Simmons resigns from YTB board

St. Louis Business Journal

John Simmons has resigned from the board of directors of YTB International Inc.

"Simmons’ resignation was prompted by his belief that as a general matter he could not effectively influence the practices of the company’s management," according to a company filing Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. "Simmons has not furnished the company with any written correspondence concerning the circumstances surrounding his resignation."

Simmons, a personal injury and toxic tort attorney, stepped down from the Wood River, Ill., company’s board Sept. 3, according to the filing. He served on the company’s investment committee