Portofino Club.

• Position: Outstanding Business Leaders - Private club offers members vacation homes around the world

After more than thirty years in executive positions with international corporations, Ed Anderson and Ron Tapp formed the Portofino Club. After having left corporate America, they both were enjoying a leisurely dinner and began discussing what each felt was the ultimate vacation. By the end of dinner, they had developed a business concept to create a private club providing members access to luxurious vacation homes in some of the most sought after destinations in the world. In creating a name for the Club, they both reflected on past travel experiences and determined that Portofino, Italy was the ultimate vacation spot ... therefore, an appropriate name for the Club.

"The essence of who we are lies in this name. As a quaint and charming village located on the Italian Riviera, Portofino is considered one of the most picturesque locations in the world. This village embraces the entire Italian culture through the uniquely painted buildings, exquisite food and wine, distinct boutiques and the luxury yachts and fishing boats that share the harbor. For the sophisticated traveler, Portofino is the ultimate experience."

Ron and Ed both have extensive executive management experience so they understand the importance of a sound business plan and vision. Solid planning has obviously contributed to the treatmendous growth the Club has experienced, having added more than 35 members in less than one year.

In order to meet this growing membership demand, the Portofino Club will be adding an additional five homes by the end of 2003 with another six homes added in 2004. These homes will be located throughout the United States and Europe in exceptional destinations with exquisite amenities.

"As a private, non-equity residential club...