Rick directs the Company in its efforts to provide innovative services to users of teleconferencing services. His past management experience with telecommunications and teleconferencing service organizations, in particular, strongly influences company strategy. He is a graduate of Northern Illinois University, with a B.S. degree in Marketing. Prior to founding the Company, Rick held positions in sales and sales management with AT&T; and MCI Midwest. He has also served as Vice President and General Manager of US Sprint Communications, Midwest Business Market Group. Rick was named the Ernst & Young LLP’s 1998 “Entrepreneur of the Year” in the Media, Entertainment and Publishing Industry for Northwest Illinois for his work in the teleconferencing space.