Resources Global Professionals Appoints Brandon Johnson as Chief Information Officer

Resources Global Professionals Appoints Brandon Johnson as Chief Information Officer

Irvine, Calif., April 15, 2008 - Resources Global Professionals ("Resources"), a multinational provider of professional services and the operating subsidiary of Resources Connection, Inc. (NASDAQ: RECN), today announced the appointment of Brandon Johnson as chief information officer, effective April 9, 2008.

In this newly created role, Mr. Johnson leads the global information technology (IT) efforts of Resources, which employs 4,100 professionals in more than 80 practice offices throughout the world.  Mr. Johnson, 42, has IT experience spanning 25 years and most recently served as the director of operating forces support at the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity. In that role, he oversaw the support of globally deployed U.S. Marine Corps command and control, communications, computer, and intelligence systems.  Mr. Johnson is based in Resources' Irvine headquarters and reports to Anthony Cherbak, chief operating officer.

"We are delighted to welcome Brandon to Resources, with responsibility for a vital function - our worldwide IT strategy and the deployment of information technology resources to support the future growth of the company," said Donald B. Murray, chairman and chief executive officer.  

"Information technology is a critical piece of modern businesses and plays an ever greater role in delivering value to clients, shareholders, and employees" said Brandon Johnson.  "I am very excited to join this growing global company, and look forward to leading our IT staff as we support the company's strategic goals."

Before joining Resources, Mr. Johnson had a successful 20-year career as a Marine Corps officer. As a certified Defense Acquisition Corps professional, he directly supported the development, integration, and deployment of several major communications and IT systems while serving in the Marines. His IT and leadership experience is complemented by a significant military aviation background, having served operationally as a weapons systems officer in the F/A-18D Hornet.
Mr. Johnson holds a Bachelors of Business Administration from University of Texas-El Paso, a Master's in Computer Systems Management from the University of Maryland, and a Master's in Information Technology Management from the Naval Postgraduate School. He and his wife live in Temecula, Calif., with their two daughters.

ABOUT RESOURCES GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS

Resources Global Professionals is a multinational professional services firm that helps business leaders execute internal initiatives. Working as members of client teams, we solve problems, execute and transfer knowledge. Partnering with business leaders, we drive internal change across all parts of a global enterprise - finance and accounting, information management, internal audit, human capital, legal services and supply chain management.

Resources Global was founded in 1996 within a Big Four accounting firm. Today, we are a publicly traded company with over 4,100 professionals, from more than 80 practice offices, serving 2,200 clients around the world.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Resources Global has served 81 of the Fortune 100 companies.

The Company is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the exchange's highest tier by listing standards. More information about Resources Global is available at http://www.resourcesglobal.com.

Contacts:
Jeff Bellows, Resources Global Professionals
(US+) 1-617-897-0350 or jeff.bellows@resources-us.com

Sarah Lazarus, CL-Media
(US+) 1-978-369-4478 or sarah@cl-media.com