Bill,

Lacima is relatively small, but they have two very competent 
and experienced principals: Chris Strickland and Les Clewlow.

I am looking right now at a number of options. Hopefully, I shall make a decision
within a few weeks.

Vince



 -----Original Message-----
From: 	"Balson, William" <wbalson@crai.com>@ENRON  
Sent:	Tuesday, January 29, 2002 1:30 PM
To:	Kaminski, Vince J
Subject:	RE: I've joined Charles River Associates

 Have you developed plans?  I'd be interested in your evaluation of Lakima
Group, whom I believe you've worked with.  How big are they?

-----Original Message-----
From: Vince.J.Kaminski@enron.com
To: wbalson@crai.com
Sent: 1/29/02 11:12 AM
Subject: RE: I've joined Charles River Associates

Bill,

Delayed congratulations.

Vince

    -----Original Message-----
   From:   "Balson, William" <wbalson@crai.com>@ENRON
   Sent:   Monday, December 10, 2001 5:14 PM
   To:     'vkamins@enron.com'
   Subject:  I've joined Charles River Associates

   Hi Vince -
   Its very sad to see what has happened.  I hope you are doing OK under
   the
   circumstances.  I wanted also to let you know that I'm transitioning
to
   an
   advisory role at Opt4  since they are now in a more operational mode,
   rather
   than developmental.  I've joined Charles River Associates in the Palo
   Alto
   office. What are your plans for the future?  I would like to extend
an
   invitation to get to know us better, and perhaps to collaborate if
our
   interests coincide.  When do you get back from vacation?


   Bill Balson
   Vice President
   Charles River Associates
   285 Hamilton Avenue
   Palo Alto, CA 94301
   Direct: 650-847-2227  Cell: 650-823-2510 FAX: 650-325-2488
   wbalson@crai.com




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