John Kruse has Left Capital Stream

As of January 1, 2003, I resigned my position at CapitalStream (fka

System 1 Software).  I wanted to take this opportunity to say goodbye to

some of the wonderful folks that have made the last 8 years very

memorable for me. 

Many within the industry may or may not know that System 1 was started

in March of 1995, the same month my wife, Janet, of 5 years passed away.

That was a very challenging time for me personally.

Ironically, I am ending my stint at CapitalStream with the recent birth of Elizabeth and

my first child, Lucca William, which seems to bring everything full

circle.  My work in starting System 1 in those early days helped me

through that tough period and, as we progressed, helped create some of

the most lasting business and personal relationships imaginable.

I want to thank all of you who had a part in making System 1 and CapitalStream

successful.  I have enjoyed every minute of it.  I would also like to

personally thank those of you who have made a tremendous impact on me

personally as well being a strong advocate of our company's direction. 

For the System 1 staff in those early days which consisted of Cliff

Monlux, Jim Buckles, Randy Anderson, and Kevin Considine.  I have never

been involved with a group of individuals that placed more emphasis on

the customer's satisfaction than this group.

 Guys, thanks for showing

me how to build a great foundation for a business. 

For our early 'pioneer' customers of Jim McCommon, Brent Hall, Hal and

Kathy Hayden, Jim Brady, Bob Baker and Al Vionnet (to name only a few).

You made us aware of an opportunity and helped create a great platform

to build on while becoming close, personal, friends along the way. 

For some of our key alliance partners who were also instrumental in our

early success which include Jeff 'Danger' Werlwas, Russ Hallberg, Randy

Haug, Cameron Krueger, Latimer Asch and all the folks at Fair,Isaac.

Not only has this group been wonderful to work with but they are living

proof that all work and no play makes Jack (in this case John), a very

dull boy.

 Thanks for all the good times and good luck to you all.  

For Bette Kerhoulas, Bob Fisher, Chuck Brazier, George Davis and

Pete/Suzan Stommel.  It has been a pleasure sharing experiences on the

golf course, the ski mountain, and the UAEL Board.   Thanks for the

great lessons and good times.  

And last but not least, for Peter Mellon, Steve LeBarron, Mike Donnary,

Hans Zahrback, Brian Bjella and Bob Rodi.  This group could only be

defined as having the 'X' factor, which is a very good thing. 

I would also like to wish all of the folks at CapitalStream good luck.

It has been a great place to hang my hat for the last 8 years and I

thank all of you who made it a wonderful place to work.

 Kit, thank you for giving me the opportunity to utilize your publication for this

message.  Keep up the good work.

For me, I have no plans for now so I am going to unplug for a brief bit

and see what opportunities lay ahead. 

Regards to all,

John Kruse

John.kruse@attbi.com