February 5, 1999

Stuller Settings Inc. has come a long way since 1970, when Matthew Stuller first began providing local jewelers with findings (components) on a friendly, timely basis. Today, Stuller is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of jewelry-related products, providing more than 100,000 different items to the trade. From nearly 200,000 square feet of manufacturing and administrative facilities in Lafayette, Louisiana, Stuller serves an account base of more than 40,000 jewelers throughout North America and the world. Through its innovative manufacturing and distribution techniques, Stuller has become known as the premier "just in time" supplier to the industry.

Matthew Stuller is founder and CEO of Lafayette, La.-based Stuller Settings Inc. as well as Stuller Manufacturing Inc., Stuller Thailand Inc., and Stuller Israel Ltd.

Charles Lein is President, COO, and Director of Stuller Settings, Inc. His professional experience includes Professor and Dean of Boise State University College of Business; President of the University of South Dakota; and Chairman, President, and CEO of Black Hills Jewelry Manufacturing Company.