Eye Care Centers of America Inc.

David L. Holmberg was named president and chief executive officer of HVHC Inc. on July 1, 2008. Holmberg also continues his role as chairman and chief executive officer of San Antonio, Texas-based Eye Care Centers of America (ECCA), a position he has held since January 2008. Holmberg brings a wealth of leadership background with a number of key retailers. Prior to arriving at ECCA, he was the Executive Vice President of Operations for Jo-Ann Stores, Inc., a leading national specialty retailer of crafting, decorating, and sewing products. Preceding his key role at Jo-Ann's he was the President of Cole Licensed Brands which encompassed more than 1,200 Sears Optical, Target Optical, BJ's Wholesale Clubs, Pearle Vision Canada and Sears Optical Canada. He also held several key management positions at Zale Corporation, most notably as the Executive Vice President of Store Operations and President of Zale's Canada. Mr. Holmberg holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas and is also a graduate of the Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program.

Jim N. Eisen has served as our Chief Operating Officer since October 2008. He joined Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. in May 2008 as the Executive Vice President of Operations. Mr.Eisen comes to ECCA with a wealth of retail as well as optical experience. His most recent career was with Jo-Ann Stores as the Senior Vice President of Stores; overseeing the operations of 800 stores. From 2001 to 2006 Mr. Eisen was Vice President of Store Operations for Luxottica/Cole Licensed Brands, which included approximately 1,000 Sears Optical, Target Optical and BJ's Optical stores. Prior to that he held other senior level leadership positions at Zale Corporation.

Nanette P. DeTurk has served as a director and member of the Compensation Committee and Audit Committee since 2006. Ms. DeTurk is Executive Vice President, Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer for Highmark Inc. and has held various management positions with Highmark and its predecessor company, Pennsylvania Blue Shield, since 1993.

Daniel C. Walker, III has served as a Senior Vice President of Store Operations since June 2000. From July 1998 to June 2000, Mr. Walker served as Vice President of Store Operations, overseeing the corporate office management of field operations. From 1992 to June 2000, Mr. Walker served in progressive operations positions culminating in Division General Operations Manager with Circuit City Stores, Inc.

Robert A. Niemiec has served as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing since December 2008, supervising our central lab and distribution center operations. From September 1992 through August 2006, Mr. Niemiec held various progressive management positions with Luxottica and Cole Vision overseeing optical manufacturing and distribution functions. Prior to 1992, Mr. Niemiec held key management roles at General Electric, Johnson & Johnson and Tenneco where he led initiatives in operational improvement, manufacturing expansion and new technology implementation.

Daniel C. Walker, III has served as a Vice President of Store Operations since June 2000. From July 1998 to June 2000, Mr. Walker served as Vice President of Store Operations, overseeing the corporate office management of field operations. From 1992 to June 2000, Mr. Walker served in progressive operations positions culminating in Division General Operations Manager with Circuit City Stores, Inc.

Daniel C. Walker, III has served as a Vice President of Store Operations since June 2000. From July 1998 to June 2000, Mr. Walker served as Vice President of Store Operations, overseeing the corporate office management of field operations. From 1992 to June 2000, Mr. Walker served in progressive operations positions culminating in Division General Operations Manager with Circuit City Stores, Inc.

Daniel C. Walker, III has served as a Vice President of Store Operations since June 2000. From July 1998 to June 2000, Mr. Walker served as Vice President of Store Operations, overseeing the corporate office management of field operations. From 1992 to June 2000, Mr. Walker served in progressive operations positions culminating in Division General Operations Manager with Circuit City Stores, Inc.

John Di Ianni joined Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. in August 2008 as a Regional Vice President of Operations, overseeing the management of approximately one-fifth of our stores. Prior to joining us, Mr. Di Ianni spent thirteen years in the vision industry with both Luxottica Retail and Cole National Corporation, holding various progressive operations positions culminating in Regional Vice President of Store Operations. Mr. DiIanni holds an MBA from Eastern University, B.A. from Cabrini College and an Associate's in Optical Sciences.

Antoine G. Treuille has served as a director of Harris Interactive since January 2004. Mr. Treuille is Managing Partner of Altamont Capital Partners, LLC in New York City, a position he has held since June 2006. He also continues to serve as Executive Managing Partner of Mercantile Capital Partners in New York City, a position he has held since September 2000. Prior to Mercantile Capital Partners, Mr. Treuille was President of Charter Pacific Corporation, an investment banking firm he founded in New York City, from 1996 to 1998. Before that, he served in executive roles at Desai Capital Management, Entrecanales Y Travora Inc. and Citibank N.A. in New York City, as well as Le Credit Chimique in Paris, France. Mr. Treuille currently serves on the boards of Eramet and Societe Bic, both in Paris. Mr. Treuille formerly served as Chairman of the Board of Loehmanns Holdings Inc., as well as Eye Care Centers of America.

David A. Blandino currently serves on the board of directors at Highmark Inc. and is a Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, a member of the UPMC Shadyside Hospital active medical staff and part time faculty member of the Family Practice Residency Program where he has worked since 1983.

Prescott Ashe is a Managing Director of Golden Gate Capital. He has 15-years of private equity investing experience and has participated in both growth-equity and management buyout transactions with more than $7.0 billion in value. Mr. Ashe focuses on (i) technology-related industries (specifically software, IT services, electronic hardware and manufacturing services), (ii) the consumer products and retail sectors, and (iii) business services. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Ashe was a Principal at Bain Capital, which he initially joined in 1991, and a strategy consultant at Bain & Company. Mr. Ashe holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of California at Berkeley (where he graduated first in his class).

William C. Springer is a retired Executive Vice President with H.J. Heinz Company. He worked at H.J. Heinz from 1974 to 2000 and held various management and executive positions including head of Heinz North America, Heinz U.S.A. and H.J. Heinz of Canada. Mr. Springer served as a director of Highmark from 1996 through April, 2006.