Lesley H. Howe
Lesley H. Howe has served as a member of our Board of Directors since February 2004. Mr. Howe has more than 40 years of experience in accounting, finance, and business management within a variety of industries. From December 2001 until May 2007, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Consumer Networks LLC, a San Diego-based Internet marketing and promotions company. During Mr. Howe's 30-year career with KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, an international accounting and auditing firm, he was an audit partner for 23 years and an area managing partner/managing partner of the Los Angeles office of KPMG for three years. While there Mr. Howe worked as an independent financial and business consultant for three years, advising clients on acquisition due diligence and negotiation strategies, as well as financing strategies. Mr. Howe currently serves on the board of directors of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc., an owner and operator of restaurants; Jamba Inc., the leading retailer of quality blended fruit beverages; and Volcano Corporation, a developer of products that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular and structural heart disease. Mr. Howe received a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas.