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High Street Partners Announces Additions to the FirmHigh Street Partners Announces Additions to the Firm |
| 16 August, 2004 - Annapolis, MD - High Street Partners, Inc., an international consulting firm providing finance and accounting assistance to companies as they expand overseas, today announced the additions of Eric Lodge and Tracy Houghton to the firm. Eric Lodge has been named to the new position of Senior Manager and will focus the majority of his time on client account service and new business development. He joins High Street partners from CIENA Corporation (NASDAQ: CIEN), where he was most recently a Financial Manager for their Core Networking & Data Networking groups. Eric was also formerly a Senior Financial Analyst for CIENA’s Services organization. A graduate of the University of Maryland with a dual BS degree in Finance and Economics, Eric also worked for Northrop Grumman in the Finance group at the sector’s headquarters in Linthicum, MD. He sits on the Board of Directors for The Washington Savings Bank (AMEX: WSB), headquartered in Bowie, MD. Tracy Houghton, a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County with a BA in Political Science, has joined the firm to manage the day-to-day operations of High Street Partners headquarters office. Ms. Houghton formerly worked as a paralegal and later as a recruiting assistant with the law firm of Latham & Watkins in Washington, DC. She brings experience in administration, bookkeeping, and marketing assistance. “The market for High Street Partner’s services is strong, and I’m delighted to welcome Eric and Tracy to the growing HSP team,” noted Larry Harding, Founder and President. “As a Senior Manager with high-profile global company experience, Eric will be in a position to use his strong analytical skills to add value to our clients. His work ethic and great personality will ensure his success. Now HSP’s venture capital, banking, accounting and local service provider partners have another resource who understands what it takes to achieve success in a client service business. I’m also delighted to be working with Tracy and appreciate the help she provides in areas like office administration, recruiting and human resources.” He added, “These hires are a critical step in company growth and will aid us in becoming the “go to” company for venture backed and newly public companies expanding overseas.” |
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