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| Jeff Baker | Bill Bartkowski |
| President and CEO | Partner |
| Analysts International | MeritViewPartners |
| Phone: (952) 835-5900 | Phone: (612) 605-8616 |
| jpbaker@analysts.com | bartkowski@meritviewpartners.com |
Analysts International Hires Michael Gange,
Experienced Industry Veteran
New Sales Manager for Eastern Region Will Strengthen East Coast Presence
MINNEAPOLIS, March 9, 2006 — Analysts International (NASDAQ: ANLY) today announced that Michael Gange has joined the Company as Sales Manager of the eastern region, reflecting the Company’s intent to significantly enhance its presence in the eastern United States.
Gange joins the Company after having spent the past 18 years at Computer Horizons Corporation (“CHC”) where he most recently held the position of Vice President of that company’s Northeast Region, responsible for establishing and implementing the region’s sales and marketing activities. Gange also played a key role in building CHC’s solution practice and creating a near-shore delivery capability. Prior to his Vice President role, he held a variety of business development, sales and account management positions at CHC. Gange is a 1988 graduate of Flagler College, St. Augustine, Florida, with a degree in Business Administration.
Jeff Baker, President and Chief Executive Officer of Analysts International, commented, “We are excited to bring Mike on board to help us deepen our geographical presence and build on our sales expertise. The East Coast continues to represent a significant growth opportunity for Analysts International and we look forward to realizing the benefits of Mike’s leadership and experience in this important part of the country.”
About Analysts International
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Analysts International is a diversified IT services company. In business since 1966, the company has sales and customer support offices in the United States and Canada. Lines of business include Full Service Staffing, which provides high demand resources for supporting a client's IT staffing needs; Business Solutions Services, which provides business solutions and network infrastructure services; and Outsourcing Services, which provides onshore and offshore strategic solutions. The company partners with best-in-class IT organizations, allowing access to a wide range of expertise, resources and expansive geographical reach. For more information, visit www.analysts.com.
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