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As Chief Executive Officer of Apex Computer Systems, Dr. Philip Chen oversees all strategic planning and business development for the organization. After working as a research scientist with McDonnell Douglas Research Laboratories and Dynamic Technology for nearly 10 years, Dr. Chen branched out into the technology field and formed Apex Computer Systems, Inc. in 1983 based on his entrepreneurial vision to help others benefit from leveraging information technology. Over the years, Dr. Chen has truly proven himself to be an exemplary leader not only as the chief executive of Apex but also in the greater business community. Named "Asian Entrepreneur of the Year" by the Asian Business Association in 1996, Dr. Chen has always been a strong believer in giving more than you receive. As a result of his countless community involvements, he has served as National Vice President in Economic Affairs for the Organization of Chinese Americans, President of the Asian Business Association, Los Angeles Chapter, and President of the Chinese American Computer Association. He established the Cerritos Chinese Senior Citizen Association in 1992, which has now grown to 600 members, and he was the key organizer of the Asian Business Association, Orange County Chapter. Most recently, he established the Asian American Professional Association which is now in its seventh year in mentoring technical professionals to go into management careers. Dr. Chen has also served on the board of several volunteering organizations, including Orange County Purchasing Council, California General Order 156 Minority Advisory Council, and many others. Dr. Chen graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) in 1974 with a doctorate in Aerospace Engineering and a minor in Computer Science.