Sputnik,
Robert Pratt is in no way currently connected with the Company, although he was a few years ago. Part of his severence package included stock, which you may have seen listed in the prospectus. Those shares, btw, are already included in the 42 million+ share count and will in no way have any dilutive affect upon the stock.
I don't know if this Mr. Pratt is the same one you referenced, but it is of little significance either way -- except to him, I suppose. :-)
regards,
gktignol