NEW YORK, Jan. 18 -- Mr. David Rabi, chief
executive officer (CEO) of 800America.com, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ACCO)
("800America"), a parent company to multiple B2B and B2C international
e-commerce and technology companies (http://www.800america.com), today
announced the appointment of Jacque Pate Jr. as President, effective
immediately.
Mr. Rabi, who steps aside as President but remains Chairman & CEO,
describes the move as part of a plan to strengthen the 800America senior
management team. "I am pleased to have Mr. Pate accept this appointment, as
he brings both business experience and leadership qualities that will be
invaluable in fully exploiting our future opportunities," explains Rabi.
"I am confident Jacque`s extensive experience and business understanding will
play an integral role at 800America."
"I am pleased to accept this appointment and look forward to continuing
to be part of a dynamic, growing company," says Mr. Pate. "In spite of a
general negative economic climate, last year proved to be an exceptionally
strong year for 800America, and we will endeavor to build upon our success
going forward. Our strategy of controlled growth with a tight focus on the
bottom line has proven to be very successful. I hope to continue to
contribute to the success of 800America and be part of an experienced and
progressive management team."
Mr. Pate has a double major in Business Administration and Building
Science from Auburn University, Alabama. He was founder and president of a
successful international construction business with sites in Africa and the
United States. Mr. Pate has been with 800America since 1998, and has held
various positions within the company. His most recent assignment was as Chief
Operating Officer (COO).
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are subject
to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially
from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The company may
experience significant fluctuations in future operating results due to a
number of economic, competitive and other factors, including among other
things, the size or timing of customer contracts, new or increased
competition, changes in market demand, and seasonality of purchases of the
Company`s products and services. These factors and others could cause
operating results to vary significantly from those in prior periods, and those
projected in forward-looking statements. Additional information with respect
to these and other factors that could materially affect the company and its
operations are included in certain forms the company files with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission.
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