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Experienced Transportation and Logistics Executive Joins SPExpress As Director of Business Development
March 9, 2009

SPExpress, an Arizona based shipping and logistics company, announced today that Michael Heilman has joined the organization as Director of Business Development. In his new role, Mr. Heilman will manage all aspects of SPExpress' sales and marketing efforts. Mr. Heilman will report directly to Mich Bayley, President and CEO of SPExpress and will be based out of the Company's Phoenix, AZ office.

Prior to joining SPExpress, Mr. Heilman held several management positions within Airborne Express' sales organization. After earning his MBA, he was recruited to the corporate office in Seattle to work directly for the President and Chairman as Vice President of the Business Analysis Group, an internal consulting and strategy organization. Later, Mr. Heilman served as Vice President and General Manager of Airborne Logistics Services, Airborne's third party order fulfillment operation. After Airborne was purchased by DHL, Mr. Heilman was asked to take over the eCommerce organization in Scottsdale, AZ and subsequently held other positions as Vice President of Commercial IT.

"Mike is a wonderful addition to our team" stated SPExpress CEO Mich Bayley, "his vast experience in this industry and his total commitment to the customer will enhance our current relationships and allow us to extend our service to many more clients." Mr. Heilman's primary role will be to oversee all new business development and customer relationship management for SPExpress. In addition, he will join the senior leadership team of SPExpress and assume responsibility for expanding the company's client base. "I am extremely excited about this opportunity to work with Mich and his team to bring our unique customized service offerings to businesses," said Mr. Heilman. Mr. Heilman may be reached at mheilman@spexpress.com or 866.773.7363 x7911.

SPExpress, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is one of the leading third party logistics companies within the Western United States. The company, with facilities in the Tucson, Phoenix and Los Angeles markets, provides customers with an integrated solution of warehousing, shipping, transportation, distribution and fulfillment services. In addition, the company's facilities are strategically located in close proximity to major U.S. ports of entry in Nogales, Arizona and Long Beach, California, thereby allowing for the easy import and export of customer's products.

For more information, contact:

SPExpress
Telephone: 520-573-1100 x7003
Email: info@spexpress.com
Web: http://www.spexpress.com