Steve Cochennet

Steve Cochennet is the CEO/President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chairman of Guardian 8 Holdings. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Cochennet served as the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of EnerJex Resources, Inc., a publicly traded and SEC registered company, from August 2006 to January 2011. Before joining EnerJex Resources, Inc., Mr. Cochennet formed and was the President of the CSC Group, LLC. From 1985 to 2002, he held several executive positions with UtiliCorp United Inc. (Aquila, Inc.) in Kansas City. Prior to his experience at UtiliCorp United Inc., Mr. Cochennet served 6 years with the Federal Reserve System. Mr. Cochennet graduated from the University of Nebraska with a B.A. in finance and economics.