Renaissance Executive Forums Announces the Appointment of a New President/Chief Operating Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

La Jolla, CA ( Tuesday, September 12, 2006)

Mr. Canfield

Renaissance Executive Forums, a leading provider of peer group services for top executives, announced today that Jim Canfield has joined the company as President/Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Canfield will assume many of the responsibilities of Founding CEO Edward Bastarache who will remain with the company as Chairman.

Mr. Canfield brings a wealth of experience to his new position with more than a decade of service to chief executives and business owners. He built and operated his own CEO peer groups before moving on to regional and national leadership positions with TEC International. As the former owner of a successful transportation business, Jim has firsthand knowledge of the issues and challenges that top executives face in running a business.

"Jim Canfield has knowledge, passion and a commitment to our industry. It’s not hard to get caught up in his enthusiasm for our business. Bringing him on board represents an important expansion to our senior executive team", stated Mr. Bastarache.

"I am looking forward to working with a team of dedicated professionals in a business that I love. Renaissance has a great model that allows our business partners to create and grow their businesses based on their own needs and desires. I know the power that this process has in positively impacting the chief executives who participate. I am grateful to be in a position to help expand and accelerate that impact to more CEOs and business owners", said Mr. Canfield.

About Renaissance Executive Forums

Renaissance Executive Forums provides a variety of services designed to help top executives improve business performance and enhance their quality of life. The company has groups forming and operating in nearly 50 business centers worldwide. For more information, contact Peter Clancey at (858) 551-6600 or e-mail pete@executiveforums.com