Resources Connection, Inc. Elects Sykes to Board of Directors

February 21, 2002 12:00 AM EST
Resources Connection, Inc. Elects Sykes to Board of Directors Costa Mesa, Calif., February 21, 2002 -- Resources Connection, Inc. (Nasdaq: RECN) announced today that Jolene Sykes has joined the company's board of directors effective immediately. Ms. Sykes has an extensive background in business leadership and strategic planning, most recently as Publisher and President of Fortune magazine. She is currently Chairwoman of Fortune's Fifty Most Powerful Women in Business Summit, which she helped launch, along with Fortune's Most Powerful Women in Business annual ranking.

"Jolene Sykes will play an important role on our board of directors, and her appointment will complement the board with a set of unique skills and experiences," said Don Murray, Resources Connection's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Specifically, Jolene has an accomplished background in business strategy, marketing and human resource development. Further, we are delighted to have another strong female role model to support the many phenomenal women executives in our leadership ranks. "

Resources Connection, Inc. is an international professional services firm that provides accounting and finance, human capital and information technology services on a project basis. Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, the company operates from 42 domestic offices and four international offices. More information about the company is available at http://www.resourcesconnection.com/.