Ian Morris Joins Board of Directors of Signature Destinations ClubTM
SEATTLE, WA, August 8, 2005. Signature Destinations Club LLC announced today that Ian Morris, chief executive officer of HouseValues Inc., has joined its board of directors.
"Signature Destinations has a solid vision and market opportunity within the explosive residence club industry, and I am excited to join the company's board of directors to play a role in the company's expansion," said Morris.
Prior to joining HouseValues, Morris ran MSN HomeAdvisor, Microsoft's online real estate business, which he helped launch in 1998. His experience also includes Internet marketing, business development and operations positions at Microsoft, including responsibility for MSN's partnership marketing efforts
Morris has received industry accolades such as the Inman Innovator Award from Inman News in 2004, and he was rated 'One of the Real Estate Industry's Most Influential People' by Realtor(R) Magazine. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
"Ian is a leader in the real estate industry," said Chad Stevens, founder and chief executive officer of Signature Destinations. "His knowledge and visibility in residential real estate, combined with his vision and passion for business, will bring significant depth to our board."
Signature Destinations takes a unique regional approach that offers members access to a portfolio of second homes conveniently located within driving distance of nine metropolitan hubs. It is the only club in the national residence club market to follow a regional model rather than one in which homes are interspersed around the country. As Signature Destinations expands into new regional markets its Members will be able to enjoy any of the club's properties in these destinations across the country and around the world.
Signature Destinations is currently accepting applications for a limited number of Charter Memberships. For more information, visit the Web site at www.signaturedestinationsclub.com.
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