Curtis B. Blair

DirectPointe, Inc. is a Utah-based Managed IT Service Provider offering a full suite of managed IT services to both businesses and now individuals. DirectPointe commenced operations in March of 2000 and has consistently grown its client base. The comprehensive managed IT service solutions provide one payment and one point of contact for customer's complete computing needs. By providing a more holistic approach the company improves reliability and in many cases lowers overall costs. The company's phone and web-based managed IT support consistently offers service levels that surpass large vendors and internal IT service departments. The managed IT services are provided centrally from a multi-million dollar facility that houses a secure data center, providing hosting and co-location services. DirectPointe Financial Services (DPFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of DirectPointe, provides financial services to DirectPointe customers. DirectPointe has received numerous awards for performance and has received editorial recognition in local and national trade publications.

LowerMyBills, Inc. provides online services. The company provides solutions related to home mortgages, home equity, purchase, debt consolidation, and auto loans, credit cards, health insurance, and wireless services. It was founded in 1999 by Matthew R. Coffin and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Bankrate, Inc. was operated as a publisher and aggregator and distributor of personal finance content on the Internet. The company was founded in 1976 and was headquartered in New York, NY.