RESOURCES CONNECTION’S TRACY STEPHENS NAMED TO SUPPLY & DEMAND CHAIN EXECUTIVE’S “2004 PROS TO KNOW”

Stephens Recognized for Pioneering Role in Developing and Implementing Supply Chain Initiatives

Costa Mesa, CA, February XX, 2004 - Resources Connection, Inc. (Nasdaq: RECN), an international professional services firm, announced today that Tracy Stephens, President and CEO of Resources Connection – Supply Chain Management Practice, was named to the Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine list of “2004 Pros to Know”.

Supply & Demand Chain Executive selected Mr. Stephens based on his thought leadership in the industry. His leadership was demonstrated by his creation of the Houston Area Supply Chain Leaders Forum for executive level supply chain management professionals. These professionals are from several global energy corporations with Houston operations that meet regularly to discuss trends and best practices in the energy industry.

Mr. Stephens was also recognized for his innovative approach to supply chain management. By combining the flexibility of a traditional contracting company with the expertise provided by high level consulting firms, Resources Connection is able to provide a hybrid offering to clients – the project based executive. This unique approach offers professionals who "have been there before" to clients on a project basis.

Mr. Stephens was one of 33 “Provider Pros to Know” this year that exhibited deep domain knowledge and innovative thinking within the industry. These executives are dedicated to continued improvement in supply and demand chain technology and have worked to help supply and demand chain management professionals by equipping them with the proper tools to manage their business.

ABOUT SUPPLY & DEMAND CHAIN EXECUTIVE
Supply & Demand Chain Executive is a bi-monthly business magazine aimed at uniting the intelligence, news and tools necessary to steer the supply and demand chain management professional and business executive through the complicated, yet critical, world of supply and demand chain management. With hard-hitting analysis, viewpoints and unbiased case studies, Supply & Demand Chain Executive will uncover each aspect of the new supply and demand chain to keep readers on the leading edge, the frontline and the profit zone.

ABOUT RESOURCES CONNECTION
Resources Connection, Inc. is an international professional services firm that provides accounting and finance, human capital, information technology, internal audit and supply chain services on a project basis. The Company was originated as part of Deloitte in North America and was further established through Ernst & Young in Europe, and Deloitte in Asia Pacific. Resources Connection today is completely independent, autonomous and publicly traded on NASDAQ. In addition to its project professional services, Resources Connection has established itself as a leading business services provider for companies seeking independent and cost effective assistance for meeting or complying with many of the complex business and regulatory issues in today's marketplace.

Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, the company operates from more than 60 domestic and international offices. The U.S. client portfolio boasts 30 of the Fortune 50 companies. The company was named to Forbes Best 200 Small Companies list in 2003 for the second consecutive year.

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