Commission Junction Announces New VP of Engineering

Commission Junction Press Release 07/07/04

ValueClick, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: VCLK) Commission Junction, a provider of advanced online performance marketing solutions, announced that it has appointed John Locke as vice president of engineering. John will lead Commission Junction's technology development efforts, supporting the company's goal of providing advanced solutions to meet the demands of the growing performance-based marketing industry. With his engineering and business management background, John's focus will be on ensuring the engineering process remains an efficient engine that meets both the company's business objectives and the robust functionality requirements of its clients.

"As our customers' online marketing efforts grow, they need sophisticated, reliable solutions that will help them expand their businesses. John's technical background, engineering management expertise and business acumen bring a wide perspective and maturity to our technology development," said Jeff Pullen, general manager of Commission Junction. "His broad experience will greatly benefit us as we to continue to grow and cement our leadership position in the performance marketing industry."

Prior to his appointment, John consulted with companies on best practices for aligning technology and product development with business management objectives. Before consulting, John was vice president of engineering at PulsePoint, which was acquired by Unisys Corporation, where he then served as general manager of the Internet Services/Products Group. In addition to his role at Commission Junction, John is on faculty at the school of business and management at the University of Phoenix.

"Commission Junction is an exciting, dynamic organization that has developed extremely well. As Commission Junction enters into its next phase of advancement, one of the goals is to harness our entrepreneurial spirit and establish processes that will enable us to continue to efficiently produce innovative solutions," said John Locke, vice president of engineering, Commission Junction. "I've built my career helping technology organizations implement best practices, and I look forward to contributing to Commission Junction's growth and success."

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