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LENCO MARINE SELECTS WILLIAM F. MILLER & ASSOCIATES
“Dream Team” Partnership Extends Leadership, Vision of Both Companies

Stuart, FL, and Nashville, TN, January 14, 2008 — Leading the industry in boat control and clean/green primary boat propulsion, Lenco Marine today announced a “dream team” partnership with award-winning William F. Miller & Associates to represent the entire Lenco product line in the Miller’s 14-state trade area. The synergistic move will extend the market penetration of Lenco’s industry leading offering of trim tabs, trolling tabs, hatch lifters and new Joy Ride Propulsion System, while adding another premier product line to the Miller portfolio.

With a vision to “make the best boats better,” Lenco Marine is an industry-renowned innovator and world-leading manufacturer of trim tabs, trolling tabs, and hatch lifters. In fall 2007, Lenco launched its Joy Ride digital electronic steering and speed control system, a product so simple and intuitive to use, even a child can navigate with it. With a new 40,000 square foot manufacturing facility, Lenco founders Richard DeVito and Sam Mullinax are poised for continued innovation and growth.

The 25-personWilliam F. Miller agency recently celebrated its 50th anniversary of award-winning manufacturers’ representation. The Miller sales team is the most experienced in the industry, with more than 250 years of combined marine expertise, longstanding relationships with all the major boat builders, and an extensive track record of successful sales in category-dominating product lines.

“This partnership creates an almost perfect synergy: Lenco internal sales, engineering, creative mantra, and exemplary customer service and the Miller Group’s field prowess and deep relationships,” said DeVito. “With the longest history of success in the business, the Miller Group is clearly the best in its class.”

“We are proud and honored to be part of the Lenco Marine team and to add the Lenco product offering to our extensive list of industry-leading product lines,” said Joe Miller, Chief Executive of William F. Miller and Associates. “Richard’s and Sam’s vision and passion assure this project will catapult the company forward for years to come.”

For More Information
• For information on Lenco Marine products, visit www.lencomarine.com.
• For information on the Miller agency, visit www.williamfmiller.com.

Press Release from The William F. Miller TEAM, May 2006

Building on a successful 50 year history in the marine industry, William F. Miller & Associates is formulating a senior management team to further increase customer satisfaction, increase line penetration and ultimately take sales to an even higher level. During a company meeting on April 20th, the following promotions within the company were announced and put into place:

Marcus Bailey
Team Director of Principal Development
William F. Miller has always been lead by principal allegiance and successful business partnerships. Marcus has exemplified these qualities throughout his tenure with the agency. This new position has been created for Marcus to enhance these allegiances and create further business opportunities for both parties. Responsibilities include factory communication involving marketing ideas and plans, sales reports, competitive product developments, acknowledgements of ordering procedures, market changes, and critical customer information. Marcus has been with the Miller agency for over 15 years, and his territory will be modified to accommodate his increased agency responsibilities. Paul Rieger will assume 24 of his Florida accounts. Jim Parke will take over all Lewis Marine responsibilities. Marcus will retain BBG Companies, Monterey, Pro-Line, Regal, Wellcraft, Donzi, Gambler, and Chris Craft.

Chris Drahman
Team Director of Sales Development and Training
The hallmark of our business is personalized customer service and dedication. These important qualities are what set William F. Miller & Associates apart. Chris’ success in his territory stems from his customer commitment and successful business relationships that he has developed over his 10 years with the agency. This new position will allow Chris to demonstrate his developmental abilities throughout the entire William F. Miller territory. Responsibilities include outside sales development, enhancing customer relationships, continued in-house sales training to maximize sales efforts, and analyzing line penetration and opportunities. Jeff Miller, formerly with Moeller Marine, will be assuming Chris’ South Carolina territory. Jeff has traveled this territory for 20 years in his previous factory capacity.

Dan Field
Team Financial Officer
William F. Miller & Associates is a fiscally responsible company known for financial integrity and accountability. The Miller family has reinvested back into the business for the past 50 years, making us the company we are today. Dan exemplifies integrity, honesty and trust, which are all traits mandatory for financial involvement. His newly created position will give the agency the guidance needed to expand and fund the additional sales drive we have put into place. His responsibilities include setting budgetary guidelines, analyzing financial opportunities and driving accountability. Dan has been with the agency for over 23 years and will relinquish his accounts in North Texas to Paul Rieger.

To round out the William F. Miller & Associates corporate structure, the following assignments have taken place:

Kimberly Althaus
Team Director of Inside Sales Training and Development
Responsibilities include training the inside sales team on how to effectively communicate with and assist their corresponding outside sales reps. Kimberly has successfully assisted her outside sales reps for over 6 years and has helped each of them to achieve record sales.

Lynne Drahman
Team Director of Marketing and Sales Analysis
Responsibilities include marketing of the William F. Miller agency; developing factory marketing components to influence sales; maintaining the agency website; creating The Lagniappe News, our monthly newsletter; and analyzing monthly sales while communicating results to the sales field. Lynne is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Business and has recently joined the Miller agency.

Hill Lenderman
Team Relationship Builder and Event Coordinator
Responsibilities include coordinating buying group functions and planning corporate events and outings with both factories and customers. Hill’s sales territory includes Middle Tennessee, Northern Georgia, Mississippi, Southern Louisiana and Northern Alabama. Hill has been with William F. Miller & Associates for almost 10 years.

Corinne Wilson
Directors’ Coordinator
Responsibilities include scheduling and correspondence for Joe Miller, Chris Drahman and Marcus Bailey. Corinne will also be our principal liaison to arrange in-house meetings and trainings. Corinne has assisted both Bill and Joe Miller for 15 years and has seen the company through much of its successful growth.