Technology >> CEO Interviews >> August 3, 2000

Stuart Walker – Data Return Corporation (drtn)

STUART A. WALKER is Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Data Return Corporation, with primary responsibility for all financial management and investor relations. He also oversees all finance, accounting, corporate administration, procurement and human resources activities for the company. Mr. Walker's previous experience with high-growth and early-stage companies, along with more than 12 years of experience in corporate finance and accounting, has provided the right mix of skills needed to manage Data Return's day-to-day processes through the rapid growth stage in addition to the financial planning needed to prepare for the future. Prior to Data Return, Mr. Walker served several private and public companies in the Dallas/Fort Worth area as both Chief Financial Officer and Controller. He has a broad range of experience in the negotiation and support of public and private financing transactions, the oversight of financing relationships and M&A transactions, the planning, forecasting and analysis of company operations and the development and implementation of accounting systems and controls. Mr. Walker began his career with a Big Five public accounting firm, where he focused on a wide range of clients, both public and private. He gained his initial experience as an Auditor and later provided consulting services to bankrupt and troubled companies, their creditors and shareholders. Mr. Walker received his BS in Business Administration from the California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas. Profile
TWST: Could we start with a brief overview and profile of Data Return

Corporation?

Mr. Walker: Data Return was founded in 1997 by three former Microsoft

systems engineers. Our suite of