People: j2 Global Communications Inc (JCOM.O)

Richard S. Ressler has been Chairman of the Board of j2 Global Communications, Inc. and a Director since 1997 and served as the Company's Chief Executive Officer from 1997 to 2000, serving in each of these capacities pursuant to a consulting agreement between the Company and Orchard Capital Corporation (“Orchard Capital”). Mr. Ressler is the founder and President of Orchard Capital, a firm that provides investment capital and advice to companies (including j2 Global) in which Orchard Capital or its affiliates invest. He has been President of Orchard Capital since 1994. Mr. Ressler is a Co-Founder and Principal of CIM Group, Inc., a real estate investor and manager. He is a Co-Founder and Chairman of Orchard First Source Asset Management, LLC, a debt investor and manager. Mr. Ressler also serves as a board member for various private companies.