From a 2007 press release - my highlighting of a much more positive Cliff:
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/patriot-scientific-names-clifford-flowers-as-chief-financial-officer-58094332.html
So he was supposedly experienced (as a CFO) in acquisitions and turnarounds.
What grade would he get for his leadership role in those two areas for PTSC?

 CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Patriot Scientific
 (OTC Bulletin Board:   PTSC) announced today that Clifford L. Flowers has
 joined the company as its new Chief Financial Officer. Flowers brings with
 him 18 years of progressive and diversified experience managing public
 corporations including startups, turnarounds and established organizations.
     "I'm pleased and delighted to have Cliff join our management team as
 CFO," said Patriot Scientific President and CEO Jim Turley. "He's both
 experienced and creative and will become a vital asset as we move the
 company forward along our new path of growth and acquisition."
     Flowers said, "I am excited about this challenge and eager to assist in
 assessing new opportunities for Patriot as it begins to focus on
 acquisitions. I believe the company is poised for significant growth and I
 look forward to bringing Patriot's assets to fruition for the benefit of
 its shareholders."
     Prior to joining Patriot Scientific Flowers was VP of Finance and CFO
 at Financial Profiles, a subsidiary of The Hannover Insurance Group. He was
 also CFO at XiFin, a high-tech software company in San Diego, and CFO of
 Previo (formerly Stac Electronics), a computer-storage company. His accounting experience includes eight years with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.