FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Brad Estrin
Executive Vice President
Sales & Marketing
(800) 395-7100, ext. 7227
bestrin@suddath.com 
 

Suddath Appoints West Coast Sales Exec

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, June 3, 2003 -- Bolstering its West Coast sales staff, Suddath Relocation Systems, a leader in worldwide relocations and household goods transportation and a top agent for United Van Lines, announced the appointment of Mark Colo to the position of National Account Executive.

In this position, Mark will be responsible for acquiring national account customers for Suddath's worldwide household goods moving and corporate relocation services. He will be servicing clients primarily in the Southern California area.

"We expect Mark's addition to the Suddath sales team to provide immediate benefits," stated Brad Estrin, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Suddath Relocation Systems. "His extensive background and experience in the moving industry, not to mention his existing relationships within the Southern California business community, make him a solid fit for our needs as we continue to work our aggressive plan to build Suddath's presence in the West."

Mark has more than 25 years of sales experience in the moving industry. Most recently, he worked for a large, West coast-based United Van Lines agent where he was responsible for acquiring national account business. During his 17-year tenure, Mark was a 3-time winner of the United Masters Club award. For the past three years, he averaged $2 million in new accounts. He is a former realtor and a member of the National Association of Realtors. He is also a Certified Relocation Professional.

Mark will be based in Los Angeles.

About Suddath Relocation Systems

Suddath Relocation Systems, a subsidiary of The Suddath Companies, provides corporate relocation services, household goods transportation, freight services, facility and company equipment moving, warehousing and logistics services to businesses and consumers worldwide. Established in 1919, The Suddath Companies is a diversified group of domestic and international moving service companies. These affiliates specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocation, residential moving, warehouse and 3pl and logistics management. In addition to its international services to over 100 countries, Suddath operates in 16 locations throughout the United States as one of United Van Lines’ largest agents. The Suddath Companies has over 1,200 employees nationwide handling over 40,000 shipments annually. Suddath is also the “Official Transportation Sponsor” of Disney’s “Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations” statue tour.  For more information, visit their web site at www.suddath.com. 

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