Speaking on the candidacy of Chief Willie Obiano, Umeh said «he is the kind of candidate APGA needs, a candidate who is without blemish, and who has an
outstanding record of achievement in public service».
Speaking about the partnership, board member John H. Lewis said: «PEAK6 is bringing a comprehensive and transformative package to Spark Networks that includes access to significant operational resources and a new leadership team with an
outstanding track
record of success with both large, established brands like Microsoft, Orbitz, and FTD.com, and smaller entrepreneurial success stories like OptionsHouse.»