Martin Partners Recruits Chief Executive Officer to Nambé

SanteFe, NM - Nov. 27, 2006 - Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Robert Varakian to the position of Chief Executive Officer at Nambé.  Nambé manufactures and sells consumer retail products as timeless functional art.  Prestigious stores such as Neiman-Marcus, Saks 5^th Avenue, Bloomingdale’s and Gumps carry the company’s “lifestyle” branded retail products that consumers can use everyday.  Prior to joining Nambé, Mr. Varakian was the President/CEO for Catalina Lighting.