CHATSWORTH, Calif. -- Luminent Inc. (Nasdaq:LMNE) today announced that Dan Avida, a member of the board of directors with Luminent Inc., has resigned for personal reasons. William R. Spivey, Luminent's CEO, said, "Dan was an excellent board member; although we are sorry to see him leave, we thank him for his contributions." Luminent is currently in the process of strengthening its board of directors and is actively interviewing candidates who are committed to growing and contributing to a vital, motivated company. Luminent Inc.