Exhibit 99.1

                                                   [CORRPRO COMPANIES INC. LOGO]


COMPANY CONTACT                                           WORLD HEADQUARTERS
- ---------------                                           1090 Enterprise Drive
Robert Mayer                                              Medina, OH 44256
Chief Financial Officer                                   Phone (330) 723-5082
(330) 723-5082                                            Fax (330) 723-0694
                                                          www.corrpro.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


                 CORRPRO NAMES JOSEPH P. LAHEY PRESIDENT AND CEO

Medina, Ohio (May 3, 2004) - Corrpro Companies, Inc. (AMEX:CO), a leading
provider of corrosion control engineering services, systems and equipment to the
infrastructure, environmental and energy markets, has named Joseph P. Lahey
President and CEO of the Company. Mr. Lahey has also been elected to serve on
Corrpro's Board of Directors.

Mr. Lahey, who joins Corrpro from Pluris Capital Advisors Company, a private
investment firm which he co-founded, served from 1996 until 2002 as President
and CEO of Dallas-based Furmanite Worldwide, Inc., a specialty technical
services firm serving energy and power supply chain markets. Mr. Lahey
previously held senior executive positions with leading firms that serve other
major markets in which Corrpro is active, including six years experience as
President and CEO of Barnard and Burk Group, Inc., a supplier of fabrication,
engineering, construction and maintenance services to the process industry.

According to Jim Johnson, Corrpro's Chairman of the Board, there were several
important selection criteria in evaluating candidates, and Mr. Lahey's past
performance, management style and industry experience matched up well against
Corrpro's needs.

Mr. Johnson stated, "We were looking for someone with the vision, command and
drive to help build Corrpro to its full potential as a leading provider of
corrosion control engineering services, systems and equipment. We are extremely
impressed by Joe's performance in growing worldwide sales, as well as improving
cash flow and profitability during his tenure at Furmanite Worldwide. Also,
since we were looking for a leader with broad experience in building companies,
we are just as impressed with Joe's strategic thinking and his ability to shape
and drive the business plan."

Equally important in the selection process, according to Mr. Johnson, was the
candidate's ability to relate well with both employees and customers. Regarding
the latter, Mr. Johnson cited the CUSTOMER FIRST initiative that Mr. Lahey
implemented at Furmanite Worldwide as a good example of enhancing customer
value. Mr. Lahey clearly fully appreciates that a customer-focused strategy for
success is ultimately an employee-focused strategy as well.

In conclusion, Jim Johnson stated, "We are extremely pleased to welcome Joe to
Corrpro. His credentials and experience are an excellent fit for Corrpro, and we
look forward to his strong leadership."

Mr. Lahey succeeds Joseph W. Rog as President and CEO. As previously announced,
Mr. Rog will continue to serve on Corrpro's Board of Directors.


Corrpro, headquartered in Medina, Ohio, with offices worldwide, is a leading
provider of corrosion control engineering services, systems and equipment to the
infrastructure, environmental and energy markets around the world. Corrpro is
the leading provider of cathodic protection systems and engineering services, as
well as a leading supplier of corrosion protection services relating to
coatings, pipeline integrity and reinforced concrete structures. Except for
historical information, the matters discussed in this press release are
forward-looking statements relating to the business of the Company. The
forward-looking statements are made under the safe harbor provisions of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipates,"
"expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" or variations of
such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking
statements. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied
by the forward-looking statements. Factors that may affect the Company's
business and performance are set forth in the Company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update
any of the information contained or referenced in this press release.