Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> September 13, 2004

STEVEN COOPER – LABOR READY INC (LRW)

STEVEN C. COOPER has served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Labor Ready, Inc., since January 2001. Prior to that time, Mr. Cooper served as the company's Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller, after joining Labor Ready in April 1999. Before joining Labor Ready, he obtained 14 years of management experience in various accounting, finance and consulting roles with Deloitte & Touche, Arthur Andersen and Albertson's. Profile
TWST: Please begin with a brief historical sketch of Labor Ready, Inc.,

and a picture of what you are doing at the present time.

Mr. Cooper: Labor Ready is the nation's largest provider of