CROSSMARK ANNOUNCES CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS AT 2006 NATIONAL RETAIL EXPO

Plano, Texas (June 20, 2006) – More than 350 associates attended CROSSMARK’s National Retail Expo in Dallas this year, where the Retail Team – also known as the “cornerstone of CROSSMARK” -- was saluted by executives, clients and customers alike.  

“We had a phenomenal four-day event,” states Hollie Gonzales, vice president, retail operations, in reference to the annual meeting of CROSSMARK’s Retail Team. “We all agreed that Service Excellence for our Clients through Rep Empowerment and Teamwork will help us deliver our mission of going from good to GREAT!’”

One of the highlights of the Retail Expo was the annual awards presentation. For photos of the event and each of the award winners, follow this link:   

http://www.crossmark.com/photoalbum/06.06_Award_Ceremony/index.htm

This year’s Retail Circle of Excellence Award winners are:

Retail Excellence in Leadership: Ervel Quinn
Retail Excellence in Performance: Wyndy Gilb
Rookie of the Year: Aaron Marcusson
Retail Representative (West): Julie Standiford
Retail Representative (Kroger Team): Lori Sheppard
Retail Representative (East): Christine Troutman
Retail Representative (West): Elissa Cottrell
Retail Representative (Central): Ken Ware
Retail Representative (East): Tom Brennan
Retail Supervisor (East): Jayne Sweigart
Retail Supervisor (West): Pam Bethel
Retail Supervisor (Central): Karen Anson
Retail Supervisor (West): Johnny Welch
Retail Supervisor (Wal-Mart Team): Emily Kueker
Retail Supervisor (Wal-Mart Team): Shelley Jeffress
Retail Supervisor (Kroger Team): Rick Oswalt
Retail Supervisor (South): Jennifer Pattillo
Retail Support (Corporate CSM): Joe Pelletier
Retail Support (D-CSM, Central): Samantha Bucholtz
Retail Support (D-CSM, East): Debbie Szumera
Retail Support (D-CSM, South): Sherice Oldham
Retail Support (D-CSM, West): Joanie Adragna
Retail Support (D-CSM, Kroger Team): Kevin Alexander
Retail Support (PA): Melissa Creamer
Retail Support (ROM, Central): Sarah Evans
Retail Support (ROM, East): Joe Rose
Retail Support (ROM, Central): Greg Gillons
Retail Support (ROM, West): Sandy Gohres

About CROSSMARK, Inc.
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CROSSMARK has more than 17,000 associates worldwide, with offices in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand and Australia. CROSSMARK is a leader in providing business services to manufacturers and retailers in the consumer goods industry, including headquarter services, retail merchandising, insights and business process outsourcing. CROSSMARK recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary. For more information, visit www.CROSSMARK.com.

For more information, contact:
Guy Davis
guy.davis@crossmark.com