Technology >> CEO Interviews >> May 15, 2000
M. DANIEL LUNT is President and Chief Executive Officer of WordCruncher
Internet Technologies, Inc. Mr. Lunt co-founded Logio, a service mark of
WordCruncher Internet Technologies, Inc., in 1996 with the mission of
providing business professionals with a comprehensive, online directory
that delivers news, data and services of vital importance in today's
competitive business environment. A 21-year veteran of the computer
software industry, Mr. Lunt's vision of how technology can improve lives
is the driving force behind the day-to-day operations that keep Logio on
target to accomplish its mission. In 1981, Mr. Lunt joined WordPerfect
Corporation, developing computer software programs. Over the next 13
years, his strategic insight and down-to-earth management style
propelled him to the position of Vice President of Worldwide Marketing.
WordPerfect's revenue growth during that time soared from $50 million
annually in 1986 to $700 million in 1993. In addition to his passion for
technology and media, Mr. Lunt is also involved in several local real
estate development ventures. In his free time, Mr. Lunt relishes
spending time with his family and has been actively involved with the
Boy Scouts of America and other community youth programs. Mr. Lunt hones
his competitive instincts in a variety of outdoor activities, such as
automobile racing ' including the fierce La Carrera Pan Americana in
Mexico and riding his diverse motorcycle collection. Profile
WordCruncher, just to set the stage for our readers?
Mr. Lunt: We actually started doing business a couple of years ago with
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