Gerry Kearby co-founded Liquid Audio, Inc., a leading provider of Internet software and services for delivering music online, in January 1996. Since that time he has served as President and Chief Executive Officer and on the board of directors. Prior to Liquid Audio, Mr. Kearby was co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Integrated Media Systems, a manufacturer of computer-based professional audio equipment from June 1995 to December 1995. From January 1989 until June 1995, Mr. Kearby served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Studer Editech Corporation, a professional audio recording equipment company. Mr. Kearby holds a B.A. in broadcast management and audio engineering from San Francisco State University.