THE JPS GROUP - Key Persons

Brian Dass co-founded Timeless Hospitality Corporation to meet the internet reservations, marketing, and distribution needs of today's hotels. Most recently, Brian served as VP of Sales and Marketing for Timeless and, as a former hotel GM, leveraged his experience to assist clients develop comprehensive, online marketing strategies using Timeless' BookOnlineNow product suite. Prior to Timeless Hospitality, Brian developed and managed the Casablanca Hotel in New York City and was the first New York City boutique hotel to deploy a real-time booking system featuring 360-degree video imaging. Brian currently sits on the technology board of the Big Apple Chapter of HSMAI.

J. Peter Schweitzer co-founded Design Hotels Inc. (www.designhotels.com) and it's parent, lebensart global networks AG (www.lebensart-ag.com). He served as CEO and President of Design Hotels Inc. from its inception until November 2001, growing it from 23 hotels in 1995 to more than 180 hotels. During that time, Peter helped to create an internationally respected hotel marketing company and a globally recognized lifestyle brand. He possesses over 20 years of experience in the hotel and travel industry, with particular emphasis in the areas of branding, marketing, electronic distribution and positioning, as well as hotel development and finance.

Kate Wolfe was most recently Director of Global Reservations Planning for Pegasus Solutions. She draws upon her vast experience with call center operations and technology, as well as reservations processing to counsel and advise clients on a wide range of technology solutions. Kate was with Utell since 1988, now part of Pegasus Solutions, and has 15 years of travel industry experience. While at Utell, she managed or directed various departments, including Finance, Sales, Development, Reservation Operations, and most recently, Global Reservations Planning. Kate has also served on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Reservation Executives (IARE) since 1997, and was President of IARE in 2000 through 2001.

Quang D. Nguyen was most recently Managing Director, North America for Design Hotels Inc. from January 2000 to December 2001. In that role, he was responsible for all operations, sales, marketing, and acquisitions activities in North America. Prior to joining Design Hotels Inc. in July 1999, Quang was involved in various enterprenuerial ventures and practiced law in San Francisco with Cooley Godward LLP (www.cooley.com).