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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$59.8M
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Founded in 1999, HouseValues, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOLD) provides consumers and real estate professionals with the information and tools they need for success throughout the home buying and selling process. The company's flagship consumer products include HomePages.com(TM), a lifestyle and neighborhood-centric home buying and selling service; HouseValues.com(R), a service that provides home sellers with market valuations of their current home; and JustListed.com(TM), a service that alerts home buyers as soon as new homes hit the market that meet their criteria.

President & CEO
Ian Morris
Number of Employees 160
Contact Information

11332 NE 122nd Way

Kirkland, Washington 98034-6916

www.housevalues...

(425) 454-0088

NAICS Code Advertising Agencies: 541810

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Ian Morris President & CEO
Clayton Lewis President & COO
Jill Maguire President of Human Resources
Barry Allen Executive Vice President, Operations & CFO
Mary A. Reeder Chief Technology Officer
Jacqueline Davidson Vice President, Finance
Jill Maguire-Ward Vice President, HR
Jun Choo Vice President, Media & Yield Management
Ken Hansen Vice President, Sales
Nikesh Parekh Vice President, Mortgage
Peter Quinn Vice President, Customer Operations
Rob Ransom Vice President, Product & Marketing
Scott Smith Vice President, Customer Success
Gregg I. Eskenazi General Counsel & Secretary
Kevin Akeroyd
Pete Higgins Executive Advisor
Tom Romary
Frank M. Higgins Director
Nicolas J. Hanauer Director
Richard A. Mendenhall Director
Petra Franklin Investor
Jeff Mullen Member

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Jon Gacek Board of Directors

Ian Morris has been a leader in the real estate industry for more than a decade. Before joining Market Leader, Morris ran MSN HomeAdvisor, Microsoft's online real estate business, a business that he helped launch in 1997. Before launching HomeAdvisor, Ian held a variety of Internet marketing, business development, and operations positions at Microsoft, including responsibility for MSN's partnership marketing efforts. Ian has been a frequent keynote speaker at major real estate and mortgage industry conferences, and was rated 'One of the Real Estate Industry's Most Influential People' by Realtor® Magazine. He received the Inman Innovator Award from Inman News in 2004. Ian holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has previously held product management positions in the financial services industry.

Organization Position Status
HouseValues, Inc. President & CEO Current
Signature Destinations Club, LLC Current
Microsoft Corporation Former
MSN Former
Harvard Business School MBA Former

Organization Position Status
HouseValues, Inc. President & COO Current
Onvia Inc. President & COO Former
HouseValues, Inc. COO Former
University of Washington Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Former

Jill oversees all human resource activities for HouseValues, ensuring the company's mission is supported by its HR strategy. Prior to joining HouseValues, Jill was Vice President of Human Resources for over five years at Onyx Software, a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) company where Jill oversaw a global human resources function. Prior to this, Jill spent three years with ConneXt and its related companies, heading up the Human Resources function. Jill brings 18 years of Human Resource experience to HouseValues, twelve of which have been in the technology and services sector. Jill graduated with a BA in Communications and French from Gonzaga University.

Organization Position Status
HouseValues, Inc. President of Human Resources Current
Onyx Software Corporation Vice President of Human Resources Former

Organization Position Status
HouseValues, Inc. Executive Vice President, Operations & CFO Current

Organization Position Status
HouseValues, Inc. Chief Technology Officer Current
Onyx Software Corporation CTO & Senior Vice President Former
Microsoft Corporation Former

Jacqueline L. Davidson serves as the company's Chief Financial Officer and has been with Market Leader since November of 2004. She has over 20 years in senior financial roles for public and private companies, accumulating significant financial management, business development and M&A experience. Prior to joining Market Leader, Davidson served as the Chief Financial Officer of a $100 million regional supermarket chain. Davidson's experience includes her role as Vice President of Finance for the Cobalt Group, an online marketing business serving the automotive industry. Davidson is a CPA who began her career with eight years at Price Waterhouse. She is a graduate of Washington State University with a BA in Business Administration.

Organization Position Status
HouseValues, Inc. Vice President, Finance Current
Larry's Markets, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Former
HouseValues, Inc. Vice President, Finance Former
Penford Corporation Vice President of Finance Former
Washington State University B.A. Former

Organization Position Status
HouseValues, Inc. Vice President, HR Current

Organization Position Status
HouseValues, Inc. Vice President, Media & Yield Management Current

Ken joined Market Leader in October of 2003 prior to the company's IPO in December of 2004. Before joining Market Leader, Hansen spent two years as the Head of Sales at Onvia.com. Onvia helps customers find government opportunities by delivering daily lead notifications detailing projects the government currently has out for bid in their discipline and geographical location. As Head of Sales, Hansen reorganized the sales force to create efficiencies that enhanced the customer experience while continuing to grow revenues and increase retention. Hansen also successfully launched several value added services to both the existing and prospective customer base. Hansen went to Onvia after spending a period of time with Qwest Communications overseeing a team of wireless direct sales people in Seattle. Prior to Qwest, Hansen spent seven years at IKON Office Solutions in both the Washington and Oregon marketplaces. As a Sales Manager and Regional Sales Manager respectively, Hansen was tasked with overseeing all inside sales efforts for the Oregon Marketplace including the consolidation of all branch offices to the corporate headquarters, Customer Service, Customer Retention, and Contract sales. Hansen graduated from Washington State University with a BA in Business Administration with an emphasis in Economics.

Organization Position Status
HouseValues, Inc. Vice President, Sales Current
Onvia Inc. Director of Sales Former
Washington State University BA in Business with an emphasis in Economics Former

Organization Position Status
HouseValues, Inc. Vice President, Mortgage Current
HouseValues, Inc. Director, Prod Management Former
CVC Capital Partners Limited Former
Harvard College Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude Former
Harvard University Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude Former

Organization Position Status
HouseValues, Inc. Vice President, Customer Operations Current

Organization Position Status
HouseValues, Inc. Vice President, Product & Marketing Current

Scott Smith currently serves as Vice President of Business Strategy and Products driving operational and business planning as well as product management for Market Leader. Previously, Smith served as Vice President of Customer Operations and Advocacy for Market Leader from August 2002 until September 2007 and was responsible for the delivery of customer-focused initiatives both internally and externally. Prior to joining Market Leader, Smith spent 14 years at Microsoft creating new market opportunities for Windows and launching internet consumer businesses including Sidewalk.com and HomeAdvisor.com.

Organization Position Status
HouseValues, Inc. Vice President, Customer Success Current
HouseValues, Inc. Director, Agent Success Former
Microsoft Corporation Former

Organization Position Status
HouseValues, Inc. General Counsel & Secretary Current
Microsoft Corporation Former
University of California, Hastings College of the Law JD Former
Reed College BA in psychology Former

Kevin Akeroyd is responsible for Operations, Revenue, Marketing, Alliances, and all Client and Community facing Services for Jigsaw. Before Jigsaw, Kevin held General Management positions at large public companies such as Acxiom Digital (previously Digital Impact) and RR Donnelley & Sons Company. He also held President and CEO positions at several start-ups, including Gallery Player, Inc. and The Loan Page, Inc. Kevin is an alumni of the EPSO program at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and has a degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

Organization Position Status
Jigsaw Data Corp. Chief Operating Officer Current
Kindred Partners, LLC Executive Current
HouseValues, Inc. Current
The Loan Page, Inc. CEO Former
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. Former
Battery Ventures Former
University of Washington BA in Business Administration Former
University of Washington Degree In Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
Second Avenue Partners Founder Current
Second Avenue Partners Partner Current
Madrona Venture Group, LLC Strategic Director Current
Hellman & Friedman LLC Executive Advisor Current
HouseValues, Inc. Executive Advisor Current
HouseValues, Inc. Chairman Current
Market Leader Chairman Current
Advanced Digital Information Corporation Director Current
Modumetal Inc. Board of Directors Current
Madrona Venture Group, LLC Board of Directors Current
Bocada, Inc. Director Current
Ice Energy Inc. Board of Directors Current
Stanford University Board of Trustees Current
Azaleos Corporation Board of Directors Current
Microsoft Corporation Member, Office of the President Former
Microsoft Corporation Group Vice President Former
Interactive Media Group Incorporated Group Vice President Former
Microsoft Corporation General Manager Former
Insitu, Inc. Director Former
The Office of The President Board of Directors Former
Stanford University MBA Former
Stanford University Undergraduate Degree Former
Stanford University Undergraduate Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Yapta CEO & Co-Founder Current
HouseValues, Inc. Current
Yapta Board of Directors Current
RealNetworks, Inc. Vice President of Consumer Marketing Former
Alaska Air Group, Inc. Vice President of Marketing Former
Fogdog, Inc. Vice President of Marketing Former
Harvard University MBA Former
Harvard Business School Master of Business Administration Former
Duke University Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Former
Duke University Degree Former

Frank Higgins has served as a director since April 2004. Since March 2000, Mr. Higgins has served as a partner with Second Avenue Partners, which he co-founded. From 1983 to 1999, Mr. Higgins worked for Microsoft, most recently as Group Vice President of the Interactive Media Group. Mr. Higgins is a director of Advanced Digital Information Corporation and a number of privately held companies. Mr. Higgins also serves on the Board of Trustees of Stanford University. Mr. Higgins holds an M.B.A. from Stanford Business School and a B.A. from Stanford University.

Organization Position Status
Second Avenue Partners Partner Current
Hellman & Friedman LLC Executive Advisor Current
Market Leader Chairman Current
Advanced Digital Information Corporation Director Current
Stanford University Board of Directors Current
HouseValues, Inc. Director Current
Interactive Media Group Incorporated Group Vice President Former
Stanford Graduate School of Business M.B.A. Former
Stanford University B.A. Former

Jon Gacek joined Quantum as executive vice president and chief financial officer in August 2006, upon Quantum’s acquisition of Advanced Digital Information Corp. (ADIC). Previously, he served as the chief financial officer at ADIC from 1999 to 2006 and also led Operations during his last two years there. Prior to ADIC, Gacek was an audit partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and led the Technology Practice in the firm's Seattle office. While at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, he assisted several private equity investment firms with a number of mergers, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and other transactions. Gacek serves on the board of directors for Loud Technologies, Inc. and HouseValues, Inc.

Organization Position Status
Quantum Corporation Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer & Principal Financial Officer Current
LOUD Technologies Inc. Director of the Company Current
Power-One, Inc. Chairman Current
LOUD Technologies Inc. Board of Directors Current
HouseValues, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Power-One, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Advanced Digital Information Corporation CFO & Vice President, Finance Operations Former
Adic Chief Financial Officer Former
PricewaterhouseCoopers partner Former
Western Washington University B.A. In Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
Pacific Coast Feather Company Chief Executive Officer Current
Second Avenue Partners Partner Current
Marchex, Inc. Director and Vice Chairman Current
Affiliate 2 Chairman of the Board Current
Pacific Coast Feather Company Co-Chairman Current
aQuantive, Inc. Chairman of the Board Current
Alliance for Education Board Member Current
HouseValues, Inc. Director Current
Museum Quality Discount Framing Director Current
Market Leader Board of Directors Current
aQuantive, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
The T President Former
The T Chief Strategy Officer Former
Pacific Coast Feather Company Chief Strategy Officer Former
ABC Sports, Inc. Executive Vice President Former
ABC Sports, Inc. General Manager Former
Gear.Com Founder Former
Company Gear Co-Founder Former
General Mills, Inc. product manager Former
Avenue A Former
Overstock.com, Inc. Former
Company Gear Chairman Former
Marchex, Inc. Board Member Former
Stanford University MBA Former
Harvard University BA Former
University of Washington B.A. Former
Blue Nile, Inc. member Former

Organization Position Status
RE/MAX International, Inc. Owner & Broker Current
Philadelphia College of Art Assistant Professor Current
HouseValues, Inc. Director Current
RE/MAX International, Inc. Broker Former
University of Missouri M.A. and A B.S. Former

Organization Position Status
Vault Capital Vault Capital's Managing Director Current
HouseValues, Inc. Investor Current
Proxim Wireless Corporation Investor Current
eProject, Inc. Investor Current
Alliance of Angels Member Current
Vault Capital Co-founder Former
Vault Capital Principal Former
Alpha Arts Board of Directors Former
WorldCom, Inc. Director Former
UUNET Director Former
AT&T Inc. Director Former
MFS, Inc. Director Former
International Business Machines Corporation Director Former
Seniors Making Art Board of Directors Former
Women's Bioethics Project Board of Directors Former
The Agile Board of Directors Former
Harvard University undergraduate degree Former
Bennington College undergraduate degree Former
Stanford University Former
University of Washington Former
Seniors Making Art Member Former
The Agile Member Former
Women's Bioethics Project Member Former

Jeff has the knowledge and experience necessary to help with the selling or buying of your home and maximizing your investment property income in the shortest time possible. He has been in the business for many years and is dedicated to the utmost customer service. He uses his knowledge and experience in helping homeowners and investors get what they want with the least amount of hassles. He works with top notch lenders, title companies, bankers and other professionals in the field. Customer service is an area that Jeff feels very strongly about. With Jeff, you receive a level of customer service that is lacking in many companies today. Availability to his clientele is an essential ingredient, which is why when you work with Jeff, you will not only have his business number, but his home number, and cell phone number. Marketing is another area that Jeff feels very strongly about. He attends seminars, subscribes to the marketing magazines and spends countless hours looking into the new ideas available today so that when it comes time for you to buy or sell, he is updated on all the new tools out there to help make the transaction go as smoothly as possible for you. He is a member of Realtor.com, HouseValues.com., Homefair.com and is also using the 360 Virtual Tours packaging in marketing properties. Many of Jeff's new clients come from referrals from previous clients who were absolutely awestruck by the wonderful service that they were provided and went on to refer their friends and family to him when they were ready to buy or sell. So, if you are looking for someone who has knowledge of the business, is up to date on the new methods available for buying and selling, unbeatable customer service, strong marketing tools, and is a top producer, Jeff is your Realtor! Email Jeff at jeff@aztopproducer.com jeff@aztopproducer.com Shelly Parks started her career in real estate in 1996 when she was looking to purchase land to build a home. Jeff Mullen, a longtime friend was the listing agent of her past residence and convinced her to pursue a career in Real Estate. Shelly has an extensive well-rounded background dealing with distressed properties.

Organization Position Status
Realtor.Com Producer Current
HouseValues, Inc. Member Current
Jeff Mullen - Aztopproducer Arizona's Top Hud Specialist Current

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