incentive Award Plan On August 12, 2010, the Company adopted the Data Storage Corporation 2010 Incentive Award Plan (the “2010 Plan”) that provided for 2,000,000 shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the terms of the 2010 Plan; which was amended on September 25, 2013, to increase the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the Plan to 5,000,000 shares of common stock; which was further amended on June 20, 2017 to increase the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the Plan to 8,000,000 shares of common stock; and further amended on July 1, 2019, to increase the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the Plan to 10,000,000 shares of common stock. On April 23, 2012, the Company amended and restated the 2010 Plan to change the name to the “Amended and Restated Data Storage Corporation Incentive Award Plan” (the “Plan”). The Plan was intended to promote the interests of the Company by attracting and retaining exceptional employees, consultants, directors, officers and independent contractors (collectively referred to as the “Participants”) and enabling such Participants to participate in the long-term growth and financial success of the Company. Under the Plan, the Company had the right to grant stock options, which are intended to qualify as “incentive stock options” under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock awards, which were restricted shares of common stock (collectively referred to as “Incentive Awards”). Incentive Awards were granted pursuant to the Plan for 10 years from the Effective Date. There are 8,305,985 options outstanding under the Plan as of December 31, 2020. The 2010 Plan expired on October 21, 2020, and accordingly, there are no shares available for future grants. 40 On March 8, 2021, our Board and stockholders owning in excess of 50% of our outstanding voting securities approved and adopted the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”). Pursuant to the terms of the 2021 Plan we can grant stock options, restricted stock unit awards and other awards at levels determined appropriate by our Board and/or compensation committee. The 2021 Plan also allows us to utilize a broad array of equity incentives and performance cash incentives in order to secure and retain the services of our employees, directors, and consultants, and to provide long-term incentives that align the interests of our employees, directors and consultants with the interests of our stockholders. An aggregate of 15,000,000 shares of our common stock may be issued under the 2021 Plan, subject to equitable adjustment in the event of future stock splits, and other capital changes. Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2022 Option Awards Option Approval Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Option Exercise Price Option Expiration Name Date Exercisable (1) Options (2) Unexercisable ($) Date Charles M. Piluso (3)(6) 6/18/2012 13,720 0 15.76 6/17/2022 (3)(6) 6/18/2012 8,929 0 15.76 6/17/2022 (4) 12/13/2013 834 0 6.00 12/12/2023 (4) 12/22/2015 1,667 0 14.00 12/21/2025 (4) 12/14/2017 1,667 0 2.00 12/14/2027 (4)(7) 12/11/2019 2,500 0 2.40 12/10/2029 Harold J. Schwartz (5)(6) 12/11/2012 417 0 6.00 12/10/2022 (5) 12/13/2013 417 0 6.00 12/12/2023 (4) 12/22/2015 834 0 14.00 12/21/2025 (4) 12/14/2017 1,667 0 2.00 12/13/2027 (4)(7) 12/11/2019 2,500 0 2.40 12/10/2023 Thomas C. Kempster (4) 12/14/2017 1,667 0 2.00 12/13/2027 (4)(7) 12/11/2019 2,500 0 2.40 12/10/2023 (1) Vested options under the Plan. (2) Unvested options under the Plan. (3) On March 23, 2011 (the “Stock Grant Date”), Mr. Piluso was issued a stock grant of 14,286 shares of common stock at $0.35 per share (the “Stock Grant”). Mr. Piluso received the Stock Grant in lieu of his annual compensation for 2010. The Stock Grant was fully vested on the Stock Grant Date. The Stock Grant was issued to Mr. Piluso pursuant to the 2008 Plan. On June 18, 2012, the Stock Grant issuance was rescinded and replaced with a stock option to acquire 13,720 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $15.60 per share. In addition, on June 18, 2012, Mr. Piluso received a stock option to acquire 8,929 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $15.60 per share. (4) The stock options were issued in consideration for services provided as a member of the Board. (5) The stock options were issued in consideration for services provided as a member of the Board of Advisors. (6) These option awards vested 100% three months from the grant date. (7) These option awards vested/vest 33.33% on each of the one- year, two- year and three- year anniversary following the grant date. 41 Compensation of Directors The following summary compensation table sets forth all compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to the Company’s directors during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2022, no compensation was paid to any Company director. Director Name Fees earned or paid in cash Stock awards Option awards (1) Non-equity incentive plan Non- qualified deferred compensation earnings All other compensation Total Charles M. Piluso — — $ 0 — — — $ 0 Harold J. Schwartz — — $ 0 — — — $ 0 Thomas C. Kempster — — $ 0 — — — $ 0 Lawrence A. Maglione, Jr. $ 6,000 $ 23,000 $ 0 — — — $ 0 John Argen $ 6,000 $ 23,000 $ 0 — — — $ 0 Joseph B. Hoffman $ 6,000 $ 23,000 $ 0 — — — $ 0 Matthew Grover $ 6,000 $ 23,000 $ 0 — — — $ 0 Todd A. Correll $ 6,000 $ 23,000 $ 0 — — — $ 0 (1) The table below shows the aggregate number of option awards outstanding at fiscal year-end for each of our current non-employee directors and former non-employee directors who served as directors during the year ended December 31, 2022. Name Number of Shares Subject to Outstanding Options as of December 31, 2022 John Argen 13,333 Todd A. Correll 10,625 Matthew Grover 10,625 Joseph B. Hoffman 16,667 Lawrence A. Maglione, Jr. 16,667 ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS The following table sets forth certain information, as of March 30, 2023, with respect to the beneficial ownership of the outstanding common stock by (i) any holder of more than five (5%) percent; (ii) each of the Company’s executive officers and directors; and (iii) the Company’s directors and executive officers as a group. Except as otherwise indicated, each of the stockholders listed below has sole voting and investment power over the shares beneficially owned. Except as otherwise indicated, each of the stockholders listed below has sole voting and investment power over the shares beneficially owned. The address for each person is 48 South Service Road, Suite 203, Melville, New York 11747. 42 Name of Beneficial Owner Shares Beneficially Owned (1) Percentage Ownership Charles M. Piluso and affiliated entities (2) 890,964 13.04 % Chris H. Panagiotakos — * Harold J. Schwartz (3) 821,296 12.03 % Thomas C. Kempster (4) 802,545 11.76 % Lawrence A. Maglione, Jr. (5) 18,330 * John Argen (6) 10,000 * Joseph B. Hoffman (7) 10,000 * Matthew Grover (8) 3,958 * Todd A. Correll (9) 4,583 * All Executive Officers and Directors as a group (9 persons) 2,561,676 37.71 % * Less than 1% (1) The securities “beneficially owned” by a person are determined in accordance with the definition of “beneficial ownership” set forth in the regulations of the SEC and accordingly, may include securities owned by or for, among others, the spouse, children or certain other relatives of such person, as well as other securities over which the person has or shares voting or investment power or securities which the person has the right to acquire within 60 days. (2) Includes 882,627 shares of common stock, 6,670 shares of common stock underlying stock options, and 1,667 shares of common stock underlying stock warrants. (3) Includes 815,876 shares of common stock and 5,420 shares of common stock underlying stock options. (4) Includes 798,376 shares of common stock and 4,169 shares of common stock underlying stock options. (5) Includes 830 shares of common stock and 7,500 shares of common stock underlying stock options and 2,500 RSUs (6) Includes 3,334 shares of common stock and 4,166 shares of common stock underlying stock options and 2,500 RSUs (7) Includes 7,500 shares of common stock underlying stock options and 2,500 RSUs (8) Includes 1,458 shares of common stock underlying stock options and 2,500 RSUs (9) Includes 625 shares of common stock, 1,458 shares of common stock underlying stock options and 2,500 RSUs Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans As of December 31, 2022, we had awards outstanding under our Amended and Restated Data Storage Corporation Incentive Award Plan: 43 Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options and warrants Weighted- average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a) Plan Category (a) (b) (c) Equity compensation plans approved by security holders 301,391 (1) $ 3.46 125,500 Equity compensation plans not approved by stockholders N/A N/A Total 301,391 $ 3.46 125,50 0 (1) During the year ended December 31, 2022, we had awards outstanding under the 2010 Plan. As of the end of fiscal year 2022, we had 185,309 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding options granted pursuant to the 2010 Plan. The securities available under the Plan for issuance and issuable pursuant to exercises of outstanding options may be adjusted in the event of a change in outstanding stock by reason of stock dividend, stock splits, reverse stock splits, etc. As of end of fiscal year 2022, there were warrants outstanding to purchase 3,333 shares of common stock at a weighted average exercise price of $0.40, none of which were granted pursuant to the 2008 Plan or the 2010 Plan. The 2010 Plan expired on October 21, 2020. On March 8, 2021, our Board and stockholders owning in excess of majority of our outstanding voting securities approved and adopted the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”). Pursuant to the terms of the 2021 Plan we can grant stock options, restricted stock unit awards, and other awards at levels determined appropriate by our Board and/or compensation committee. The 2021 Plan also allows us to utilize a broad array of equity incentives and performance cash incentives in order to secure and retain the services of our employees, directors and consultants, and to provide long-term incentives that align the interests of our employees, directors, and consultants with the interests of our stockholders. An aggregate of 375,000 shares of our common stock may be issued under the 2021 Plan, subject to equitable adjustment in the event of future stock splits, and other capital changes. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE The Board of Directors has determined, after considering all the relevant facts and circumstances, that during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, each of Messrs. Argen, Hoffman, Correll, Maglione, and Grover were independent directors, as that term is defined in the federal securities laws and the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules. On April 1, 2018, the Company entered into an equipment lease agreement with Systems Trading Inc. (“Systems Trading”), a company for which Mr. Harold J. Schwartz, our President and Director, serves as the Chief Executive Officer and President (“Systems Trading”) to refinance all leases into one lease. This lease obligation is payable to Systems Trading with bi-monthly installments of $23,475. The lease carries an interest rate of 5% and is a four-year lease. The term of the lease ends April 16, 2022. Systems Trading is owned and operated by the Company’s President, Harold Schwartz. On January 1, 2019, the Company entered into an equipment agreement with Systems Trading. This lease obligation is payable to Systems Trading with monthly installments of $29,592. The lease carries an interest rate of 6.75% and is a five-year lease. The term of the lease ends December 31, 2023. On April 1, 2019, the Company entered into two equipment lease agreements with Systems Trading to add new data center equipment. The first lease calls for monthly payments of $1,328 and expires on March 1, 2022. It carries an interest rate of 7%. The second lease calls for monthly payments of $461 and expires on March 1, 2022. It carries an interest rate of 6.7%. 44 On January 1, 2020, the Company entered into a new equipment lease agreement with Systems Trading Inc. to lease equipment. The lease obligation is payable to Systems Trading with monthly installments of $10,534. The lease carries an interest rate of 6% and is a three-year lease. The term of the lease ends January 1, 2023. On March 4, 2021, the Company entered into a new equipment lease agreement with Systems Trading effective April 1, 2021. This lease obligation is payable to Systems Trading with monthly installments of $1,566.82 and expires on March 31, 2024. The lease carries an interest rate of 8%. The Company received funds of $39,172 and $37,954 during the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively from Nexxis Capital LLC, a company owned by Charles Piluso and Harold Schwartz. Nexxis Capital LLC was formed to purchase equipment and provide equipment leases to the Company’s customers. On January 1, 2022, the Company entered into a lease agreement with Systems Trading effective January 1, 2022. This lease obligation is payable to Systems Trading with monthly installments of $7,145 and expires on April 1, 2025. The lease carries an interest rate of 8%. On April 1, 2022, the Company entered into a lease agreement with Systems Trading effective May 1, 2022. This lease obligation is payable to Systems Trading with monthly installments of $6,667 and expires on February 1, 2025. The lease carries an interest rate of 8%. Except as disclosed herein and under the section titled “Executive Compensation,” there were no related party transactions during the two years ended December 31, 2022, or the current year. On December 11, 2019, we issued to (i) each of Messrs. Piluso, Schwartz and Kempster options to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock having an exercise price of $.60 per share, vesting over three years on the one, two and three year anniversary of the grant date and terminating on December 10, 2029; (ii) each of Messrs. Kempster, Argen, Hoffman, and Maglione options to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock having an exercise price of $.54 per share, vesting over three years on the one, two and three year anniversary of the grant date and terminating on December 10, 2029; and (iii) each of Messrs. Correll and Grover options to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock having an exercise price of $.54 per share, vesting over three years on the one, two and three year anniversary of the grant date and terminating on December 10, 2029. ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES Audit Fees The following table sets forth the aggregate audit-related fees including expenses billed to us for the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021 by Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman & Company P.A. December 31, December 31, 2022 2021 Audit Fees and Expenses (1) $ 146,750 $ 200,792 Tax Fees — — (1) Audit fees and expenses were for professional services rendered for the audit and reviews of the consolidated financial statements of the Company, professional services rendered for issuance of consents and assistance with review of documents filed with the SEC. The Audit Committee has adopted procedures for pre-approving all audit and non-audit services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm, including the fees and terms of such services. These procedures include reviewing detailed back-up documentation for audit and permitted non-audit services. The documentation includes a description of, and a budgeted amount for, particular categories of non-audit services that are recurring in nature and therefore anticipated at the time that the budget is submitted. Audit Committee approval is required to exceed the pre-approved amount for a particular category of non-audit services and to engage the independent registered public accounting firm for any non-audit services not included in those pre-approved amounts. For both types of pre-approval, the Audit Committee considers whether such services are consistent with the rules on auditor independence promulgated by the SEC and the PCAOB. The Audit Committee also considers whether the independent registered public accounting firm is best positioned to provide the most effective and efficient service, based on such reasons as the auditor’s familiarity with our business, people, culture, accounting systems, risk profile, and whether the services enhance our ability to manage or control risks, and improve audit quality. The Audit Committee may form and delegate pre-approval authority to subcommittees consisting of one or more members of the Audit Committee, and such subcommittees must report any pre-approval decisions to the Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting. All of the services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm were pre-approved by the Audit Committee. 45 Our audit committee pre-approves all services provided by our independent auditors. All of the above services and fees were reviewed and approved by the entire audit committee before the respective services were rendered. PART IV ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES. Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules (a)(1) The following financial statements are included in this Annual Report for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021: 1. Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 2. Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2022, and 2021. 3. Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021. 4. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021. 5. Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021. 6. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. (a)(2) All financial statement schedules have been omitted as the required information is either inapplicable or included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or related notes. (a)(3) The exhibits set forth in the accompanying exhibit index below are either filed as part of this report or are incorporated herein by reference: 46 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description 3.1 Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-148167) filed on December 19, 2007). 3.2 Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K (File No. 333-148167) filed on October 24, 2008). 3.3 Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 on Form 8-K (File No. 333-148167) filed on January 9, 2009). 3.4 Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-148167) filed on December 19, 2007). 3.5 Amended Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K (File No. 333-148167) filed on October 24, 2008). 3.6 Form of Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Information Statement on Schedule 14C (File No. 001-35384) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2021). 3.7 Form of Certificate of Correction to the Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation dated October 7, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Appendix C to the Information Statement on Schedule 14C (File No. 001-35384) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2021). 3.8 Form of Certificate of Validation and Ratification of the Certificate of Correction to the Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation dated October 7, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Appendix C to the Information Statement on Schedule 14C (File No. 001-35384) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2021). 3.9 Form of Certificate of Correction to the Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation dated October 16, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Appendix D to the Information Statement on Schedule 14C (File No. 001-35384) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2021). 3.10 Form of Certificate of Validation and Ratification of the Certificate of Correction to the Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation dated October 16, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Appendix D to the Information Statement on Schedule 14C (File No. 001-35384) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2021). 3.11 Form of Certificate of Correction to the Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation dated January 6, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Appendix E to the Information Statement on Schedule 14C (File No. 001-35384) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2021). 3.12 Form of Certificate of Validation and Ratification of the Certificate of Correction to the Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation dated January 6, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Appendix E to the Information Statement on Schedule 14C (File No. 001-35384) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2021). 47 3.13 Form of Certificate of Correction to the Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation dated June 24, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Appendix F to the Information Statement on Schedule 14C (File No. 001-35384) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2021). 3.14 Form of Certificate of Validation and Ratification of the Certificate of Correction to the Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation dated June 24, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Appendix F to the Information Statement on Schedule 14C (File No. 001-35384) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2021). 3.15 Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Preferred Stock of Data Storage Corporation (incorporated by reference to Appendix F to the Information Statement on Schedule 14C (File No. 001-35384) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2021). 4.1 Share Exchange Agreement, dated October 20, 2008, by and among Euro Trend Inc., Data Storage Corporation and the shareholders of Data Storage Corporation named on the signature page thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K (File No. 333-148167) filed on October 24, 2008). 4.2 Share Exchange Agreement, dated October 20, 2008, by and among, Euro Trend Inc., Data Storage Corporation and the shareholders of Data Storage Corporation named on the signature page thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K/A (File No. 333-148167) filed on June 29, 2009). 4.3 Data Storage Corporation 2010 Incentive Award Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form S-8/A (File No. 333-169042) filed on October 25, 2010). 4.4 Amended and Restated Data Storage Corporation 2010 Incentive Award Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K (File No. 001-35384) filed on April 26, 2012). 48 4.5 Data Storage Corporation 2021 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the Information Statement on Schedule 14C (File No. 001-35384) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2021). 4.6 Representative’s Warrant dated May 18, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K (File No. 001-35384) filed on May 18, 2021). 4.7 Form of Common Stock Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K (File No. 001-35384) filed on May 18, 2021). 4.8 Warrant Agency Agreement, dated May 18, 2021, by and between the Company and VStock Transfer LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Form 8-K (File No. 001-35384) filed on May 18, 2021). 4.9 Form of Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K (File No. 001-35384) filed on July 20, 2021). 4.10* Description of Securities 10.1 Asset Purchase Agreement by and between ABC Services Inc., and Data Storage Corporation as of October 25, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8K filed on October 31, 2016). 10.2 Asset Purchase Agreement by and between ABC Services II Inc., and Data Storage Corporation as of October 25, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8K (File No. 001-35384) filed on October 31, 2016). 10.3 Form of Stockholders Agreement by and between Data Storage Corporation, Nexxis Inc., and John Camello dated November 13, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to Form 10Q (File No. 001-35384) filled November 19, 2018). 10.4 Form of Employment Agreement between Data Storage Corporation, Nexxis Inc., and John Camello dated November 13, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to Form 10-Q (File No. 001-35384) filed November 19, 2018). 10.5 Buyout Lease Agreement between Data Storage Corporation and Systems Trading, Inc. dated March 15, 2018. 10.6 FMV Lease Agreement between Data Storage Corporation and Systems Trading, Inc. dated September 14, 2018. 10.7 Buyout Lease Agreement DSC003 between Data Storage Corporation and Systems Trading, Inc. dated December 18, 2018. 10.8 Buyout Lease Agreement DSC004 between Data Storage Corporation and Systems Trading, Inc. dated December 18, 2018. 10.9 Addendum 1 to Lease DSC003 between Data Storage Corporation and Systems Trading, Inc. dated March 20, 2019. 49 10.10 Addendum 1 to Lease DSC004 between Data Storage Corporation and Systems Trading, Inc. dated March 20, 2019. 10.11 Buyout Lease Agreement DSC006 between Data Storage Corporation and Systems Trading, Inc. dated November 12, 2019. 10.12 Agreement and Plan of Merger by and between Data Storage Corporation and Flagship Solutions, LLC dated February 4, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K (File No. 001-35384) filed on February 10, 2021). 10.13 Amendment, dated February 12, 2021, to the Agreement and Plan of Merger by and between Data Storage Corporation, Data Storage FL, LLC, Flagship Solutions, LLC, and the owners of Equity Interests (as defined therein) dated February 4, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35384) filed on February 16, 2021). 10.14 Buyout Lease Agreement DSC007 between Data Storage Corporation and Systems Trading, Inc. dated March 4, 2021. 10.15 Employment Agreement with Mark Wyllie (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K (File No. 001-35384) filed on June 3, 2021). 10.16 Offer Letter entered into between Data Storage Corporation and Chris H. Panagiotakos (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2021 (File Number 333-253056)). 10.17 Form of Securities Purchase Agreement dated July 19, 2021 between Data Storage Corporation and certain purchasers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K (File No. 001-35384) filed on July 20, 2021). 10.18 Form of Placement Agency Agreement dated July 19, 2021 between Data Storage Corporation and Maxim Group LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K (File No. 001-35384) filed on July 20, 2021). 10.19 Form of Employment Agreement between Data Storage Corporation and Charles M. Piluso dated March 28, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K (File No. 001-[*]) filed March 29, 2023). 10.20 Form of Employment Agreement between Data Storage Corporation and Chris H. Panagiotakos dated March 28, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K (File No. 001-[*]) filed March 29, 2023). 21.1 List of Subsidiaries of Data Storage Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-179396) filed on February 6, 2012). 23.1* Consent of Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman P.A., Independent Registered Accounting Firm 31.1* Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), As adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 31.2* Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), As adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 32.1* Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002 32.2* Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002 * Filed herewith # Indicates management contract or compensatory plan. Item16 Form 10-K Summary Not applicable. 50 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, there unto duly authorized. Signature Title Date /s/ Charles M. Piluso Chief Executive Officer March 31, 2023 Charles M. Piluso (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ Chris H. Panagiotakos Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer March 31, 2023 Chris H. Panagiotakos and Principal Accounting Officer) /s/ Harold J. Schwartz President, Director March 31, 2023 Harold Schwartz Thomas C. Kempster Executive Vice President of Strategic Development, Director March 31, 2023 Thomas Kempster John Argen Director March 31, 2023 John Argen Joseph B. Hoffman Director March 31, 2023 Joseph Hoffman Lawrence A. Maglione, Jr. Director March 31, 2023 Lawrence Maglione Matthew Grover Director March 31, 2023 Matthew Grover Todd A. Correll Director March 31, 2023 Todd Correll 51