Paul A. Rioux

Paul A. Rioux was elected to our board of directors in January 2001, has served as our Vice Chairman since January 2001 and served as our acting Chief Operating Officer from October 2002 to August 2003 after implementing our planning, manufacturing and operating strategy since January 2001.
Mr. Rioux worked as an independent consultant from June 1999 to December 2000, and worked almost exclusively for us in that capacity from August 2000 to December 2000.
Prior to joining us, Mr. Rioux also served as President of Universal Studios New Media Group, the technology, Internet and video games business unit of Universal Studios, from May 1996 to May 1999.
Prior to that, he worked at Sega of America from 1989 to 1996, most recently as an Executive Vice President.
Mr. Rioux also served as Chief Operating Officer of Wonderline Toys, Inc. from 1986 to 1988 and worked at Mattel, Inc.'s Toys and Electronics divisions from 1973 to 1985, most recently as its Senior Vice President.
Mr. Rioux has a B.S.
and an M.S.
from California State University at Northridge.