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Howard J. Sewell President		Howard has worked in high-tech sales and marketing for over fifteen years. Prior to founding Connect Direct in 1990, he worked as a marketing manager for software giant Oracle Corporation. Howard is a frequent speaker and contributor to marketing publications on topics that include lead generation, online marketing, channel development, and event promotion. Besides his day-to-day responsibilities as chief executive, Howard is also actively engaged in sales, business development, and campaign strategy.

Ann Corbin Business Manager		Ann joined Connect Direct in 1997. She has over 15 years experience in financial management and Human Resources for companies in the technology and hospitality industries. Ann manages the administrative staff at Connect Direct's main office, supervises the day-to-day running of the company's business operation, and is responsible for financial reporting, forecasting, and planning.

Dave Dumanis Creative Director		Dave Dumanis joined CDI in 2006. He has been writing direct response and high-technology copy for over fifteen years, and has served in a creative director capacity for more than a decade. Dave has worked for many prominent interactive agencies, including Organic, Avenue A / Razorfish, and Carat Interactive, and also ran his own small agency, where he gained a deep understanding of client service and campaign strategy. Dave manages the CDI creative team and is responsible for ensuring that copy works hand-in-hand with design to maximize response.

Peter Gum Business Development Director		Peter joined Connect Direct in 2001. He has over 20 years of advertising sales and marketing communications experience, including senior roles in the publishing, marketing services, and high-tech manufacturing industries at companies such as J. Walter Thompson, Sunset/Time Warner, and Ziff-Davis. Peter has overall responsibility for expanding Connect Direct's customer base through sales, business development, channel and partner programs.

Don Joslin Art Director		Don Joslin joined CDI in 2006. He has more than 10 years experience in graphic design and art direction for both online and print campaigns. Prior to joining Connect Direct, Don worked for Bernard Hodes Advertising and ran his own design firm servicing such top-name clients as Motorola, HP, Compaq, and Airgo Networks. Don manages the CDI design team and works with the Creative Director in ensuring a strategic marriage of copy and design to achieve maximum results.

Leslie Stafford Traffic and Production Director		Leslie Stafford joined CDI in 2004. She has more than 10 years experience in online marketing, focusing on lead generation, subscription management, and lead nurturing. Prior to joining Connect Direct, Leslie worked for INVESTools, Inc, where she was Online Marketing Manager focusing on customer acquisition, seminar promotion, and lead nurturing. Leslie manages the CDI account and production teams, ensuring superior client services and quality control for all programs.