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Jaynie Studenmund Takes CEO Reigns at eHarmony

(Online Dating Magazine - February 1, 2006) Jaynie M. Studenmund began her duties as president and chief executive officer of eHarmony today, replacing co-founder Greg Forgatch, who left to pursue other interests.

Studenmund has been on the board at eHarmony since August 2005 and has a 25 year history of executive operating and marketing experience, including her former position as chief operating officer for Overture Services Inc., one of the first pay-for-performance search venues, now part of Yahoo!. Studenmund was COO of Overture for three years, contributing to the company's large growth in revenue from $100 million to $1.2 billion as well as growth in international markets.

"We're proud to announce the appointment of Jaynie M. Studenmund as the company's new chief executive officer," said Dr. Neil Clark Warren, chairman and co-founder of eHarmony. "Jaynie is an experienced, talented and visionary leader. Her proven record of success and passion for the Internet makes her the ideal person to lead eHarmony to new levels of success in the years ahead."

Prior to joining eHarmony, Studenmund was a board member for Countrywide Bank, aQuantive Inc., Western Asset, and Forest Lawn and also served as president and COO of PayMyBills.com, the largest bill management service on the Internet

"eHarmony is a gem of a company that, inspired by the extraordinary vision of Neil Warren, has grown to hold an important place in the hearts of millions of people," said Studenmund. "I feel honored to succeed Greg Forgatch who, with Dr. Warren, built eHarmony from the ground up and transformed it into a thriving and profitable business. I am excited about helping expand eHarmony's leadership position in this emerging product category and fully realizing the limitless growth opportunities that lie before us."

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