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Facts: A plaintiff files a civil action in the Regional Trial Court against Brightline, Inc., a domestic corporation. The summons is personally served on Marco Santos, the head of security at Brightline's main office. Marco signs the return receipt, stating he is authorized to receive service for Brightline. Brightline moves to dismiss, arguing the service was not personally made on a proper recipient under Rule 14. (a) Identify the persons upon whom service of summons on a domestic corporation may be personally made under Rule 14. (b) Is service on Marco Santos valid? Explain your answer, with reference to the controlling rule. (c) If the service is invalid, what is the proper remedy to preserve jurisdiction and allow the case to proceed? Briefly explain.