LYNCH INTERACTIVE
CORPORATION
Press Release
For Immediate Release
LAWRENCE R. MOATS JOINS BOARD OF LYNCH INTERACTIVE
RYE, New York, January 19, 2005 - Lynch Interactive Corporation (ASE:LIC)
Lawrence R. Moats, 56, an independent businessman and investor, has been elected
to the Board of Directors of Lynch Interactive Corporation.
Lynch Interactive, based in Rye, NY, is a diversified holding company engaged in
telecommunications, cable TV and broadcasting, personal communications and
wireless services.
"Larry has been an interested investor in Lynch Interactive since its inception
and over the years I have come to appreciate his insights and perspective about
the company and the opportunities in telephony. We are fortunate to be able to
add him to our Board," said Mario J. Gabelli, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Lynch Interactive.
Mr. Moats is the founder and proprietor of two successful businesses located in
Palatine, Illinois - Arlington Electrical Construction, Inc., a specialty
construction and engineering firm specializing in power and control systems, and
Moats Office Properties, Inc., which owns and leases commercial office and
retail space and provides property management services in the suburban Chicago
area.
In addition, Mr. Moats is a director and chairman of the audit committee of
Royal American Bank, and President of the Ritzenthalers Family Foundation. He
has been active in civic and cultural affairs, serving as a trustee of Harper
College in Palatine and of the Northwest Cultural Council.
Mr. Moats also has an MBA from the University of Chicago.
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Contact: John A. Cole
Vice President, Corporate Development,
Secretary and General Counsel
914-921-8821
Release: 05-01
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