Christin C. Armacost

CHRISTIN C. ARMACOST is a Vice President-Analyst at EVEREN Securities in
Chicago. Previously, she was associated with Olde Discount Corp. Ms.
Armacost received her Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University. She is
a member of the National Association of Female Executives and is a
candidate for the CFA designation. Ms. Armacost includes golf, tennis,
and reading among her personal interests.ALEX M. CENA is a Managing
Director of Salomon Smith Barney. Previously, he was associated with
Bear, Stearns & Co., Lehman Brothers, Dain Bosworth, and William K.
Woodruff & Company. Mr. Cena received his Bachelor’s degree in finance
from Loyola University.GREG GEILING is a Vice President at J.P. Morgan
where he covers the telecommunications equipment industry. He received
his Bachelor’s degree in finance from Lehigh University. Mr. Geiling
includes golf and outdoor activities among his personal interests.GREG
MESNIAEFF is a First Vice President and Research Analyst at The
Robinson-Humphrey Co. in Atlanta. Previously, Mr. Mesniaeff was
associated with Wheat First Butcher Singer and Northern Business
Information/McGraw-Hill. He received his Bachelor’s degree in business
administration from the City University of New York and his Master’s
degree in economics from Trinity College. He is a member of the
Communications Technology Analysts Association. Mr. Mesniaeff includes
skiing, cycling, reading, and historic preservation among his personal
interests.(Editor’s note: Ascend Communications has accepted a buyout
offer from Lucent Technologies ” January 13, 1999.)