DAS Press Release Archive - October 19, 2005

DAS – DEPENDABLE AUTO SHIPPERS, INC. PRESS RELEASE

SUBJECT: NEW STAFF AND AWARDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

DATE: 10-19-2005

NEW MANAGEMENT STAFF AT CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

Dean Xeros joins the DAS Corporate team as Director of Retail Sales. Dean comes to us from Lexis-Nexis where he was Market Area Sales Operations Manager, Dallas, Texas. Prior to that, was Vice President of Sales & Marketing for First Genesis Professional Services, Inc. in Houston, Texas. Bringing his valuable Marketing, Sales and Business Development experience to the table, Dean has already begun to implement an innovative strategy built to increase our retail sales revenue.

Leida Bartmess joins the Corporate DAS team as Marketing Manager. Leida comes to us from Michaels Stores, Inc. based out of Irving, Texas where as an Internet Services Designer, she helped pilot ecommerce and internet marketing strategies. Prior to that, Leida was the Manager of Marketing, Media & Research for The International Craniofacial Institute of Dallas. An increase in our customers demand for online access to information and ordering has made Leida’s technical and creative expertise especially valuable as a key player in the future of DAS.

AWARDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF DAS EMPLOYEES The SAMMY Award is the most prestigious award given by DAS in honor of Sam London, founder. This coveted recognition is given only to individuals who have exhibited the highest levels of Leadership, Accomplishment, and Professionalism. This year’s recipient is Erin Almand, Director of Customer Service. Her commitment to excellence in quality assurance for our customers is greatly appreciated and recognized with the 2004 Sammy Award. David Depasquale was awarded as The All Star Driver of the Year for 2004. David has maintained a safe and excellent driving record, positive attitude and flexibility that we recognize as an integral part of our success in the industry.