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CORNERSTONE SYSTEMS WELCOMES THIRTY YEAR TRANSPORTATION VETERAN

Memphis, TN, March 28, 2007 – Cornerstone Systems, a leading nationwide provider of solutions for transportation and logistics, announces the appointment of Paul Dukesherer as account executive for the Southern California area.

Mr. Dukesherer will provide intermodal, railcar, trucking, and logistics services mainly for the import business through the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles harbor.

“We are very pleased with Paul’s decision to join Cornerstone. This will add to our already well established presence at several ports and will further enhance our commitment to the international market.”, said Rick Rodell, Cornerstone Systems chairman and CEO.

Mr. Dukesherer’s thirty years experience in transportation and logistics makes him a perfect fit for the Cornerstone family. “Most of the ocean shipping lines contract to deliver from, for example, Hong Kong to Long Beach. Getting the freight to its destination from there is where we can provide great service”, said Dukesherer. “With Cornerstone’s resources, I can get this ‘transloadable’ freight to its destination a lot faster. The import business through Long Beach and L.A. Harbor is huge now, and we are looking at a potential 200% growth this year.”

Cornerstone Systems offers a full complement of logistics services including intermodal, railcar, truck brokerage, dedicated carriage, on-site management, warehousing and spotting services. Headed by a highly experienced executive team, Cornerstone continues to attain one of the highest growth rates in the transportation industry.

Vowing to provide its customers “Rock Solid Solutions”, Cornerstone Systems has numerous locations nationwide. For more information, visit www.cornerstone-systems.com.


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