We used to have a joke at Jupitermedia that you could have a job at the company if your name was Chris. For close to 10 years three of our top executives (Chris Cardell, Chris Baudouin and Chris Elwell) were named Chris.

No longer. Chris Elwell leaves the company on November 3 and now our CFO, Chris Baudouin leaves us December 31. Chris "B" as we call him decided that it was time to move on. There is nothing more to the change. However in these days of Enron and other scandals, I am sure Wall Street will quickly read intrigue into Chris' decision to leave Jupitermedia. There is no story or intrigue to report other than the fact that Chris decided to make a change in his life after 8 years of terrific service and dedication.

Chris B leaves us at a time when things are going well for our company. The new CFO will continue the work of financial intergration from our many acquisitions that Chris Baudouin has been tackling for many months and that we have discussed in quarterly financial conference calls with investors. Fortunately we will have a good transition period for change as Chris Baudouin will be with us for another few months. In addition, our President and Chief Operating Officer, Chris Cardell, was once my CFO back in the Mecklermedia days and is fully capable of running public company finances should the need arise.

We are glad that Chris Baudouin is with us for the remainder of the year and wish him well in his future endeavors.