"We couldn't set up any common requirements for how people would gain access," said Matthew Stover, vice president of public affairs.

The following two years he steps up a position by becoming executive vice president of academic affairs.

His previous title was executive vice president of creative affairs.

"When there's a story, we do get something out," said John Nelson, vice president of corporate affairs.

He was vice president of public affairs at Metropolitan State University from 1995-1999.

He will join the company as vice president of corporate affairs.

Previously, he was vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty at Pitzer.

You've got your vice presidents of academic affairs.

Robert Wunderle, vice president of public affairs for the 142-store chain, said the company became "less enthusiastic about 18 months ago."

"We were treated fairly in the budget process last year," said Donald Edwards, vice president of public affairs and development.